Holiday rentals in St Merryn

The tranquil setting of this section of Cornish coastline is a haven for soaking up the summer sunshine and for getting away from it all. Cornwall is a magical summer time seaside destination offering road trippers a wonderful stay over and lazy fun filled beach holiday days for those who decide to remain for a while. Local beaches with breathtaking views with gorgeous bays with golden sand are within easy reach for the perfect day out. There are around 300 beaches in the vicinity where you can find soft white sand, turquoise water, perfect waves for surfing, smugglers coves and pebbled shores.

Find your perfect holiday rental property with a selection of lettings available to perfectly suit the number of visitors in your group. There are lovely, spacious, fully equipped, beautifully decorated letting and rentals for a wonderful stay for a family of four to six people as well as gorgeous, stylish, larger lettings with ample room for a group of 8 to 12 guests. Many of the chic, immaculate holiday rentals in the area are just a stone’s throw from Constantine Bay and have wonderful amenities such as a private pool, a gorgeous garden and a beautifully furnished outdoor terrace for relaxing.

The pace of life in Cornwall is absolutely delightfully slow and this splendid coastal region offers so much for visitors seeking a relaxed seaside holiday with plenty of scenic attractions. St Merryn is on the coast of northern Cornwall and is a five hour drive from London and 3.5 hours from Cardiff or Bournemouth. Many major airports on the UK mainland offer regular summer flights to Newquay just a half hour by car south of St Merryn, perfect for travellers seeking a bank holiday weekend, Cornwall getaway. St.Merryn’s location gives you easy access to no less than seven magnificent beaches and surf spots.

The charming cobbled streets and historical charm of the pretty village of St Merryn with its small range of shops, cafes and restaurants and two pubs of renown is a delight. The Farmer’s Arms offers delectable, home cooked traditional staples like Steak and Ale pie while The Cornish Arms run by celebrity chef Rick Stein is an outstanding modern gastro pub. Cornwall is a haven for foodies and there is no shortage of brilliant, delectable modern British cooking on offer in the trendy eateries in the area as well as a wide range of options for discovering simple traditional local delights such as a handmade Cornish pastry filled with succulent beef, potato, swede and onion. There are miles of glorious hiking trails and unique opportunities for horse riding and surfing in this coastal paradise.

Cornwall has long been a haven for artists and there is no shortage of places for art lovers to visit. Some of the best local options include the sleek, modern St Ives Tate Gallery, a landmark seafront architectural wonder clad in aquamarine ceramic tiles. The Falmouth Art Gallery in Falmouth offers a sizable collection of automata or moving artworks for visitors to appreciate that are great fun to operate. Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens near Penzance is a 22 acre outdoor gallery set in a gorgeous subtropical garden and features striking, permanent sculptural works by renowned artists. Spend a few relaxing hours nearby visiting graceful Penlee House to admire gorgeous, vintage landscape paintings and learn about 6000 years of West Cornish history.

The gorgeous 7 beaches of St Merryn are a part of the North Cornwall South West Coastal Path and hiking and rambling enthusiasts will love the coastal walk that takes in all seven bays beginning in Padstow. Trevone Bay is sandy with a small, rocky river inlet and Harlyn Bay is a lovely sheltered, sandy beach with a surf school making this the perfect place for surf lessons. Mother Ivey's Bay boasts a sweeping arc of sandy beach and is accessed via a 20 minute coastal path. Porthcothan Bay boasts lovely grassy dunes perfect for sunbathing. Constantine Bay and Treyaman Bay are legendary surf spots with lovely rock pools while Booby Bay, another popular surf spot, boasts a shipwreck that appears at low tide!

This tranquil, absolutely beautiful fishing town that is rich in history and heritage is the perfect place for a stroll and a seaside lunch. This bustling seaside town offers boat trips on the bay, the gorgeous 27km Camel River hiking and biking trail that commences in Padstow. Dine at celebrity chef Rick Stein’s famous establishment or pick from a variety of lovely eateries in town and learn to surf at nearby Harlyn beach where there is a well established surf school. If you happen to be in town for Mayday you are in for a treat with Padstow’s delightful ancient Mayday town parade!

Every low tide this beautiful sea pool is uncovered as the waters recede and becomes a perfect place for a safe, salt water wild swim or for snorkelling. This wonderful swimming spot is always full at low tide and is about 2.4 metres deep in places. The pool is located on a rocky headland adjacent to a lovely, small, secluded, sandy beach with golden sand surrounded by low cliffs and sand dunes perfect for families looking for a peaceful beach hideout for the day.

This gentle, expansive arc of gorgeous soft, pale shimmery sand is a very popular surf spot with some of the best waves in North Cornwall. This lovely beach is a great place to spend a few hours swimming, paddling, strolling or exploring the rockpools. When you feel like a bite to eat, pop into the quaint, delightfully charming shabby chic brasserie The Pig, just 1km away where a mouthwatering menu includes Cornish fish, lobster cooked to perfection in a wood burning oven and wines from the local Camel valley.

Fancy a wonderful day trip to an iconic Cornwall destination every bit as picturesque and quaint as St Merryn? St Ives is just an hour by car from St Merryn. You will be enchanted by the gorgeous gleaming arc of the bay as you drive into this picturesque seaside setting with it’s quaint cobbled streets, art galleries and award winning cafes where time seems to have stood still. Stroll along the bay and be sure to pick up a British seaside essential, a gorgeous golden lightly battered piece of fried fish and chips. Be careful of the seagulls who love to swoop down and steal!

If you fancy the salty seabreeze on your face and soaking up the warm summer sunshine on board a boat, the 5km journey from St Ives with one of the reliable local tour operators. The boat trip along the coast offers splendid views of Porthmeor Beach, Seal Island and the Cornish coastline. The scenery on the island is lovely and you will have a wonderful opportunity to get quite close to the majestic seals. There are plenty of anglerfish, dogfish and sea anemones around plus a century old shipwreck!