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We stayed in a very well-equipped four bedroom bedroom property, ideal for a large family like ours or multiple groups.

Given that the weather was truly awful for virtually the whole week, the standard of the accommodation, the onsite facilities and the friendly, helpful staff saved the holiday.

The only gripe with the facilities was the poor quality 'golf' course.

Easy access to Padstow (we took a taxi when going for an evening meal) and surrounding beaches / amenities (if only the rain had relented).]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19973 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19972
Catered very well to our diverse requirements - two adults, two older children and two younger ones, including someone allergic to seafood.

Excellent friendly service. The food was fresh and well presented. Were able to enjoy coffee in the reading room waiting for the obligatory summer rainfall to subside.

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The hostel is open all year round and especially popular in the summer, but also great for an out-of- season break.

They have a cafe and a bar where you can sample Cornish real ales, or you can self-cater in traditional hostel style. The sitting and dining areas have trendy orange and blue walls, surf boards hanging from every surface and the work of local artists on the walls.

The rooms sleep from 3 to 6 people and are all kitted out with pine bunk beds and cheerful curtains - some even have en-suite bathrooms. It's ideally suited to families, out-door types and surfers.

You can read my review on my blog
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Another tip, avoid the hordes and head for the back streets - the Rick Stein Cafe (his 'third' restaurant) has his trademark great food, is very child-friendly, and doesn't take bookings. On the day we were there (a gloriously sunny August day) we had to wait for 20 minutes, which was a shorter than the queue for his fish and chips takeaway!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18010 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13842 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13842 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8322
Yes, perfection does come at a price - they're fried in beef dripping - but if you can forgive them this, then cod and chips is well worth the £5.50 price tag - which, incidentally, is cheaper than my local.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8322