Near Padstow
Kismet
A stunning, spacious, family home near Padstow
From £1,295 / week
Cycling Cottages in Padstow
Pedal out of the door and straight onto the Camel Trail — cycling cottages in Padstow put one of Cornwall's finest off-road routes on your doorstep before breakfast. The trail follows the estuary inland through broad tidal flats and wooded valleys, and the town itself rewards the return leg with harbour-fresh seafood and salt air that makes everything taste better. Whether you're here for a gentle family ride or a longer touring loop into the north Cornish countryside, self-catering cycling holidays in Padstow give you the flexibility to go at your own pace, dry your kit overnight and head out again on your own terms.
Not sure which of these in Padstow?
Wadebridge
Miramar
Contemporary spacious holiday home on the River Camel
From £1,050 / week
Nr Padstow
Peacehay Barn
Large luxury home near Padstow set amongst a sizeable, secluded garden
From £2,900 / week
Rock
Balangan
An elegant home in Rock complete with hot tub, sauna and fabulous outdoor space
From £1,595 / week
FAQs
Common questions
Yes. The trail is traffic-free, largely flat and surfaced, making it genuinely manageable for young children and occasional cyclists. The full length runs from Padstow inland to Bodmin, so you can turn back whenever you like. It's one of the few off-road routes in Cornwall where a family with mixed abilities can ride comfortably without worrying about hills or road traffic.
Bike hire is available in Padstow, typically covering standard bikes, e-bikes and children's options including trailers and tag-alongs. It's worth booking ahead in peak season as hire fleets fill quickly. Check with the hire outlets directly for current availability and what's included — storage space is very limited in Padstow centre, our listings show which cottages have secure storage if you're bringing your own.
Provision varies by property. Some have dedicated storage space; others have private gardens where bikes can be kept. Use the filters on this page to narrow listings by facilities, and check individual property details for specifics. If secure overnight storage is essential to your trip, it's worth confirming before you book.
Late spring and early autumn tend to offer the most reliable riding conditions — lighter traffic on approach roads, reasonable weather and the trail at its most pleasant. Summer is busy and the trail gets crowded at peak times. Winter riding is perfectly possible on dry days and the landscape has a quiet drama to it, though some hire outlets reduce hours outside the main season.
