Windyhill

4.2★

8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

7 Customer Review(s)

Kate
August 2024

“Our third stay at Windyhill.”

It’s not the smartest of holiday cottages but it is homely, comfortable, well equipped and, best of all, has a terrific view and safe back garden for the children to play in. I’ve made the points about cleanliness in previous feedback. This time we found an old vape under one of the beds in the children’s room which was not ideal. And this was not John Bray’s fault, but the building work to the house below Windyhill was intrusive and interfered with the view. On the day that cement was ...

It’s not the smartest of holiday cottages but it is homely, comfortable, well equipped and, best of all, has a terrific view and safe back garden for the children to play in. I’ve made the points about cleanliness in previous feedback. This time we found an old vape under one of the beds in the children’s room which was not ideal. And this was not John Bray’s fault, but the building work to the house below Windyhill was intrusive and interfered with the view. On the day that cement was delivered to the site, our car was blocked in the drive for a period. You warned us about the building, but didn’t offer any compensation. Finally, a plea: now that the Covid restrictions are over, could you please allow more leeway on the day of departure. Getting a big group up and out of the house, and leaving the house clean and tidy by 9am is hard work and stressful.

- Kate, August 2024
Louise July 2024

“The property was perfect for what we were looking for and ideal for 2 families with children.”

The views were spectacular and you are able to see the surf at Polzeath beach easily to assess whether it’s good to surf! A great addition was the outside warm shower to save you bringing sand into the house. The house was really well equipped and spacious so you never were on top of each other. We kept our teenage boys in the bunk room - so the bunk beds were great. My only criticism is that linen for the beds is not supplied as having to make up beds when you first arrive is a bit annoying but no big deal. Just to let the owners know that the building work in front of the house didn’t bother us too much but they did get a crane stuck all day there as it broke down in front of our driveway! Overall we loved our stay and would adore to book again next year for the week before which I have already been in touch about. Thanks again.

- Louise, July 2024

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back anytime in the future. All suggestions/comments can be viewed by the property owner so these are appreciated. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Elizabeth September 2023

“What a fabulous home and beautiful situation!”

Thank you, we enjoyed five great days staying in this lovely property. Wonderful views from the kitchen/diner and lounge. Situated a short walk from the beach and all amenities. The bathroom and shower room were exceptional, roomy and looked newly refurbished. Comfortable sofas in the lounge and dining area. Large enclosed garden with outdoor furniture. We felt that the pictures did not do this property justice! I guess the only constructive feedback would be to renew the king size bed in the double room and then it would be perfect! Once again, thank you for a lovely quality property.

- Elizabeth, September 2023

Thank you for your lovely comments. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back very soon. The bed in the double room has been changed! John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owners. Property Owner
Johanna August 2023

“Windy hill is a wonderful house, great views, great location, perfect seaside holiday house.”

Good wetsuit and wet gear, post beach utility and hanging area with outside warm shower for post surf, desanding. Well equipped kitchen, lovely sofa in the kitchen for relaxing, reading and looking at the views. The only shame with John bray cottages is that you have to pay extra for bedding/ linen which just feels a bit tight. It would also be nice if check out could be relaxed back to pre covid time of 10, it is a holiday afterall. The house itself i really loved, I hope we will get the chance to come back and stay again one day.

- Johanna, August 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused by these issues. Your comments have been passed on to the team here at John Bray Cornish Holidays and to the owner. The lack of bedding is a way of reducing the price of booking the property for guests, they can either bring their own or hire some. The check out time of 9.30 is a topic of debate but we are always looking of ways we can improve this. We are glad that you still enjoyed your visit despite these issues and would love to welcome you back to North Cornwall in the future. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Kathryn October 2021

“Lovely, exceptionally well equipped bungalow with THE MOST AMAZING sea views.”

Spacious, well-thought out accommodation with everything you want/need for a great break. I was confused what bedding to take - wasn’t sure if sheets/blankets/duvet covers - the write up would benefit from saying that duvets are provided. The only negative is that for a bungalow that is brilliantly accessible inside for a wheelchair user, it would have been great if one of the four entrances had been wheelchair accessible - all have steps…even to the more recently added extension. Nonetheless, would highly recommend.

- Kathryn, October 2021

Thank you so much for your kind words. It's great to hear that you had such a fabulous stay at Windyhill and had the perfect base to explore the local area from. I’m sorry that there was confusion with regards to what the bedding would be at the property all properties do come with duvets and pillows. Thank you for letting us know about the lack of wheelchair access to the property, for any future bookings please don’t hesitate to contact John Bray Cornish Holidays and they may well be able to help with supplying a ramp. -- John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Sue October 2021

“Great house with spectacular views of the sea and a lovely garden.”

The house was really well equipped couldn’t ask for more. Particularly liked the fact that there were chairs placed so as to get the best views of the sea from the lounge. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend a stay at WindyHill.

- Sue, October 2021

Thank you so much for your kind words. It's great to hear that you had such a fabulous stay at Windyhill and had the perfect base to explore the local area from. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Kate August 2021

“Second stay at Windyhill.”

