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ARC Lobby
Every stay at ARC is one of a kind. Our bespoke digital concierge service - nicknamed ‘the Lobby’ - allows you to curate your stay with ease, tailoring it to your party’s needs.
Guests can plan as much or as little as they like, choosing from hundreds of services and activities, handpicked to ensure an unforgettable stay. It's as easy as 1, 2, 3.
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1. Browse the Lobby
Explore a wide range of activities and offerings unique to all ARC properties, carefully curated for our guests.
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2. Choose from Three Categories
Food & Drink: With options from private chefs to pre-prepped meals, feeding your group has never been easier
Activities & Excursions: Stay in or go out, as guided as you like. Options range from full-trip itineraries to single workshops and classes.
Extras: While our ARCs are fitted with all the creature comforts of a luxury hotel, sometimes you need a little extra, like a late checkout or firewood.
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3. Add To Your Stay
Mix and match activities and dining to create your custom itinerary, then let us do the rest. We'll coordinate all the logistics behind-the-scenes, so all you have to do is sit back and relax.
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Custom to You
No request is too small, or too big. Add dietary restrictions, special events or accessibility requests. We'll ensure everyone is catered for.
Highlighted Lobby Options
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Catered Dining
ARC Supper
Make your stay even more relaxing with our ARC Catered Dining options. Whether it’s a casual dinner or a special celebration, it’s a stress-free, great-value way to dine.
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Excursion
Guided Walk
While some may choose to stay cozy and comfortable inside our ARC, there's nothing like getting outdoors to really bond and connect... both with your group and nature! Choose from a variety of distances and difficulties from our trusted guides.
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Activity
Cold Water Swimming
From post workout muscle recovery to enhancing mental health, the cold plunge has become a cornerstone of wellness routines for many. Get all the benefits of the cold plunge, but aided by the nature of ARC surroundings.
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Food & Drink
Catered Dinner
Take the pressure off and order from our roster of hand-picked chefs via the ARC Lobby. Choose from a wealth of seasonal menus, cuisines and speciality cooking – whether family-style suppers, street food fiestas, gala dinners, sharing feasts or more.
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Excursion
Rococo Garden
Wait until the public leave, the bonfire is lit and the sparkling wine is popped. Then wander into the 18th Century at Painswick's famous Rococo Garden. Drink in a Garden as it was supposed to be experienced, and save space for a case of local sparkling wine too!
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Excursion
Private Sauna
Positioned amongst the spectacular scenery of the North Cornish coast, these wood-fired saunas help to promote good health, balance and tranquility. Take time to still your mind and body, sit for a moment, breathe, relax and enjoy the view after an exhilarating day at the coast. Cold dip in the sea not compulsory!
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Activity
Pottery Workshop from The Clayrooms
Get creative with our in-house pottery workshop—an ideal hands-on experience for all ages and abilities. Guided by a professional ceramicist, you’ll learn basic hand-building techniques and create your own unique pieces in a relaxed, supportive setting.
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Activity
Cacao Circle
Experience gathering together to share heart-opening ceremonial grade cacao from the Peruvian highlands. A gentle plant medicine that deeply nourish the body, soothes the mind and awakens the spirit.
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Add-on
Cocktail Bartender
Elevate your ARC stay with our skilled cocktail barmen, offering custom menus, entertaining flair, and professional, seamless service.
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Activity
Yoga
Relax with a yoga class run by local instructor Kim Brockett. She will guide you through breathing exercises and asana practice either inside or by the pool.
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Activity
Life drawing
A great group art class, we bring all the materials, a model and local artist to help improve your drawing skills.
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Experience
Surf Lessons
Spend a full day at Harlyn Bay enjoying surfing, paddleboarding or coasteering before picking up a pan of paella full of Cornish seafood.
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Excursion
Deer Stalking
This day will introduce you to the culture of deer stalking; an ancient sport and a means of harvesting your own healthy, ethical protein source from the wild..This introductory group experience will give you the essentials of gun handling, safety, target practice and kit familiarisation, followed by a feast of venison. It will prepare you for a future one on one guided real life stalk. Hosted by Katy & expert Marksman Chris Rounsevell.
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Excursion
Private Gin & Whisky Distillery Tour
A visit to the UK's highest altitude distillery! Take a tour around the facility, hosted by an expert distiller, and see how your favourite drink is made.
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Excursion
Camel Ski Estuary Experience
A day out spent on Camel Ski's private island in the middle of the Camel Estuary. Enjoy waterskiing, wakeboarding, stand up paddle boarding and more with Camel Ski's excellent instructors. In between trips out on the boats, some of the group can hang out on the private pontoon with some drinks before heading back to Padstow.
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Activity
Guided Photographer Walk
Set off on a guided walk hosted by local photographer Kate who will guide you along a beautiful coastal walk teaching you how to take better photos. Learn composition techniques to improve your photography skills all whilst learning loads about the area from a Padstow native.
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Food & Dining
Thai cookery lesson
Our local expert will bring an abundance of local ingredients and teach you how to cook Thai food from scratch. The best part of this activity is that it sorts dinner out for your ARC crew also! (yes there will be enough food for lunch or dinner for everyone!)
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Activity
GO Kart Rally! from Karting
Take over the local indoor ralley track for an exhilarating morning, afternoon or evening. Split into 6 teams, each take a different Kart and... Go Go Go!!
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Food & Drink
Local Beer Delivered
We have partnered with our legendary neighbours to bring you THE Cornish beer.