Penhayle

Our grading Sleeps 8 guests 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms No dogs allowed Set high above Polzeath Beach, with wide, open views across sand, sea and sky. A calm, design-led home with layered textures, soft coastal tones and two generous living spaces. An elevated terrace and garden access, creating an easy inside-outside flow throughout the day. Luxe detailing complements the drool-inducing location of this beautifully designed seaside abode, which sits amid the exclusive Higher Tristram area above Polzeath Beach. Private parking means you can explore this special part of Cornwall at leisurely pace. Check the surf and sea views as you enjoy companionable time with friends or family; when you’re ready to venture out it’s just a 250m stroll to the main street then the same downhill distance to the sands and vibrant village centre. Pick up the South West Coast Path and you’ll pass golden Greenaway Beach and Daymer Bay en route to upscale Rock. Ride the ferry across the Camel Estuary from here to foodie-favourite Padstow; any golfers in your group will love the nearby St Enodoc Golf Club, known for its challenging links courses. Closer to home, walk past Baby Bay to the Pentire headland – rich in history and a great wildlife-watching spot. Those seeking adrenaline-boosting adventures can try their hand at coasteering or sea kayaking with Cornish Rock Tors, based further east at Port Gaverne (7 miles). Subtle shades of blue, cream and green connect the interiors of this immaculate coastal home with its surrounds, creating a fabulous first impression as you step into its social hub, a huge ground-floor room with garden access and far-reaching Atlantic views. Triple-aspect windows and wooden accents complement the fabrics and accessories in this space, where you can share cooking duties, dine in style and unwind on a choice of soft seating with the Smart TV and soundbar for home-style entertainment. A utility room on this floor houses a handy washing machine, shower and drying rack – the ideal spot for a freshen up after days in the surf – while a separate cloakroom ensures convenience for all. The first of the four bedrooms is nearby; with a super-king-size zip-and-link bed, patio doors to the garden and easy access to the adjacent shower room, it’s perfect for those who prefer privacy and one-level living. A second living space on the first floor has fully-glazed doors onto the terrace, and comes complete with an L-shaped sofa, TV, Bluetooth speaker and board games. There’s access onto the terrace from the master bedroom too, which has a super-king-size bed and en-suite shower room. Each of the remaining two bedrooms have a super-king-size zip-and-link bed and share use of the bathroom between them; one of these rooms also has access to the terrace. There’s kerb appeal aplenty as you pull onto the driveway; park the cars – there’s space for two – then stroll into the lawned garden where a charcoal BBQ and outdoor dining suite suggest sunny afternoons and chilled-out evenings alfresco. The outdoor shower offers a quick way to freshen-up after swim, surf and sandcastle-building sessions on Polzeath beach. Overlooking the garden, the first-floor terrace has a further selection of seating and breathtaking views of the sea, sands and landscape beyond.