Dog-friendly rooms in the heart of harbour life
Above Rick Stein’s Café, right in the middle of Padstow, are three snug and modern rooms designed for simple coastal retreats. These cosy rooms offer a quiet base for exploring the harbour, the estuary and the winding streets of town.
Each room has the small comforts that make a stay feel easy: fresh Cornish milk in the fridge, good coffee, Birchall Tea and a tin of Stein’s biscuits. Guests can book tables at the café with priority and dogs are very much part of things here.
Your Experience
There’s a straightforwardness to staying above the café. You check in, head upstairs and, before long, feel settled. These are rooms to return to after a day out on the coast, whether that’s walking the cliffs, spending time on the beach or simply wandering Padstow’s streets.
The interiors are light and unfussy, with everything you need close at hand: a good shower, proper linen and thoughtful, practical details.
Mornings can begin slowly. Breakfast can be brought up to your room, or served at The Seafood Restaurant, giving you a relaxed start to the day before exploring. Dogs are welcome throughout, and tend to be well looked after, there’s usually a sausage involved.
Rick Stein’s Café
Downstairs, the café is part of daily life in Padstow. The menu draws on Rick’s travels, with a mix of well-known dishes and a few that regulars return for time and again, shellfish, spices, things cooked simply. It’s an easy place to drop into, whether for a quick lunch or a longer supper, with guests able to book ahead. Being just downstairs means you can take your time and not think about the walk home.
Location
Staying here puts you right at the centre of Padstow. The harbour is a short walk away, boats coming and going, people lingering by the water, gulls overhead. From there, the town opens out into narrow streets of small shops and galleries.
Beyond the harbour, the coastline is close. There are beaches in every direction, from wide stretches of sand to smaller, tucked-away coves. The Camel Trail offers an easy, level route along the estuary, while boats and sea safaris head out for a different view back towards the shore.
Room Info
– Free wifi
– Fresh Cornish milk, good coffee, Birchall Tea and Stein’s biscuits
– Porthdune by Jill Stein toiletries
– Use of bathrobes
– Pets accepted (dog friendly in selected rooms)
– Children welcome (cots & child beds available on request)
– Priority restaurant bookings available upon room booking
Snug room – small but perfectly formed with a 4ft 6 bed and ensuite bathroom with shower. From £155
Cosy room with shower – light and airy bedroom with a coastal feel. From £165
Cosy room with bath and shower – with four poster bed and decorative fireplace. From £175
Breakfast is something we take very seriously. A warm welcome from our front of house team and a menu full of favourites like smoked salmon with scrambled egg, kedgeree, pancakes and of course a full English, plus homemade granola, cheeses, meats and fruit. Plus, very good coffee from our Cornish supplier, Origin. If you’re staying with a four-legged friend they are welcome to join you for breakfast – in fact, waggy tails are often rewarded with a sausage.
If you’d rather spend a little longer enjoying your room, just let us know and we’ll bring a continental breakfast to your door.
Food will always be at the heart of what we do, so when it comes to dining we have options for everyone.
Restaurants
Guests in our rooms get priority booking in our restaurants.
Picnics and hampers
Whether you want to go off and explore the Cornish coast, spend a day on the beach or have an in-room picnic we have plenty of foodie treats to enjoy from our picnic menu.
“I really think everyone cooks better at my cookery school” – Rick Stein
Join us at Rick Stein’s Cookery School where you’ll learn to cook with the freshest fish and other locally sourced ingredients to create culinary wonders here in Padstow.
We offer a range of cookery experiences, from one dish workshops and tasting evenings to four day courses and private courses, events and dinner parties for special celebrations and corporate events. Find out more and view our courses here.
