St Merryn

St Merryn is a village on Cornwall’s north coast just inland from Padstow, its parish taking in a run of some of the best beaches in the area, including Harlyn Bay, Constantine Bay and Booby’s Bay.

Beyond the beaches, the village itself has a quiet, rural feel, with easy access to the coast path, golf at Trevose, and Padstow’s harbour and restaurants just a few minutes away.

This page brings together everything we cover in St Merryn, with detailed guides below to the best beaches, walks, places to eat and stay, and things to do in the area.

Best places to park in St Merryn

Read our full guide >The best places to park in St MerrynExploring St Merryn's "Seven Bays"? Our essential parking guide covers every spot from the large car park at Harlyn Bay to the hidden spaces at Porthcothan. We detail the Council…

Best things to do in St Merryn

Read our full guide >The best things to do in St MerrynSt Merryn is famous for its slogan "Seven Bays for Seven Days." It is the gateway to some of the finest coastline in the UK, offering a different beach for…

Best places to eat in St Merryn

Read our full guide >The best places to eat in St MerrynSt Merryn is famously known as "Seven Bays" because of its location in the middle of seven stunning beaches. For a small village, the food scene is surprisingly dense, ranging…

Best places to stay in St Merryn

Read our full guide >The best places to stay in St MerrynSt Merryn is the perfect strategic base for exploring the North Coast. Known as "Seven Bays," it sits centrally among some of the best beaches in Cornwall. Accommodation here is…