Seaview Penthouse

This penthouse apartment offers flexible accommodation for six guests, with a rooftop terrace for morning yoga and sunset cocktails over Polzeath, just steps from local shops, restaurants, cafes and the beach. The South West Coast Path runs along the Pentire Headland to the north and Daymer Bay's golden sands to the south. Rock, with its seaside restaurants, is 2.5 miles away, with a ferry crossing from there to Padstow's harbour.

This penthouse sits in a development of flats with a corner plot and sea views, reached via a shared lift or two flights of stairs. The open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner has floor-to-ceiling windows and doors to both balconies, a corner sofa, a kitchen with breakfast bar, and a dining table set beneath statement lighting. Of the three bedrooms, the master has a super-king-size zip-and-link bed, Smart TV and en-suite shower room; a second has a super-king-size bed that converts to a twin; the third is a twin that converts to a king-size. All three share a family bathroom.

Both balconies off the living space have bistro furniture, one open and one covered. Two flights of stairs lead up to the rooftop garden, with outdoor sofas, an undercover kitchen for BBQs, a picnic table, a fire pit, a WC and a surf store. Private parking is available for one car.

Best for larger groups or dog owners wanting sea views and private rooftop space for BBQs, with a lift as an alternative to the stairs into the flat itself. Less good for guests who need step-free access throughout, since the rooftop garden is reached by two further flights of stairs.

Nearby: Polzeath Beach (500m) and Greenaway Beach (0.7 miles). See our Polzeath guide for more beaches and walks in the area.