Pips Cottage

Pips Cottage is a three-bedroom cottage in the village of Rock, sleeping 6 across a king-size room, a double and a twin. One bathroom serves all three bedrooms, so coordinating showers matters when the cottage is at full occupancy.

Wi-Fi, a dishwasher and a washing machine are included, and a wood burner heats the lounge on cooler evenings. Sliding patio doors lead from the kitchen and dining area into an enclosed garden with a slate patio, AstroTurf and outdoor furniture, plus space to park 2 cars. Up to 2 dogs can stay.

Rock sits on the east bank of the Camel Estuary opposite Padstow, with a water taxi crossing roughly every 20 minutes for Rick Stein's restaurants and the harbour without needing the car. Daymer Bay is 1.4 miles away past St Enodoc church, Greenaway Beach is 1.7 miles and Polzeath's surf beach is 2 miles north. St Enodoc Golf Club's two courses sit around 1.5 miles from the cottage. The Rock guide covers the village's sailing schools and the Mariners pub.

**Best for:** a family or two couples wanting three defined bedrooms, an enclosed garden, laundry and parking for 2 cars within reach of the water taxi. **Less good for:** six guests wanting more than one bathroom, or anyone booking on an established review history, since the property has none recorded yet.