LOCAL AREA

Wadebridge is our nearest town, which is four miles away. A lovely riverside town with varied independent small shops, great tea shops, banks, chemist, Chinese and Indian take aways, the bakeries sell really good pasties, fish and chip shops as well as a small Cinema. There are three supermarkets at Wadebridge; Tesco’s, Coop and Lidls. You can hire a bike from a number of bile hire places to discover the Camel Trail, to either inland to Bodmin or follow the river all the way to the picturesque port of Padstow.

Rock enjoys long stretches of fine sandy beaches of the Camel Estuary. You can sail, do water sports, fish or just a stroll along the beach is stunning – you may be lucky enough to possibly catch a glimpse of the dolphins as they follow the tide out to sea.

The Black Tor ferry runs to the nearby Padstow all year during the day, followed by the water taxi at night. The village has a choice of upmarket restaurants and shops to visit. Golfers can enjoy the renowned ST. Enodoc Golf course with its magnificent views. Rock has a selection of shops; a new Deli, fish shop and selection of upmarket places to eat. Rock bakery makes a really good Cornish pasty!

Daymer Bay is a lovely safe sandy beach. Near by is Polzeath, a popular surfing sandy seaside resort. Surf schools, board hire, beach shops and numerous beachside cafes and restaurants make Polzeath a buzzing place in the summer. Walkers can take the quieter route following the coastal path over the cliffs which inspired the famous Sir John Bejamin to write some of his celebrated verse.

At Port Isaac, narrow winding streets lead you down to this picturesque Cornish village – the back drop for TV’s Doc Martin. This seaside village is also popular for its home-grown folk singing Fishermans Friends who perform on summers evenings to a rousing crowd on the slipway.

There is a lovely selection of small teashops, restaurants as well as freshly caught fish, crabs and lobsters sold on the harbour front – maybe just the solution for a tasty supper.

Padstow is another attractive fishing port – watching the boats come and go around the harbour whilst eating an ice-cream is a great way to relax. Padstow has a good selection of shops, cafes, and numerous restaurants from fish and chips to excellent seafood restaurants.

St Kew Harvest Farm Shop at St Kew Highway on the A39 is approx 3 miles. There is a good selection of local produce, with bread and cakes baked on the premises.

St Endellion Farm Shop is situated on the Port Isaac road. Here you can pick your own strawberries when in season, its good farm shop with a small cafe selling homemade cakes and snacks.

CORNISH DINING

We are lucky enough to have some of the best restaurants in Cornwall all within a short distance from us.

St Kew Inn
Is a 15th Century village pub situated next to St James the Great church. It has a welcoming bar and restaurant, with blazing fire in the winter and large beer garden for a warm summer evenings. Very popular so you may need to book.

Maltsters Arms Chapel Amble
A good village pub, serving local ales and beers and good quality local food, specials menu and families welcome. They also do a Sunday carvery. Its only a short walk from Rooke Cottages into the village of Chapel Amble.

Bridge Bistro Wadebridge
Is a little restaurant just along from the old bridge in Wadebridge, has a small menu all good but the sticky toffee pudding to die for!!

Nathan Outlaw Seafood Restaurant & Grill
Award winning 2 Michelin star fine dining restaurant overlooking the Camel Estuary, smart and stylish.