5 The Sands

A detached four-bedroom house in Polzeath village, sleeping 8, with bi-fold doors at the rear that open onto a lawned garden with a summerhouse and BBQ. The layout is built for a group: ground floor has an open fire and wood burner for cooler shoulder-season evenings, and the first floor holds four bedrooms including a king-size master with ensuite. Priced from GBP1,434 per week.

Bedroom breakdown: the master king with ensuite, a super-king that converts to twin, a double, and a bunk room. Two bathrooms in total. Inside, a wood burner and open fire cover both the sitting room and a second reception. WiFi, parking, dishwasher, and washing machine are included, and dogs are welcome.

Greenaway Beach is 700 metres - a quieter sandy beach north of the main Polzeath bay. Polzeath Beach itself is 800 metres and is one of north Cornwall's main surf beaches, with surf hire and lessons available through the summer. Daymer Bay is 1.1km, a sheltered estuary beach popular with families and paddleboarders. Rock village, with its sailing club and restaurants, is a short drive around the Camel Estuary.

Best for families or two-household groups who want a private garden, multiple bedrooms, and direct access to Polzeath's surf scene. Less suited to couples or those wanting a low-key, adults-only break.