Only 150 metres from the sands, this cool coastal pad is every salty sea-dog’s dream. Park and explore Polzeath at your own pace, then unwind in a choice of companionable spaces – there’s a paw-warming wood burner indoors, and for the ultimate in post-beach pampering the courtyard garden has a heated shower.
Carry supplies straight into a chic open-plan social space where the sleek kitchen has all the must-haves of home. Chat at the breakfast bar as dinner cooks, then gather at the dining suite with the dog at your feet; a sofa in the lounge area offers somewhere to unwind while the dishwasher does its work. Relocate to the adjacent sitting room and more soft seating is arranged before a Smart TV and modern wood burner, while at one end glass doors open onto the veranda, effortlessly allowing wafts of fresh air and the opportunity to dine outdoors. After you’ve bid goodnight to the dog, three serene bedrooms are upstairs – choose between a king-size room with an en-suite shower room, a double bedroom with an en-suite WC, and a double bedroom served by a family bathroom. For pet owners’ peace-of-mind, the courtyard garden is enclosed and includes a sheltered dining area, stylish seating and a charcoal BBQ. A separate utility building contains a rainfall shower, wetsuit hanging space, and laundry equipment, and there’s also a heated outdoor shower, tap and hose for rinsing sandy paws.
Easily explored on foot, Polzeath and neighbouring Baby Bay have beautiful golden sands where a dog-friendly timetable operates in the height of summer, while Greenway Beach and Daymer Bay – both within a mile – welcome pets all year. Sniff out the South West Coast Path with a tail-wagging walk to Pentire Point (1.5 miles) and you’ll be rewarded with beautiful views across the Camel Estuary, or head in the opposite direction to catch the ferry from affluent Rock (3 miles) to Padstow, saving a 16-mile car ride.