Flotsam

Description

This quirky, compact, first floor apartment with its accommodation on three differing levels, is located in the very centre of Padstow and ideal for a couple who want to be right in the heart of things.  Directly opposite is Stein's patisserie, perfect for purchasing your breakfast loaf or croissants to eat whilst 'people watching' from the large living area window.  All that Padstow has to offer is a mere stroll away - restaurants, pubs and cafes, catering for all tastes, galleries and shops and the harbour itself. Test your sea legs by taking a sea safari or fishing trip, or walk the spectacular North Cornwall Coast Path on either side of the beautiful Camel Estuary.  Padstow is at one end of the 18 mile long Camel Trail, a surfaced, largely traffic free multi-use trail running alongside the River Camel from the estuary inland to St Breward - it's ideal for cycling and fantastic for bird watching.  The town beaches are within walking distance and several beaches ideal for surfing, sand castle building and rock pooling are just a short journey by car.   Slightly further afield, the Eden Project is about 40 minutes by car as is the National Trust estate of Lanhydrock.

From external door, flight of stairs to accommodation:

FIRST FLOOR: 
Bedroom 1: Double bed (4'6''), chest of drawers, hooks for hanging, hair dryer.
Lounge/Kitchen/Diner: TV/DVD combi, record player with selection of records.
Kitchen: Electric oven, electric hob, fridge, washing machine, microwave. 
Bathroom: Bath (shower over off mixer taps), basin, w.c.

GARDEN & PARKING: No garden or parking - 2 car parks within 400 yds. See Padstow Parking for up to date information on parking rates.

Changeover Day: Friday - arrival 3:00pm - departure 10:00am. 
Pets Welcome: £25 per pet per week. Information about bringing your pet.  
Power and Heat: Electricity included in rent; portable electric heaters in bedroom, lounge/kitchen/diner; hot water electric immersion.
Bedding and Linen: Bed linen and towels provided (except beach towels) for 2017;  Only bed linen provided for 2018 onwards but towels can be hired separately.
Baby Equipment: Not provided but may be hired - see hire page.
Shop: 600 yds  Pub: 50 yds

NOTES: No smoking. Telephone call box 220 yds. Mobile reception varies see - Information about mobile phone coverage. WiFi provided. Important information about internet usage. Narrow, slightly awkward step up onto property, steep stairs internally and further steps internally between rooms.

Local Area

Padstow is arguably now one of the best-known of Cornwall's holiday destinations- a working harbour still retaining the character of the fishing industry while also managing to reinvent itself as a modern holiday destination. Padstow has so much to offer the discerning holiday maker, with several beaches along the Camel Estuary, where you can also have a go at a range of water sports such as sailing and windsurfing, as well as a variety of boat trips such as fishing excursions, speedboat rides, sea-life safaris and the ever popular Jubilee Queen. You can indulge your passion for food at an excellent selection of restaurants in the town, which is now the base for a number of celebrity chefs including Rick Stein and Paul Ainsworth.  If you're looking for more active pursuits, you can cycle the Camel Trail, the route of the old railway line running between Padstow and Bodmin.  If walking is more your thing, there are many walking trails and routes waiting to be discovered, and if you're bringing a dog, there are plenty of dog-friendly places to explore. Gaining popularity in recent years is the Padstow Christmas Festival, now spread over four days, with cookery demonstrations, food and craft market, and entertainment.