Polzeath has a fantastic sandy beach, very popular with tourists during the summer months with great surf and easily accessed from the village. The beach is set between two headlands, Pentire Point to the north and The Rumps to the northeast, really pretty with a great backdrop and ideal for families looking for a holiday cottage by the beach.
Polzeath’s beach is patrolled by RNLI lifeguardeds during peak summer months and there’s a surf school for those looking to learn to surf. The beach is generally safe although it is advised to swim between the flags. There are a small number of a few shops, cafés and pubs in the village catering for families and the village has a real surfer vibe about it with a strong local community. There are a number of really nice and modern holiday cottages in Polzeath catering for all needs from large and modern holiday homes to flats by the beach. You can also find caravan sites and holiday parks in nearby Wadebridge if you are struggling as this is a poipular destination during the summer months. Wadebridge is 6 miles away and you can lso catch the ferry from nearby Rock to Padstow if you want a nice day out.
