Staying In Egloshayle
Accommodation at Sea Bee
Sea Bee has one double and one twin bedroom and can comfortably accommodate 4 adults; 2 in the double room, 2 in the twin bedded room. Provision can be made for two extra people to sleep downstairs in the Lounge/diner.
There is a shower room upstairs and an additional toilet downstairs.
The cottage has a wood-burner for cosy evenings by the fire, as well as having adjustable and effective storage heaters.
The kitchen is fully equipped with a stove, fridge/freezer and washer/dryer. We keep a selection of store cupboard and washroom basics: jams, sauces, spices, sugar, pasta, drinks, soaps, shampoos, washing powder and dishwasher tablets for guests to use. Please just use it as your home-from-home - help yourself to anything from the cupboard or fridge / freezer and feel free to replace anything you finish.
There is a small paved garden with seating area.
There are a couple of body boards and a couple of skim boards in the utility area for guest use.
There are a selection of fun board games, jigsaw puzzles, DVDs and books to enjoy, plus good 4G reception so you can check on tide-times and when the rain will stop!
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North Cornwall
STAYING IN CORNWALL
We love this area of North Cornwall and would love our family and friends to be able to enjoy it too. We are hoping that Sea Bee Cottage will be a place of fun and laughter, where you can unwind and recharge your batteries.
Egloshayle is a small village on the outskirts of the bustling market town of Wadebridge. The name Egloshayle means Church (Eglos) on the shore (Shayle) in Cornish, and the cottage is two minutes walk to the beautiful 12th Century church and the Camel river. There is an amazing pub (with over 100 clocks!) and a children's playground within 5 minutes walk and the shops, cinema and restaurants of Wadebridge are a 10 minute stroll along the riverbank.
The sandy beaches of Polzeath and Daymer Bay are a 12 minute drive away as is Rock, for the fashionably boaty crowd.
The Camel Trail cycle path starts in Wadebridge and runs alongside the Estuary down to the picturesque and popular fishing port of Padstow (where Rick Stein is based), or in the other direction up to Bodmin, via the award winning Camel Valley Vineyard.
For those willing to venture slightly further afield, the Eden Project, Port Isaac, Tintagel, and some great National Trust Properties and coastline are all within an easy drive.
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Lots to do...
Where to Eat
The nearest pub, The Earl of Vincent is a 5 minute stroll and well worth a visit. Wadebridge has a variety of pubs and cafes. Warnes Bar and Restaurant serves really delicious food and Relish does some great breakfast and light lunches (and their cinnamon bun is to die for!) The Saltbox next to Lidl do a variety of pizzas etc(in a food hall layout) but there is such a wide selection to choose from its best to explore yourselves!
Outside of Wadebridge Rock has some rather up-market restaurants; The Dining Room is fabulous, as is the St Enodoc Hotel.
The pickwick Inn, between Wadebridge and Padstow is a favourite for many, with great views.
Life's a beach!
North Cornwall is rightly famous for its sandy coves, surf and rock pools. Polzeath is a great family beach with wonderful surf and a few shops and cafes. You can park on the beach or on the carpark above the beach. It has beautiful sand but can get quite busy on a sunny summer day. Surfboards and wetsuits can be hired.
You can walk from Polzeath west along the coastal footpath and quickly find yourself on secluded sandy coves or Greenaway Beach (made famous by John Betjeman). Daymer Bay just round the corner is perfect for young families, with plenty of rock pooling opportunities and Bray Hill for the energetic! If you haven't built a giant sandcastle and stood on it whilst the tide is coming in you haven't properly got into the spirit of things! There are so many lovely beaches, just go and explore.
Outdoor activities
The National Trust's coast path at The Rumps is Jurassic and magnificent, one of our very favourite walks. Car Parks can be found on Pentire Head. Puffins or seals can be spotted (but only if you are lucky).
The Camel Trail is a wonderful cycle path along the old railway line running both north and south from Wadebridge. The cottage has two adult bikes for guest use and bikes of all sizes can be hired locally and both Padstow, and the Camel Valley Vineyard are well worth a visit. Speed Boats go out from Padstow around the bay and the amazing RIB boat rides to spot seals and other sealife (occasionally dolphins!) are definitely worth the money. There is a regular little ferry between Padstow and Rock. For the more adventurous there is coasteering, kayaking, surfing lessons or horse riding
(Poldark anyone?)
Just down the road
20 minutes away is the picturesque fishing village of Port Isaac (made famous by Doc Martin and Fisherman's Friends). The St Breward Silver Band plays most Thursday evenings in the summer on The Platt and the sea-shanties of the Fishermen's friends are well worth catching if you can (check their website for details).
A little further up the coast is Tintagel (spectacular English Heritage ruins and the legendary home to King Arthur) and the natural harbour of Boscastle.
Bodmin Jail has a rich history, and may be worth a visit on rainy days.
St Enodoc Church by Daymer Bay is snuggled into the sand-dunes of the Golf Course. It has an interesting history - it was buried by the sands for many years, and a crooked steeple shows where the priest had to be lowered down each year to keep it consecrated.
The Bee Centre just outside of Polzeath is less than impressive, but we go every year in any event!
Big days out
Eden Project is 40 minutes away, and is a fascinating day out, and with two huge bio-domes there is lots to explore.
The Lost Gardens of Heligan are renowned in gardening circles and lovely to wander around on a warm day.
The National Trust has some great properties and some iconic coastlines, but of their Houses in Cornwall, Lanhydrock is our absolute favourite. Lovely gardens to explore too.
There are also two or three local theme parks and a Sealife Centre in Newquay. Plus tin-miness, miniature railways, Lands End and the stunning outdoor Minnack Theatre.
Where to worship
Just overlooking Polzeath Beach is The Tubestation, a surfing outreach church, which we adore for its vibrancy and the cool surf vibe. Services are at 10am, but get there early in the high season, it gets pretty busy! Outside of service times it runs as a smoothie bar and the Altar area is a halfpipe for skateboarders!
Literally a stone's throw from the cottage, Egloshayle Church is so close, it'd be rude not to visit! The doors seem to be open most of the day, and it shares services with three other Wadebridge churches. It has famous church bells, and a folk song about it's ringers!