A Perfect Bank Holiday Monday in Padstow:
Slow Moments, Sea Breezes & Something Special 🌊
There's something about waking up in Padstow on a bank holiday Monday that feels like you've won the jackpot. Maybe it's the smell of salt in the air. Or the soft clatter of gulls over the harbour. Or maybe it's just that rare feeling of having absolutely nowhere to rush off to.
Here's how we'd spend the day. No stress, no schedules—just slow living, great food, and that beautiful Cornish backdrop doing what it does best.
8:30am – Slow Start, Good Coffee ☕️
Forget the alarm. When you're ready, wander down towards the harbour and grab a coffee from Cherry Trees or Rest a While. Sit on the edge of the quay, let your coffee warm your hands and watch the world start to stir. There's no rush here. The water sparkles. The boats bob. The town stretches its limbs and the morning begins.
10am – A Ferry and a Ramble ⛴️
Hop on the little ferry across to Rock—it's practically a rite of passage. Once you're across, take a gentle walk along the beach or follow the coast path to Daymer Bay. You'll pass wildflowers, sand dunes, and the sort of views that make you stop mid-sentence. There's plenty of time to get sandy feet and salty hair.
12:30pm – Lunch, Proper Padstow Style 🥪
Back in town, lunch is serious business. Whether it's a no-frills crab sandwich from Rick Stein's deli or a sit-down at Prawn on the Lawn (if you've planned ahead!), you can't go wrong. This is fresh, Cornish seafood at its absolute finest.
2pm – Meandering & Mooching 🚶♀️
After lunch, take it slow. Browse the little shops tucked into the side streets—find some Cornish pottery, a handmade candle, or that book you didn't know you needed. Duck into the Padstow Museum if you fancy a touch of local history, or just wander along the harbour wall with a cone of Roskilly's in hand.
4:30pm – Out on the Water 🌊
If the sea's calling, answer it. Join a sea safari and spot seals and puffins, or book a paddleboard session and float past the cliffs. Prefer dry land? Hire bikes and follow the Camel Trail a few miles inland for peaceful estuary views and maybe even a cider stop.
7pm – Golden Hour at the Beach 🌅
Pack up a blanket and a bottle and head to nearby Trevone or Harlyn Bay. There's nothing like watching the sun dip into the Atlantic while your toes are buried in warm sand. Kids chasing waves, dogs doing zoomies, and that incredible pink-gold light washing everything in magic.
9pm – A Nightcap or a Firepit 🔥
Back at your holiday base, crack open a bottle of something local or light a firepit and swap stories from the day. No traffic, no commute, no inbox—just a full heart and a sea breeze.
Secure Your August Bank Holiday Escape to Padstow If this sounds like your kind of Monday, now's the time to make it happen.
Our Padstow properties book up fast for the August bank holiday—cosy cottages, family-friendly homes, and sea-view stays are all waiting for you.
Contact us today or book directly on our website to lock in your long weekend by the sea.
