Guests say
Windyhill is a well-equipped cottage in Polzeath, Cornwall, praised for its spectacular sea views and spacious, comfortable accommodation. Guests appreciate the property's proximity to the beach and amenities, as well as the well-thought-out kitchen and enclosed garden. While some minor cleanliness issues and the lack of provided linen were noted, the overall experience remains highly recommended by visitors.
Guests have mentioned minor cleanliness issues, such as finding old sweets packets, hair bands, and finger marks in the property. An old vape was also found under a bed. These instances suggest room for improvement in cleaning standards.
The location is highly praised for its amazing sea views and proximity to the beach and local amenities. Guests find it ideal for assessing surf conditions and appreciate the convenience for families.
The property is described as comfortable and homely, with comfortable sofas and a safe garden for children. However, there is a suggestion to renew the king size bed for perfection.
The property is well-equipped with a good kitchen, outdoor shower, and utility area for wet gear. However, guests suggest the addition of a barbecue and mention that linen is not included, which could be seen as a drawback.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Windyhill is a well-positioned, four-bedroom bungalow, located on the top row of the very well-known Higher Tristram in Polzeath, Cornwall. This self-catering holiday home enjoys an elevated position overlooking the bay at Polzeath, on the North Cornwall coast, and out towards Pentire Head. Benefitting from a spacious and private garden, and parking space for three cars, Windyhill is ideally suited to a large family or group of friends, looking to explore the local area, Daymer Bay, the Camel estuary, and beyond. With breath-taking beach and sea views, that can be enjoyed whether you are cooking up a storm in the kitchen, tucking into a home-cooked meal with the family in the dining room or sinking into a chair in the lounge area with a book, the home is perfectly-located for a seascape. The usual facilities are here including a lovely open fire, ideal for lighting on a winters evening, to snuggle up after a bracing day exploring the wonderful coastal paths. Indulge in some alfresco dining of a summers evening in the private garden, found at the rear of the property, with plenty of space for the children to run about and play. A study area on the entrance to the lounge is a great space if you need get a few jobs done or even settle the children down with some drawing or art and crafts activities. There are four bedrooms to choose from at Windyhill, with one king-size bedroom and a twin bedroom sharing a spacious shower room, and another two twin bedrooms that share a family bathroom. A good choice of eating out options surround Windyhill, with pubs, cafes, and restaurants all within walking distance. The village has a range of shops for food, drink and essential groceries, surfing equipment, beach supplies and even an art gallery. Pick up all you need to enjoy a beach picnic or a proper Cornish cream tea to enjoy on your sunny patio. Polzeath has everything you need for a lovely seaside holiday, with its amazing surf and fascinating rock pools that run along both sides of the bay, along with fantastic clifftop walks and other coves and inlets to discover. For a change of scenery, guests could hop in the car and drive the 7 miles along to Port Isaac's working fishing harbour, now well-known for its Doc Martin fame. Along the way, stop in at the unspoilt little coves of Port Quin and Port Gaverne for a spot of wild swimming, followed by some chips and a quick pint at the Port Gaverne pub. Enjoy all of this at Windyhill.
The seaside village of Polzeath boasts a sandy beach, which is bordered by rock pools and is acclaimed to be one of the best surfing beaches in the country. Polzeath itself has a number of small shops, cafes and restaurants, and the South West Coast Path, a 630-mile route, runs through the village. Just over seven miles away is the popular market town of Wadebridge, which is set alongside the River Camel and offers an array of shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as North Cornwall's only family-owned cinema. There’s wonderful countryside in the area, with the renowned Camel Trail passing through the town, and the nearby town of Padstow, with its harbour, pastel-washed medieval houses and celebrated restaurants is well worth exploring. Within driving distance is the UK surfing capital of Newquay, with over 11 miles of golden sandy beaches. Polzeath is an excellent base for exploring this part of Cornwall.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: All ground floor accommodation.
1 x king-size double, 3 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Utility room.
Sitting room
Oil central heating, electric fires and open fire.
Freestanding electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
Smart TV with freeview and netflix, DVD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels not included in rent.
Private parking for 2-3 cars.
Large lawned garden with garden furniture and charcoal BBQ.
Two pets only and no smoking.
Note: There is an active building work project happening below the property until easter 25' (scheduled), the works are carried out Mon-Fri but with bedrooms being at the back of Windyhill, sleeping should not be impacted, the contractors have been respectful of the parking area below the property and are aware that Windyhill is a holiday home so they do their upmost to limit any noise etc.
Nearby points of interest
- Tintagel Castle
- Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay
Reviews (8)
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Kate
Itâs not the smartest of holiday cottages but it is homely, comfortable, well equipped and, best of all, has a terrific view and safe back garden for the children to play in. Iâve made the points about cleanliness in previous feedback. This time we found an old vape under one of the beds in the childrenâs room which was not ideal. And this was not John Brayâs fault, but the building work to the house below Windyhill was intrusive and interfered with the view. On the day that cement was delivered to the site, our car was blocked in the drive for a period. You warned us about the building, but didnât offer any compensation. Finally, a plea: now that the Covid restrictions are over, could you please allow more leeway on the day of departure. Getting a big group up and out of the house, and leaving the house clean and tidy by 9am is hard work and stressful.
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Louise
The views were spectacular and you are able to see the surf at Polzeath beach easily to assess whether itâs good to surf! A great addition was the outside warm shower to save you bringing sand into the house. The house was really well equipped and spacious so you never were on top of each other. We kept our teenage boys in the bunk room - so the bunk beds were great. My only criticism is that linen for the beds is not supplied as having to make up beds when you first arrive is a bit annoying but no big deal. Just to let the owners know that the building work in front of the house didnât bother us too much but they did get a crane stuck all day there as it broke down in front of our driveway! Overall we loved our stay and would adore to book again next year for the week before which I have already been in touch about. Thanks again.
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Louise
The views were spectacular and you are able to see the surf at Polzeath beach easily to assess whether itâs good to surf! A great addition was the outside warm shower to save you bringing sand into the house. The house was really well equipped and spacious so you never were on top of each other. We kept our teenage boys in the bunk room - so the bunk beds were great. My only criticism is that linen for the beds is not supplied as having to make up beds when you first arrive is a bit annoying but no big deal. Just to let the owners know that the building work in front of the house didnât bother us too much but they did get a crane stuck all day there as it broke down in front of our driveway! Overall we loved our stay and would adore to book again next year for the week before which I have already been in touch about. Thanks again.