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Crantock Village

The village of Crantock, with its picturesque cottages and peaceful atmosphere, offers many other attractions to the visitor including art and craft shops, a tea garden and restaurant, and a choice of three public houses all nearby. Whatever the season of your visit, you will be entranced by the tranquility of life in the village and, the warmth of your welcome.

Crantock Village Stores, Halwyn Hill in the winter snow

The Old Albion Inn & St Carantoc Parish Church, Crantock Village in the winter snow

The parish name came from the 6th century Saint, Carantoc whose life story is portrayed in the stained glass windows of St. Carantoc Parish Church, a Norman building fully restored at the turn of the 20th century that contains some of the finest woodcarving in the West Country. Take time to look for the old stocks behind the church and an enormous granite coffin in the front.

Crantock Beach

Just a few minutes walk from the hotel and you are on the truly glorious Crantock Beach, with its magnificent expanse of golden sands, ideal for building castles, stretching from the rock pools beneath the West Pentire headland to the tidal estuary of the Gannel.

The safe, lifeguard patrolled (during the summer months) beach is ideal for surfing and swimming or just lazily relaxing to the sounds of the Atlantic Ocean waves. New from 2006 for Crantock Beach, surfing lessons are now available, for any age or ability, through the Crantock Bay Surf School, using instructors all qualified to British Surfing Association standards and, RNLI beach lifeguard qualified.

Adjoining the beach are sweeping sand dunes and the natural grasslands of Rushy Green beautifully complementing this magnificent section of the Cornish coastline.

Crantock Beach - From the sand dunes of Rushy Green

Crantock Beach - From the Sand Dunes of Rushy Green towards the Gannel Estuary

Crantock Beach - The Gannel Estuary towards Penpol Creek

South West Coastal Path

Whilst separated from the general bustle of the renowned Newquay and Fistral Beach by the tidal waters of the Gannel, both can be easily reached along the Coastal footpath using either one of the small footbridges to cross the estuary, depending upon the state of the tide or, by seasonal small ferry-boat operated by the Fern Pit. The Gannel Estuary, once a thriving port in the 15th Century, is now haven for a small number of fishing boats and, a favourite haunt for walkers, naturalists and horse-riders revelling in the peaceful beauty of Penpol Creek and theTregunnel Saltings.

Alternatively, follow the South West Coastal Path, a short distance around the West Pentire headland and , whilst enjoying the plentiful seasonal wild flowers and the superb coastal views, discover the delightful little cove known as Porth (or Polly) Joke; a totally unspoilt beach with only cliffs, ocean and sand to enjoy, and Kelsey Head beyond. For the more energetic, continue around Kelsey Head to Holywell Bay and, onwards to Perran Sands and then into Perranporth - an envigorating walk in all seasons.

Crantock Beach - South West Coasal Path towards West Pentire Headland

South West Coastal Path - West Pentire headland towards Crantock Bay

South West Coast Path - Polly (Porth) Joke to Kelsey Head

South West Coast Path - Polly (Porth) Joke Beach

South West Coast Path - Polly (Porth) Joke Beach and onwards to Kelsey Head

Crantock - West Pentire Headland - Poppies

Attractions

Located nearby in Newquay are two very popular family attractions, the award winning Bluereef Aquarium and, Newquay Zoo.

Many well known Cornish attractions such as the Eden Project, the National Maritime Museum, the Lost Gardens of Heligan, Trebah and Trevarno gardens are all within easy reach of Crantock as are the Tate Gallery at St. Ives and the Minack Theatre at Porthcurno with a full seasonal programme of events.

For keen golfers, welcoming visitors year round are Treloy Golf Club (+ Newquay Golf Driving range) and Holywell Bay Golf Club (+ 18-hole Pitch and Putt Course) but, there are many other 18-hole golf courses within close proximity.

For cyclists, the Camel Trail is nearby with reasonably priced bike hire available from a variety of locations, including Bridge Bike Hire in Wadebridge. Their sister company, Go By Cycle offer a delivery service (please book in advance to avoid disappointment) to give you more choice and the ability to discover more of Cornwall during your stay, at your own pace.

The National Trust has many outstanding locations to visit in Cornwall. Lanhydrock, a magnificent late Victorian country house in a superb parkland setting in the Fowey valley withgardens full of stunning magnolias, camellias and rhododendrons, is a short distance away as is St Michael's Mount, a magical rocky island crowned with medieval castle and church.

Whilst this is by no means a definitive list of the various attractions available locally, we trust that this will give you an insight into how much Cornwall has to offer and that The Fairbank Hotel is the ideal year-round retreat whether travelling to Cornwall for a relaxing vacation, a romantic getaway, or even on business.