Windyhill

Windyhill is a 4-bedroom cottage on Higher Tristram in Polzeath, sleeping 8 with 2 bathrooms. The cottage has sea views, and Polzeath Beach is 600 metres away and Greenaway Beach is 700 metres. The cottage has a BBQ and a large lawned garden, with WiFi, parking, dishwasher and washing machine included. Two pets are welcome. Bed linen and towels are included in the rent, and electric cars cannot be charged from the property.

Four bedrooms and 2 bathrooms work for a group of 8 without the bathroom bottleneck. Oil central heating and electric fires keep the cottage warm in shoulder season, and the spacious, private garden suits summer stays. All four bedrooms are on the ground floor.

Polzeath Beach is a half-mile stretch of north-facing sand with left and right-hand surf breaks, suitable for beginners and experienced surfers alike. Multiple surf schools operate from Easter through October. The coast path from Polzeath to Pentire Point is one of north Cornwall's most direct clifftop walks, with views across the Camel Estuary to Stepper Point and Trevose Head. Rock is about 2 miles south, where the water taxi connects to Padstow in a few minutes - opening up the town's restaurants and the Camel Trail cycling route. Port Isaac is 6 miles north along the coast road. Daymer Bay - sheltered, south-facing, calmer than Polzeath - is around 700 metres in the other direction.

**Best for:** Families or mixed groups of up to 8 wanting reliable surf conditions and sea views at a village with cafes and a Co-op; guests wanting all four bedrooms on the ground floor.

**Less good for:** Those hoping for a quiet, isolated base - Polzeath fills significantly during school holidays. Guests who need step-free access should check with the owner before booking.