Guests say
Westray House in Polzeath, Cornwall, is a well-loved and characterful cottage, praised for its comfort, homely decor, and excellent location close to the beach and local amenities. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, cosy bedrooms, and additional features like the hot tub and outdoor shower. While some maintenance issues are noted, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many guests returning and recommending the property.
The property is consistently described as clean and tidy, with guests feeling comfortable from the moment they arrive. There are no significant complaints regarding cleanliness, indicating high standards are maintained.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the beach and local shops, with many guests appreciating the ability to walk to nearby attractions. The views and ease of access contribute to a very positive experience.
Guests find the beds and sofas comfortable, and the house has a homely feel. The presence of a cosy fire and the appreciation of the property's character suggest a high level of comfort.
While the house is generally well-equipped, especially the kitchen and wetsuit room, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as lightbulbs, cupboard knobs, and a grill pan missing. These issues slightly detract from an otherwise positive view of the facilities.
There is a lack of consistent mention of gifts or thoughtful touches provided by the hosts, and as such, it is not possible to accurately score this category. While some guests mention a bottle of wine, it is related to compensation for an issue rather than a standard offering.
About this property
Westray House is one of the original houses in Polzeath, North Cornwall, believed to have been built in the early 1900s. Set in a commanding position, a short walk from the centre of the village, this seaward house benefits from a private sun deck, enjoying exceptional sea views over the sandy beach, Stepper Point, Gulland Island and the Atlantic Ocean and the added benefit of a hot tub (available at an additional charge). With steps lead to the landscaped, terraced garden, the house is accessed via an unmade private road and parking is provided for two cars at the bottom of the garden. The house retains many of its original features including slate, flag stone flooring in the kitchen, high ceilings and large windows, giving the house a light, contemporary feel but with the traditional charm of the original building. A stunning woodburning stove, set into the sitting room wall provides a focal point for evenings in with family, friends or a good book. The first floor has three bedrooms; one boasts a plush super-king-size bed with en-suite shower room; two further twin bedrooms (one can be linked to make a super-king-size) share a family bathroom. Up on the second floor, a twin-bedded room with a vaulted ceiling enjoys an en-suite shower room. The embodiment of a Cornish seaside holiday, Polzeath ticks the boxes for all members of the family. With a grocery store nearby and a choice of cafes and restaurants, you can leave the car idle for the rest of the week. So close to the beach, the golden sands are perfect for sunbathers, while the surfers in the family can be the first to hit the waves; return for a slap-up breakfast before heading back into the water. Hikers and the family dogs can stomp along the coastal path to discover grand cliffs and the quieter bays of Lundy Bay and Epphaven, even reaching Port Quin, this serene cove is an excellent spot to swim at high tide. Escape to beautiful Cornwall at Westray House.
Pets welcome by arrangement restricted to ground floor.
* Please note: the beds will be made up as per the description. If you require the zip and link bed(s) to be configured differently; please inform us AT LEAST 7 days prior to your arrival date.
*Please note: From the road and parking level, there are a number of steps leading to the house.
*Please note: Hot tub available at an addtitional weekly charge and is to be used at the guests own risk.
The water for the hot tub is completely changed every changeover, so the hot tub will take at least 24 hours to get to full temperature. Water samples are collected for regulatory testing on the second Tuesday of every month between the hours of 10am and 2pm.
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 shower, WC and basin, 1 x Super king-size double, 1 x Twin room, 1 x Twin with en-suite shower, WC and basin.
Family bathroom with bath with over head shower, WC and basin.
Separate shower room with WC.
Wet Suit room.
Sitting room with dining area.
Kitchen.
Utility room.
Wood burner.
Hot Tub (Must be ordered at least 7 days prior to arrival at a cost of £275).
Fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine (capsules not included),washer/dryer, TV, Sky TV, DVD player and WiFi.
Electric and heating included in rent.
Bed linen and towels (not beach) included in rent.
Sorry, no smoking permitted.
One pet allowed (Restricted to ground floor) at £35 per week.
Reviews (25)
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Katie
The location is fantastic and general facilities in the house are excellent. There is a very handy wet room and outdoor shower which is brilliant for showering off after a swim in the sea and making sure any four legged friends are free from sand before they get into the house. The house has a lovely homely feel about it, with a brilliant fire. The hot tub is an added bonus! The beds are very comfy which is very important if you want any a relaxing week. Finally, we had some additional questions prior to booking regarding the dogs and the owners were extremely accommodating and just as we arrived we had a message to say some new non-stick pans were arriving (no doubt in response to a previous review so a very quick resolution to that issue) and we were welcome to open the delivery. We loved our stay as much this time as we did 3 years ago and are planning on booking again for next year.
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Holly
Very comfortable house with lovely deck ⦠dripping shower in en-suite was never mended although someone did come to fix it⦠would have been nice to have a non-stick pan in the kitchen for scrambled eggs ⦠lovely location
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Denise
Clean tidy and comfortable. Itâs a great location for the town and easy reach of shops and the beach. The weather wasnât kind to us this year but the house was cosy warm and inviting. The hot tub as ever was clean and very therapeutic. Thanks for a lovely stay.