Stepper Head, New Polzeath, Wadebridge, Cornwall

Stepper Head is ideally positioned just a few minutes’ walk from Polzeath’s magnificent surfing beach, coastal paths, shops and restaurants, yet it still enjoys a peaceful setting at the end of a cul-de-sac. The main cottage sleeps six guests, with space for two additional people in the detached annexe.

Accommodation

The open-plan sitting and dining room is spacious, light and airy, with French doors opening directly onto a raised patio and the garden. Comfortable sofas, an armchair and a coffee table create an inviting lounge area, while a large wooden dining table seats six to eight people. Teak outdoor furniture provides the option for al fresco or barbecue dining. The room is equipped with a wood-burning stove, smart television, DVD player, digital hi-fi system, a bookcase stocked with books and a sideboard filled with board games, playing cards and boule.

The large kitchen is bright and well-furnished, featuring two generous windows and a six-seater dining table. It is fully equipped with an electric hob and oven, fridge freezer, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, smart TV and coffee machine. A highchair and booster seat are also available.

The master bedroom includes a comfortable double bed with a luxury mattress, a deluxe en-suite bathroom with a bath and separate shower, a sitting area with a smart TV, a digital radio, built-in wardrobes and sliding doors that open onto its own patio and the garden.
The second bedroom overlooks the garden and features two single beds, an en-suite shower room with a walk-in shower and built-in storage.
The third bedroom also overlooks the garden and contains twin beds. It sits close to the family bathroom, which includes a Megaflow power shower over the bath.

The annexe, available for an additional 25% charge, offers a large games room, a bedroom and a shower room. The games room is ideal for families and children, featuring a roll-away table tennis table, television, sofa bed, table and chairs, board games and toys. The shower unit has its own hot water tank, perfect for rinsing off after a day at the beach. Basic catering facilities include a fridge, microwave and kettle. The annexe bedroom has twin beds, built-in wardrobes and views over the driveway with a glimpse of the sea.

The property’s large private garden is perfect for children to play and for families and friends to relax. It offers lovely views over rolling hills and open countryside, with garden chairs, sun loungers, a parasol, patio furniture and a barbecue for outdoor enjoyment. Exotic planting along the driveway, together with flower and shrub borders at the front and rear, further enhances the peaceful atmosphere. Guests also have access to a beach kit stored in the outside shed, including bodyboards, windbreaks, a selection of wetsuits and toys for younger children.

Visiting the Area

Polzeath makes an excellent base for exploring the north coast of Cornwall. Sandy beaches, renowned surf spots, breathtaking scenery, coastal walks, fishing villages and excellent golf courses are all within easy reach. Hayle Bay’s expansive beach, along with shops and restaurants, is just a short stroll from the cottage. Nearby Padstow offers a charming working harbour, picturesque coastline and a great choice of shops, pubs and restaurants, making it a delightful place to visit during your stay.

Guests can visit the website for more information.

Rates: £900–£2800 per week, depending on season.
Bookings: Weekly stays only, Saturday changeover.
Maximum occupancy: 8 people.
Children: Welcome.
Dogs: Up to 2 dogs welcome.
Wi-Fi: Available.
Parking: Off-street parking.

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Orchard House, Wadebridge, Cornwall

Orchard House – Spacious Modern Retreat in Wadebridge

Orchard House is a spacious detached property with a light, modern interior, located in a quiet area of Wadebridge. The town lies at the heart of the Camel Trail, an eighteen-mile, family-friendly walking and cycling route that runs toward Bodmin and Bodmin Moor in one direction, and along the Camel Estuary to Padstow in the other. Regular buses connect Padstow and Bodmin, and bike hire is easily available in town.

Accommodation

The lounge at Orchard House provides a spacious and welcoming retreat, surrounded by an external balcony and large patio doors. It offers comfortable leather seating for at least six people, a large digital television with Freeview, Netflix, and access to other streaming services using personal logins. Lighting options include both bright ceiling lights for reading and softer side lamps, while an electric fire with a log-burning effect adds extra comfort.

