Polzeath is a surfer's paradise, with a beautiful Blue-Flag beach, perfect surfing waves, and excellent pubs, bars and restaurants. It's also a great place for walkers, with fantastic coastal routes taking you through incredible Cornish scenery. Rent one of our many cottages in Polzeath and enjoy the surf, sea and sand with your family or friends.
Reasons to Visit Polzeath
Surfing
Probably the most common activity in Polzeath is surfing. With a lovely sandy beach that welcomes family, it's a beautiful beach to take a break from surfing and relax on. The waves themselves are similar to many other regional bays. Polzeath's popularity has increased over recent years as the beach has become well-known for learning to surf. As a result, several Surfing Schools have sprung up, making it an excellent place for children to come as they can surf and enjoy the beach. Rent your ideal last-minute holiday cottage in Polzeath and enjoy the waves with your family or friends, knowing you are getting the best deal available with our price guarantee.
Walking
The walking around Polzeath is almost as good as the surfing. Just north of Polzeath is Pentireglaze National Trust Car Park and a little café. From there, you can walk to The Rumps Iron Age Fort and then onto Pentire Point, an incredible rock formation with stunning views of the surrounding area. Then, you can continue the circle around the coast south and end up back where you started. It's a wonderful four-mile walk. For those looking for a longer walk, there is a nine-mile coastal walk from Polzeath to Port Issac. If you don't fancy doing the entire 18.8 miles, there is a bus back. This route is challenging and requires solid walking boots. The area has many walks, with some a short drive away. When you book your last-minute walking holiday for you and your family, choose to stay in one of our hot tub cottages to completely relax after a day's walking.
Places to Stay in Polzeath
For surfers, the nearer the beach, the better. However, if you are on a budget, prices usually drop slightly further from the beach. This can mean walking to the surf, but it isn't a long way. If you are a walker, you'll probably want to look at cottages in the far north or the far south of Polzeath. Wherever you choose to stay in Polzeath, our market-leading customer services team will be on hand to help you find the perfect cottage for you and your family.
Places to Visit Near Polzeath
Padstow is for the foodies, with celebrity chefs making their mark on the harbourside town; it's a delicious place to visit.
Port Issac is a small fishing village with great pubs, Cornish pasty stalls and independent craft shops.
Tintagel and Tintagel Castle are surrounded by myths of King Arthur, great for the kids.
Newquay is surfer heaven if Polzeath is surfer paradise, with a lovely beach, great waves and a chilled vibe in the town.