Little Polgarron, Cornwall 

Description

Perched on the edge of the sea on the Cornish coast, Little Polgarron makes for an idyllic UK break. The whitewashed building with glass and timbered gables is a welcoming sight as you approach the ocean; as pretty against blue skies on sunny days as it is cosy on cooler ones.

The interiors are light and airy, with nods to the property’s beachfront location everywhere you look, from the driftwood artworks and shoal of bone china fish that hang in the entrance hall to ‘coral reef’ cushions scattered on the sofa and oversized storm lanterns that twinkle gently in the evenings.

The living area is at the heart of this beautiful home, where huge L-shaped sofas are gathered around a Stuv woodburner – perfect for cosying up in the evenings. Unwind with something delicious in hand while catching up with family and friends, or sit at the games table for a board game marathon or a few hands of cards.

Top-of-the-range gadgetry makes the kitchen with its sociable breakfast bar a good place to hang out with whoever is on chef duty, glass of wine in hand. And the stunning dining area, with bespoke wooden table under a chandelier, has bi-folding doors that open straight out onto the terrace, merging inside and out, beautifully. In the gardens, native plants and grasses allow the property to blend seamlessly with its habitat, and there are many places to sit and enjoy the sea air.

After long days on the beach, you can all pile into the cinema room for a movie matinee, where you’ll find plenty of beanbags and comfy cushions to sprawl on while you watch a film or play on the Playstation console. Those seeking a quieter corner might like to disappear to the study with a book.

You’ll certainly find it hard to tear yourselves away from Little Polgarron, but there are plenty of places to tempt you, from charming Padstow with its plethora of seafood restaurants to the Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project. The house sits on the South West Coastal Path for walks and has private access to Booby’s Bay, so you never need to worry about finding a parking space close to the sand.

At the end of each day, fall into Vi-Spring beds in the five uber-comfy bedrooms, each with their own en-suite and their own sea view, and drift off to sleep to the sounds of the waves nearby.

What’s Included

Please call +44 (0)203 432 7784 for rates and the latest availability.

Rates include:
Firefly pre-arrival concierge service
Bed linen and towels
End of stay cleaning
In-resort concierge service

Location

This luxury holiday house in Cornwall is set in a peaceful location between Booby’s Bay and the Trevose Head golf course. Padstow is a 10-minute drive away.

The nearest airports are Newquay, 20 minutes’ drive away and Bristol, just under 3 hours. London Heathrow is 4 hours 30 minutes away by car. There’s also a train station at Bodmin Parkway, 25 miles from the property.

Taxis can be arranged on your behalf.

Rooms

Little Polgarron sleeps 10 guests across five bedrooms.

Bedroom 1 – 3
Double bedrooms on the first floor with super-king size beds, en-suite bathrooms, private balconies and sea views

Bedrooms 4 & 5
Double/twin bedrooms on the first floor with super-king size beds, en-suite shower rooms, private balconies and sea views

Eating

This luxury self-catered beach house is set in one of the UK’s most famous foodie havens. Nearby Padstow, home to Rick Stein’s establishments as well as Paul Ainsworth at No 6, might be one of the best places to experience seafood in the world. Then there are also world-renowned restaurants across the estuary at Rock and over at Port Isaac. For days when you want to cook for yourselves in your holiday home, there are tons of food markets, specialist shops and farm shops within easy reach, too.

Little Polgarron has a beautifully equipped bespoke kitchen with worktops hewn from local stone and luxury Gaggenau appliances. Cooking up a storm for friends and family is always a pleasure here, as is tucking into the fruits of your labour… The stunning dining area is a wonderful place to relax over long, leisurely meals around the bespoke dining table, brought all the way from New York. And, as long as the weather holds, the outdoor dining space, with barbecue, is a fabulous backdrop for long lunches and evening meals under the stars.

Staff

Firefly pre-arrival concierge service

Villa staff include:
House manager
In-resort concierge service

Additional staff such as a private chef, nannies, housekeepers and massage therapists can be arranged on request.

Kids

Children of all ages will fall in love with life at Little Polgarron. This family-friendly luxury holiday house has direct beach access so they can be out on the sand as soon as they’ve had breakfast, and there’s also an acre of garden for them to play in.

Indoors, there’s plenty to keep them entertained, from a cinema room with Fat Boy beanbags, a 50-inch screen, Apple TV box and PS3… to the quiet study where they can curl up on the sofas and choose a book to escape into.

At nighttime, they’ll love to use the telescope on the first floor for a bit of stargazing while listening to the waves.