Zapadiah

4.3Good

5.0Tourist Board rating

6 Guests

3 Beds

1 Bathroom

No pets

Description

A surfers paradise! Zapadiah is ideally situated on the Tristram side of Polzeath with stunning views across the bay to Pentire point. The flexible accommodation can sleep 6 in three bedrooms, a family of keen surfers or additional friends will love to be the first to hit the waves every morning.

This detached bungalow is within easy walking distance of the beach and local amenities and has the added benefit of a pleasant lawned garden. You can store surfboards and wetsuits and any other beach toys in the garage if you feel the need to take a break from the sea and explore the other nearby villages and towns. The fresh, contemporary kitchen is clean and bright and like the lounge/dining room your eyes will be constantly drawn to the ever changing vistas of the rolling Atlantic ocean through the large windows.Polzeath has an abundance of cafes, shops and restaurants and there is a well stocked Spar shop for your essentials. A short drive away could take you to the sailing hub of Rock and a charming ferry ride to the quaint foodie mecca of Padstow. In the other direction yet only a ten minute drive from Polzeath is the picturesque village of Port Isaac, otherwise known as the fictional Port Wenn village in the TV series Doc Martin.Accommodation:

Sitting Room/Diner Kitchen Drying Room Bedroom 1: Double Bed (4ft 6) Bedroom 2: Twin Beds (3ft) Bedroom 3: Bunk Beds (3ft) Bathroom Separate W.C.

Sorry No Pets.

Your dates

Everything you'll need

Wifi
Dishwasher
Garden / Patio
Off Road Parking
Smoke Free

Wifi
Dishwasher
Garden / Patio
Off Road Parking
Smoke Free
Washing Machine

What guests are saying

4.3

Based on 10 reviews

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

Lovely bungalow with a wonderful view and a good position to cut down to the beach and close proximity to the shops.

Very comfortable beds. Sofa not very comfortable. Kitchen very well equipped with everything we needed. Unfortunately door from lounge onto steps to garden locked due to safety. Access to garden via side door from kitchen but no level area to put chairs.

PhilipSep 2026

Owner response:

Thank you for your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the wonderful views, comfortable beds, and convenient location close to the beach and local shops! We appreciate your comments regarding the sofa and garden access. The door from the lounge has been locked for safety reasons as you say, but we do understand how this may have impacted your enjoyment of the outdoor space. Thank you again for your valuable feedback. We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay overall and hope to welcome you back again in the future. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the property owner.

This is a decent, no-frills bungalow with a fantastic view of the beach.

As others have mentioned it's crazy that there is no key to back door and garden terrace and don't attempt to park on 45 degree drive if you value your car's tyres when trying to reverse out. You have to bring your own sheets and towels or you can rent them separately (a link is sent post booking). Polzeath is walkable if you can manage the hill back up.

AlexJul 2026

Firstly positives.

The bungalow was large, light airy and spacious. The main window in the lounge had superb views of the bay which we enjoyed. there were books, DVds and local information available. The kitchen was spacious and well equipped. Furniture comfortable in lounge and bedrooms. Short walk to beautiful beach, shops and restaurants. Everyone we met in Polzeath was helpful and friendly. Negatives. The bungalow was not very clean on arrival and we found no sign of a vacumn cleaner, iron or hairdryer all of which would have been helpful. We could not get the main oven to work at all during our stay but managed fine with small oven and microwave but this would have been a challenge for a bigger family. The garden needed furniture and access was tricky.. For us the biggest problem was access as i have a mobility issue. this bungalow is in no way suitable for a person with disability and should have this info on its webpage. The walk down the drive is very steep and as i use a wheeled rollator was positively dangerous without assistance. We could not safely park the car on the drive overnight due to slippage and parked on the grass verge.

LindaSep 2025

Owner response:

Thank you for your feedback. We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed the great views, location, and comfort of the property. We’re sorry to learn that you experienced some cleanliness and maintenance issues during your stay. Your comments have been passed on to our housekeeping and maintenance teams for their attention, and all feedback is shared with the owner. Please note, access to the property is via a steep driveway, which is shown in the listing photos and has been noted in the summary points, and the issue with the main oven has since been resolved. We appreciate your suggestions for improvement, and thank you again for taking the time to share your feedback with us - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner.

Overall a lovely stay, a few things could be done to improve future guests stays.

No garden furniture whatsoever, meant we couldn’t use the garden like we’d want to for sitting out to dinner etc Only one set of front door keys, 2 sets would make life easier when the group splits up Back door can’t be locked from the inside Windows could be cleaned on the outside on changeover day so the spectacular view can be fully appreciated on arrival - they were really dirty and so my husband went round and cleaned them Beds are so creaky it’s impossible to turn over without waking yourself and others up in the room The view is second to none on this property and I don’t think you’ll find better at this price anywhere in Polzeath. It is basic but it does have all you need - well equipped kitchen and lounge furniture is comfier than it looks in the photos! Clean and tidy on arrival. There is a sign on the garden wall about parking fines for non residents - John Bray weren’t particularly helpful in knowing if a holiday tenant counts as a resident. We parked on the road and put a piece of paper in our cars explaining who we were. We didn’t get a fine (luck?) but it would be useful for John Bray to do some homework on this and include it in the listing for future guests especially as it’s advertised as having “ample” parking. The garage can be used if you have a small car, the driveway can be used for anything smaller than an xc60 (Volvo) but is on a very steep incline which is why we chose to park on the road. Overall we would stay at this property again (4 adults & 2 kids)

GrantAug 2023

Owner response:

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the views, and that the property mostly suited your needs. Thank you for your suggestions for improvements, all feedback in shared with the owner. We are sorry to hear that you experienced some issues, your comments will be raised to our maintenance team - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner.

Good to know

House Rules

Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200
Smoking
Not permitted
Property notes
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.

Stay Information

Check-in / Check-out
16:00 / 09:30
Property ref
1080198
Parking
Off Road Parking, Off Road Parking

Guest & Pet Policy

Pets
Not allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome