Mordros

A stay at this holiday home near Polzeath puts you, family and friends right in the heart of Cornwall’s most breathtaking coastline, with a string of beautiful beaches just a short stroll away. Your nearest is Greenaway Beach (0.5 miles), a little off the beaten track and wonderfully quiet, even in summer. A little further along the coast path, the waves of Polzeath Beach await (1 mile). This family-friendly beach, lifeguarded in summer, is a haven for bodyboarding and surfing. In the other direction lies Daymer Bay (under a mile). At low tide, Daymer Bay links to Rock Beach (2 miles), great for lazy days on the sand or water sports at the sailing club. Rock’s cafes, shops and pub make it a great place to spend an afternoon before hopping on the ferry to Padstow. There, you can wander the harbour, browse independent shops, and tuck into some of Rick Stein’s world-famous seafood.

Inside, soaring vaulted ceilings and expansive living areas set the tone. A long dining table, bathed in light from triple-aspect floor-to-ceiling glass, provides a bright and breeze setting for holiday feasts. Throw open the doors to the front garden and back terrace for seamless indoor-outdoor living at its finest. After a windswept walk, sink into the sumptuous sofas and relax in the warmth of the crackling wood burner. The sleek, well-equipped kitchen has ample worktops to prepare everything from picnic spreads to celebratory suppers. Five bedrooms ensure restful nights after days spent exploring the coast. The spacious master bedroom, set beneath sloped ceilings, is flooded with natural light and opens via French doors onto a private balcony – a lovely spot for a sunrise coffee or evening drink with sweeping estuary views. A king-size bedroom with an en-suite shower room adds an extra touch of comfort, while two twin bedrooms (convertible into super-kings) share a chic family bathroom. For those who prefer to stay on one level, a ground-floor bedroom with an en-suite shower room offers ideal accessibility and convenience.

Step outside to discover a Mediterranean-inspired terrace framing the turquoise waters of the heated swimming pool. Spend sunny afternoons reclining poolside and evenings gathered under starlit skies, with Pentire Point and The Mouls island painting a spectacular coastal backdrop. A generous lawn encircles the pool, while there’s an upper patio and a stretch of secure, fenced grass. With off-road parking for three cars, everything is in place for a carefree stay.