Pendeenah

Famed for its sands, surf and laid-back village vibe, Polzeath is a fabulous choice for a family holiday. Book a break at this spectacular big-group abode and you’ll be fully immersed in all that makes this one of North Cornwall’s premier destinations – the property is on a hillside with the coast path virtually on the doorstep affording easy access to the beach. Head west and it’s a 3-mile ramble to Rock, which sits on the Camel Estuary and has a ferry across the water to foodie-favourite Padstow. Walk eastwards, instead, and the iconic Pentire headland has history dating back to the Iron Age plus a variety of sea birds to spot. Golfers in your group will find fresh challenges at St Enodoc Golf Club, known for its challenging links courses, while those seeking adrenaline-boosting adventures can attempt coasteering or sea kayaking with Cornish Rock Tors, based at Port Gaverne (7 miles).

Park on the driveway and within moments you’ll have your bags in the five coastal-themed bedrooms which, thanks to the property’s innovative reverse-level layout, fill its family-friendly ground floor. Two of these have their own en-suite facilities – choose between the master with a super-king-size bed, patio doors onto the garden and shower room, or another with a super-king-size bed and bathroom. Two separate family bathrooms with both a bath and a shower serve the remaining bedrooms, which include one with a super-king-size bed and another with a zip-and-link bed that can be made up either as a super-king-size or twin beds. Sure to be a hit with the children, the final bedroom on this floor has bunk beds plus an additional cabin bed that can be made up on request – if they’re not tired, the climbing wall will wear them out! Completing the ground floor layout, a handy wet room and utility room can be accessed direct from the garden when you return home with sandy toes and towels. Prepare for wow-factor views as you ascend the stairs to the first floor – huge windows fill this open-plan social space with light and allow in wafts of fresh sea air. Bold splashes of colour accentuate the styling in the chic kitchen to one corner, well-equipped for large-party catering and with a Nespresso coffee machine for that essential morning pick-me-up. Close-by, the rustic dining suite is illuminated by a driftwood feature light while the large sofa invites you to sit back and soak up the seascape. Sliding glass doors from the lounge and dining areas link your living space effortlessly with the outdoor terrace. Completing the first-floor layout is a cloakroom, an office space for those who simply can’t switch off from the outside world, and a separate snug with children’s games and a Smart TV.

Seasonal planting, a large lawn and patio extend your living space into a garden that has handy extras including a shower and charcoal BBQ. For truly remarkable sea views step out onto the first-floor terrace which has furniture for lounging and al fresco dining, and serves up delicious views over Polzeath’s surf and surrounds.