Border patrol

Back on the Atlantic Highway you'll cross the border into the Cornish town of Bude. No journey to (or even near) the seaside spot is complete without a visit to 4 Electric Bakery. Crowned best cafe in the Food Reader Awards 2022, it delivers elite‑level flat whites and a counter of creative pastries that render resistance futile. For more substantial eats, check out 5 Potters The restaurant has been the go‑to for contemporary fine dining in Bude, but has recently pivoted to embrace a more casual piscatorial approach. Visit for fish and chips done in style.

Nearby charging: Bude Tourist Information Centre, Bude, EX23 8LE. 3 x chargers (43kW Type 2 | 50kW CHadeMo | 50kW CCS).

The next foodie stop of note is to be found in nearby Boscastle. 6 The Rocket Store is an enchanting destination for small‑plate dishes served in a hut‑like setting. Tables are extremely limited so booking is essential. If it's on the menu, we recommend the Thai beef larb.

Nearby charging: Churchfield Car Park, Camelford, PL32 9PA (six miles away). 3 x chargers (43kW Type 2 | 50kW CCS | 50kW CCS).

Heading down the coast from Boscastle, discerning diners will want to hang a right to Port Isaac where renowned chef Nathan Outlaw keeps two restaurants. 7 Outlaw's New Road is the setting for a daily‑changing and unfussy (but flawless) seafood set‑menu that reflects the morning's haul. Nearby, 8 Outlaw's Fish Kitchen sees 20 seats squeezed into a 15th‑century fisherman's cottage where small plates and carefully paired wines create a charming experience. As of this summer, guests can also stay at 9 Outlaw's Coastal Retreats which deliver luxury self‑catered accommodation.

Nearby charging: Wadebridge Higher Trenant Office, Wadebridge, PL27 6TW (8 miles away). 2 x chargers (22kW Type 2).