South West Coast Path: Padstow to St Ives (9 Days & 8 Nights)

Standing on the quayside, the Old Custom House is still one of the finest buildings in the town. Today it is famous for its fine food, award-winning ales, elegant, accommodation and for its Beauty Studio. The Old Custom House hotel has 24 bedrooms, as it is an old building, each room has a unique view and dimensions. It has long been a pub, providing a focal point for Padstow fishermen, local people and visitors to enjoy a drink and a bar meal. They serve stylish pub grub, washed down with award winning St Austell Brewery ales and a choice of good wines throughout the year. Next door to the Old Custom House is Pescadou restaurant. Although part of the hotel, Pescadou is far from the pub atmosphere. It excels in providing contemporary, informal dining with all dishes cooked to order in the open plan kitchen.

The London Inn opened in 1803 which original housed three fisherman’s cottages and taking its name from an old Local Sloop. The owners will welcome you to their family run pub, full of charm, atmosphere and character. All rooms offer tea and coffee making facilities, TV and hairdryers.  All their rooms are situated above the sometimes-busy bar.  Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the pub.  Their classic pub menu is sourced locally using local ingredients whenever possible and comprises of local fish and meat dishes, which can be eaten in the main bar or in the lounge bar area. 

The Old Ship Hotel is an historic Grade II listed building in the heart of Padstow and each one of the spacious bedrooms has its own unique character. All have ensuite bathrooms, hot drinks facilities, Freeview and secure safes. You are assured a very warm welcome at the Old Ship Hotel, the perfect place to relax after your days adventure!

Overlooking Fistral Beach in Newquay, you will have a lovely relaxing stay at this hotel.

St.Bernard’s is a family run guest house and has eight bright modern bedrooms all of which are en-suite, with a generous amount of facilities to make your stay comfortable. The guest house is over three floors, the spacious stairways, modern dining and lounge facilities compliment the bright bedrooms. They have an airy dining room which is used for your breakfast or a take away in the evening, the lounge has a bar and has a selection of board games and books which is a great way to relax after a long days walking.

Gecko’s Rest offers traditional bed and breakfast at their Four Star Silver guest accommodation in Newquay, Cornwall. Geckos Rest is located on Mount Wise, only a 3-minute walk to the town centre and a 5-minute walk to the beach.

Overlooking Fistral Beach in Newquay, you will have a lovely relaxing stay at this hotel.

St.Bernard’s is a family run guest house and has eight bright modern bedrooms all of which are en-suite, with a generous amount of facilities to make your stay comfortable. The guest house is over three floors, the spacious stairways, modern dining and lounge facilities compliment the bright bedrooms. They have an airy dining room which is used for your breakfast or a take away in the evening, the lounge has a bar and has a selection of board games and books which is a great way to relax after a long days walking.

Gecko’s Rest offers traditional bed and breakfast at their Four Star Silver guest accommodation in Newquay, Cornwall. Geckos Rest is located on Mount Wise, only a 3-minute walk to the town centre and a 5-minute walk to the beach.

St George's is a small country house hotel with 8 en-suite guest rooms. They offer contemporary accommodation in an old mine captains house with a large garden and extensive views.

Oceanfront living at Perranporth Beach allows you to eat well, sleep well and surf well. The hotel offers locally sourced and freshly prepared food to order served in our traditional Cornish bar. Seiners bar has a relaxed atmosphere with plenty of seating, and an outdoor beach terrace. The winter menu ranges from sandwiches to steaks, with constantly changing specials, and a beautiful freshly prepared Sunday Roast. During the Summer months, Sunday Roast is switched to Sunday BBQ's, weather permitting!

Red Fox Barn is a small family run Bed & Breakfast situated in a beautiful setting close to the coastal town of Perranporth. Their rooms are bright and airy with luxury facilities and fittings, each room has a super-king bed and a small dining area where a full breakfast is served each morning. Toiletries (Shower Gel + Shampoo/Conditioner) and hairdryer are supplied. Wifi Internet is available in all rooms.

The Portreath Arms Hotel is a small, traditional, family run hotel located in The Square, the hotel has a bustling public bar and lounge - a traditional meeting place for locals. They only have seven guest rooms; therefore, the staff can give you their full attention to make sure you have a great stay. Breakfast is served each morning in the dining room and there is a choice of Full English or Continental. Lunch and Dinner can be taken in the traditional lounge bar, the dining room or even in the garden - weather permitting! The Portreath Arms Hotel serves an excellent choice of home cooked food, freshly prepared from locally sourced ingredients and local fish and crab is a speciality.

Cliff House is a small and friendly B&B in Portreath, a 2 minutes’ walk from a sandy beach and situated on the coast path. The rooms light and airy and have tea/coffee making facilities and Freeview TV, with fluffy towels and quality linen provided, en-suite rooms are available.

