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3 Star English Tourist Board Rating
Polzeath
Polzeath is a haven for surfers and those who love the beach. Swimmers, bodyboarders, malibu boarders and kneeboarders are all catered for with a swell coming in straight off the Atlantic. Many local shops provide everything you will require for your stay. General stores, Post Office, surf gear to hire or buy, clothing, fast foods, off-licence, pubs, restaurants, holiday parks - all within walking distance.
The coastal path passes through Polzeath on its way in one direction to Daymer Bay and on to Rock. In the other direction it will take you through New Polzeath, to Pentire Point and on round the coast towards the rumps providing several miles of stunning coastline.
Families can enjoy the many beaches, from the Polzeath beach within easy walking distance of the house to Rock where Prince William and Prince Harry can often be spotted enjoying the surf. Rock pools are plentiful and boat trips can be taken throughout the area. Fabulous seaside walks and cycle routes of varying difficulty are easily accessible, together with the gastronomic delights along the way who could ask for more?
Why not try out Rick Stein's famous seafood restaurant The Sea Food Restaurant, or for those with younger children who can't eat out try ordering a meal from Finn's - fresh fish delivered to your door fully prepared to be enjoyed on the garden patio with it's wonderful views.
For golfers there are dozens of courses within driving distance for all levels. From the famous cliff-hanging 17th hole at the Hollywell golf course in Newquay to the beautiful natural topography of St Enodoc.
Local facilities
There is a local spar shop, about 5 minutes walk from the beach which has a bakery. You can also rent videos/dvds from this shop, you just need to take a utility bill or driving licence with your home address.
There is a wonderful ice-cream shop and many surfing equipment and beach shops.
Rock
Rock is renowned for its watersports including sailing, waterskiing, windsurfing, canoeing and rowing. Rock Sailing club, which can be seen in the foreground of the above photo, holds organised racing all through the summer. More details can be found within this site. The Camel School of Seamanship gives tuition, including certificated courses, in sailing, powerboating and windsurfing. Camel Ski School provides tender services, facilities, and tuition for all levels of waterskiing competence. Local fishermen offer trips from a couple of hours mackereling to all day wreck and reef fishing. St Enodoc Golf Course, considered to be one of the best in the west of England, has two 18-hole courses. The pro shop is well equipped and the resident professional is available for tuition. Other golf courses are also available within short travelling times.
There is a public path across the golf course for walkers who wish to visit St. Enodoc Church, the resting place of Sir John Betjeman.
A large number of local shops, restaurants, pubs, services and activities are also available, details of which can be found within this site.
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Daymer Bay has recently been voted one of the top ten
beaches in the world and is the main launch area for windsurfers. It is
midway between Rock and Polzeath when walking the coastal path and
provides a haven for all visitors. There is parking overlooking the beach
and a beach shop/cafe providing clothing, windsurfing equipment, food and
drinks. St. Enodoc Church, the resting place of Sir John Betjeman, is within a few minutes walk from Daymer Bay across St. Enodoc Golf Course. |
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