Padstow Harbour Reviews Summary

Atmosphere and Scenery

Pros:

• "A classic Cornish harbour with a good range of hospitality, shops, and pubs to ensure a great day out."
• "Charming seaside village with absolutely gorgeous views, and beautiful blue sea."
• "The picturesque views of the harbor and the quaint fishing village create a postcard-perfect setting that's truly enchanting."
• "Beautiful whilst there but no real disabled parking for the number of visitors."
• "Surprisingly, pleasant walking around following the busyness of the rammed post Covid years."
• "A beautiful Cornish fishing harbour with a great selection of eateries, retail shops, and cafés."
• "Padstow Harbour is an absolute gem on the Cornish coast! The picturesque views of the harbor create a perfect day out."
• "Lovely picturesque fishing village to walk around, outside of the main season, or later in the day when it's quieter."

Cons:

• "Parking was a nightmare! Only just managed to find a space in Harbour car park, small & not easy to maneuver."
• "The harbour gets very busy. Lots of things to do and see. A walk up the hillside is a must, lots of seating to drink in the beautiful views. Wheelchair accessible."
• "A small harbour entirely consumed by cars. Claims to be at the end of the busiest bike trail in the UK, but only provides bike parking half a kilometre from the harbour."
• "It's a little overkill with the Rick Stein effect, but a lovely lively village with good shops and expensive restaurants."
• "Parking at the harbour. It would be easy to dismiss Padstow as 'Rick Stein's kingdom' but please don't."
• "Parking in Padstow is a little pricey but it's worth the visit."
• "Very busy and found it hard to look around the shops in the morning."
• "Overcrowded; can't get to see anything. Lovely place, just too busy."

Food and Dining

Pros:

• "Lovely bakery with lots of choices of pasty fillings (we had a lamb & mint + steak & brei) for lunch both very tasty."
• "The harbour is great for watching the world go about its business while having a bite to eat or ice cream but watch out for the seagulls!"
• "We found a fish van on the harbour, amazing selection of all shellfish, crab sandwiches, salad, a must have is mixed seafood salad."
• "Great place, loads of nice shops and places to eat."
• "Rick Stein's World renowned restaurant is here too."
• "Fabulous place even though it’s always heaving whenever we go!! You must try Rick Stein’s fish and chips - the best on Earth!!"
• "Plenty of places to eat and a variety of shops, the car parks get very full very quickly but seem reasonably priced."
• "Been coming here since I was a child in the sixties, lots has changed, more up-market than years ago what with the numerous galleries in the place."

Cons:

• "Poorly segregated pedestrians and vehicles and many people just didn't care they were blocking traffic."
• "Utterly ridiculous number of disabled spaces. Had to push my son's wheelchair from overflow parking past Tesco to visit the harbour."
• "Don't get fooled into using the first car park at the top of the hill( unless you are visiting at an exceptionally busy time) because it's cheaper to park down in the harbour!!"
• "It's extremely nice. But always very busy come early or late to get any parking."
• "A small harbour entirely consumed by cars. Claims to be at the end of the busiest bike trail in the UK, but only provides bike parking half a kilometre from the harbour."
• "Parking at the harbour. It would be easy to dismiss Padstow as 'Rick Stein's kingdom' but please don't."
• "Parking in Padstow is a little pricey but it's worth the visit."
• "Very busy and found it hard to look around the shops in the morning."