Visiting friends at The Blue Tomato in Rock, Cornwall

View across the Camel Estuary

During the half term break I nipped down to Rock in Cornwall to stay over night with Robin and Ann Stow and their lovely children Jack and Genevieve at one of their many holiday rental venues they’ve frequented over the years – The Blue Tomato. It’s a tad tired and has many bodge job repairs here and there………….BUT……….the views across the Camel Estuary are quite stunning and it has that certain Cornish magic and unparallelled prime position to enjoy the wonderful views. The light is superb and there’s a panoramic vista up the river towards Wadebridge one way and out to sea the other. It’s a haven for wild life, sailors, skiers and tourists various. The Rock – Padstow ferry terminal and the Camel Ski School activity create a busy ‘People Watchers’ paradise………. the cafe with the unusual name is popular and well placed to catch the many ferry users crossing too and fro from Padstow and caters for all comers young and old looking for a simple ice cream through to more substantial holiday fayre. Rick Stein’s it’s NOT but then again the prices are reasonable, views are far better and you don’t have to book 3 months in advance nor sell a few oil wells to cover the bill either!! A highly commendable year round holiday venue….check it out for yourself and only an hour and a bit from Orchard Barn!!

The Rock Ladies Gig Racing Team prepare for an evening training session

The Padstow – Rock ferry at anchor on the Camel Estuary

View across the Camel Estuary towards Padstow overlooking the ferry arrival point