Jessica and Geoff French run their B&B in a tiny village near Padstow (which can be reached by a riverside footpath). The 17th-century former rectory has 'comfortable accommodation, plenty of sitting room and bedroom space'. There is an elaborately carved staircase, stained glass, 'nice artwork'. Complimentary tea greets arriving guests: on fine days, it can be taken on a terrace, and they can listen to music and have a drink in the lounges (redecorated this year): wines are taken seriously here. The bedrooms, named according to their earlier use or position, vary in size and grandeur: His Lordship's (large double, 'refined, classic'), Seigneur-de-la-Trinité, Cook's, etc. 'My top-floor room had far-reaching views, attractive period furniture.' The 'superb' breakfast has fresh fruit salads and compotes, freshly baked muffins and a 'daily special' as well as full English. The Frenches are participants in the Green Tourism Business Scheme and, where possible, all food is organic and locally sourced. Many pubs, bistros and restaurants are near: a list is provided. The whole house can be booked for a conference, wedding, etc. Newquay airport is nine miles away.