Guests say
Stepper Point is a well-loved cottage in Polzeath, Cornwall, praised for its fantastic location, comfortable beds, and spectacular views. Guests appreciate the property's proximity to the beach and local amenities, as well as the well-equipped kitchen. While some guests have raised concerns about cleanliness and maintenance, the responsive service from the property management team and the overall positive experiences suggest a pleasant stay.
Cleanliness has been a concern for some guests, with reports of dust, cobwebs, and dirty floors. However, these issues seem to be isolated incidents rather than the norm.
The property's location is highly praised for its proximity to the beach and local amenities, offering spectacular views and easy access to the surrounding area.
Guests find the beds very comfortable and the property layout conducive to both privacy and family activities. Some concerns about sofa comfort have been noted.
The property is well-equipped for cooking and dining, with ample utensils and two dining areas. Some maintenance issues with broken items and outdoor furniture have been mentioned.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the property owners or managers, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Stepper Point is a perfectly placed property, resting above Polzeath beach, and is a frontline, three-storey holiday home with one of the best views of Polzeath beach and beyond on the North Cornwall coast. Styled and finished with the seaside in mind, Stepper Point has everything you need to enjoy life on Cornish time. Sleeping eight guests in four bedrooms, plus your four-legged companion, this self-catering property is the ideal getaway for all the family or a large group of friends. This townhouse-style holiday home is the perfect base for beach enthusiasts; finished to a high standard and boasting high quality furnishings, as well as being an easy distance from the local beach. The first floor is the main social hub with a wood burner taking centre stage amongst colourful interiors inspired by the ocean. The well-equipped kitchen has everything you could need to cook up a storm with stunning sea and coastal views as a backdrop, or alternatively dine alfresco and relax on the decking to the rear of the property for that ultimate beachside feel. This open-plan living space is a great spot to spend quality time together with its sociable layout and bifold doors that extend the living spaces onto the balcony, a simply dreamy spot to recline in with a tipple in hand. Enjoy long lie-ins at Stepper Point with four beautifully decorated bedrooms spread over the ground and second floor. Wake up to the sounds of the coast from the master bedroom with a Juliet balcony where you can take in those uninterrupted coastal views. A further super-king-size en-suite bedroom is found on the second floor with two twin bedrooms on the ground floor. Guests can enjoy over an acre of communal gardens and woodland at Pinewood with a stepped footpath that leads directly into the Coronation Gardens that ends alongside Polzeath Beach. From your doorstep, take a short stroll into the centre of Polzeath, widely known for its vast expanse of sand, surfing and scenic coastal walks on the South West Coast Path. A choice of shops and surf hire hubs including clothing stores, a local grocery store, cafés, and seaside restaurants are all within close proximity, making Stepper Point the perfect base to explore all that Polzeath has to offer. No matter what surfing experience you have, Polzeath has it covered with surf hire and instructors who can guide you from beginner to advanced levels for those wanting to further improve their skills. For more on the water activities, take a short ride to Rock and Daymer Bay with ideal conditions for sailing, water skiing, wind surfing and kite surfing. Like Polzeath, the surrounding bays also host a wealth of restaurants and pubs including The Mariners in Rock, Restaurant Nathan Outlaw in Port Isaac and Paul Ainsworth at No.6 in Padstow for that special holiday evening out to remember. Stepper Point is a simply incredible base for your next Cornish adventure.
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: 1 x Super king-size double with en-suite bathroom, WC and basin, 1 x Super king-size double with en-suite shower, WC and basin, 2 twin rooms.
Separate shower room with shower, WC and basin.
Open plan kitchen/ sitting room with dining area.
Utility room.
Underfloor heating.
Electric range oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, toaster, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV (freeview), DVD player, WiFi, hair dryer, books, outside furniture.
Electric and heating included in rent.
Bed linen and towels (not beach) included in rent.
Sorry, no smoking permitted.
One pet allowed (to be kept on ground floor only).
Reviews (9)
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Monica
Perfect location. Spectacular views. John bray never fails us and we are looking forward to our next visit in Easter 2026. We have stayed in three John Bray properties in recent years in polzeath and every one has been totally different but equally high quality making it a joy to look forward to our next visit to find our next perfect holiday house.
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Sarah
The house itself is lovely, but the sofa is dirty and so uncomfortable to sit on. The work tops in the kitchen wasnât very clean and I had to wipe over them. The balcony has all green mould, which should have been cleaned or painted and new tableâs as they are rusty. The garden furniture on the terrace hadnât even been put in place round the table. If I had paid budget prices I would expect it, but I didnât, so would expect everything to be pristine. Regardless of these disappointing issues, we still had a fabulous week and the property was in an excellent position.
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Tracy
We had a fabulous stay and would definitely return to this property .