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Rock & the Camel Estuary
Rock in North Cornwall
Rock is a boating paradise well served by the Camel
Estuary. The protection of the headland and Braey Hill make
it a safe haven for all manner of small craft. Rock is situated
just inside the Camel Estuary opposite Padstow and is alive
with the to and fro-ing of all manner of sea going craft.
Favoured by Royalty, the rich and famous and significantly
heeled others, Rock offers quality dining and
accommodation and excellent local amenities.
Things to do here include Sea Angling, Sailing, Windsurfing
or for landlubbers there is swimming, sunbathing or the
exploration of the Camel Estuary. Rock is popular with
sailors of all kinds of vessels from dinghies to yachts to
cruisers. Wind surfers and land yachters and water skiers
also find this spot appealing. If you are fortunate enough to
find space in the Quarry Car park then the Sand dunes of
the Camel Estuary offer walks across to Braey hill and
beyond to St Enodoc Church (The last resting place of Sir
John Betjemen "poet laureate") with superb views across to
the Doom Bar and Stepper Point or further on to Daymer
Bay. If you wish you can catch the foot ferry across to
bustling Padstow, which is still a working port, but still very
popular with tourists, and the camel trail begins and ends
here depending on your point of view. A mile or so up the
coast is the surf beach at Polzeath. Beyond that are largely
unspoilt fishing villages such as Port Isaac, Port Gaverne
and Port Quin and some of the most rugged and
breathtaking coastline in Cornwall. St Enodoc is a church
situated a mile north of Rock . It was almost buried by the
sand but apparently someone stubbed their toe on the tip
of the spire and thus the church was rediscovered and
subsequently uncovered.St Minver parish contains St
Minefreda's church and St Michaels at Porthilly. Self catering
accommodation at Rock in north Cornwall is ideally suited to
those whom wish to enjoy the delights of the Camel
Estuary. All types of water sports are practised on the River
Camel. Water skiing and Windsurfing prove very popular in
Summer and Winter. Boat Charter is available for those who
do not own a craft and moorings are in abundance for those
who do. Rock has a mild climate all year due to its location
and self catered properties are in high demand. The
stunning views across the estuary to Padstow and Padstow
Harbour, which is a working port, and inland to the iron
railway bridge that now forms part of the link between
Padstow and Wadebridge that is the Camel Trail, are worth
the premium. Watching the sun set across the water creates
some of the most spectacular skylines any where, and it is
easy to see why this locale is so highly prized has a holiday
destination. If you are fortunate enough to find self catering
apartments or houses that overlook the river, you can lose
hours just watching the estuary wild life and Human activity.
St Enodoc Hotel Rock North Cornwall
That's the ethos behind St. Enodoc Hotel in Rock with
its emphasis on comfort, design and great food.
Positioned above the Camel estuary with sweeping views
across the water, it is the perfect place to relax by the sea.
Leave the car and walk the few minutes to
surrounding sandy beaches and the foot-ferry to Padstow.
For bookings please call 01208 863394
or visit our website St Enodoc Hotel
A classic seaside hotel re-invented.
Overlooking the Camel Estuary our
restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy great
food and service in a relaxed environment.
In fine weather, diners are able to enjoy
their meal whilst taking in the fantastic views
from our lovely terrace. With an endless
supply of quality produce in the local area
our chefs will be focusing on fresh, healthy
modern European recipes.