Hotels 1 to 2 in Padstow, Cornwall

The Metropole - One of the few Padstow hotels with free parking, the 4-star Metropole mixes Victorian and modern styles. There is an AA Rosette restaurant and superb views of the town and Camel Estuary. The Metropole hotel has 2 comfortable lounges and the Met Caf? Bar (open until 21:00), with an outdoor decked area. Quality local ingredients are used to create traditional, Asian and Mediterranean dishes. Breakfast options include kippers and smoked haddock. Expect a good choice of wine, including those from the nearby award-winning Camel Valley vineyard. The restaurants of famous chef Rick Stein are within easy reach. The Metropole's gardens are well-tended and filled with many interesting plants. The outdoor swimming pool is open during July and August.

The Longcross Hotel And Gardens - The secluded Longcross is set high above Port Quin, between Port Isaac and Polzeath, and overlooks the North Cornwall coast. Enjoy the new restaurant with terrace and panoramic views. Surrounded by green expanses and splendid gardens, Longcross is ideal for a relaxing break. Surfing beaches, Rock, the Camel Estuary and the championship golf course at St. Enodoc are within a 20-minute drive. The Eden Project is a 40-minute drive. The elegant bedrooms are well-decorated, and some have views of the sea. The hotel has free Wi-Fi access throughout, and there is a play area for children.