Escape in style to this spectacular retreat sitting above Greenaway Beach – just 1 mile from Polzeath – where vaulted ceilings, a games’ room and a heated outdoor pool are waiting to impress you. Sleeping ten people across five bedrooms, it's ideal for large families or groups of friends who are searching for an outstanding coastal base with quiet, off-the-beaten-track beaches and dramatic cliff walking available right on its doorstep. Follow the South West Coast Path from the house to the secluded sands of Greenaway Beach (0.5 miles), one of North Cornwall's most unspoilt coves, or head north along the path to Polzeath and the National Trust headland at Pentire Point. In the evening, come home to take a dip in the heated pool and enjoy a long evening around the outdoor dining table as the last of the day’s sunlight fades over the sea.
Pull into your private parking spot (there’s room for three cars) and step inside your architecturally striking retreat. Vaulted ceilings and a wall of glass create a light-filled, dramatic first impression, with the wood burner striking the balance between grand and welcoming. Cook up a feast in the sleek kitchen and get everyone together for an elegant meal in the chic dining area, which is bathed in light from triple-aspect floor-to-ceiling windows. Alternatively, head outside to fire up the charcoal BBQ and dine alfresco on the Mediterranean-style terrace beside the pool. Afterwards, host a pool tournament in the games’ room, or sink into a sumptuous sofa in the lounge to relax by the crackling wood burner. When the day is done, upstairs you’ll find a super-king-size master bedroom with sloping ceilings and aprivate balcony with estuary views; a lovely king-size with an en-suite shower room; and two twin zip-and-link rooms (each can be made up as a super-king-size on request). For those who prefer to stay on one level, there’s a ground-floor king-size bedroom with an en-suite shower room. Two family bathrooms with showers complete the interior layout. In the morning, kick off the perfect day with a dip in the heated outdoor pool (seasonal opening times apply).
Make a beeline for Greenaway Beach (0.5 miles), which is one of North Cornwall's best-kept secrets - a quiet, sandy cove accessible only on foot via the South West Coast Path and blissfully free from the crowds of the more famous beaches. Or head to Daymer Bay (1 mile) at low tide and follow the sand link to Rock, where you can catch the foot ferry across the Camel Estuary to Padstow to check out its medieval streets, galleries and eateries.