There is so much more to Cornwall than just fabulous scenery and beautiful beaches. The history of this county is rich and vivid, and never more so than when remnants of its past are stumbled upon during rambling walks through the countryside.
Towns and villages that date back hundreds of years, with stories of wreckers and legends of old are there to be imagined when walking through narrow winding streets down to the harbour. And to bring you bang up to date there are modern art galleries to discover plus fantastic shopping with high street stores and unique boutiques and craft shops cheek by jowl.
Cornwall has played a special part in many a TV series with production crews immortalising many a Cornish location for the world to see.
The Metropole Hotel 
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The Metropole hotel dominates the landscape in the popular resort of Padstow, sitting on the brow of the gentle hill that leads into the town. This AA 4 star hotel has 58 bedrooms, many offering lovely views out over the Camel estuary and the harbour. It has an AA Rosette for good food and whilst seafood features on its menu (after all, Padstow is famous for it), there are dishes that feature more of the top quality, local produce that Cornwall is known for. The Met Café Bar offers a terrific menu for a less formal lunch or dinner. The hotel has an outdoor pool, open during July and August. It's worth noting that it also has more car parking space than most places in town!
From its situation it is but a short stroll into the vibrant town centre. Aside from all the harbour activity - Padstow is very much a working harbour - there is a wonderful selection of shops, galleries and pottering stops. The town is busy throughout the year, more so in summer when there is often entertainment on the quay front adding to the lively atmosphere.
There are 7 beaches to choose from in the vicinity, including Rock on the other side of the estuary, accessible via foot ferry. The area is popular for water sports, walking and cycling as the Camel Trail section of the national cycle route leads from Padstow to Wadebridge. Some "must see" highlights easily accessible from Padstow include Bedruthan Steps, Lanhydrock House, Prideaux Place, Bodmin Moor and of course the spectacular cliff top walks around St Agnes.
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