Rock

For tourist sites related to the musical genre, see Rock and roll.

Rock (Cornish: Pennmeyn) is a village in North Cornwall, on the Camel Estuary. Rock is a popular base for holidaymakers. It is sometimes referred to as "Britain's St Tropez" and the "Kensington of Cornwall" due to its popularity with affluent holidaymakers. It is a well established centre for water sports.

Understand

Rock, Cornwall

The main residential area is set back from the coast along the road from Pityme and St Minver. To the northeast, Rock is contiguous with the settlements of Splatt and Pityme. Stoptide is a southern extension of Rock. Rock is best known for its estuary frontage. To the northwest, the road runs beside the estuary as a cul de sac giving access to the ferry boarding point and an intertidal beach backed by sand dunes which at low water extend for two miles past Brea Hill to Daymer Bay. To the south is the small coastal settlement of Porthilly with St Michael's Church sitting on the bank of Porthilly Cove.

See

St Enodoc's Church

• 1 St Enodoc's Church. Standing among the sand dunes above Daymer Bay and surrounded by the fairways of the local golf course. Some of the architecture of this church dates back to the 12th century. Sir John Betjeman was said to be fond of it, and is buried there.  
• 2 Brea Hill. Bronze Age tumuli and a fine view over the estuary (updated Dec 2018)
• 3 The Rumps. Iron Age clifftop fortifications (updated Dec 2018)

Do

Rock has a golf course with undulating fairways, good firm greens, some blind shots and nice sea and estuary views.

• 1 St Enodoc Golf Course, Rock, PL27 6LD, ☏ +44 1208 863216, club@st-enodoc.co.uk. A James Braid designed course over hilly terrain. It's a tight course with a punishing rough. From £25 (Holywell course). 
• 2 Rock beach. popular with recreational sailors 
• 3 Daymer Bay. popular with families as the bathing here is sheltered 
• 4 Polzeath. popular with surfers as there is a reliable beach break here, plus a range of surf shops, bars etc  

Drink

Rock is home to Sharp's brewery who are known for Doom Bar, which is also the name of a nearby sandbar.

• 1 Sharp's Brewery, Pityme Industrial Estate, PL27 6NU, ☏ +44 1208 862121. Produces Doom Bar beer. They have a shop at the brewery for details. (updated Dec 2020)

Sleep

• 1 Dormy House B&B, Rock Rd, PL27 6NW, ☏ +44 1208 863845, dormyhouserock@yahoo.co.uk. Rooms from £85/night. 
• Tzitzikama Lodge, Rock Rd, ☏ +44 1208 862839. Self-catering apartments also available From £38 per person (sharing). 
• CRW Holiday Cottages Rock, Rock Road, PL27 6NW, ☏ +44 1208 862299. (updated Feb 2019)

Go next

• Take the Black Tor ferry over the water to Padstow.
• Visit the castle at Tintagel, where the legend of King Arthur lies.
• Visit the Eden Project, approximately a 30-minute drive away.