Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Watergate Bay

"Our tip for the best pasties in St Ives, handmade on the premises with a controversial top crimp (not the side-crimp that's officially dictated by the Cornish Pasty Association) and a slightly flakier pastry..."

"They don't technically sell "Cornish" pasties as the crimping is on the top. But they certainly taste like Cornish pasties and are proper big and good too!"

"You only need to consult a menu at any restaurant or cafe in town to know that St Ives Bakery produces the best sourdough this side of Greater London. Pop by to grab a loaf and leave with a couple of treats for the road as well. The pastel de natas and cronuts make for an indulgent start to the day, while there can be no more quintessentially Cornish lunch than a classic pasty – theirs are some of the best in the area."

"This glass-fronted bakery has a window stacked with giant, buttery-coloured meringues, but the shop’s flaky steak pasty is the real reason to pay it a visit. Peppery, juicy meat in a pocket of crumbly shortcrust pastry. If there is a better pasty in all of Cornwall, we’d like to see it."

"St Ives Bakery is where we usually buy our Cornish pasties from. The shop in is on the corner of Fore Street and The Digey, opposite Cath Kidston. Their pasties are always freshly baked, succulent and packed with flavour."

"In one unbeatable location, the West Beach Bakery on Porthmeor is the perfect place to hang out, watch the waves roll in and enjoy some tasty grub. The choice of food on offer is very much quality over quantity but there are still some great kids’ options to choose from and it goes without saying that with the waves lapping the shoreline a stone’s throw away, the view is simply stunning. The golden sands also make the perfect playground for the kids to enjoy while the grown-ups soak up the sun on the deck with a cheeky cocktail or two."

"It is, however, one that I eagerly look forward to re-opening. It is in the long building at the far end of Porthmeor Beach. To get to it you need to either walk across the beach, or go through Porthmeor Beach car park and down the steps."

"You’re basking in the midday sun, dozing to the lapping of waves when your stomach rumbles. The dilemma seems to be whether you keep your perfect beach spot or sacrifice it, get clothed and trek into the town for some food."

"Freshly baked loaves line the window like pieces of art at this gorgeous bakery, which focuses on traditional hand-shaped rustic loaves – the tangy maltster and the organic sourdough are as delicious as you'll... Top ChoiceBistro in Falmouth"

"Located on the picturesque harbour side of Penzance town in the South West of England, Priding itself on using only the best fresh local ingredients we offe ..."

"Grandly located at the head of the Fal estuary, 4 miles south of Truro, Trelissick is one of Cornwall's most beautiful aristocratic estates, with a formal garden filled with magnolias and hydrangeas, surrounded by a huge expanse of green fields and parkland criss-crossed by trails. The grand, 19th-century neo-Palladian house has been reopened to the public, and hosts exhibitions exploring the estate's history. If you just want to explore the estate grounds, parking costs £4."

"One of these activities is The Lost Gardens of Heligan – the most popular botanical gardens in the UK. For the small entrance fee, you can wander around 200 acres of gardens in many different styles, and even visit the iconic sculptures: The Giant’s Head, Mud Maid and Grey Lady."

"This restaurant sits on the cliffs at Swanpool, overlooking the beach and with a view of Pendennis castle in the distance. It’s a great spot for an evening meal or just a lazy afternoon with a bottle of wine and tapas. It may be worth booking ahead for an evening meal."

"We are a seafood restaurant & bar over looking the beautiful Swanpool beach & nature reserve. We specialise in fresh, sustainably sourced seafood."