Location

Beloved by generations of residents and visitors, Polzeath is one of Britain’s foremost beach holiday destinations: many would say the best!. This results from the combination of a beautiful sandy beach, laid back beach village feel and ideal conditions for learning to surf. The beach itself is enormous at low tide, extending around half a mile in all directions. For swimming, Polzeath is one of the safest beaches along this stretch of coast with its gently shelving sand and seasonal lifeguard cover. Stepper Point stands sentinel at the far side of the estuary and Pentire Head protects the bay to the north.

The southwest coast path passes directly through Polzeath and the headland, managed by the National Trust, provides stunning walking routes open to magnificent ocean and coastal views.

Surf shops, cafés and restaurants, a supermarket, a boutique and art gallery make up the commercial centre of the village. However, the clifftop Atlantic Bar and Kitchen is immediately opposite Hill Cote, with a terrace overlooking the ocean – superb for watching the sun set at any time of the year.

Description

Hill Cote is typical of the white rendered seaside villas that have made holidays in Polzeath so special. Just a few metres from both beaches (Hayle Bay and Baby Bay) the holiday vibe is securely in place from the moment we open the front door into the excellent conservatory. This is furnished with a large dining table, taking advantage of the west facing aspect.

Double doors enter the open plan kitchen and sitting room with a patio door to the paved terrace in the front garden, conveniently close for al fresco dining. The kitchen is fitted with good storage, a triple oven and hob by Stoves, an extra wide Fisher and Paykel fridge freezer and integral dishwasher.
Into the hall and to the left is the first bathroom, with a shower over the bath, a heated towel rail and with pale grey and white panelled walls.

The first bedroom is a double with a large built-in wardrobe. Of comparable size is the second bedroom, also with built in storage and a view over the front garden. Lit by a stairwell window, stairs turn to the first floor and two more double bedrooms, both with sloping ceilings and some height restriction into the dormer windows. One overlooks the front garden, while the other has a glimpse of the sea.
The second bathroom mirrors the first, with a simple bath and shower above and heated towel rail.

The impressive first floor living room has a wide window opening to a west facing Juliet balcony. This large room is also bathed in light from three wide Velux windows and is a lovely relaxing space with a partial view of Baby Bay.

The naturally lit, bright interior is complemented throughout by white walls, pale carpets and wood effect floors. Radiators and modern double-glazed windows provide cosiness and there is ample storage on both floors.

It is hugely advantageous that Hill Cote has its own garage and off-road parking for two cars. Steps go up to a gated entrance into the level, lawned garden and slate paved patio, all of which is securely fenced. Flowers and shrubs add colour. In the furthest corner and partially screened, is the oil tank. A rear door from the conservatory exits to a path and warm water shower, perfect for rinsing sandy kids, dogs and wet suits.

Directions

From the B3314, (Wadebridge to Port Isaac), take the turn to Polzeath and after about a mile take the right fork to New Polzeath. Just before arriving at the clifftop road, turn right into Atlantic Mews and Hill Cote is a few metres along on the right.

Wadebridge about 7.5 miles
Bodmin Parkway Station about 18 miles
Cornwall Airport Newquay about 20 miles
Truro about 32 miles