12 Westward Flats

12 Westward Flats is a first-floor, two-bedroom apartment in Polzeath village, sleeping 4. Polzeath Beach - a wide, north-facing bay that picks up Atlantic swell consistently and has RNLI lifeguard cover from May to September - is 700 metres from the front door.

One double and one twin room serve the four guests, with a family bathroom and an open-plan living and kitchen area. A dishwasher and washing machine are included, along with private parking. The kitchen has an electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washing machine, and the family bathroom has a shower over the bath. A drop leaf dining table seats two or four, and the living area has a television with DVD player. Heating is by storage and electric panel heaters.

The village has surf hire shops, a supermarket, and several cafes within easy walking distance of the apartment - everything you need without a car. Greenaway Beach, a smaller cove better suited to paddling and rock-pooling than surfing, is 900 metres along the coast path. Daymer Bay - sheltered, tidal, and popular with families for its flat sand - is 0.8 miles. Rock village and the Camel Estuary are about 1.2 miles south by road.

Best for surf-focused families or groups wanting a village-centre base with the beach and amenities on foot. Less good for guests seeking quiet - Polzeath is lively and loud in July and August.