THE BEACH HUT, pet friendly, with open fire in Polzeath

A contemporary, coastal holiday house in the centre of Polzeath, North Cornwall, can sleep eight guests in four bedrooms.

Amenities: Under floor heating, wood burner. Range cooker with gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, Plasma TV, Blue Ray DVD player and Freeview. Electric and heating inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels (not beach) inc. in rent. Sorry, no smoking permitted. Two pets allowed.

Town: 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.