Tranquility or excitement, surf or scenery. There is something for everyone in Cornwall.

Creative Workshops

Skullpta Face

Book a two-hour session and explore the world of air-drying clay sculpting. You will learn the step-by-step methodology to create your own unique character bust. Our experienced workshop leader, Emma, will guide you through the process and offer tips and tricks along the way. If you are new to sculpting, don’t worry – there is no need for prior experience.

Book your workshop here: www.skullptaface.co.uk

Terrazzo

Create Your Own Terrazzo Homeware with Eco-Friendly Jesmonite. During the two-hour workshop, learn how to work with eco-resin, mix pigments and make terrazzo chips. Walk away with a minimum of two unique pieces. Jesmonite can be a messy craft, so please wear old clothes. Classes are limited to four people only.

Book your workshop here: www.skullptaface.co.uk

Golf

Trevose Golf & Country Club is a short distance from Martha’s Orchard. The course offers arguably the finest golfing destination in the South-West, featuring an outstanding championship links course and two excellent nine-hole loops. Set in a stunning location with dramatic views across the sands of Booby’s Bay, and on to rocky cliffs and shimmering sea towards the Trevose Head. Details on how to book a round are on their website www.trevose-gc.co.uk

Walking

For walkers, the Cornwall Coastal Path beckons, it runs along the Bay and offers fantastic views out to sea – you only have to choose whether to turn left or right! It is worth the effort in both directions. North Cornwall really is walking and rambling country. The Ramblers Association is very active and the local groups welcome guests on their regular programmes of walks. Details are on their website www.cornwallramblers.org.uk

Martha’s Orchard Pocket Guide

To help you find the nearest walks to Martha’s Orchard, we have produced a pocket guide. Click here to download your copy of the guide or pick one up from Reception.

Cycling

If you like cycling, we have the perfect route for you. The Camel Trail runs from Padstow to Wenfordbridge (28.15Km), but you can ride it in sections. The most popular routes are Padstow – Wadebridge (8.8km), Wadebridge – Bodmin (9.25Km) and Bodmin – Wenfordbridge (10.1km). The Camel Trail is almost completely free of traffic, asphalt covered and flat. If you take a longer route, you can always find a great place for a picnic along the way.

Go By Cycle, Cornwall’s first bike hire delivery service

Go By Cycle provide free delivery of well maintained quality bicycles to Martha’s Orchard so your bicycles can be ready and waiting for you on arrival. The bicycles come with helmets, locks and puncture repair kits as standard. Go by Cycle have a wide range of bicycles suitable for all ages and abilities. For bookings and to view the full range visit their website: www.cornwallbikehire.co.uk

Surfing

Some of the best beaches for surfing in Cornwall is the coastline between Newquay and Padstow. Especially Constantine Bay which is particularly popular with local surfers, even in good weather there is normally good waves.

If you would like to learn how to surf, you can visit Waves Surf School in St Merryn or Harlyn Surf School in Harlyn Bay who provide fully qualified instructors. Both surf schools offer Martha’s Orchard a 10% discount so please mention that you are staying at Martha’s Orchard when booking.​

Harlyn Surf School also offer a wide variety of adult and child friendly activities from beginners through to experienced levels including Sit on Top Kayaking, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Bodyboarding or Coasteering.

Constantine Bay Surf Shop

Adjoining Constantine Bay stores, where locally you can buy all your essential groceries, is where you will find the surf shop. The Constantine Bay Surf shop offers everything you need for getting out on the water from wetsuits, bodyboards, surfboards and many accessories. Check out www.constantinesurf.com for surf reports direct to you from Constantine, Harlyn and other beaches close by.

The Pit Surf Shop

Based in nearby St Merryn, the Pit Surf Shop offers everything you need for getting out on the water from wetsuits, bodyboards, surfboards and accessories. To save you the expense of having to buy your own, The Pit also provide surf hire from wetsuits, surf boards to surf kayaks and much more. Check out www.surf-the-pit.co.uk for opening times and hire details.

Guided Tours

Cornish Wine Tours

Cornish Wine Tours are the first tour provider of its kind to offer full and half day all-inclusive wine tasting tours around Cornwall.  Visit the county’s most prestigious vineyards and wineries nestled amongst the stunning Cornish countryside. Cornish Wine Tours provides you with a fun, informative day of wine tasting and delicious food without the hassle of driving home at the end. Cornish Wine Tours will collect you before the tour and then deliver you back at the end of the day to the door of your accommodation.

Sit back, relax and let us take care of the transport, while you sample the delights on offer at each location. For more information and to book your tour visit www.cornishwinetours.com