inside track
Here is our insider guide;
- Swim, paddle or float in the natural sea pool at Summerleaze in Bude.
- Get a take out breakfast or lunch from the wonderful Electric Bakery www.electricbakery.co .While you’re there check out Harriet’s wonderful Vintage store next door.
- Go crabbing or rock pooling at Northcott Mouth Beach
- Eat at the Rocket Store, Bostcastle. Wonderful tapas. www.therocketstore.co.uk. There’s also a great Farm shop with incredible sea views nearby. www.boscastlefarmshop.co.uk
- Spend the day at the beautiful Crackington Haven. There is a good pub there – the Combe Barton _ coombebarton.co.uk which has wonderful sea views. Or just sit on the bridge, take in the view and have a pint.
- Spend some time at Sandymouth beach, one of our favourites. It has a National Trust carpark and a small café.
- Visit ‘The Deck’ which overlooks Summerleaze beach. Friendly hosts and great food. It’s our kids favourite place to eat. thedeckbude.co.uk
- Hit the waves. Try a surf lesson with The Big Blue Surf School. www.bigbluesurfschool.com
- Visit the romantic fishing village of Port Isaac (of Doc Martin fame).
- Check out Crust Pizza next to the Electric Bakery. Take out or Eat in. thecrustpizza.co.uk
- Visit the beautiful Trebarwith Strand beach. Make sure it’s not high tide. Head to the St Kew Inn for supper. It’s our favourite pub.www.stkewinn.co.uk
- Spend a day at the North Devon Wake Park. www.northdevonwakepark.co.uk You can try wake-boarding, but they also have a brilliant Aqua Park there.
- Buy some straight from the sea, fresh lobster from the wet fish shop in Bude. Great on the BBQ.
- Walk or run any part of the South West Coastal Path.
- Visit Lanhydrock House – you’ll feel like you’re in Downton, the kids will think they’re in a castle.
- Head to Boscastle for the day. Boscastle is oh so pretty. Try Breakfast or lunch at The Good Stuff www.thegoodstuffcafe.co.uk
- Cycle the Camel Trail to Padstow from Wadebridge and try a deep-fried scallop at Rick Stein’s fish and chip shop when you get there.
- Head to Temple, for some seriously good food and organic wine. www.templecornwall.com [email protected].
- Check out the Rebel Cinema – just off the A39. A bit retro and big squashy seats.
- Try the Farmers Arms www.woolsery.com/pub for a Sunday lunch.