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Great beaches. Great pubs. No rush.

St Merryn sits on the beautiful North Cornwall coast, surrounded by some of the county's best beaches, scenic coastal walks and great local pubs. It's peaceful, easy to explore, and close enough to Padstow when you fancy a day out.

Beaches, Coast and Countryside

The campsite is on the edge of St Merryn village. Harlyn Bay is a 45-minute walk or 10-minute drive. Constantine Bay is 5 minutes by car. Padstow — ferries, fish and chips, the full tourist experience — is a 10-minute drive north.

Tresco Farm, St Merryn, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8NL

Beaches

Four beaches within ten minutes.

All different. All within easy reach.

Beach

Constantine Bay

5 min drive

Wide, sandy, consistent surf. Popular with families and surfers. Car park at the beach.

Beach

Harlyn Bay

45 min walk · 10 min drive

Sheltered and sandy — one of the calmest bays on this stretch. Good for swimming and small children.

Beach

Treyarnon Bay

10 min drive

Rockpools at low tide, surf at high. Quieter than Constantine but just as good on a clear day.

Beach

Mother Ivey's Bay

10 min drive

The quietest of the four. Backed by dunes. Worth the drive when the others are busy in August.

Food & Drink

Plenty of choice, just down the road.

St Merryn has a handful of pubs, a famous Rick Stein restaurant, and a few smaller cafés and places to eat.

Pub

Village Pub

10 min walk

St Merryn's local. Local ales, good pub food and a beer garden. Dog-friendly, too.

Café

Village Café

10 min walk

Breakfast, coffee, and something homemade. Opens early enough for campers.

Restaurant

Rick Stein's, Padstow

10 min drive

The famous one. Book ahead in summer. The Chippie on the harbour does the same fish without the reservation.

Takeaway

The Doghouse, St Merryn

10 min walk

A great local spot for takeaway pizzas after a day at the beach.

Days Out

When the beach needs a rest day.

Most within ten minutes of the gate.

Cycling

The Camel Trail

10 min drive

17 miles of traffic-free cycling along the Camel Estuary from Padstow to Bodmin. Bike hire available in Padstow.

Family

Camel Creek Adventure Park

10 min drive

Rides and attractions suited to younger kids. Half-day is usually enough. Check seasonal opening times before going.

Town

Padstow Harbour

10 min drive

Harbour, shops, galleries, and more food than you'll need. Worth a morning on foot. Parking fills fast in August — go early.

Local tip

Trevose Head Lighthouse

10 min drive

Head up to Trevose Head for some of the best coastal views in North Cornwall. It's a great spot for a walk, especially at sunset, and only a short drive from the campsite.

You'll be glad you came

The farm is two miles from all of this.

Check what's available and choose your pitch.