People love Rock because it has remained virtually unchanged for many decades.  A tranquil spot, it avoids the hurly burly of tourist crowds and the excesses of commercial exploitation that have spoiled so many British seaside resorts.  You wont find burger bars and slot-machine gambling arcades in Rock - only quality restaurants, pubs and cafes. 

 

 

Rock offers a choice of activities.  There are excellent golf courses - St Enodoc (see link) and Roserrow. There is sailing,water-skiing, sea-fishing trips and water sports from Rock itself while windsurfing and kitesurfing can be done at nearby Daymer Bay and boardsurfing at Polzeath - a short drive away. If you want to charter a skippered boat for a half or whole day this can be arranged via Rock Boat Charters (see link).

 

 

Walkers will find it easy to access the coastal path from Rock or enjoy some fine cross country walks. Cyclists can join the Camel Trail from Padstow, after taking the short ferry trip, or from Wadebrdge, approximately 4-5 miles away. Both Padstow and Wadebridge have bikes for hire.

 

 

Rock has its own beach - Porthilly Cove - which can be reached from Trevethan on foot, by road or by a short walk across country.

 

The beach at Daymer Bay with its sandy shores, dunes and rock pools

is a beautuiful spot close by. It can be reached on foot but is easiest to access by car within a few minutes drive.  There is a large car park close to the beach where cars can be left all day.

 

An easy cliff top walk runs between Daymer Bay and Polzeath. Alternatively Polzeath can be accessed by car and has car parking on the beach. Polzeath affords the splendid opportunity to join in the surfing or just watch others. There is a surfing school on the beach and wetsuits and boards can be hired.

 

 

Rock and its surrounding area are well served by restaurants.  There are several in Rock itself, one with a Michelin star, others in Polzeath, some good ones in nearby Port Isaac and of course a good selection across the estuary at Padstow.  Rick Stein has several restaurants in Padstow as well as his fish and chips establishment, deli and patisserie.  In Wadebridge there are a couple of good curry restaurants, a pizzeria, Chinese restaurant and a variety of other places to enjoy good food. In summer it is advisable to book ahead.

 

 

Rock is a good base from which to explore the numerous historic houses, old fishing ports, stunning beaches, extreme water sports, gardens, art galleries and children's theme parks that abound in Cornwall.