Lanhay

Lanhay is a four-bedroom house in the Rock area of North Cornwall, sleeping eight across two king-size and two twin bedrooms with four bathrooms. The conservatory functions as a usable extension of the living space - practical in shoulder season when outdoor temperatures drop but daylight hours still encourage sitting with a view of the garden. The secure enclosed garden includes a BBQ and seating area, and one dog is welcome.

A field-path footpath leads directly from the property to Porthilly Cove, making it a genuine walk-to-the-water property without needing to drive. Daymer Bay Beach sits 1.4 miles away - an estuary-side beach known for calm, shallow water and consistent conditions for families. Greenaway Beach adds a second option 1.8 miles away, and Polzeath Beach 2.2 miles north offers surf.

Rock village has enough for a short stay - a sailing club, a few places to eat, and the passenger ferry that crosses the Camel Estuary to Padstow in minutes. Padstow adds restaurants, a fish market, and the Camel Trail cycling route, all accessible without a long drive. St Enodoc Golf Club, set among the dunes between Rock and Daymer Bay, is within cycling distance.

Good for families and small groups wanting beach access without a large-group setup. Suits those who prefer a contained four-bedroom house to a sprawling property. Less good for groups needing more than eight sleeping places.