It’s a great house - fab view, comfortable enough without being so posh that you’re scared to breathe in it, very well equipped kitchen, safe garden for small children are the positives. A barbecue would be an asset but that’s a small point. Minor grumbles: cleanliness not up to standard(I found empty sweets packets and old hair bands under the beds when I was making them up. Also there were grubby finger marks on the kitchen cabinets). Recycling- very glad it’s come to North Cornwall at last, but a fortnightly collection is not enough and it felt wrong to leave it in the house - which is the only option now the recycling place near the loos in Polzeath has gone. Finally, getting everyone packed, breakfasted, dressed and out of the house so I can clean it before 9 am on day of departure is a shockingly stressful way of ending an otherwise excellent holiday. If it could be extended, say to 10.30, it would make life much easier and you’d probably find your houses vacated in a cleaner state. But feedback is offered in a constructive spirit and overall we had a great fortnight. We’ll definitely be back.

- Kate, August 2021

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back anytime in the future. We are sorry that you found the cleanliness not up to standard and we will ensure this is passed back to the cleaners of the property. Recycling in the area is definitely a problem especially as all the local recycling bins have been removed from the local vicinities, hopefully this will become easier in the future and more solutions are being looked into. While we understand the frustration of leaving the property at 9am this has been brought in to allow enough time to sanitise the property. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner

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Summary

Four bedrooms: All ground floor accommodation
1 x king-size double, 3 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Shower room with shower, basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area
Utility room
Sitting room
Oil central heating, electric fires and open fire
Freestanding electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher
Smart TV with freeview and netflix, DVD player, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels not inc. in rent
Private parking for 2-3 cars
Large lawned garden with garden furniture and charcoal BBQ
Two pets only and no smoking
Note: There is an active building work project happening below the property until easter 25' (scheduled), the works are carried out Mon-Fri but with bedrooms being at the back of Windyhill, sleeping should not be impacted, the contractors have been respectful of the parking area below the property and are aware that Windyhill is a holiday home so they do their upmost to limit any noise etc.

The property

Windyhill is a well-loved 4 bedroom family holiday home located on the top row of the very well known Higher Tristram in Polzeath.

This self catering holiday home enjoys an elevated position overlooking the bay at Polzeath on the North Cornwall coast and out towards Pentire Head.

It has the benefit of a spacious and private garden area and useful parking for 3 cars.

Ideally suited to a large family or group of friends, Windyhill has a double bedroom along with three twin bedrooms.

Polzeath is a perfect base for your holiday with Daymer Bay and the Camel estuary close by. With breath-taking beach and sea views that can be enjoyed whether you are cooking up a storm in the kitchen, tucking into a home-cooked meal with the family in the dining room or sinking into a chair in the lounge area with a book.

The usual facilities are here including wifi, central heating for those colder months and the option of a cosy open fire on a winters evening to snuggle up after a bracing day exploring the wonderful coastal paths.

Indulge in some alfresco dining of a summers evening in the private garden found at the rear of the property with plenty of space for the children to run about and play.

A study area on the entrance to the lounge is a great space if you need get a few jobs done or even settle the children down with some drawing or art and crafts activities.

There are four bedrooms to choose from at Windyhill with one king size bedroom and a twin bedroom sharing a spacious shower room and another two twin bedrooms that share a family bathroom.

A good choice of eating out options surround Windyhill with pubs, cafes and restaurants.

The village has a range of shops for food, drink and essential groceries, surfing equipment and beach supplies and even an art gallery.

Pick up all you need to enjoy a beach picnic or a proper Cornish cream tea to enjoy on your sunny patio. Polzeath has everything you need for a lovely seaside holiday, with its amazing surf and fascinating rock pools that run along both sides of the bay.

There are fantastic cliff top walks and other coves and inlets to discover nearby.

For a change of scene, guests could hop in the car and drive the 7 miles along to Port Isaac's pretty working fishing harbour, now quite well known for its Doc Martin fame.

Along the way you could stop in at the unspoilt little coves of Port Quin and Port Gaverne for a spot of wild swimming, followed by some chips and a quick pint at the Port Gaverne pub. Accommodation: Open plan Kitchen/DinerLiving room.

Bedroom 1: King bedroom (5’0” bed).

Bedroom 2: Twin Bedroom (2 x 3’0” beds).

Family shower room with W.C and basin.

Utility room with washing facilities.

Bedroom 3: Twin bedroom (2 x 3’0” beds).

Bedroom 4: Twin bedroom (2 x 2’6” beds).

Family bathroom with a bath, W.C and basin

Floorplans

Ground Floor

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

POLZEATH

Wadebridge 7.5 miles; Padstow 16 miles.

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.

Bed linen and Towels

Please note, this property does not include bedlinen or towels. You are welcome to bring your own with you, or you can hire items direct from Eco-Laundry who will deliver your order in a bag to your holiday home.

Orders must be placed at least one week prior to your arrival.

Before ordering your linen, please check the bed configurations of your holiday cottage; especially, where zip and link beds are supplied, as you will need to let them know whether you will be using them as a twin or superking.

To order your linen, please visit www.ecolaundry.co.uk and use the tab at the bottom of the front page. All information and prices are listed on their website.

Please remember to bring your own beach towels with you, as these are not supplied.

Other notes:
7 night breaks only in 2025 (however, may consider short breaks outside of peak season upon request)
2025 Calendar is open for bookings from October 2024

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
Off-season
Last minute
Christmas

Polzeath, Cornwall (Ref. 1080612)

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Reviews & Ratings

“Our third stay at Windyhill.”

“The property was perfect for what we were looking for and ideal for 2 families with children.”

“What a fabulous home and beautiful situation!”

“Windy hill is a wonderful house, great views, great location, perfect seaside holiday house.”

“Lovely, exceptionally well equipped bungalow with THE MOST AMAZING sea views.”