Debs’s guidebook
My favourite coffee spots
I love coffee and Newquay is a dream when it comes to coffee shops and cafes. Our baristas know how to make a really good cup but my tried and tested favourites are below. All supporting local because the genuinely do it best!
I love the cakes here too... and of course the coffee. It does one of the best in Newquay...
Grounded Coffee co
65C Bank StI love the cakes here too... and of course the coffee. It does one of the best in Newquay...
Seriously amazing cakes and vegan / veggie lunch choices as well and non. Coffee is also amazing.
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Basket
64a Tower RdSeriously amazing cakes and vegan / veggie lunch choices as well and non. Coffee is also amazing.
The coffee is amazing, cakes are fantastic. Its an absolute community hub and a top place to visit to experience living like a local.
Milk
2 Broad StreetThe coffee is amazing, cakes are fantastic. Its an absolute community hub and a top place to visit to experience living like a local.
My favourite places to eat
As well as the cafes, there are some great local restaurants too.
Now a series of pop up food trucks and a bar, its well worth a walk down to the harbour for some lunch or dinner and plenty of choice from the various street food vans to choose from.
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The Boathouse
South Quay HillNow a series of pop up food trucks and a bar, its well worth a walk down to the harbour for some lunch or dinner and plenty of choice from the various street food vans to choose from.
Gilmore's
11 Tower RdAmazing Mexican inspired food, very worth a visit!
One of my absolute favourites and run by 3 lovely owners. Amazing food and beautiful views across Fistral. Its my go to for a Sunday breakfast or mid dog walk coffee.
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Sea Spray
14 Esplanade RdOne of my absolute favourites and run by 3 lovely owners. Amazing food and beautiful views across Fistral. Its my go to for a Sunday breakfast or mid dog walk coffee.
Please don't miss out on this. Its a great spot, different views (over Crantock) and on windy days can still feel like you are in the med due to its sheltered position. Definitely do the walk down the footpath to the river and check out the little shack at the bottom. Crab sandwiches are from crabs caught by the families fishing boats.
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Fern Pit Cafe & Ferry
19 Riverside CresPlease don't miss out on this. Its a great spot, different views (over Crantock) and on windy days can still feel like you are in the med due to its sheltered position. Definitely do the walk down the footpath to the river and check out the little shack at the bottom. Crab sandwiches are from crabs caught by the families fishing boats.
Views across the harbour and amazing food by local chef Aaron (dogs allowed on the patio outside but not inside)
The Harbour Kitchen, Bar + Terrace
Station RoadViews across the harbour and amazing food by local chef Aaron (dogs allowed on the patio outside but not inside)
If you love wine and grazing boards, this little eNewquay charmer is the place to go for good food and people who are passionate about what they do.
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The Boathouse
South Quay HillIf you love wine and grazing boards, this little eNewquay charmer is the place to go for good food and people who are passionate about what they do.
Graze Tapas Wine Bar
2 Beacon RoadIf you love tapas this is a great little spot.
Tasty foods and quite often have tables available when it’s busy in town. Or book one online.
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12 Beach Rd
12 Beach RoadTasty foods and quite often have tables available when it’s busy in town. Or book one online.
Sushea
82 Fore StreetRight around the corner from the cottage, on Fore Street
Fore Street Cafe Bar
38 Fore StDelicious breakfasts and brunches
Pizza Jockeys
2 Market StrandSunset Drinks
We are spoilt for sunsets here and some of my favourite spots to go watch it are below
A hub of everyone, easy foods and chilled beer and often Dj's playing. A really great spot and right on the beach.
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Fistral Beach Bar
Headland RoadA hub of everyone, easy foods and chilled beer and often Dj's playing. A really great spot and right on the beach.
Their terrace is divine to sit and watch the sun go down and cream teas are pretty good too!
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The Headland Spa
Headland RoadTheir terrace is divine to sit and watch the sun go down and cream teas are pretty good too!
Surf Shops and Surf Schools
Surf hire and good banter, go and see Lee and Daniel for all your rental needs. They are a few steps away next to the Box and Barber...
Slide and Glide Surf
70 Fore StSurf hire and good banter, go and see Lee and Daniel for all your rental needs. They are a few steps away next to the Box and Barber...
An excellent surf school if you want to learn or progress
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Escape Surf School Newquay
35 Fore StAn excellent surf school if you want to learn or progress
Shop Local
Newquay's community holds fast to its 'shop local' attitude and there are some great options to explore while you are here.
Refills and plastic free. Feel free to use any jars in the cottage!