At the heart of the home sits the spacious, fully equipped kitchen, providing everything guests may need during their stay. It features ample cupboards, generous work surfaces, and a large country pine table with four chairs. Cooking facilities include a five-ring gas hob, electric oven, toaster, kettle, Tassimo coffee machine, microwave, and sandwich maker. A dishwasher and washing machine, both with quick-wash options, are also provided. Guests can enjoy the convenience of a large fridge freezer with a wine rack and ice-making feature, as well as towels, cleaning cloths, pegs, a mop, bucket, and vacuum cleaner.

The orangery-style, glass-topped dining room is a bright and airy space that opens through large patio doors onto the garden decking and barbecue area. It features a popular full-size table football game and a dining table seating six for relaxed family meals.

Orchard House offers three comfortable ensuite bedrooms, each thoughtfully designed for flexibility and relaxation. The Polzeath Room, the largest at the front of the house, boasts a full-length balcony with sweeping town views and can be arranged as a super king or twin beds. Its ensuite includes both a bath and shower, underfloor heating, and a heated towel rail. The room also features a wardrobe, dressing table, seating area, and Smart TV with Freeview and Netflix. The Rock Room at the rear enjoys evening sunshine and a spacious ensuite shower room with underfloor heating. It can be arranged as a super king or twin beds and includes a walk-in wardrobe, dressing table, and comfortable seating. The centrally located Padstow Room is ideal for couples or children, offering twin or king bed options, a private ensuite shower room, a wardrobe, dressing table, Smart TV, and seating area. Each ensuite bedroom provides comfort and privacy for guests sharing the house.

Outdoor Space

Guests have full use of the private, secure gardens at Orchard House. From the dining room, two wide patio doors open onto a stone barbecue area with chairs and loungers, complete with family-size disposable trays, tools, and cleaning equipment. The decked patio area offers a table, chairs, and umbrella—perfect for relaxing or enjoying long summer evenings. A lawned area sits beside the deck, with a larger lawn running along the side and front of the house. Please note that the front garden is not fully enclosed.

Exploring the Area

The property is ideally situated for exploring some of Cornwall’s most picturesque locations, including Padstow, Port Isaac, Tintagel, and Boscastle. Several clean, sandy beaches are within easy reach, such as Polzeath, Daymer Bay, Rock, Harlyn, Trevone, Constantine, Treyarnon, and Porthcothan. Guests can also visit nearby attractions like the grand Cornish houses of Pencarrow, Prideaux Place, and the National Trust’s Lanhydrock House.

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Tomhara, Rock, Wadebridge, Cornwall

Tomhara, Rock, Wadebridge, Cornwall

Tomhara is a luxurious self-catering holiday home situated near the beach in Rock, Cornwall. Positioned in an elevated, sheltered, south-facing location, the house offers breathtaking views of the Camel Estuary and the rolling hills beyond. Designed with both comfort and convenience in mind, Tomhara provides an ideal setting for those seeking a peaceful retreat or an activity-filled holiday in a stylish and well-appointed home.

The ground floor of the property features four south-facing bedrooms, three of which have direct access to a terrace. This level also includes three modern bathrooms, each with a shower, and one with the added luxury of a bathtub. A spacious hallway greets guests upon entry, while a utility room and a wet room with a shower and WC offer practical spaces for rinsing off wetsuits, wellies, or anything else brought in from a day of outdoor adventures.

Upstairs, the expansive living area is the heart of the home. A large lounge, complete with an open wood-burning fireplace, offers a cosy and inviting space to relax. Adjacent to the lounge is a bright, open-plan kitchen and dining area, designed for both comfort and style. Floor-to-ceiling glass folding doors open onto a sunny deck, which boasts magnificent south-facing views over the estuary and surrounding hills. This floor also includes a study area, a fifth bedroom, and a separate WC.

For additional accommodation, there is a sixth bedroom with its own shower room and WC located above the adjacent garage, providing a private space for guests who may desire a bit more seclusion.