The Copper House is a B&B in the Cornish coastal village of Portreath, designed and built with comfort in mind, step inside the peaceful, modern rooms looking out onto the valley and ancient woods of Illogan. The rooms are light and spacious and furnished to a high standard. Sit outside in your private, furnished terrace and sip a glass of wine straight out of your own fridge. They have two rooms: both with large terraces and these are stylish and contemporary. Dressing gowns, hairdryers and Duck Island toiletries are provided along with tea, chocolate and Rombouts filter coffee.

The Mad Hatter B&B has beautiful rooms overlooking the Hayle Estuary Wildlife reserve. All rooms are equipped with tea/coffee making facilities and TV. It is the ideal location for birdwatchers, ramblers and surfers. It is close by to Hayle beach and Gwithian which is great for surfing is 2 miles away. There are pubs and restaurants within walking distance. They provide a hearty home-cooked breakfast using local produce and free range eggs. There is plenty to choose from whatever your tastes. Packed lunches are also available on request and there are washing and drying facilities at the property. There is aslo bike storage and dogs can be accommodated for a small extra charge.

Established in 1838, the White Hart Hotel is an elegant building situated at the centre of the town of Hayle, Cornwall. They offer a range of single, twin, double and family rooms. Rooms are elegant in style, and feature an en suite bathroom. All rooms feature original works of art.

The Penellen Hotel is a B&B in probably the best location in St Ives Bay with unrivalled & spectacular panoramic sea and coastal views over to St Ives, Cornwall. They have 5 first floor guest bedrooms, all bedrooms are en-suite and all bedrooms have stunning sea or estuary views over St Ives Bay

A small friendly guesthouse in the setting of a former artist's residence. The accommodation retains many of its arts and crafts period features updated with the latest fabrics and furnishings to give it that modern twist. They also provide walkers with a very warm welcome!

Cornerways was built in the 1830's and has been a Guest House for over 70 years. Only 50 yards from the harbour, beaches and restaurants, Daphne Du Maurier stayed here in the 1940's. The Tate Gallery, for which they provide complimentary tickets, and St Ives Art School are only 150 yards away. With a modern feel that echoes the artists’ quarter in which it sits, Cornerways’ rooms have been renovated and totally redecorated over the last 7 years and all have en-suites. All bedrooms have LCD TVs, DVD Players, Wi-Fi, tea and coffee facilities, fridges and complimentary Cornish bottled water. The 3' thick Cornish Granite walls and no passing traffic will ensure you a snug and quiet night’s sleep.

In a breathtaking location the St Ives Harbour Hotel enjoys stunning views across the Porthminster Bay. Individually decorated in natural colours, the rooms at the St Ives Harbour Hotel each have a private bathroom and tea/coffee facilities. All rooms have a TV and radio, and many have wonderful balcony views of the sea. The Terrace Bar and Restaurant serves a seasonal à la carte menu, using fresh local produce. You can try the speciality Fruits de Mer dish, with shellfish caught just 15 minutes’ walk away. Cornish cream teas and real ales are served in the spacious lounge bar, or al fresco on the terrace. The St Ives Harbour Spa includes an indoor pool and hot tub, a sauna, crystal steam room, state-of-the-art fitness suite, and 4 treatment rooms. Slippers, robes and towels are provided, along with free herbal teas and water.

A small friendly guesthouse in the setting of a former artist's residence. The accommodation retains many of its arts and crafts period features updated with the latest fabrics and furnishings to give it that modern twist. They also provide walkers with a very warm welcome!

Cornerways was built in the 1830's and has been a Guest House for over 70 years. Only 50 yards from the harbour, beaches and restaurants, Daphne Du Maurier stayed here in the 1940's. The Tate Gallery, for which they provide complimentary tickets, and St Ives Art School are only 150 yards away. With a modern feel that echoes the artists’ quarter in which it sits, Cornerways’ rooms have been renovated and totally redecorated over the last 7 years and all have en-suites. All bedrooms have LCD TVs, DVD Players, Wi-Fi, tea and coffee facilities, fridges and complimentary Cornish bottled water. The 3' thick Cornish Granite walls and no passing traffic will ensure you a snug and quiet night’s sleep.

In a breathtaking location the St Ives Harbour Hotel enjoys stunning views across the Porthminster Bay. Individually decorated in natural colours, the rooms at the St Ives Harbour Hotel each have a private bathroom and tea/coffee facilities. All rooms have a TV and radio, and many have wonderful balcony views of the sea. The Terrace Bar and Restaurant serves a seasonal à la carte menu, using fresh local produce. You can try the speciality Fruits de Mer dish, with shellfish caught just 15 minutes’ walk away. Cornish cream teas and real ales are served in the spacious lounge bar, or al fresco on the terrace. The St Ives Harbour Spa includes an indoor pool and hot tub, a sauna, crystal steam room, state-of-the-art fitness suite, and 4 treatment rooms. Slippers, robes and towels are provided, along with free herbal teas and water.