Seabreeze

Seabreeze is a three-bedroom cottage in Polzeath for eight guests. Two double rooms are joined by a room with four bunk beds, suited mainly to children but able to fit two adults if needed. All eight guests share one bathroom, the main compromise at full capacity. The bedrooms and that bathroom, which has a rainfall shower, are on the ground floor, and the open-plan kitchen and lounge upstairs open onto a Juliet balcony.

A wood burner heats the living space, and outside there's a private, sheltered decking area with a barbecue. Wi-Fi, a dishwasher and washing machine are included, and parking is for one car in a shared area outside. Dogs are not accepted.

Polzeath Beach is reached by a 500m footpath along the South West Coast Path, which runs between the cottage and the sand. The beach faces northwest into the Atlantic with consistent, manageable waves that make it one of Cornwall's most popular spots for learning to surf, and several surf schools operate here between Easter and October. Greenaway Beach is 0.7 miles away and Daymer Bay Beach 1.1 miles. The village has a surf shop, a deli, several cafes and the Oyster Catcher bar and restaurant.

**Best for:** families wanting a bunk room, wood burner, sheltered deck and Polzeath Beach within 500m. **Less good for:** eight guests unwilling to share one bathroom, dog owners, or visitors needing step-free access.