Self catering holiday accommodation near Fistral Beach, Pentire, Newquay, Cornwall, England.

Places to Go in and around Newquay

(including restaurants)

• Our housekeeper's top tips!

• Surfing: Arjuna Cottage is an ideal location for families who have teenagers wishing to learn surfing in a safe environment. The National Surfing Centre is located on North Fistral beach, and runs courses for all ages and abilities. Fistral Webcam provides up to the hour images of Fistral Beach.

• Golfing: There are more golf courses in Cornwall, per head of population than any other County in the UK. That's over thirty courses ranging from championship level downwards. Arjuna Cottage is only a few minutes walk away from Newquay Golf Course and a few minutes drive away from Treloy Golf Club. For a photo of Newquay Golf course and a listing of other courses in Cornwall, click here. Alternatively, you can view this map of the golf courses in Cornwall.

• Watergate Bay Adventure Centre opens 7 days per week up to 31st October and offers kitesurfing,
  waveski, mountain board, surfing, powerkites and kite buggying to mention but a few.
  

 

• Learn to glide in Perranporth.

The cottage is only 15 mins away and the scenary is spectacular. One, Two & Three Day Gliding Courses available

 

Coastal walks and magnificent scenary are to be expected in North Cornwall. Here's a taste of what you can look forward to experiencing.

If you fancy a full day out, you could visit the award-winning National Maritime Museum in Falmouth.

Newquay Zoo. Ideal entertainment for all the family.

Each summer the Red Arrows usually hold their air display right over Fistral Beach. This year, however they are going to Fowey Royal Regatta instead. They will be there on 17th August.

The Eden Project has this to say on it's opening web page:

"If you believe there should be a place... that celebrates life and puts champagne in the veins. Is all about education but doesn't feel like school. To hold conversations that might just go somewhere. Where research isn't white coats in secret, but shared exploration to help us all. That's a sanctuary for all those who think the future too precious to leave to the few, because it belongs to us all... then welcome."

Padstow: Made famous by Rick Stein, and now dubbed 'PadStein' by some!

While you are in Padstow, if you are a fish-lover, ou must not miss Rick Stein's Deli. For around a fiver you can eat a fantastic fish lunch. The menu includes Seared swordfish with salsa served in pitta, Thai fishcakes, various salads and chips!

Goonhilly is the largest satellite earth station in the world and is one of the most spectacular tourist attractions in Cornwall, with a purpose built Visitors Centre.

Charlestown - "...the harbour is the home port for a famous collection of old ships which are employed in film projects all over the world." "....against all the odds - it has largely escaped 'development' and remains one of the finest and most fascinating places on the Cornish coast."

The National Seal Sanctuary is Europes leading marine animal rescue centre, which cares for dozens of sick, injured and orphaned seals every year.

The Cornish Cyder Farm, awarded 'The Nation's Favourite Farm Visit' by the English Tourist Board.

Eating out

Currently, there are some excellent eateries in and around Newquay. If you love sea views and international cuisine you must try the Lewinnick Lodge restaurant on Pentire Headland. It is open day and night, but you will probably have to book, owing to their fantastic sea views, extensive menu and competitive prices. For those in search of an old traditional pub, the 400 year old Smuggler's Den Inn in Cubert comes highly recommended. It serves fresh fish, succulent steaks with an excellent lunchtime menu of salads, sandwiches and pasta.

Did you know that Jamie Oliver has opened a restaurant on the beach at Watergate Bay? There is no need to book for breakfast and you can check out the 'late availability page' for lunch and supper reservations. Simply visit FifteenCornwall.

For those who enjoy fresh local produce and high quality food Viners Bar and Restaurant in Summercourt (approx. five miles S.E. of Newquay, just off the A30) is a must. One guest wrote that "The atmosphere was cracking and the food was really impressive with an attention to detail and presentation that was hitting well above the mark ..." Something its guests particularly appreciate is that the cost of a meal here is very reasonable. Another restaurant that comes highly recommended is Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Cornwall in Watergate Bay. It is more expensive, but overall, it appears their clients are not put off by this.

If you like spicy food you must try Senor Dicks Mexican restaurant in the centre of Newquay. It has a great atmosphere and excellent food. Alternatively, the recently refurbished New Maharajah Indian Restaurant in Cliff Road, Newquay is " ... back and is possibly one of the most splendid Indian eateries in the UK. The décor is sumptuous and modern, the view is breathtaking, the lounge is amazing and of course the food has always been a cut above. A visit is necessary to see for yourself."

For good old fish and chips Port and Starboard Cafe/Fish and Chip Shop in Chapel Road, Indian Queens is "Without a doubt the best fish and chip restaurant in Cornwall, as voted by the Seafish Authority. A great menu, friendly staff and a fine restaurant area that is both comfortable and modern."

 

What's On

To find out what's on in and around Newquay, visit the Cornwall Association of Tourist Attractions website at www.theguide-cornwall.com. There you will find well-organised, informative pages detailing prices, opening times, accessibility and much more for over forty attractions, ranging from the Blue Reef Aquarium to Geevor Tin Mine.

For more general information about what's on in Cornwall, visit Destination Cornwall, Cornwall's longest established and most comprehensive on-line and off-line supply of daily and regular information on weather and what's on.

If you are an avid BBC watcher, I recommend you visit BBC Cornwall for all of the latest news and information, including surfing, travel and local radio.

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