Tomhara’s outdoor areas are equally impressive. The property is surrounded by beautifully landscaped, terraced gardens both at the front and rear, ensuring privacy while offering an array of mature trees and well-maintained greenery. These outdoor spaces are perfect for enjoying al fresco dining, with seating available on both levels, as well as a designated barbecue area for outdoor cooking. There is ample parking available for four to five cars, making it convenient for guests who arrive with multiple vehicles.

With its luxurious amenities, stunning views, and ideal location, Tomhara offers a unique and unforgettable holiday experience for those wishing to explore the beauty of Rock, Cornwall, while enjoying the comfort of a well-equipped and stylish home.

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Homeleigh Farm Holiday Cottages, Chapel Amble, Wadebridge, Cornwall

Homeleigh Farm Holiday Cottages, Chapel Amble, Wadebridge, Cornwall

Homeleigh Farm Holiday Cottages offers self-catering accommodation on the edge of Chapel Amble. Located just 150 yards from the inn/restaurant The Maltsters Arms, the village shop, post office, and the craft shop, our cottages provide a convenient and picturesque retreat in the beautiful county of Cornwall, just a short distance from Wadebridge.

The Loft sleeps up to six adults or seven adults/children and is a three-bedroom stone-built cottage with its own secluded garden. The ground floor features a beamed ceiling, a galley kitchen and dining room, a small snug area, and a separate large lounge. French windows lead to a slate terrace and cottage garden. A spiral staircase takes you upstairs to three bedrooms and a bathroom with a bath, shower, and WC. The master bedroom has a double bed and an en suite shower, WC, and wash hand basin. The second bedroom has two single beds, and the third bedroom has a double bed. This cottage is ideal for families who want separate bedrooms for children and/or grandparents. Features include a fully equipped kitchen with cooker, microwave, dishwasher, large fridge/freezer, TV with 25+ channels, DVD player, radio, full electric central heating, a snug area with TV and wood-burning stove, bedding and towels for all guests, free utilities, Wi-Fi, and access to washing machines and tumble dryers in the farmhouse annex.

Dove Cottage sleeps up to four adults or five adults/children. This two-bedroom, south-facing stone-built holiday cottage has its own suntrap in the walled garden. The ground floor is open-plan with a beamed ceiling, a pleasant dining area, lounge, and galley kitchen. A spiral staircase leads upstairs to two double bedrooms and a bathroom with a bath, shower, and WC. Features include a fully equipped kitchen with cooker, microwave, dishwasher, TV with 25+ channels, DVD player, video and radio, full electric central heating, a wood-burning stove, bedding and towels for all guests, free utilities, Wi-Fi, and access to washing machines and tumble dryers in the farmhouse annex.

Chapel Amble offers easy access to a variety of fine sandy beaches on the Camel Estuary and secluded coves on the Atlantic Coast. Visitors can relax and swim in the Gulf Stream, explore rock pools, and search for crabs, mussels, and tiny fish. Occasionally, seals, whales, or dolphins can be seen basking in the sun. The area is ideal for water sports such as sailing, surfing, fishing, canoeing, water skiing, and windsurfing, or simply lazing on the beach.

For cycling enthusiasts, the Camel Trail offers 18 miles of level cycling from Poleys Bridge to Padstow. Wadebridge is the ideal place to join the trail, which allows for walking or cycling inland through woodland and farmland with the river always nearby. The estuary in Padstow is also perfect for bird watching. Homeleigh Farm Holiday Cottages provide a wonderful base for exploring the natural beauty and attractions of Cornwall.

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Olive House, Rock, Wadebridge, Cornwall (Sleeps 1-12)

Olive House is a large self catering detached house in the centre of the village, opposite the bakery and butchers, on flat terrain about one mile from the beach and golf club.

About Olive House

It has a secluded flat enclosed garden with oversize garden furniture, shady tree, patio and pond.

It has a semi-circular in-out drive with parking for four-car without blocking each other in. It also has a separate side drive to the owner/staff cottage, behind the main house with its own separate garden.

It has six bedrooms, three doubles, two bunks and a twin. All the doubles have their own en suite shower/WC/basin. The remaining bedrooms have individual basins, and in addition, there is a family bathroom. One of the double bedrooms is downstairs, useful for grandparents who would prefer not to use the main stairs. However, there are two steps to this part of the house also.

