The Camel Trail, a trail leads inland from Padstow along the River Camel valley through neighbouring towns of Wadebridge and Bodmin.
Following the route of a disused railway line it is perfectly flat, and ideal for all the family. Cycles can be hired either from Padstow, Wadebridge or Bodmin for all ages.
Both Padstow and Wadebridge have marvellous old fashioned "Picture Houses"....a sharp contrast to the modern cinema and worth a visit on a rainy day.
A cyclist enjoys the harmonizing estuary views from one of many Camel Trail vantage points >
The awe-inspiring outline of Truro's gothic cathedral dominates the
skyline of this pictoresque city, gracing the junction of 3 river valleys. Call in for short tour or evonsong.
With its quaint mews and traditional fayre, Cornwall's county town is well worth a visit with its shops, museums,boat trips etc.
St. Ives with its small galleries and of course the Tate are worth a visit ..drive to Hayle and catch the coastal train as it winds between the dunes and sands of C.arbis bay into St Ives.
The south coast is also easily in reach with the Eden project (40 mins) and St. Just in Roseland, St.Mawes and of course, the King Harry ferry.
The National Trust has many houses and gardens open to the public all within easy reach. Sites worh a visit include Terice,Llanhydrock, Lost Gardens of Heligonand Trellisick .
For the more adventurous the Lizard and the Minack theatre are just over an hour away.
Surrounding Area
Harlyn Bay finds itself surrounded by an area of outstanding natural beauty on the picturesque north Cornish coast.
Just a few miles away is the quaint old fishing village of Padstow. Take time to explore the harbour and small shopping streets before enjoying a meal at one of many restaurants/bistros which adorn Padstow's narrow streets.
You can walk to Padstow along the coastal path, drive or use the coastal bus that stops 2 minutes from Polmark House.
Local eating ranges from the Carvery and a la carte of the Harlyn Inn with live music (2mins walk) or nearby St.Merryn (15 mins walk) with its pubs, wine bar ,restaurants and takeaway fish & chips, Indian and Thai/Chinese.
For something more special Rick Steins ,Jamie Oliver's, Margot's and many other restaurants are nearby.
< Padstow harbour
Alternatively why not take time to pursue your favourite sport away from home.
With the surrounding ocean a plethora of water sports and surfing opportunities await you, and on dry land feel free to take your pick of golf courses, tennis, fishing, walking, and many more...
There are 2 of the southwests champioship courses within a short drive. On the doorstep is Trevose Golf Club hosts to the Brabazon in 2008 and has the championship and two 9 hole courses. Across the estuary is the championship course of St Enodoc with the quaint church on the course...Sir John Betjemen's final resting place.
If the purpose of your visit is a golf tour speak to the owners who will be happy to make arrangements on your behalf. Other nearby courses include Bowood, Llanhyrock,Newquay, Merlin and Perranporth.
Up the coast lies the popular beaches at Rock, Daymer Bay and Polzeath.
< St Merryn Lake: Popular with all anglers and only half a mile from the hotel.
Golf
North Cornwall Coast 7 Bays for 7 days !
The beaches and coastline around Trevose Head are probably the best Cornwall has to offer . Starting from Padstow there is the rocky beach and bore hole at Trevone with its natural sea pool. The Harlyn Beach is 2 minutes walk from Polmark and following the coastal path round to Mother Ivy's Bay and on to Booby'sBay and Constantine Bay.
20minutes further on you will find Treyarnon and finally Porthcothan. Some 3 miles further lies the National Trust beauty spot of Bedruthan steps and beyond that Watergate Bay and Newquay (15miles)
