Lazy Days

Lazy Days is a ground-floor three-bedroom cottage within St Merryn Holiday Village, sleeping 4 with 2 bathrooms. The layout is single-storey, with all three bedrooms on the ground floor. The cottage has an enclosed garden and off-road parking for one car. Dogs are not accepted, and group and worker bookings are not taken. Wi-Fi and washing machine are included. Saturday changeover.

Porthcothan Bay is 2.1 miles from the cottage - a wide sandy bay that works well at low tide when the beach expands significantly. Rock pools at each end keep younger children occupied. Treyarnon Bay is 2.2 miles, a smaller and often quieter option with a tidal rock pool in the rocks. Harlyn Bay is 2.3 miles, popular with families and sheltered from south-westerly swells.

The nearest shop and pub are about 2 miles away. Padstow is around 15 minutes by car and has the full range of restaurants, a fish market, and the start of the Camel Trail cycle path. Rick Stein's flagship restaurant and his fish and chip shop are both there if that is a priority. Constantine Bay is accessible in a similar time and suits longer beach walks. The north coast between St Merryn and Padstow covers some of the most varied coastal walking in Cornwall.

Good for small families or couples wanting a single-storey base near the north coast. Guests who need step-free access should check with the owner before booking. The three bedrooms for 4 guests provides more space than the occupancy suggests. Less good for anyone without a car - the beaches all require driving - or for groups wanting a more central location.