Little Dolphins Atlantic Bays

Little Dolphins is a single-storey wooden lodge on the edge of a 27-acre holiday park near St Merryn, sleeping four guests. One double and one twin bedroom share a bathroom, while the open-plan lounge looks out across the countryside rather than the sea.

A picnic table stands on the open lawn surrounding the lodge, shared rather than a private terrace. Parking and a barbecue are provided, but there is no Wi-Fi, no dishwasher and dogs are not accepted. The park has an on-site shop and a seasonal bar for basic supplies.

Porthcothan Bay Beach is 2.2 miles away, Treyarnon Bay is 2.5 miles away and Harlyn Bay is 2.7 miles from the park, all part of the beach run around Trevose Head. Constantine Bay and Harlyn Bay both have seasonal lifeguard cover and their own car parks. St Merryn village, with its Spar shop and the Cornish Arms pub, is about a mile away, and Padstow's harbour is a short drive further on. The St Merryn guide covers the village and the Seven Bays coast around it.

Eleven guest reviews rate Little Dolphins 4.8 out of 5.

**Best for:** a small family wanting a single-storey base near several north-coast beaches, without needing Wi-Fi. **Less good for:** guests wanting Wi-Fi, a private garden, laundry appliances or on-site swimming facilities.