The Farmers Arms
A Proper Cornish Inn
Escape to the North Cornish Coast at The Farmers Arms in St Merryn, perfectly situated between Padstow and Newquay. Our historic village pub offers great food, real ales and four charming en-suite guest rooms, including a spacious family suite.
Just minutes from seven beautiful sandy beaches and the dramatic Trevose Head Heritage Coast, we’re the perfect base for exploring this special corner of Cornwall — whether you’re here for the coast, a relaxing break, or simply good food and a warm welcome.
Situated in the Heart of The Seven Bays
North Cornwall is home to some of Britain’s most beautiful beaches and a spectacular stretch of the Cornish Coast Path.
St Merryn sits at the heart of the famous “Seven Bays”, with these stunning beaches just minutes from The Farmers Arms — making us an ideal base for exploring this special part of the North Cornwall coast.
From surfing and swimming to coastal walks, hidden coves and glorious sunsets, there’s something to enjoy throughout the year. After a day by the sea, The Farmers Arms is never far away for good food, a refreshing drink and a warm welcome.
A Proper Pub, whatever the Season
Whether you are sat in front of the roaring log fire with a glass of cask ale, relaxing in the dining room with a bottle of wine or enjoying a perfectly chilled pint on our sun trap patio, you can be sure of a warm village welcome.
Drop in for a drink, settle in by the fire and enjoy the company — whether you’re a regular, a visitor or simply passing through, there’s always a warm welcome at The Farmers.
Don’t forget to make a note of our carvery serving times. We are delighted to tell you that our carvery attracts people from miles around for its really great value.
What makes us special?
Traditional Cornish Village Pub
At the heart of St Merryn, The Farmers Arms combines the character of a traditional village pub with good food, well-kept drinks and a genuinely warm welcome.
Whether you’re joining us after a day exploring the coast, meeting friends for a drink or settling in for an evening meal, we want you to feel at home from the moment you walk through the door.
Extensive drinks menu
Comprehensive Food Menus
Friendly atmosphere
Families Welcome
We pride ourselves on being a coastal inn with a welcome for everyone. Little ones can play in our dedicated children’s play area and well-behaved pets are also welcome in many areas.
Just minutes from Padstow & the Seven Bays
St Merryn village is the perfect central location for visiting the beautiful beaches that give this area of North Cornwall its well deserved reputation for having some of the best swimming and surfing waters in the country.
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The Perfect Base
For Your Cornish Escape
With the Seven Bays, Cornish Coast Path and Padstow all close by, The Farmers Arms is perfectly placed for discovering this beautiful corner of North Cornwall.
Spend the day walking beside the sea, relaxing on the beach or exploring the local area, then return to St Merryn for good food, a well-earned drink and the warm welcome of a proper village pub.
End the day in one of our four en-suite guest rooms and make The Farmers Arms your base for a North Cornwall break.
What Our Guests Say
Well worth a visit
“We eat at the Farmers regularly when on holiday … and always look forward to coming back.”
Proper Pub - Good Value!
“Lovely place and worth a stop for food and a pint, easily missed on a cross roads to beaches.”
Well worth a visit
“We eat at the Farmers regularly when on holiday … and always look forward to coming back.”
Proper Pub - Good Value!
“Lovely place and worth a stop for food and a pint, easily missed on a cross roads to beaches.”
Lovely Family Inn
“It is a local pub, not specifically a tourist dining place, so we like the more family atmosphere.”
A Very Popular Local
“The atmosphere at the Farmers Arms is lovely, it’s an amazing pub with amazing, friendly staff.”
Lovely Family Inn
“It is a local pub, not specifically a tourist dining place, so we like the more family atmosphere.”
A Very Popular Local
“The atmosphere at the Farmers Arms is lovely, it’s an amazing pub with amazing, friendly staff.”
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