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The Good Lyfe
9 Fore StRefills and plastic free. Feel free to use any jars in the cottage!
Sprout Health Foods
Local and independent health food shop
Watershed
36 East StHomegrown surf and lifestyle retailer.
Beach Shack
30 Fore StAce hair salon just down the road from the cottage.
Amazing bakery and now restaurant (pre bookable, check their Facebook Page)
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Pavilion Bakery
37 Fore StAmazing bakery and now restaurant (pre bookable, check their Facebook Page)
You can order a hamper to be delivered to the cottage for your stay from Trevilley, if you want to eat local while you are here. Or visit their store and browse the deliciousness! http://www.trevilleyfarm.com/content/hampers
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Trevilley Farm Shop
You can order a hamper to be delivered to the cottage for your stay from Trevilley, if you want to eat local while you are here. Or visit their store and browse the deliciousness! http://www.trevilleyfarm.com/content/hampers
I used to work at Knightor Winery and if you enjoy good wine, it is well worth a visit. 'Off the beaten track' so to speak (but close to the Eden Project!) it is a boutique winery where we make all our own wine from English grapes and grapes we have grown at our Portscatho and Seaton vineyards. Every Friday there is a feast night, Saturday are pop up street food vans 12-4 ad Sunday roasts. Wine tastings (£5 to try 4 Cornish wines) and winery tours too. And a very authentic winer cellar shop. Well worth a visit Wednesday - Sunday
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Knightor Winery
I used to work at Knightor Winery and if you enjoy good wine, it is well worth a visit. 'Off the beaten track' so to speak (but close to the Eden Project!) it is a boutique winery where we make all our own wine from English grapes and grapes we have grown at our Portscatho and Seaton vineyards. Every Friday there is a feast night, Saturday are pop up street food vans 12-4 ad Sunday roasts. Wine tastings (£5 to try 4 Cornish wines) and winery tours too. And a very authentic winer cellar shop. Well worth a visit Wednesday - Sunday
Things to do on a Rainy Day... or a Sunny day!
It rains and sometimes you still want to get out but don't want to get too wet. Some suggestions for a rainy day are below. These are also excellent for a sunny day too!
Its really worth a visit, its a fascinating place and a great wet weather day activity. Loads to see and do and plants to buy... :)
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Iprojekthi le-Eden
Its really worth a visit, its a fascinating place and a great wet weather day activity. Loads to see and do and plants to buy... :)
Cream Tea at the headland in the lounge and maybe even a spa session at their Sanctuary.
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The Headland Spa
Headland RoadCream Tea at the headland in the lounge and maybe even a spa session at their Sanctuary.
Learn how the goodstuff is made! There's animals too!
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Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm
Learn how the goodstuff is made! There's animals too!
Absolutely beautiful grounds, walled gardens and a fascinating house. So worth a visit.
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National Trust - Lanhydrock
B3268Absolutely beautiful grounds, walled gardens and a fascinating house. So worth a visit.
My love of Cornwall started in St Ives and this is my absolute favourite place to visit. A great day out and check out the cafe opposite for amazing food and cake.
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Tate St. Ives
My love of Cornwall started in St Ives and this is my absolute favourite place to visit. A great day out and check out the cafe opposite for amazing food and cake.
An epic cafe and beautiful woodland walks. Perfect wet weather dog walking and only 20 minutes away by car.
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Ezemidlalo Cardinham
An epic cafe and beautiful woodland walks. Perfect wet weather dog walking and only 20 minutes away by car.
Jubilee Pool Penzance
Battery RoadArt Deco Lido by the sea
I work here part time! Knightor is just outside of St Austell on the way to the Eden project, around 25 minutes away from Newquay. It is a local winery making Cornish wine and vermouth and with tastings (walk in) Wednesday - Saturday 11-4) they also have events such as pop up street food vans on Saturdays and a good Sunday lunch (12-2.30). Check out the Facebook page for news about winemaker tours too. The most authentic winery in Cornwall in my opinion and very, very good wine (red / white / rose and sparkling and the vermouth is epic).
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Knightor Winery
I work here part time! Knightor is just outside of St Austell on the way to the Eden project, around 25 minutes away from Newquay. It is a local winery making Cornish wine and vermouth and with tastings (walk in) Wednesday - Saturday 11-4) they also have events such as pop up street food vans on Saturdays and a good Sunday lunch (12-2.30). Check out the Facebook page for news about winemaker tours too. The most authentic winery in Cornwall in my opinion and very, very good wine (red / white / rose and sparkling and the vermouth is epic).
Nightlife
It's not all stag and hens, here are some of my favourite spots for a drink or two...
On the beach, great atmosphere and a silent disco every two weeks (check their Facebook Page)
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Fistral Beach Bar
Headland RoadOn the beach, great atmosphere and a silent disco every two weeks (check their Facebook Page)
Tom Thumb Cocktail Bar
27A East StA locals favourite. Great cocktails.
Late night drinks and party it could be live music, a dj playing 90s or a mariachi band. Always worth a visit (their facebook page keeps updated on events)
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The Dead Famous Liquor Lounge & Grill
8-10 Beach RdLate night drinks and party it could be live music, a dj playing 90s or a mariachi band. Always worth a visit (their facebook page keeps updated on events)
Whiskers
5-7 Gover LnAlways live music...