Make time for salty-air adventures with a stay at this impressive coastal home in a prime location in New Polzeath. The luxurious property is set out over three storeys, and with space for 11 guests is ideal for trips with extended family or friends. Head to the beach (350 metres) for early-morning strolls and surf sessions and make the most of Polzeath’s various pubs and eateries, all conveniently located with 0.5 miles.
The house is beautifully presented in stone, glass and timber, with wooden archways and porthole windows adding character. Inside, soothing coastal colours and natural materials. You’ll spend much of your time in the top-floor kitchen, dining and living area, which has floor-to-ceiling windows allowing in plenty of light. Underfloor heating and an open fire keep things cosy, while. Prepare meals in the well-equipped kitchen, gather around the generous dining table or settle into the deep sofas or window seat with a coffee to watch the changing light. The bedrooms occupy the ground and lower ground floors, alongside a spacious wet room and utility. In good weather, step onto the wraparound balcony for outdoor meals and fresh sea air, with glimpses of the water between the rooftops. At the rear, you’ll have an enclosed courtyard complete with timber decking, natural stone paving and raised planting, along with a built-in BBQ and sun loungers for relaxed al fresco meals. The heated outdoor shower is handy for rinsing off after a dip.
The South West Coast Path is joinable 150 metres away, so you can leave the car at home and discover local beauty spots like Pentire Point (2 miles) and the headland at the Rumps (both 1.5 miles). If you fancy swapping the waves and cliffs for the fairways, a round of golf is only 2.5 miles away. Further afield, top beach destinations like Rock (6 miles) and Padstow (4 miles via the ferry) are within easy reach.