Rock

Rock (Cornish: Pennmeyn) is in Cornwall, on the Camel Estuary.

Understand

Rock is a popular base for holidaymakers. It is sometimes referred to as "Britain's St Tropez" and the "Kensington of Cornwall" due to its popularity with affluent holidaymakers. It is a well established centre for water sports.

Get in

Get around

See

St Enodoc's Church, 50.5581°, -4.9215°. Standing among the sand dunes above Daymer Bay and surrounded by the fairways of the local golf course. Some of the architecture of this church dates back to the 12th century. Sir John Betjeman was said to be fond of it, and is buried there.
Brea Hill, 50.557140°, -4.926358°. Bronze Age tumuli and a fine view over the estuary 2018-12-06
The Rumps, 50.5921°, -4.9203°. Iron Age clifftop fortifications 2018-12-06

Do

Rock has a golf course with undulating fairways, good firm greens, some blind shots and nice sea and estuary views.

St Enodoc Golf Course, Rock, PL27 6LD, 50.546875°, -4.919273°, +44 1208 863216, club@st-enodoc.co.uk. A James Braid designed course over hilly terrain. It's a tight course with a punishing rough. From £25 (Holywell course)
Rock beach, 50.544249°, -4.924886°. popular with recreational sailors
Daymer Bay, 50.560623°, -4.925587°. popular with families as the bathing here is sheltered
Polzeath, 50.5736°, -4.91514°. popular with surfers as there is a reliable beach break here, plus a range of surf shops, bars etc

Buy

Eat

Drink

Rock is home to Sharp's brewery who are known for Doom Bar, which is also the name of a nearby sandbar.

Sharp's Brewery, PL27 6NU, 50.5518112°, -4.8914109°, +44 1208 862121. 2020-12-09

Sleep

Dormy House B&B, Rock Rd, PL27 6NW, 50.549575°, -4.903125°, +44 1208 863845, dormyhouserock@yahoo.co.uk. Rooms from £85/night
Tzitzikama Lodge, Rock Rd, +44 1208 862839. Self-catering apartments also available From £38 per person (sharing)
CRW Holiday Cottages Rock, Rock Road, PL27 6NW, +44 1208 862299. 2019-02-08

Connect

Go next

Take the Black Tor ferry over the water to Padstow.
Visit the castle at Tintagel, where the legend of King Arthur lies.
Visit the Eden Project, approximately a 30 minute drive away.

Rock - village in St Minver Lowlands, Cornwall, England, UK