Guests say
The White House in Polzeath is highly praised for its stunning views, proximity to the beach, and well-equipped facilities. Guests appreciate the comfortable bedrooms, family-friendly amenities, and the thoughtful additions like the outdoor shower and BBQ area. While there are some concerns about cleanliness and maintenance, the responsive service and overall experience have led to many repeat visits and heartfelt recommendations.
Most guests found The White House to be clean and well-presented, with sparkling bathrooms and a spick-and-span condition on arrival. However, one review mentioned a lapse in standards, noting dirty cutlery and cobwebs, which slightly lowers the score.
The location is consistently lauded for its fantastic views and direct access to the beach and shops. Guests are enamoured with the convenience and the ability to monitor the surf from the house, making it an almost perfect setting.
The White House is repeatedly described as comfortable, with super comfy bedrooms and large sofas. The house accommodates a variety of needs, from children's play areas to spaces for large family meals. A suggestion for different bed arrangements in one room is noted.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen and thoughtful outdoor areas. However, some guests reported issues with appliances and a desire for more modern cooking equipment, which indicates room for improvement.
While the reviews reflect a high level of satisfaction with the thoughtfulness of the house's design and amenities, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would fall under this category. Therefore, a score cannot be provided.
About this property
The White House is a premium, front row property, recently extended and refurbished to a very high standard, situated immediately above the popular surfing beach at Polzeath, Cornwall. With direct access to the cliff path from the end of the private garden, with lawn, a covered terrace and a secluded barbecue area, The White House offers the perfect base for catching the glorious sunsets. Every thought has been put in to making the internal accommodation as welcoming as possible, and sea views from almost every room makes this a perfect holiday property for friends and families alike. With a contemporary, open-plan living space, utility, a shower room, and five bedrooms, four of which benefit from en-suites, there’s plenty of space to accommodate twelve guests. The walk from the gate to Pentire Point and the Rumps (and back!) is one of the most fantastic in the whole of North Cornwall, whilst Polzeath beach offers a wide sandy beach strewn with rock pools, a must-visit on dry days. For surfers, you are ideally positioned to get straight into the waves, and when returning to the house, there is the facility to wash off your wet suit with the external shower, before coming into the wet room; nearby surf schools offer lessons and equipment hire for all ages and abilities. Just a short walk along the coast path takes you to the shops for your morning papers or for an ice cream and coffee in one of Polzeath's many cafes, whilst fantastic restaurants are also within walking distance. A couple of miles away are the beaches of Daymer Bay, renowned for its sheltered azure waters, and Rock, that offers sailing and watersports galore. At Rock you can catch the ferry over to Padstow to explore the bustling harbour, whilst in the other direction are Port Isaac, Port Gaverne and Port Quin. These picturesque areas give visitors enough to occupy themselves for weeks, whether you play golf, love walking, enjoy watersports (swimming, kayaking, coasteering, spearfishing etc.) or just want to spend some quality time watching the world go by. Escape as a family to The White House.
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
Five bedrooms: 2 x king-size doubles with en-suite with bath, shower, basin and WC, 1 x bunk bed (2 sets), 2 x twin with en-suite with en-suite shower, basin and WC.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Utility with shower, basin and WC.
Underfloor heating.
integrated Electric oven and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV, DVD, Wifi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Parking for 4 vehicles.
Garden store.
Large glass screened lawn with covered terrace area, sunken patio, built in BBQ, open heated outside shower.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Reviews (12)
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Richard
Thank you.
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Patricia
The layout of the house was ideal for a multigenerational group and was very well equipped. A particular favourite was the warm outdoor shower and wet room which was appreciated by all the surfers in our group. Would love to return
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Toby
The house was clean, comfortable and the facilities were excellent. We absolutely loved the wet room and outdoor warm shower which made coming back from surfing a pleasure. The views and proximity to the beach are spectacular and we will definitely be looking at the White House for our annual trips to Polzeath. The only minor niggle is that the hob is an electric one and so cooking is not as straightforward and easy as using a modern induction hob. Some of the kitchen ware, utensils and frying pans are also a little worn but I appreciate how difficult it must be to keep them in good order in a house with constantly changing guests.