Palm Trees

Palm Trees is a four-bedroom cottage sleeping eight in an elevated position behind Polzeath village, looking out across Cornish countryside rather than directly at the sea. The wooden balcony runs the width of the rear of the house and has inbuilt bar seating - a practical feature for a group after a day at the beach.

The sitting room has a feature fireplace. Three bathrooms cover eight guests: one en-suite, one shower room, and one family bathroom. A BBQ sits on the balcony for outdoor cooking alongside the main kitchen. Dishwasher, washing machine, WiFi and off-road parking are included, and there is a private garden. The kitchen has an electric oven and hob and a microwave, and the dining table seats eight. The first bedroom has a king-size bed and an en-suite shower room, and parking is allocated for two cars. No dogs permitted.

Polzeath Beach is 700 metres - a broad north-facing surf beach with a consistent Atlantic swell, popular with families and learner surfers throughout summer. Greenaway Beach is 900 metres, and Daymer Bay is 0.8 miles - sheltered behind the headland and better for young children. Rock village, with St Enodoc by Paul Ainsworth and a cluster of restaurants, is a 10-minute drive around the Camel Estuary.

Best for families or friend groups wanting a well-equipped base with easy access to Polzeath's surf beach. Less good for dog owners.