The village of St. Merryn is close by and offers a wide range of provisions; having general food and wine stores, a fishmonger, a newsagent, post office and garage.

Horse riding, pony trekking and freshwater fishing are within easy reach. A golf course is about two miles away.

The area has several pleasant country inns and restaurants which provide good meals at reasonable prices.

Reaching the coast is easy with good access to several sandy surfing beaches including Trevone, Harlyn, Constantine, Treyarnon and Porthcothan. Between these bays are glorious cliff walks whilst further down the coastline are the famous Bedruthan Steps which are close to Cornwall's other premier resort of Newquay.

Padstow is a small, unspoilt old fishing port with a harbour from which pleasure boats or sea fishing trips can bemade along the picturesque coast of North Cornwall. The town has tennis courts, a crazy golf course and also Prideaux Place, a 16th century house and deer park, reputed to be the oldest in Britain.

The old Padstow/Wadebridge railway route (Camel Trail) now provides a very attractive walking or cycling route along the beautiful Camel estuary to the old market town of Wadebridge. Cycles can be hired at either end. The estuary is a favourite spot for wind-surfers, dinghy sailors and water skiers. It is a haven for many sea birds and waders.

Within a half hour drive are the world famous Eden Project and the enchanting Gardens of Heligan.

The site provides an ideal base from which to explore the many parts of Cornwall.