Padstow Holiday Park cares deeply about the environment.

We are always striving to find perfect harmony between nature and tourism.

The Retreats, Padstow Holiday Park proudly holds the ideal of creating harmony between nature and tourism. We continually strive to increase areas where all kinds of wildlife can thrive and at the same time reduce our impact on the environment.

We a lucky enough to experience a wide variety of animals. Owls, hedgehogs, bats and the occasional woodpecker can been seen on the park.

PADSTOW HOLIDAY PARK: A Wildlife Haven

Nurturing Nature Across Our Park

  • We use a wide range of native flowers for year round appeal to both guests and wildlife
  • Hedges and specimen plants create privacy and screening and provide varied habitats for many animals
  • Our wildlife area provides food, water and shelter for a wide variety of plants and creatures
  • The low level lighting around the park is sensitive to nocturnal species
  • We have many nesting boxes to cater for the diverse range of birds that have made our park their home
NOCTURNAL VISITORS

Catch a Glimpse of Local Wildlife

As dusk falls, our grounds welcome a quiet cast of nocturnal residents. Keep an eye out for foxes and hedgehogs foraging through the borders, alongside the occasional elusive stoat or barn owl visiting the park after hours.

  • the retreats padstow holiday park wildlife fox
  • the retreats padstow holiday park wildlife Barn Owl
  • the retreats padstow holiday park wildlife stoat
  • the retreats padstow holiday park wildlife Hedgehog

What We Do for the Environment

Our commitment to sustainability shapes every aspect of Padstow Holiday Park, from waste reduction and energy conservation to supporting our local community.

Recycling & Waste Reduction

Reduce, reuse, and recycle is a key principle to the running of Padstow Holiday Park. We actively recycle glass, plastics, metal, card, paper, and garden waste while minimising single-use plastics wherever possible.

Eco-Friendly Cleaning & Sanitisation

We use environmentally friendly cleaning products alongside an advanced ozone-based sanitiser that effectively eliminates 99.99% of bacteria and viruses while naturally reverting to pure water and oxygen.

Energy & Water Conservation

Our operations feature an electric vehicle used across the park, low-energy lighting, targeted water-saving measures, and dedicated rainwater collection systems for plant care.

Local Community & Supplier Support

We are proud to employ locally and source our supplies and services from nearby businesses whenever possible to reduce our carbon footprint and support the regional economy.

What Can You Do?

Whilst staying at The Retreats, Padstow Holiday Park you can make a difference too.


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Consider Your Footprint

Help us protect Cornwall’s natural beauty by recycling your paper, card, plastic, cans, and glass. Be mindful of your energy usage by turning off lights when leaving a room and managing heating levels, and help conserve precious resources by turning off taps when not in use.

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Walk, Bike or Ride

Leave the car behind and stroll into Padstow along the scenic footpaths. Alternatively, hop on the regular local buses passing right outside our entrance to easily explore Wadebridge, Newquay, and the wider coast.

Go Cornwall Bus Times
03

Beach Clean

Many local Cornish bays host community beach cleans and family-friendly activities. Dedicated local organizations work tirelessly to educate and inspire everyone to pitch in and protect our marine life.

Beach Guardian