WHERE TO STAY IN ROCK, CORNWALL

An honest local guide to hotels, holiday homes and the best places to base yourself, from the owners of TREALLEN ROCK.

Rock is a small village on the Camel Estuary, opposite Padstow, with sandy beaches, dunes, golf, sailing and walking on its doorstep. It has a handful of places to stay rather than a high street full of them, so it helps to know the options before you book. This guide covers the main types of stay, including self catering holidays in Rock, Cornwall, as well as the different parts of Rock and the surrounding villages, and what to check before you choose. We own and manage TREALLEN ROCK, a luxury holiday home here, so we have included it too, and we have tried to be fair about who each option suits.

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WHERE TO STAY IN ROCK AT A GLANCE

Hotel: best for short breaks, couples, a fantastic restaurant on site, stunning views of the estuary. St Enodoc Hotel is the best known in Rock. Rooms book up early in summer and at weekends.

Self-catering holiday home or cottage: best for families, groups and longer stays. Your own kitchen and garden, and usually parking. Check bedrooms, beds and minimum stays.

Bed and breakfast or guest house: best for couples and walkers. Smaller, with fewer places in the village. Check parking.

Holiday park or apartments nearby: best for budget-friendly or resort-style holidays. Often a little outside Rock, in Polzeath or nearby.

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WHERE TO STAY IN ROCK OR NEARBY

Rock village and the estuary. The most convenient base for the Padstow foot ferry, pubs, the sailing club and the water. It is also the busiest in summer.

Porthilly. A quieter stretch along the estuary, with views across to Padstow.

Daymer Bay and Trebetherick. A wide, sheltered beach and the dunes below St Enodoc Church, about two miles from TREALLEN ROCK. Good for families and walkers.

Polzeath and St Minver. Polzeath is a short drive away, with a surfing beach and a livelier feel. St Minver is a quiet village inland.

Padstow. Across the water by ferry. Padstow has plenty of restaurants and shops but is busy, and parking is limited.

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WHICH TYPE OF STAY SUITS YOU?

A family or a group of friends: a holiday home gives you space, a kitchen and somewhere to park, so you can eat in or out as you like.

A couple on a short break: a hotel or a smaller holiday home keeps things simple.

Wedding guests: Rock is close to several wedding venues around the estuary. Book early, as accommodation fills quickly in the wedding season. See our wedding guest accommodation page.

Walkers and golfers: staying near Daymer Bay or the coast path saves driving, and a holiday home gives you parking and space to spread out.

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SELF CATERING HOLIDAYS AND HOLIDAY COTTAGES IN ROCK, CORNWALL

Self catering holidays in Rock, Cornwall suit families, groups of friends and longer stays, because you have your own kitchen, living space and usually your own parking. You can eat in or out as you like, and spread out without being on top of each other.

Many people search for holiday cottages in Rock. They range from small traditional cottages to larger contemporary homes, so look at the size, the bed set-up and the facilities rather than the word cottage. TREALLEN ROCK is a contemporary three-bedroom holiday home rather than a traditional cottage, with space for six.

Before you book a self catering holiday in Rock, it is worth checking:

Who it sleeps and how: the number of bedrooms, the bed sizes and whether they can be reconfigured.

Parking: how many cars, and whether it is on site.

Outside space: a private garden, a barbecue, and whether a hot tub is included and when it is available.

Pets: policies vary a lot from home to home.

Stay lengths and terms: minimum stays, changeover days and cancellation terms.

How you book: direct with the owners, or through an agency or a booking site.

TREALLEN ROCK is available as a self catering holiday home in Rock, and you book direct with the owners.

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OUR LUXURY HOLIDAY HOME: TREALLEN ROCK

TREALLEN ROCK is a contemporary coastal holiday home in Rock, set in its own grounds at the end of a long private drive. It sleeps 6 in three double bedrooms (one with an en-suite), with two bathrooms upstairs and a downstairs WC. It has a games room, a west-facing garden, parking for two cars and a seasonal hot tub, available in July and August. The beach is a short walk or a 3-minute drive away, and St Enodoc Hotel is about 2 minutes away by car. It is a pet-free home, and you book direct with the owners.

View TREALLEN ROCK | Check availability and book direct

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PRACTICAL TIPS BEFORE YOU BOOK

Book early. Summer, school holidays and wedding weekends fill first.

Check parking. Rock can be busy in season and parking near the ferry is very limited, so check what is included with your stay.

Padstow by ferry. The passenger ferry runs from Rock, and the crossing takes around ten minutes. Where it leaves from can vary with the tide, so check on the day.

Check the details. Bedroom and bed set-up, minimum stays, cancellation terms and whether pets are allowed differ a lot between places.

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QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK ABOUT WHERE TO STAY IN ROCK, CORNWALL

Is Rock a good place to stay for a family holiday? Yes. It has sheltered beaches, the estuary, Padstow close by and plenty of space outdoors. A luxury holiday home with a private garden and parking suits families, friends and wedding parties well.

Is it better to stay in Rock or Padstow? Rock is quieter, with easier parking and beaches nearby. Padstow has more restaurants and is livelier. Many people stay in Rock and take the ferry across for the day or the evening to enjoy the world class restaurants.

How far is the beach from TREALLEN ROCK? A short walk or a 3-minute drive.

Does TREALLEN ROCK have a hot tub? Yes, a seasonal hot tub, available in July and August.

Are pets allowed? No, TREALLEN ROCK is a pet-free home.

How do I book? Direct with the owners, using our booking page.

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