Polmorla

Customer rating

4.1★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

17 Customer Review(s)

Chris
June 2026

“A really nice place to stay.”

It has great views & is great in hot weather as there are plenty of windows to open and, being at the top of a hill, it catches any sea breeze going - particularly welcome during the recent heatwave! The beach is a short walk downhill (coming back up is great exercise for the calves!). The only thing that stops me giving a 5-star rating is the daily early morning deliveries to the Oyster Catcher pub next door - the trucks are noisy! No fault of the accommodation, I appreciate, but something ...

It has great views & is great in hot weather as there are plenty of windows to open and, being at the top of a hill, it catches any sea breeze going - particularly welcome during the recent heatwave! The beach is a short walk downhill (coming back up is great exercise for the calves!). The only thing that stops me giving a 5-star rating is the daily early morning deliveries to the Oyster Catcher pub next door - the trucks are noisy! No fault of the accommodation, I appreciate, but something to be aware of if you're a light sleeper.

- Chris, June 2026
Bridget August 2025

“Fantastic location with stunning views.”

Well appointed kitchen with a good range of crockery, glassware, utensils and cutlery. Very handy utility room - with outdoor shower to deal with wetsuits and boards. Bedrooms are spacious - with crisp white linen and fluffy, large and pristine towels. Only jiggle was that there’s no shower in the main bedroom’s en suite, which affects the utility of the two downstairs rooms that do have showers.

- Bridget, August 2025
Linda May 2025

“We had a very pleasant time at polmorla everything was good.”

We had problems with shower but it was fixed straight away. Lots to do.would book again.

- Linda, May 2025
Amanda August 2024

“We have been using John bray for many years.”

The last two years communication has been awful. No answering of phones. No live chat and do not answer e mails !!!!! The house we used was expensive and need some love and care. One shower very old and shower curtain and blind very stained. The houae needs updating.

- Amanda, August 2024

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 were are looking into the issues with communications. We hope you still managed to enjoy 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
Victoria September 2023

“Lovely property in a great location.”

It could really do with a deep clean though. The very early check out and late check in felt a bit cheeky as the property wasn’t that clean. The property was very comfortable and there was good parking. The views are beautiful. Finally, I emailed in advance to ask for the twin beds to be strapped together and was told this would happen but no one had done it.

- Victoria, September 2023

We are pleased to hear you enjoyed this lovely property but do apologise if the cleaning was not to the standards we expect. Unfortunately, your message regarding the bed configuration was also not passed to the local team so we are sorry for this oversight. We will raise both issues with the relevant teams and are grateful for your feedback. We do hope that we get the opportunity to welcome you back to Cornwall in the future. John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Laura August 2023

“Polmorla was a well-equipped base for our holiday.”

We loved the upside-down style living so we could check the surf from the living area each morning. The beds were really comfortable and the house was clean and tidy. As mentioned in previous reviews, the sofa could do with a bit of a deep clean but was otherwise in great condition. Even in the summer we appreciated the underfloor heating to warm up after an evening of bodyboarding! It stays very hot so I’d recommend only using for a short while. Parking was only an issue once when the builders for next door blocked the rear space and with a campervan, the front space was tight! Polzeath is our favourite place to be so to stay at Polmorla was perfect. We hope to return someday.

- Laura, August 2023

Thank you for your lovely comments, we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner Property Owner
Amanda August 2023

“Not being able till 4 pm on a Saturday meant the few issues we had could not be dealt with until Monday and Tuesday.”

Faulty kettle and bin and bed not put together as requested. . The house could be cleaner as dust under tv and surfaces , had to clean pans before use. The frying pan had burnt food on. Bed knobs unstable on bed which makes it dangerous if someone use them to support them walking round bed. The house is in a lovely location and we enjoyed our stay but needs some attention in some areas.

- Amanda, 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. We hope you still managed to enjoy 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
Matt July 2023

“Amazing location average property.”

Could be really nice but lacks investment and maintenance with too many areas worn and a little grubby. The listing lacks some accuracy with no commenting on the challenges or two cars parking and the photo is cleverly taken to remove the hill (which was fine but not called out). That said beds were comfortable, there’s no shortage of shower and bathroom facilities and it’s a short walk to an amazing little Centre and beach and we had a great holiday

- Matt, July 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry that you feel this way about the property, your comments have been passed onto the team here at John Bray Cornish Holidays. Our apologies that you were not made aware of the hills that are a key feature of Polzeath and had some issues with the parking, it can be slightly tight but there is space for 2 cars (one at the back and one at the front). We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay despite these issues! - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Henrietta July 2023

“Two manhole covers were cracked and broken outside which were very dangerous as you could easily fall down them in the dark.”

