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    Harlyn Surf School

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    #1 of 5 things to do in St Merryn
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    Closed Now: 09:00 - 17:30
    Harlyn Beach, Padstow | Cornwall UK, St Merryn, Padstow PL28 8SB, England
    Open today: 09:00 - 17:30
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    “Very good stand-up paddleboarding instruction”

    I took my family of five stand-up paddleboarding with the Harlyn Surf School, and we had a... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    ephemerian
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    Bristol, United Kingdom
    “Great fun!”

    We did the 2 hour coasteering adventure and had an amazing time! It was so much fun clambering... read more

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Tia A
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    Guildford, United Kingdom
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    Watersports centre based on the stunning north cornish coast at award winning Harlyn bay. Specialising in surfing, stand up paddleboarding, coasteering and sit on top kayaking tours as well as instructor training and lifesaving/first aid courses
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    Hours Today: 09:00 - 17:30
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Very good stand-up paddleboarding instruction

    I took my family of five stand-up paddleboarding with the Harlyn Surf School, and we had a fantastic time! All but one of us had never SUP'ed before, but our instructor Aaron was great. He calmly and clearly took us through the techniques we needed,...More

    Thank ephemerian
    razor1966, Front Office Manager at Harlyn Surf School, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Thank you for leaving us this amazing review, it's great to hear you all enjoyed your SUP tour with Aaron! Do get in touch if you'd like to arrange another tour on your next visit!

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Fun day Surfing in harlyn bay

    Aaron and Tom were our instructors for the morning, they were both very friendly and made our first time surfing a fun experience, we learnt to body board first and then how to stand up (albeit for a few seconds ) at a time ....More

    Thank Laura W
    razor1966, Front Office Manager at Harlyn Surf School, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Hi Laura, awesome to hear you enjoyed your surf lesson with Aaron and Tom! Hope to see you for another surf soon!

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Great fun!

    We did the 2 hour coasteering adventure and had an amazing time! It was so much fun clambering around the rocks and jumping off edges into the beautiful turquoise water! The instructors were really good and made the experience great fun whilst also knowing that...More

    Thank Tia A
    razor1966, Front Office Manager at Harlyn Surf School, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Hi Tia, thank you for leaving us a review, awesome to hear you enjoyed your coasteering adventure!

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Great Surfing

    I booked two 2 hour lessons for both of my teenage daughters. They had a wonderful time, with great instruction, they throughly enjoyed the experience and my husband and I enjoyed the opportunity to observe. They would both definitely book again. Thanks for a great...More

    Thank steveT87
    razor1966, Front Office Manager at Harlyn Surf School, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Hi Steve, great to hear your daughters enjoyed their surf lessons with us! Look forward to seeing you all next Summer :)

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Brilliant instructors and great fun

    Had a 2-hour beginners SUP lesson with Harlyn - two adults and our two teens (13 and 15, boy and girl). The lesson took place on the estuary at Padstow; the RV was an emergency gate on the Camel Trail and was easy to find...More

    Thank Plaindweller
    razor1966, Front Office Manager at Harlyn Surf School, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

    Thank you for your detailed review, great to hear you enjoyed your SUP on the estuary with Marie and Aaron!! Hope to see you all again next summer :)

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Fantastic and Then Some...

    Today I have had a superb lesson with Jaygo. Wall to wall instruction, patience and FUN! I will be back.

    Thank Mark S
    razor1966, Front Office Manager at Harlyn Surf School, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

    Hi Mark, thanks for taking the time to review your lesson with Jago, great to hear you enjoyed the instruction! Give us a call when you'd like to get the next one booked in!

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Coasteering

    This was money very well spent. We loved every minute of it! It was a large group, the guides were very accommodating and helpful, encouraging if you were a bit hesitant and fine if you didn’t want to do something. We scrambled up rocks, leapt...More

    Thank CAS90210
    razor1966, Front Office Manager at Harlyn Surf School, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

    Thanks for this amazing review, brilliant to hear how much you and your adventurous daughter enjoyed the coasteer session with us! Hope to see you both next summer!

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    SUP lesson!

    this was the introduction to SUP. We met Aaron the instructor and he was really good and made the instruction easy to follow, so much so the whole group were standing up on their boards within 15 mins! equipment was all good quality and we...More

    Thank pocahontis
    razor1966, Front Office Manager at Harlyn Surf School, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

    Thanks for leaving us a review from your SUP session on the estuary, great to hear you enjoyed your lesson with Aaron! Do get in touch if you'd like to book another session :)

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Surf camp was amazing!

    My kids were booked on to the 3 day surf camp. One is 9 and the other is 11 and they both had a whale of a time! Ryan and Monica were brilliant with all of the kids. They got the kids in to the...More

    Thank Rebecca S
    razor1966, Front Office Manager at Harlyn Surf School, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

    Hi Rebecca, thank you so much for your review, it's lovely to hear how much your kids enjoyed their Surf Camp experience with Ryan and Monica! Very glad to hear you will be joining us again next summer for the 5-day Surf Camp!

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Coasteering

    My 16 and 13 yr old kids had an amazing time coasteering. The instructors explained things really well, made them feel safe and confident to try stuff. They loved every bit of the 2hr experience. Great equipment provided, reassuring safety checks that it fitted well...More

    Thank plunkers
    razor1966, Front Office Manager at Harlyn Surf School, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

    Thanks for your review and feedback, we're glad your kids enjoyed their Coasteer so much! We look forward to seeing you all again next year :)

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    Response from kentteam | Reviewed this property |
    The Harlyn Bay instructors are professional, patient and can adapt each lesson to the individual, if your in the area of Padstow near Harlyn give it a go with Harlyn surf school, telephone in advance we went with them... More
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