Halfway House Inn

Halfway House Inn is a 3-star hotel on the edge of St Issey, about 3 miles south-west of Wadebridge in north Cornwall. The inn sits in a rural setting with a garden, free on-site parking, and an EV charging point - a practical combination for those arriving by electric car and planning to explore the Camel estuary area.

Rooms include private bathrooms, free WiFi, tea and coffee, and a work desk. The on-site restaurant covers European dishes with vegan and gluten-free options alongside a bar and sun terrace. Staff score 9.5 out of 10 on Booking.com across 267 reviews, the highest of the property's rated categories. The inn is fully accessible and welcomes dogs.

The 18-mile Camel Trail runs between Padstow and Bodmin, with the flat 5.5-mile estuary section to Padstow starting in Wadebridge - bike hire is available at the trailhead. Daymer Bay, a sheltered estuary beach at the mouth of the Camel, is about 5 miles north. Polzeath and Rock are around 7 miles north-west for surf and sailing. Bodmin Parkway station, with connections to London Paddington, is 8 miles south-east.

Best for: couples and families wanting a comfortable rural inn base for cycling the Camel Trail, dog walks, and day trips to north Cornwall beaches; EV drivers. Less good for: guests wanting coastal views or a town-centre location - the inn is in open countryside, 3 miles from Wadebridge.