No outside sensor night light. Washing machine broken which is not great for a whole week. My daughter moved her bed a bit and there were old socks etc underneath. Fridge very warm and could not get it cooler so milk and food went off. Parking is a real problem there is really only room for one big car at the back of the property. Parking at the front side is awkward and we had to keep moving the car to let in window cleaners etc in large vans to go to the property at the back. Think it should definitely say parking one car only.

- Henrietta, July 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback on your stay, I have reported all the points you made to our maintenance team who will look into and get it sorted as soon as they can, we do hope to welcome you back to North Cornwall again soon, John Brays Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owners. Property Owner
David May 2023

“Our second year at this lovely place we were bless with good weather,the house was lovely but there were just one or two nagging problems,(1) the curtain rail again came away after reporting this last year but on the day I reported it it was done,great,the settee needs a very good clean let the place down,still could do with a shower over the bathroom in the upstairs bedroom,apart from that we had a great week.”

- David, May 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay at Polmorla and have taken note of the issues you have raised to try and sort them in the future. We look forward to welcoming you back hopefully soon. John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Tim July 2022

“We very much enjoyed our stay & overall the accommodation was very good, well designed & comfortable.”

The beds & bedding in particular were very comfortable. We did have a problem with the boiler which locked out on low water pressure on one occasion for some reason causing a worrying noise - the plumber who was called out came quickly & was very efficient in diagnosing & fixing the problem. The curtain rail in the lounge over the patio doors kept coming loose which was annoying. As we also run our own holiday let we're likely to be picky so please take the following comments in that context - you don't need to publish them they're more use for the owner. A shower in the upstairs bathroom would have been very useful. The other issue with the upstairs bathroom was low water pressure so that running the bath was very slow & you couldn't use other water supplies upstairs at the same time. The kitchen was well equipped but some items were missing which would be very useful eg. microwaveable glass mixing bowl, casserole dishes so this area might need a review. In addition the electronic scales didn't work & it turned out the batteries had leaked acid & needed replacing - we did this for you. The finish was beginning to peel on some of the kitchen cupboards (e.g, around the dishwasher). Cleanliness around the apartment was generally good however the sofa looked a bit grubby in places (being a light colour it's not very serviceable) & the tiled floors - although vacuum cleaned - gave the impression of not having been mopped recently. Hope you find this useful as that's the point in going to the trouble of providing it! Many thanks

- Tim, July 2022

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we do hope to welcome you back again soon. John Brays on Behalf of the Owners. Property Owner
David May 2022

“Fantastic holiday Fantastic House Fantastic weather will re-book with John Bray as we have for the last five years”

- David, May 2022

Thank you very much for this wonderful feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Property Owner
Kevin April 2022

“Everything was fine except the floors it was not child friendly we had two one ...”

Everything was fine except the floors it was not child friendly we had two one year olds the floor was too hard we had to buy a rug to put the twins on apart from that house was really good

- Kevin, April 2022

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are sorry for the inconvenience you faced while on your stay, we really do hope to welcome you back soon. Property Owner
Alan April 2022

“Always a shame when you are awoken with building work drilling on a Monday morning from the shared drive house behind, and then to find a skip on your drive!”

. These sorts of things are know about in advance and it would have been common courtesy to have been informed prior to booking!!

- Alan, April 2022

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused by these issues. We had not been made aware of any works planned. We hope you still managed to enjoy 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
Stuart March 2022

“Overall excellent property and all facilities included were good.”

Probably could do with a little bit of TLC in places and a shower over the bath in the upstairs bedroom apart from that all good.

- Stuart, March 2022

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. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Lisa February 2022

“This is a lovely, cosy well situated house.”

We booked last minute after another property cancelled our booking and we were delighted with the swap! We stayed in Feb and the house was warm and comfortable. Beds are very comfy, the showers are great. Views over the beech from the lounge excellent. Highly recommend.

- Lisa, February 2022

Thank you so much for your kind words. It's great to hear that you had such a fabulous stay at Polmorla. We hope you will return to North Cornwall with us again in the future! Property Owner
Alun August 2021

“Good location, short 5 minute walk to beach.”

