Comfortable Holiday Cottage In The Heart Of Polzeath

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

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Wadebridge, ENG

Polzeath Beach
‪4 min walk‬
Padstow Harbour
‪26 min drive‬
Trevone Bay Beach
‪27 min drive‬
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

4 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

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Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

A detached 3-bedroom bungalow with off-street parking for 3-4 cars in safe, sunny and secluded garden with SW facing terrace and lawn. Chy An Dour is a family owned cottage just a short flat walk (100m) along a quiet lane to the beach and centre of Polzeath. It has a sheltered, sunny garden and is only a minute's walk from the village centre and the shops. The house is fully furnished, well equipped and has been carefully maintained over many years to provide a comfortable home with all necessary fittings. There is also a timber summer house in the private garden with 2 beds, ideal for teenage children.

Surfboards, wetsuits etc can be stored in the cellar and there is a cold outside shower for rinsing.

Utilities: Electricity is via a £1 coin meter. Hot water is via electricity. Heating is included during winter months by oil central heating. A wood burning stove is available in the living room at any time, though wood is not provided. Linen and towels available at extra cost if required.

Bookings: Friday to Friday.

Sorry: no pets except by special arangement.

Property manager

Charlotte Farris

Languages

English, French

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Wadebridge

Located in Wadebridge, this holiday home is near the beach. Tintagel Castle and Pencarrow House and Garden are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and St Nectan's Glen. Cornish Coast Day Adventures and Camel Creek Adventure Park are also worth visiting.

Polzeath, Cornwall

What's nearby

Polzeath Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Padstow Harbour - 26 min drive - 25.1 km
Trevone Bay Beach - 27 min drive - 26.2 km
Harlyn Bay Beach - 28 min drive - 26.9 km
Harbour Cove Beach - 44 min drive - 25.9 km

Getting around

Bodmin Parkway Station - 27 min drive
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Mariners - ‬7 min drive
‪Atlantic Bar and Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
‪Fee's Food - ‬5 min drive
‪The Galleon - ‬5 min walk
‪Cherry Trees Coffee House - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfortable Holiday Cottage In The Heart Of Polzeath pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Comfortable Holiday Cottage In The Heart Of Polzeath?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfortable Holiday Cottage In The Heart Of Polzeath?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Comfortable Holiday Cottage In The Heart Of Polzeath located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Polzeath Beach and Hayle Bay. Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Greenaway Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Melissa M.

19 Aug 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday

lovely location of property and lovely place to stay. Would very happily visit again, we had a super family holiday

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma E.

11 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Spot!

We had a wonderful week at Chy an Dour last week. Charlotte's cottage is a lovely, comfortable place to stay. Its located in a private lane so close to the beach but very quiet. If you want to have a relaxing week body boarding, eating lovely food in a comfortable home I would highly recommend Charlotte's property.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Naomi Billington

30 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location, perfect for families

We have been staying at this property since I was a child and it never disappoints! Perfect location - less than a minute to the beach! Wonderful for children and has everything you need for a wholesome family holiday. We will be back! Thanks so much!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Elin B.

16 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great two weeks

Fabulous location, great communication with the owner who responded quickly to any queries. The property was clean and comfortable with plenty of space for 6 people. Our only criticism is that it could do with a little modernisation but overall a fabulous 2 weeks.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Neil Crocombe

2 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

CHY AN DOUR

Perfect location for Polzeath beach-charming cottage, with lovely sun trap rear garden that is totally secluded

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

George L.

23 June 2021

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stay away

I’ll start with the positives. This was in a beautiful area right near the beach and nestled in between millionaires houses, but could not have been any different. The whole place was said to be renovated, but it was very tatty and with questionable DIY. No devices were pat tested. We had to use electric heaters (while also having to top up a pound a time energy meter - which of course didn’t last two mins with electric heaters). I had no choice but to email the landlord and say that it was 8C outside and asked if we were allowed to use the central heating. In that same email I listed other issues. Namely the cleanliness of the place. This was replied to with an email asking if I could let her know what needed cleaning. Where do I start? The bathrooms were filthy, shower gel streaks on the tiles, hairs stuck to the tiles and grout that one day, many years ago, was probably white. There was dust everywhere, and one cupboard was full of pillows that looked liked they were straight from a Charles Dickens novel. I also found a dried up wood louse in a baking tray when I went to cook one night. I mentioned all this and never heard back from the landlord (and even attached pics). I also said that me and my partner only stayed three (out of 7) days because it was so grubby there. There was no mention of refunds, or even an attempt to get it cleaned while we were there. To add insult in injury my parents who had originally booked the trip, paid around £1000 for the week.They couldn’t make it because of my mother’s ill health which the landlord was also told about. They are not wealthy people, so this huge outgoing was to help aid her convalescence, I’m just glad that they didn’t end up visiting. I just want to add that I’ve stayed in rented accommodation for over 10 years, in anywhere from Edinburgh to Vietnam, and this is the only negative review I’ve ever written. I do not take pleasure in writing such a review but just want to warn people before booking - unfortunately I know that people are stuck finding somewhere to holiday at the moment, so know that they won’t have much choice than to stay here. I would attach pics, but there is no option. Good luck.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely surfer break

Very comfortable home in a great location. Hosts were super helpful

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alice M.

28 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chy An Dour

Great little property, the location is fantastic. We had a few small maintenance issues which were resolved instantly - could not have asked for more.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Polzeath, sun, sand, sea and SURF !

Warm and cosy with plenty of space for all. Loved the location, so handy for shops and beach, it was just perfect. Having a nice garden with garden chairs was a added bonus. It was a fantastic holiday and we certainly would return to the cottage again next time we go to Polzeath.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

9 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and slightly quirky in a superb location.

