Spindrift Polzeath

Spindrift sits above Polzeath Beach, well suited to family holidays and group getaways beside the sea. A quiet lane leads directly down to the sands for early swims, surf lessons or sandcastles. The South West Coast Path runs to Greenaway Bay (1 mile) and on to Daymer Bay (1.5 miles) and Rock (3 miles), or out to Pentire Point and the Rumps (2 miles). A ferry from Rock crosses to Padstow (3.5 miles), and Tintagel Castle is 13 miles away.

The cottage has a pastel pink exterior with mature gardens, renovated inside with soft hues and a beachside feel. A porch with a washing machine leads into the kitchen with powder blue cabinets and all the essential appliances, flowing into a dining room with sea views and patio doors to the sun deck. The dual-aspect lounge has a wood burner and a window seat looking out to sea. Of the four bedrooms, two doubles - one with garden views - and a super-king-size zip-and-link share a ground-floor family shower room, while the master suite sits beneath the eaves upstairs with a king-size bed, sea views, and an en-suite bathroom.

The garden has flower and herb borders for children and dogs to play, and a raised sun terrace with sea views for al fresco meals. A garden gate leads to the lane down to the beach, with private parking for four cars and secure storage for bikes, beach equipment and a wetsuit hanging rack.

Spindrift sleeps 8 across 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with up to 2 dogs welcome and a BBQ and dishwasher included. Best for larger family groups or two families sharing wanting direct beach access; less good for guests wanting total quiet, since Polzeath's beach and surf schools draw crowds in summer.

Nearby: Polzeath Beach (700m) and Greenaway Beach (0.8 miles). See our Polzeath guide for more beaches and walks in the area.