Padstow if a great place to visit and is very near to St Benets Abbey in Lanivet, Cornwall. It is the home of Rick Stein's famous fish restaurant and has a wonderful harbour surrounded by shops, cafes and restaurants.
At Christmas time there is the Padstow Christmas Festival with market stall selling wonderful Cornish produce and gifts.
See the video below from Visit Cornwall for a flavour of the festival...it is well worth a visit!