Whilst staying at the Trethorne Hotel and Golf Club in Launceston back in February, Nathan and I visited one of our favourite Cornish towns – Padstow. I’ve been here many times now over the last few years but it never fails to impress me. The beautiful harbour with bustling shops and views out to sea always brings a smile to my face.
Mini Golf Time
We decided to try the new mini golf course at the newly renovated Greens of Padstow. The chic restaurant is located high above Padstow harbour and offers amazing panoramic views over Padstow. We visited Greens of Padstow a couple of years ago during our first year of dating. It was the height of summer, very hot and very busy. I remembered we played mini golf and how Nathan managed to win despite the horrendous cold he was suffering (I’m sure it was only by a few points too!).
We were excited when we heard how Greens of Padstow was getting a makeover and would be revamping the mini golf course. As fans of mini golf we just had to make sure we got a game in when we went in February. It was nice and quiet (again it was February!) but the weather was so sunny meaning we got quite a competitive sweat on!
The course has 18 holes built into the hill side and has a good range of obstacles to tackle on the different holes. We enjoyed the game and somehow Nathan won again! Prices for golf are £5 for children and £6 for adults – we luckily only paid half price as the season hadn’t really started yet.
Fish and Chippies Time
Nathan’s victory meant I was responsible for buying our lunch – it was only February and so not quite appropriate to bet for ice creams this time round! We went to one of the fish and chip shops and ate our lunch right on the harbour with perfect view of the boats floating in and the tourists wandering by.
We popped into my favourite shop – Whistlefish to look at their lovely artwork. I have both a framed print and painted canvas from them which I love! I actually have a voucher to spend in Whistlefish from my parents which reminds me – I best get spending it! I managed to use my will power to not visit the many fudge shops – I know I would have been too tempted!
Final Thoughts
As always, we enjoyed our visit to Padstow. It has such a lovely Cornish charm about it and I hope will always be a place I enjoy visiting. We enjoyed our game of mini golf at Greens of Padstow and really recommend checking them out if you’re in the area and fancy a game of golf or somewhere lovely to have a spot of food.
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I love Padstow (and pretty much everywhere in Cornwall!)
You can’t beat fish and chips by the sea. A trip to Cornwall must have fish and chips, ice cream and a scone!
Might have to add mini golf to that list now!
Yes me too – anywhere is nice really isn’t it! Yes there are so many nice things to eat in Cornwall, shame they are all rather naughty!
I love Padstow, we were there last year and I can’t wait to go back!
Looks like a great place! Cornwall is definitely somewhere I want to explore so will have to add Padstow to our list x
It’s amazing, everyone should visit! Padstow is one of the best places in Cornwall I think!
I love mini golf and it is one “sport” I can actually beat my other half at!!
Haha yes, I am with you on this! Although I loose more than I win which is annoying!
Fish and chips by the sea is quite possibly the best thing ever! Haven’t been to Padstow but it looks gorgeous. Xx
It’s making me hungry just thinking about it!
Cornwall is so beautiful – we must take the children soon.
It’s the best, great with kids too!
I LOVED a bit of Mini Golf, even in my late 30s! Looks like you had fantastic weather for it as well!
Awesome, I think I’ll always enjoy it till I’m grey and old!
Sounds like you had a lovely time in Padstow, hopefully I will make it there someday!
It’s a lovely place, I hope you get to visit sometime!
I would love to visit Cornwall one day. Heard so much about the place.
It’s so lovely, the best place in England in my eyes!
Oh I love Padstow! We went last October for the first time and had fish and chips there too! It’s gorgeous!
It’s so lovely, isn’t it! Glad you enjoyed your fish and chips too!
Ah this is what British breaks are made of! Can’t beat a bit of fish and chips and mini golf by the sea.
Absolutely! I couldn’t agree with you more!
Padstow is such a lovely part of Cornwall. The mini golf looked like fun and you can’t beat good old fish and chips.
It’s soooo nice, have been many times and will always return!
I can not remember the last time I played mini golf, also the weather seems nice for February.
Almost too nice, we couldn’t believe it! My boyfriend even got a little sunburnt! Certainly not what you expect in Feb!
Oh yum, love fish and chips when we are out and about. Looks like a great day out in the sunshine 🙂
Us too, always good by the sea and in the sun!
I want to visit here so badly. It would be such a beautiful place and these pictures really showcase that. Also, the fish & chips look so amazing!!!
The fish and chips were so fresh and yummy! mmmmm!
Never visited Padstow – but we all love minigolf as a family! So much fun.
Always a fun activity and Padstow is such a great location!
Oh wow Padstow does look lovely and it’s the simple pleasures that are the best – love mini golf!! I need to take the kids sometime for a game
Laura x
Looks like you had a wonderful break. We love Cornwall but have never made it to Padstow yet
Sounds like you had a great time! We’ve never been to Padstow before but it looks lovely.
It’s such a lovely Cornish gem!