We are regular visitors to Cornwall in general and Polzeath in particular. This is a great cottage for a family holiday and is in a very good location (5 mins walk to the main beach). The cottage has the feel of a home rather than a more typically sterile letting property and is different when compared to the surrounding properties which have mostly been updated or redeveloped. The cottage is both comfortable and functional. The garden is a good sun trap for a large period of the afternoon and having off road parking is a definite bonus. Although the advert says it sleeps 8, and there are enough beds for that number, I think it would be a mild struggle in the kitchen and other communal areas with that many people; we had 4 and I think 6 would be fine. Communication with the owner was very good and Charlotte responded quickly to any questions or minor issues. The linen service provided by Tracey was very efficient. Overall, a great place for a week in my favourite county.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Judith G.

28 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous location, spacious property

Without doubt the location of this cottage is the standout feature. Together with the sunny secluded garden and ample parking we enjoyed the spacious home which had accommodation to spare (based on the size of our family). Covid-19 compliant cleaning was thorough. The decor is a little dated but plenty of hot water for showers and the functional kitchen is well equipped. We had no trouble with the meter. My children ages 16, 18 and 21 think it’s the best holiday let we’ve had in Cornwall because everyone could relax, have their own space, be close to the action and can’t Wait to return. As a mum this is probably the best recommendation I could have and meant that I could relax too.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

steve t.

11 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Very friendly and informative owner.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Kirsty A.

7 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Polzeath cottage

Brilliantly located and charming cottage close to the sea.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Graham R.

2 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas at Polzeath

Lovely, cosy property in a great location, just a short stroll to beach, shops, cafes, etc. Plus lovely walks on the coast path. Six adults had a great time, including Christmas dinner. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn F.

16 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Holiday

We all had a fantastic week at this lovely bungalow. Just as we wanted a proper authentic Cornish bungalow. Great base for 8 of us to go our own ways but equally comfortable if all 8 were having meals together. Polzeath is stunning & we were in & out of Sea all week (rain or shine). We arranged with Tracey to have our beds made up on arrival, which was a great help after a long journey. Tracey also made sure the bungalow was ready for us on behalf of the owner. I was lucky enough to meet Tracey such a lovely lady & made us feel very welcome. Charlotte the owner communicated well with me by Telephone & even rang on last day to wish us a safe journey home. Everyone had a great time lots of laughs, family time, & Polzeath has gained a little piece of all our hearts ❤️

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 Apr 2019

Chy an Dour. The Clarke’s Holiday

The cottage was perfect for 8 adults. We went with our three adult sons and their girlfriends. The location was brilliant for access to the beach and our dog loved the coastal walks.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

kerri w.

15 Apr 2019

Perfect position for shops and beach.

The cottage is very comfortable with everything you need for your stay. The position is fantastic and enables the keen surfers to check the waves with ease and the walk to the beach with boards takes just 5 minutes. The garden is quiet, not overlooked and a real sun trap a definite bonus for such a central position. We had a lovely week.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

JOHN R.

3 Sept 2018

Great location, Friday changeover is an advantage, comfortable house minor elements require updating

Our family (ages 22-86 years) had a splendid week in this bungalow. Positives are great location plenty of parking easy to find, 2-3 minute walk to the beach (water a little further!) a great beach with good surfing. Good walking along the coast paths. Plenty of equipment for self catering. The external shower was most useful for removing sand before removing wetsuits. Local Spa shop carried sufficient for day to day provisions but a trip to Wadebridge was required for a larger more economical shop. Negatives are slot meter for electricity - the younger members were amazed and puzzled by this installation. The mattresses on the bunk beds are probably past their best and the temperature/flow rate on both showers proved challenging in particular the smaller one. Would we visit again - yes as the positives outweigh the other issues

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amy S., Makawao, Hawaii

26 May 2018

Sweet cozy cottage in an excellent location

We had a lovely time in this homely cottage, my husband walked out every morning to check the waves as the cottage is almost a stones throw from the beach. Polzeath has a small store for groceries and is a great location for exploring the area. The garden gets some lovely sun and the house is in a very safe location for children away from the road.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

11 May 2018

Lovely cottage and so close to everything.

We had a lovely week in Chy An Dour with lots of visits to the beach and the local cafes and shops. Really appreciated the child friendly garden with lots of space, which is closed off so our son didn’t get out.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dagmar B.

4 July 2017

Great place to stay

We were an extended family group of 7 adults. We booked this cottage because it was close to the sea and allowed us to bring our small dog, as well as being good value for a group our size. We enjoyed the fact that the cottage is clearly still enjoyed by the owners and so the kitchen is well equipped and and there are books and dvds in the living spaces.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

26 Apr 2014

Ideal base for family beach holiday

Thoroughly enjoyed our holiday in Polzeath during the Easter holidays. Accommodation was clean and tidy with all necessary amenities as described in the property description. 5 minute walk to the fantastic beach and shops/restaurants makes this an ideal base for a family surfing/bodyboarding/beach holiday. We will definitely be back..

About the host

Hosted by Charlotte Farris

David and Charlotte purchased this bungalow in 1998, after renting it from the previous owners. We have modernised and updated the property to make it a comfortable and well-equipped holiday house.

All of our family love this house, and particularly appreciate it's close proximity to the beach and the village shops (both less than 2 minutes walk), it's sunny and sheltered garden, and its quiet and secluded position along a private road. There is a level lawn and ample parking for 3 to 4 cars.

We have many repeat visitors, some of whom have come for many years.

Why they chose this property

We have always loved North Cornwall and visited Polzeath for many years.

What makes this property unique

There is so much for all ages accessible by foot from the cottage, cliff top walks, relaxing days on the beach, watersports, restaurants and pubs. Its a truly relaxing and invigorating place to stay.

Languages:

English, French

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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