Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Polzeath

"Taking about 5 minutes to get to Fistral Beach in the car, this hotel is in a great location. The views from sea-facing rooms and the hotel’s terrace/sundeck really are incredible. And in most rooms, you can expect a posh spa bath and excellent power shower."

"Sister to the London original, Prawn on the Lawn combines a fishmongers and stylish seafood bar. Oysters and seafood platters are the main draw, but don’t forget to check out the daily-changing small plates either."

"Rick Stein’s second Padstow restaurant is St Petroc’s Bistro, which is situated in a smart town house on New Street, just a minute’s walk from the harbour. There are a handful of Rick’s classic fish dishes on the menu, but there’s more influence from Rick’s travels, and the menu also features a selection of chargrilled steaks and sauces. The prix fixe menu is good value."

"A private beach with public access, it's worth noting that the owners can close this beach whenever they like, so it always pays to check their website before arranging a visit. It’s often closed due to private functions and weddings, and you also can’t arrive before 10am. Nevertheless, it scooped the Beach of the Year 2017 award from The Times and The Sunday Times."

"Lusty Glaze Beach, a popular sandy beach, is a beautiful, horseshoe shaped cove, surrounded by high cliffs with direct access to the sea on the outskirts of Newquay on the north Cornwall coast. This is a great beach with fun activities for all ages and abilities and superb beach-side facilities. This beach ‘village’ is a first-class attraction with a lot going on."

"The golden sands of Fistral Beach have a reputation for being one of the best surf beaches in Cornwall and all of the UK. It’s a broad, sandy beach popular with surfers of all abilities – from novices to professionals!. Experienced surfers can take to the waves themselves, but if you’re a newbie, you can try out some surf lessons on Fistral Beach."

"This beach is iconic, and truly puts Newquay on the map when it comes to surfing. All of the big UK surfing competitions take place here, and if you look in advance you’ll be able to time your visit to watch the pro surfers do their thing – usually for free!. Of course, you don’t have to be a pro to go surfing at Fistral Beach."

"An iconic UK beach and widely recognised as the centre of British Surfing, Fistral beach actually has three different sections. World class surfing competitions take place here and you’ll find a choice of surf schools and equipment hire flanking Fistral. Lifeguards operate from April to September and across the Easter Weekend."

"Whipsiderry Beach is just past Porth Beach on the Coastal Path. It is one of the lesser-visited Newquay beaches because it is small, and there are steep steps to descend down to it. However, it is worth visiting to explore its rock pools and fascinating caves."

"Whipsiderry Beach sits adjacent to Porth Beach and is a fantastic sheltered cove beach. Whipsiderry is only accessible at low tide and is famed for its unique large caves. Dogs are welcome on Whipsiderry all year round."

"At the head of the Tamar Valley sits the Tudor manor of Cotehele, one of the Edgcumbe dynasty's modest country retreats. The cavernous great hall is the centrepiece, and the house has an unparalleled collection of Tudor tapestries, armour and furniture.Outside, the gardens sweep down past the 18th-century Prospect Folly to Cotehele Quay, where there's a discovery centre exploring the history of the Tamar Valley and a vintage sailing barge, the Shamrock."

"If you like cats, Whiskers is the place to enjoy some drinks and live music with your friends in a feline-inspired atmosphere. Whiskers has won awards for best service and has been voted best bar repeatedly. There is an open mic every Monday and DJs at the weekend."

"Opening its doors in 2014, Whiskers has become a firm favourite for locals and tourists alike. Listed on TripAdvisor's Top 5 night out in Cornwall!. With live music, cold beers, cocktails & more."

"Originally named after two fireside ovens situated either side of the open fireplace – the Two Clomes is one of the most popular restaurants in Newquay. “Never fails to deliver great home cooked food” “Amazing food and welcoming atmosphere” “My most favourite pub in the whole wide world”. Serving high quality homemade meals and traditional real ale."

"Enjoy traditional pub food with a flair of ingenuity and a hint of fine dining at The Two Clomes. The pub is decked out in typical pub fashion with a full-service bar and a cosy, rustic feel. The name The Two Clomes comes from the restaurant’s clome oven, which is a traditional masonry oven."

"Alongside Stein’s fresh fish counter on South Quay, there’s a seasonal Seafood Bar, where you can enjoy the freshest of seafood. Hot food includes bowls of mussels and fish soup; there are shellfish platters, oysters, crab, lobster, prawns, sashimi, pâtés, salads and breads. For more information visit rickstein.com."

"Concho Lounge offers a bit of a twist on a typical bar/pub lounge. Grab some tapas and cocktails, or while away an afternoon playing board games in the cosy surroundings."