Visiting Rock & Exploring Cornwall

Rock is on the North Cornwall coast, on the east side of the River Camel, whose estuary offers surfing at Polzeath, golf, sailing, water-skiing at Rock, with more serious shopping at Wadebridge, 4 miles away at the head of the estuary, and more serious eating at Padstow, across the estuary from Rock, where the Rick Stein establishments offer food for the pictorially inclined (ie fish lovers).

The beach, quay, golf and sailing clubs are about a mile away down a road that dead-ends in the Quarry car park.

There are numerous footpaths both along the coast, which is largely Duchy of Cornwall and National Trust land, and inland across farmland.

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Great Bodieve Farm Barns, Bodieve, Wadebridge, North Cornwall (Sleeps 1-8)

Great Bodieve Farm Barns are four stylish, luxury cottages in an attractive stone and slate barn complex, set in the picturesque hamlet of Bodieve less than 1 mile from the market town of Wadebridge in beautiful North Cornwall.

The Mill House - Sleeps 8:

An extremely comfortable, spacious and stylishly furnished cottage with four en-suite bedrooms.

The Orchard Cottage - Sleeps 4:

This comfortable holiday cottage has two spacious, stylish en-suite bedrooms and sleeps 4. The cottage is located entirely on the ground floor.

The Granary - Sleeps 4:

This stylish, two bedroom holiday cottage forms part of a beautifully converted slate and stone barn complex at Great Bodieve Farm within easy reach of the beaches at Polzeath, Daymer and Rock. The accommodation is located entirely on the first floor and is accessed via a wide gentle flight of traditional barn slate steps with safety gates at the top.

The Goose House - Sleeps 2:

This pretty, luxurious holiday cottage for two is perfect for a romantic break. The Goose House forms part of a skilfully converted slate and stone barn complex at Great Bodieve Farm in a lovely country setting. Close to the popular surfing beaches and beautiful coastal walks in North Cornwall.

Visiting Bodieve & Exploring North Cornwall:

The sandy beaches of North Cornwall, popular with families and surfers alike, including Polzeath, Rock and Daymer, are within easy reach. There are miles of stunning coastal walks along the South West coast path which can be accessed from the north coast beaches. For cyclists and walkers, the Camel Trail, a dedicated cycle and walking route running from Padstow on the coast along the Camel Estuary to Wadebridge and then on to Bodmin Moor, is a great attraction. Bike hire is available at Wadebridge (1 mile from Great Bodieve Farm).

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Hawksland Mill, St. Issey, Wadebridge, Cornwall, Sleeps 1-6

Hawksland Mill provides 4-holiday cottages that surround a lawned courtyard. They are located on a country lane within St. Issey. This Cornish village gives easy access to the towns of Padstow and Wadebridge. There are plenty of beautiful beaches within easy reach.

Heron Cottage:

This single-storey property can sleep 4/5 people. Bedrooms consist of a master and a twin. Space is available in the master for a cot or divan bed. It has an open plan living/dining room with a wood burner. Sliding doors lead to a conservatory and out onto the terrace. The fully fitted kitchen is well equipped.

Well Cottage:

Like Heron Cottage this property has a double and twin room. The living room leads to a conservatory/dining room. There is a fully fitted pine kitchen. Outside is an enclosed garden with stunning views.

Leat Cottage:

This cottage can sleep 6 people in a double and 2 twins. The living room is very impressive and leads to the kitchen through an archway. This property has a conservatory/dining room that leads to the garden and terrace.

Lower Mill Cottage:

This light and airy cottage accommodate 2 in a double room. The open plan living/dining room has views of the coast. This room leads to the well-equipped kitchen.

Outside is a shady seating area.

The market town of Wadebridge is a popular place to visit. It includes shops, art galleries, places to eat and a leisure centre. Many visitors come to Cornwall for the magnificent gardens such as Trebah and Trelissick.

There is also a choice of stately homes such as Pencarrow House, Lanhydrock, Trerice and Cotehele.

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