Rock is a village in North Cornwall located just round the first bend in the estuary mouth on the North-Eastern bank of the River Camel, adjacent to the harbour port of Padstow. The name Rock is thought to have originated from the rock quarry which was used as a source of ballast for sailing boats that had off loaded their cargo at Padstow Harbour. The quarry is now a car park. Rock is a very popular destination for the more affluent tourists and holiday makers.
There are several reasons why tourists are attracted to Rock, from the long fine sandy beach that, at low tide, continues round Brea Hill to the crescent bay at Daymer, to the vast range of water sports that are catered for. Not to mention the five star food and accommodation that can be found at Rock.
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Accommodation
in this area is generally higher in price than nearby Polzeath and
Padstow. Not that the quality differs, it is mainly due to it's stunning
location. Views of the busy harbour across the Estuary at Padstow and
stunning sunsets both in winter and summer, coupled with the many golden
white sandy beaches that adorn the estuary mouth. The cuisine on offer is
varied both in price and quality.
Boat Charter is available for those who do not own a craft
and moorings are in abundance for those who do. Rock has a mild climate all year
due to its location and self catered properties are in high demand.
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Rock
Rock
has been referred to as 'Britain's Saint-Tropez'and the 'Kensington of
Cornwall' due to its popularity with the very affluent and upper-class
holiday-makers, including the
third in the line of succession to the British Throne, Prince Harry and
what the Daily Telegraph calls 'Hoorays'. Popular names such as Hugh Grant
and Jemima Khan, the Rothschilds, the Sainsburys,
the Freuds, the Al Fayeds,and Harry Enfield have also holidayed here.
Affluent holidaymakers, including Mohammed Al Fayed and Jay Kay of
Jamiroquai, have made use of the nearby helipad. It is now home to some
fancy boutiques and upscale restaurants.
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Camel Estuary
The
Camel Estuary lends itself well to windsurfing, sailing, boating and
fishing. There is a well-known sailing Club on the waterfront. There is
also an annual swimming race across the Camel. The Black Tor Ferry
operates across the river to the town of Padstow, and this is a
major source of tourist traffic through Rock.
Porthilly
Porthilly
Hamlet
and Porthilly Church are easily located by turning left as you enter the lower
Rock road, and follow the narrow lane down to the Church car park. There
is a lovely little craft shop here. The Church is open to the public.
Limited access to the estuary.
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Self catering accommodation at Rock in north Cornwall is
ideally suited to those
whom wish to enjoy the delights of the Camel Estuary. All types of water sports
are practised on the River Camel. Water skiing and Windsurfing prove very
popular
in Summer and Winter. The stunning
views across the estuary to Padstow and Padstow Harbour, which is a working
port,
and inland to the iron railway bridge that now forms part of the link between
Padstow
and Wadebridge that is the
Camel Trail,
are worth the premium. Watching the sun set
across the water creates some of the most spectacular skylines any where, and it
is
easy to see why this locale is so highly prized has a holiday destination. If
you
are fortunate enough to find self catering apartments or houses that overlook
the
river, you can lose hours just watching the estuary wild life and Human
activity.
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