Beds comfortable although we always take our own pillows with us in case the ones in the property aren't comfy - and we did need them. Kitchen well appointed and had lots of plates cutlery etc. Utility room again well appointed. Lounge had comfortable sofa and big modern TV, although there were quite a few dog hairs on the sofa. I don't know if your properties have a yearly coat of paint, but we thought that there were a lot of marks on the walls so they probably need one soon. It would also have been good if there had been a bluetooth speaker. It's always good to have an outside space for boards and wetsuit storage and together with the outside shower this was great. However there are some brambles coming through the fence which need cutting back, some moss on the wood by the wetsuit hooks and the clothes hanger outside is broken. Very good that recycling is encouraged with wheelie bins and a glass box

- Alun, August 2021

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Summary

Reverse Level Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor twin (can be changed to 1 x super king) with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x first floor king size with en-suite bathroom, bath, basin and WC
Utility Room and WC and basin
First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area.
Oil underfloor heating, Electric intergrated oven with ceramic hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Dishwasher
TV, DVD Player, WiFi
Fuel and Power Inc
in rent
Bed linen and towels inc.in rent
Private off road parking for 2 cars (one at the back of the property on the shared drive and one at the front in front of the steps, next to the downpipe, in front of the gate)
Balcony on first floor with furniture
Sorry, no smoking
Oyster Catcher pub next door to Polmorla
Shop, Beach, Cafe and Restaurants 0.3 miles
Wadebridge 6 miles.

The property

Polmorla is a contemporary coastal holiday cottage with reverse-level accommodation situated in Polzeath in North Cornwall.

Next to the family friendly Oyster Catcher pub and only a 2 minute walk to Polzeath beach and all the village amenities, this self catering house offers seamless beachside living.

Sleeping up to 6 guests in 3 comfortably furnished bedrooms all with the added benefit of an ensuite shower room or bathroom which will eliminate any debate on who grabs the best room.

With private off road parking for 2 cars that you can forget about for the week, Polmorla is a great base for surfers, beach lovers and keen hikers. Comfortable furnishings and Spanish style tiling, Polmorla offers spacious social living on the first floor with an open plan well-equipped kitchen, dining and lounge area that can extend out onto the balcony creating the perfect area for gathering with friends and family where you can watch the sunset over Polzeath Beach of an evening.

Rinse off after a busy day on the beach using the private outside shower before relaxing in the living room with a favourite novel.

Underfloor heating over both floors ensures a snug retreat no matter what the weather. With the beach on your doorstep, Polzeath has everything you need for an unforgettable seaside holiday, whether you try the surf or see what you can find in the rockpools that run alongside both sides of the bay.

For those keen to explore the North Cornwall coast, take the dog on some fantastic cliff top walks and head over to the all year dog-friendly beach Daymer Bay to watch the wind surfers or further across the sand dunes towards Rock on the Camel Estuary, the well-known destination for sailing and waterskiing. Accommodation Ground Floor Bedroom 1: Double bedroom (4ft 6) with shower ensuiteBedroom 2: Zip and Link twin bedroom with shower ensuite - (can be made up as a super king on request) * Utility roomW.C. First Floor Bedroom 3: King bedroom (5ft) with bathroom ensuiteOpen plan: Kitchen/Dining/Lounge area * Please note: the beds will be made up as per the description.

If you require the zip and link bed(s) to be configured differently; please inform us AT LEAST 7 days prior to your arrival date.

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1st FloorGround 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.

The Single beds in bedroom 2 can be made up as a Super King size zip/link. If you require this, please call us to advise.

Polzeath, Cornwall (Ref. 1080401)

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Reviews & Ratings

“A really nice place to stay.”

“Fantastic location with stunning views.”

“We had a very pleasant time at polmorla everything was good.”

“We have been using John bray for many years.”

“Lovely property in a great location.”

“Polmorla was a well-equipped base for our holiday.”

“Not being able till 4 pm on a Saturday meant the few issues we had could not be dealt with until Monday and Tuesday.”

“Amazing location average property.”

“Two manhole covers were cracked and broken outside which were very dangerous as you could easily fall down them in the dark.”

“We very much enjoyed our stay & overall the accommodation was very good, well designed & comfortable.”

“Fantastic holiday Fantastic House Fantastic weather will re-book with John Bray as we have for the last five years”

“Everything was fine except the floors it was not child friendly we had two one ...”

“Always a shame when you are awoken with building work drilling on a Monday morning from the shared drive house behind, and then to find a skip on your drive!”

“Overall excellent property and all facilities included were good.”

“This is a lovely, cosy well situated house.”