Silverdale

Silverdale is a detached 5-bedroom house on Longhouse Lane in Rock, sleeping 10 with 3 bathrooms, three ground-floor bedrooms with the family bathroom, and two en-suite doubles upstairs. A secluded garden sits behind the house, and a BBQ is included. Wi-Fi, parking, dishwasher, and washing machine are all provided. A multi-fuel burner heats the main living space, and two well-behaved pets are welcome. Thursday changeover.

Daymer Bay Beach is 1.2 miles on foot via the lanes - a sheltered, sandy estuary beach at the mouth of the Camel, popular with families and paddleboarders. Greenaway Beach, a quieter cove reached by coastal path, is 1.6 miles. Polzeath, with its surf hire and beach cafe, is 1.9 miles along the coast. Rock village itself is a 10-minute walk for the seasonal water taxi across the Camel to Padstow.

Rock is one of north Cornwall's better-known coastal villages - a stretch of waterfront with sailing clubs, a couple of restaurants, and the ferry point. Padstow on the opposite bank offers a wider range of eating options, the weekly market, and the coastal path south toward Trevone and Harlyn Bay. A day trip by water taxi costs around a few pounds each way.

Best for large families or two households travelling together who need 10 beds and 3 bathrooms without sacrificing outside space. Guests who need step-free access should check with the owner before booking. Not great for those wanting a hot tub, or groups expecting to walk everywhere without a car.