Things To Do...
- Welcome To Cornwall
- Three archeological gems in West Cornwall
- Three walks in Roseland
- Boat trips around Padstow
- Bluebell time
- Walks and cycling in south-east Cornwall
- Wet weather treats
- Cornwall's mining heritage
- Fantastic Coastal Walks in West Cornwall
- Three great walks around the Fal River
- Three great places to see snowdrops
Child friendly eating places places near St AustellThere are plenty of great places to go to eat with the kids - here are our favourites: Sam’s Cornwall – Fowey, Polkerris, Crinnis and TruroThe Sam’s empire began in Fowey and they have continued to bring their relaxed dining in effortlessly cool surroundings vibe to their establishments in Polkerris, Crinnis and Truro. They are well geared up for the family market with the crayons and colouring in sheets delivered alongside a great children’s menu. The young and trendy staff (to apply for a job you need to answer ‘if you were in a band which band would you be in!’) put children at ease and the atmosphere means Mum and Dad can relax whilst eating out. Each of us here have our favourite Sam’s – Libby and Mark are old school Sam’s Fowey fans, Tom and Hannah return again and again for the mussels at Polkerris whilst Kate, Spence, Guy and Edward head to Truro for a burger at Sam’s in the City. http://samscornwall.co.uk/
The Beach Hut, Watergate BayIf your children are looking for a cool surfing vibe but you don’t think you can handle the crowds in Newquay then Watergate Bay is a happy medium. Don’t worry about the sand on your feet (or your wellies if it’s winter) - the Beach Hut is well known as one of Cornwall’s best beach-side hang-outs. Right on the sand at Watergate Bay, it’s an easy, relaxed restaurant serving seasonal food amongst the hustle of beach life. The menu is classic, with a children’s options that should keep everyone happy. The views are fantastic and the Beach Hut is an ideal venue whether looking for a full blown meal or a warming hot chocolate. https://www.watergatebay.co.uk/food-and-drink/the-beach-hut/
Charlies - Coffee House and Boathouse, CharlestownThe absence of the apostrophe in Charlies bothered me for sometime but since the opening of the boathouse means they have two venues I can forgive their original error and assume they always knew they’d become plural! Aside from fodder for pedantic punctuators both Charlies provide comfy spots for a rest whilst exploring Charlestown. The Coffeehouse is well known for their delicious cakes and doorstep sandwiches whilst in the colder months the open fire roaring and their lovely homemade soup is equally tempting. The boathouse continues the comfortable feeling and offers an opportunity to relax and enjoy the picturesque views of Charlestown whether it be day or night. http://www.charliesboathouse.com/
Woods Cafe, Cardinham, Nr BodminNow, if the Gruffalo had a favourite cafe in
the deep, dark woods it would definitely be Woods cafe which is situated within
the Forestry Commission maintained woods at Cardinham. The little cottage has been crafted into a
cosy haven with comfy sofas and a log fire, ideal when the weather is gloomy
but transforms itself into a bright little space on sunnier days and
there’s loads of outdoor seating with a play area nearby. Visit their facebook page to drool over the
photos as owner Lara regularly posts pictures of the cakes and tarts that she
makes.
https://www.facebook.com/Woods-Cafe or http://woodscafecornwall.co.uk/
Park Cafe at the Lanhydrock Cycle HubSituated by the
visitor car park and cycle hire facilities, The Park Café provides a convenient
refuelling place for families making the most of the cycle trails through the
woodland. They serve speciality homemade
burgers and have tasty vegetarian options, like butternut squash and pearl
barley risotto. Children are catered for with special 'tag-on' lunch bags which
are ideal before you set off on the family-friendly cycle routes. Children will also love the adventure
playground next to the cafe.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lanhydrock/features/cycle-the-trails-around-lanhydrock
Lifebuoy Cafe, Fowey
Living the well-trodden
dream of uprooting from London to run a little cafe in Cornwall, the owners of
The Lifebuoy took the plunge in 2010 and haven’t looked back. The Telegraph rates The Lifebuoy as one of
the best places for breakfast in the UK (they obviously hadn’t tried the
breakfast at Poltarrow) but whether you visit for a slap-up feast of fishfinger
butties or a hunk of lemon and courgette cake, service is impeccably friendly
and the tea ladies are well-known for handing out sticky sweets to small
children. A stash of retro toys are on
hand to keep little ones amused and the ambience is that of a splendidly
British vintage cafe. http://www.thelifebuoycafe.co.uk/
Pinky Murphy’s, FoweyThere’s quirky
and then there’s quirky and then there’s Pinky Murphy’s. This eccentric cafe has a decor as vibrant as
its menu and eating here is an experience.
Adored by the local Mums as a child friendly meeting place as well as
visiting families in the know, Pinky Murphy’s offers charcuterie platters as
well as hot soups and homemade cakes.
Unfinished knitting waits near the squishy sofas so patrons can add a row
or two to the accumulating scarf before settling back to enjoy their
coffee. In the summer the small but
perfectly formed terrace is a suntrap and you can enjoy a smoothie while
watching all the goings-on on the river.
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