Book to stay at Samphire lodge and wake to a Cornish sunrise over the lake from your private terrace. An idyllic country retreat in North Cornwall minutes from the best beaches with Watergate Bay and Newquay on the doorstep. Samphire is a very spacious lodge set out over 1800 sq ft, perfect for friends and family sharing. The four cosy bedrooms are split between the ground and first floor and with two living rooms, there is space for all to spread out. !
Samphire is beautifully maintained with so much space to relax. Children will love the indoor pool, water sports and adventure play. The views of the water from the terrace are stunning. An extra bonus is being next to Starfish lodge, so that friends can rent next door!
Wake up to a Cornish sunrise and blueskies. Explore Padstow our local harbour towns and visit North Cornwalls finest beaches. Return to Samphire lodge for a cosy evening in, delicious food and time together.
Samphire is a gorgeous holiday home on the famous Retallack Resort. All the comforts of home with a beautiful kitchen and fabulous terrace.
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Shop in the many local farm shops and dine together. On a sunny evening, the table on the terrace is a lovely place to enjoy dinner.
Large sofas in the upstairs living rooms with terrace overlooking the lake.
Sam
Beautiful ground floor bedroom
A first floor super king bedroom with shower room
Large twin bedroom on the first floor with shared spacious shower room.
Ground floor twin room with large shared bathroom and separate shower with twin basins.
Dine on the terrace, and enjoy views of Fistral lake from the terrace a beautiful aspect to watch the sun rise.
So much space to enjoy a cycle or head to the Camel Trail in Wadebridge and cycle to Padstow.
Retallack Resort is renowned as being dog friendly and Samphire lodge welcomes upto 3 dogs at a small charge. There are so many beaches to enjoy with the dogs aswell as the lovely harbour towns and nearby woodlands.
Samphire lodge is well equipped to lighten the load when travelling. Travel cot, high chair, stair gates and more. For guests that fly or train into nearby Newquay with a young family, it’s all prepared ready for you.
Parking is directly outside your front terrace. WiFi is complimentary and all living room TVs are smart, keeping you connected.
Our bespoke welcome is a delicious Cornish cream tea, scones, clotted cream, strawberry jam and Cornish tea. Enjoy this and for any last minute items you might need, the resort mini-market is on hand.
Retallack Resort really is a haven for your holiday in Cornwall. Built with families in mind, where children have space to explore, with so many activities on resort to enjoy. Close to the very best North Cornwall has to offer from beaches to restaurants and activities.
We pride ourselves on going that extra mile for our guests. Celebrating in a large holiday home for 12 can require an element of planning and I am here from helping with restaurant and activities to private chefs, cakes and party decorations. Arrive on holiday with plans made, sit back, relax in the hot tub and enjoy time together.
There are many gardens and houses to visit for instance the famous EdenProject, in addition there is the Lost Gardens of Heligan and similarly Trerice Gardens. All within a short drive are a few of my favourites for a special day out. Take boat trips from Padstow in search of dolphins and other marine life. Short ferry rides to Rock from Padstow, beach walks along Daymer and countryside walks in Cardinham Woods exploring the tranquil woodland.
Learn to surf on renowned resort FlowRider. Book FlowRider
Begin your journey in the relaxation room before drifting away in your Elemis treatment.
Dine with friends and family with the fabulous view of the FlowRider. From local ales to costa coffee, Stone baked pizzas to Burgers. Book a table
A serene morning by the water, the gentle lapping of the lake, a line cast into the shimmering surface — coarse fishing at Retallack for just £10 per day!
Slide, splash, wobble and leap around the epic resort Aquapark. Book Aquapark
The resort heated indoor pool is open 7 days a week and with small baby pool, it’s perfect for all.
Free to all Queenwood Holidays guests, enjoy the beautiful Wellness area with eucalyptus steam room.
Ready to start your adventure? Book your SUP experience at Retallack Resort – details on package options, group bookings, and special offers designed to enhance your stay.
Relax in the wellness area on Retallack Resort and relive tension in the sauna.
From beginners to seasoned Pros, hone your skills and master air tricks. Book Wakeboarding
Padstow is just a few miles away, home to the galleries, restaurants by Paul Ainsworth and Rick Steins and lovely tearooms. Stop in at the Cornish Pubs overlooking the Estuary and find delicious ice cream parlors and pasty shops!
Watergate bay and Mawgan Porth are two beaches within a 10 minute drive. Explore many more stretching along the coastline, most welcoming our four legged friends. Cycle rides along the camel trail from Wadebridge, an adventure not to miss. Arriving in Padstow, this flat cycle suits everyone, book trailers for dogs, buggies for little ones, tandems for those learning and more!
Surf Watergate is Queenwood Holidays partner for surf schools in North Cornwall. Located on Watergate bay, from Wax Restaurant the instructors are fantastic and have taught our kids for years. Fun, friendly and highly recommended.
Mawgan Porth Beach, minutes from resort with a huge expanse of sand with great surf and a stream running through it. Great for families, perfect for dog walks all through the year and great cafes, restaurants and beach shops on hand.
For the ultimate day, hire a bike at Bridge Bike Hire in Wadebridge, cycle the level 3km route along the stunning Estuary, arrive in Padstow, then secure the bikes, walk around the Harbour town and enjoy great food and even an ice cream with views over to Rock.
For a local Vineyard look no further than the picturesque Trevibban Mill, just a few miles towards Padstow, award winning wines and vineyard views to enjoy wine-tasting or their tasty menu.
Book a gin tour and learn about the unique botanicals used, the characteristics they each bring to the mix; hear about special processes behind the production; and finally go you on a delicious tasting flight through the core gin range.
Camel Ski School in Rock, operates on the Camel Estuary, reach it by the Padstow foot ferry or drive from the resort to Rock, teaching all ages how to waterski and specialising in wakeboarding, wake surfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, inflatable rides and waterskiing
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