The small fishing port of
PADSTOW
is nearly as popular as Newquay, but has a very different feel. Enclosed within the estuary of the Camel - the only river of any size that empties on Cornwall's north coast - the town long retained its position as the principal fishing port on this coast, and still has something of the atmosphere of a medieval town. Its chief annual festival is also a hangover from times past, the
Obby Oss
, a May Day romp when one of the loc... [More]
Year Built 1900 Year Remodeled 1960The Best Western Metropole Opened At The Turn Of The LastCentury. We Are Now Padstows Only Three Star Hotel. The50 Bedrooms Are All En suite With The Facilities YouWould Expect From A Quality Establishment Including ModemPorts. You May Choose From Standard Bedrooms... [More]
Work on the Metropole was started in 1900 and the hotel opened its doors in 1904. It was built by the sons of John Cory and Sons, ship owners from Cardiff. It was built as much for the holidays of the extended family as for a commercial enterprise. The total cost including fitting was 12,000.The hot... [More]