Beach Base Lodge, Padstow Cornwall

Beach Base Lodge is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom holiday home at St Merryn Park, managed by hosts Shona and Simon. The lodge sits within a holiday park that includes a bar, tennis courts, and a children's playground - practical for families with younger children. Dogs are welcome, and the property has accessible features.

The interior centres on a spacious living room with garden views from both the terrace and balcony. A fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher rounds out the self-catering setup, alongside a washing machine, Wi-Fi, and free on-site parking. The lodge scores a perfect 10 for comfort from 48 Booking.com reviews, with 9.7 for cleanliness and 9.5 overall.

St Merryn village is close by, with a Co-op, pubs, and a handful of independent shops. The north Cornwall beaches are the main draw from this location - Harlyn Bay, Constantine Bay, and Trevone Bay are all within a few miles. Each offers different conditions, from the sheltered family-friendly sand at Harlyn to the exposed reef break at Constantine.

Padstow's harbour is roughly 5 km away, reachable by car or the lane network. The town is home to Rick Stein's original seafood restaurant, Paul Ainsworth's No. 6, and the working fishing harbour. The Camel Trail cycle path starts at the harbour and runs 18 miles inland to Bodmin through the river valley.