Introduction
Waterhouse is ideally located for your family holiday in North Cornwall. As well as being a gentle stroll into the popular village of St Merryn, it is also within easy striking distance of the areas famed beaches and a whole host of celebrated eateries. A light and stylish house with plenty of room for all the family, Waterhouse offers a welcoming space to relax after a day exploring the areas many attractions.
Nearby
On your doorstep is St Merryn, which has everything you need for your holiday supplies. A well-stocked shop, bakery and surf shop sit around the crossroads, as well as several wine bars and pubs which all serve food all year round. The Cornish Arms, a pub owned by Rick Stein is a short stroll towards the church and is a great spot for cosying up next to the fire in the winter, or outdoor dining in the summer. The much-loved hotel group The Pig have opened their newest hotel and restaurant at Harlyn House, book ahead for the hotel restaurant or wander up to The Lobster Shed for fab seafood and cold ciders in the summer months. With Padstow five miles away, your options for eat in or take away food are endless!
For those beach days, try a dip in the Treyarnon tidal pool, go rock pooling at Boobies at low tide or head to Harlyn Bay for surf lessons on the gentle breakers. If that all sounds a bit too energetic, just curl up in a sand dune and watch the Atlantic surf roll in.
Layout
Come on in through the welcoming blue door and drop your bags in the bright hallway, before exploring the rest of the spacious and light filled ground floor. A warm and cosy lounge leads off one way, with plenty of sofa space for the whole family to chillout on together. Opposite is a large open plan kitchen dining room, with lots of extra seating so you can keep the cook company!! The main dining table is situated in the glazed sunroom, which leads out on to the enclosed patio and garden, ideal for summer BBQ’s or a run around with the dog.
Head upstairs to the first floor, where three bedrooms and a bathroom open off the main hallway. Offering a great family layout, this floor houses a large king room with ensuite, another double room and a twin room with a single bed and a cabin style bed, perfect for the younger members of the party. A modern family bathroom with shower over bath completes this floor. Through the remaining door you find a staircase which leads up to the primary suite, a spacious light-filled double room with a balcony giving views over the fields towards Trevose Head and the sea. Benefitting from light all day, this beautiful room has a sanctuary-like feel, a great space to find some calm amongst the wonderful chaos of a family holiday!
The enclosed rear garden has a patio area with a dining table and seating and an area laid to lawn, perfect for evening BBQ’s and family hangouts. Waterhouse is pet friendly and has a perfect outdoor space to pop the pet outside for a breath of fresh air!
Access
Waterhouse has level access to the front door and no steps or stairs on the ground floor, however there is a step over a ledge from the dining area to the patio and garden.
The property is set over three floors, each set of stairs has thirteen treads with a turn halfway, and both flights have handrails. The family bathroom and master bedroom both have showers over baths, and the double ensuite room has a separate shower.
Parking
Outside there is a private parking space for one car in front of the garage. Families with more than one car can find further places to park within a moment’s walk of the house.
EV Charging
It is not permitted to charge electric vehicles at this property.
Refundable Security Deposit
A refundable security deposit of £250 will be taken prior to your stay.
Pets
Waterhouse welcomes pets, but please do not let them on the furniture.
Check-in & Availability
Check in is from 16:00. On departure, please vacate by 10:00.
If you would like to enquire about short breaks, or need assistance with checking dates, please telephone us on 01841 550998 or email hello@cornishholidaycottage.com
Booking fee
A £19 booking fee is payable at check-out.
Michelle, September 2025
The location is fantastic and the size is great for a family get together
Andy, August 2025
A great family house to stay in with a really nice open plan kitchen / diner and loads of space for a family of 5 plus 2 dogs! The master bedroom was amazing with views across the countryside, the location was excellent for access to Padstow and local beaches. a lovelly little garden too, would highly recommend!
James, May 2024
Great stay this week. Nice house with a nice view from the top bedroom and good outdoor area. Great location in St Merryn which is the perfect place to explore the coast and Padstow.
Nigel, November 2023
Lovely house in the heart of St Merryn. Perfect location to visit Padstow and surrounding areas. The house is spacious with three lovely double rooms and one room with two twins. Ideal for a large family.
Tracey, July 2023
We stayed here for a week and loved it, there were 5 of us plus Lily our dog. The house was great, very spacious and dog friendly, the enclosed garden was ideal. The location is good, St Merryn has all the amenities, fabulous little coffee takeout – Froth, local shop for supplies, good pub and restaurant, short walk to Rick Steins The Cornish Arms serving really good pub food and outside Pizza grill. Short drive to the coast to pick up the coastal paths for spectacular views and lovely beaches. It’s a beautiful part of the world!
Carol, November 2022
The property was excellently located in the centre of the village with easy access to the amenities. It was equipped with all we needed and in fact we didn’t use the living room at all during our stay as we were perfectly comfortable in the spacious kitchen/diner. The garden was secure for our 2 inquisitive dogs, so an added bonus.
Lee, September 2022
Good central location for St Merryn, modern comfortable house with plenty of space for two families.
Dudley, August 2022
The house, space, number of bathrooms and bedrooms were all brilliant. Great location too.
Owen, July 2022
Close to local amenities and the excellent Harlyn beach. Great for a large family and the top floor is lovely.
John, June 2022
First location – We stumbled across St Merryn five years ago and have returned several times since. The village has everything you need, all within easy walking distance. It is also a good base to visit other attractions in Cornwall.
Second accommodation – The house is clean, well equipped and generally of a good standard. The layout of the house is also very good, especially with a larger group staying. The top floor bedroom, with balcony is particularly good – views and sunsets exceptional.
Would I recommend this property? Absolutely yes, the location, layout and facilities all come together to make a really good holiday experience.
Victoria, October 2021
We thought the property was great value for money, clean and spacious and in a perfect location. We will definitely be back.
Sarah, September 2021
This property is outstanding with a homely feel. The communication and customer service from the team at Cornish Holiday Cottage was exceptional. We had the best time, fantastic view from the master bedroom and a lovely balcony to enjoy a cuppa or drink and relax. The village is well serviced, a bakery, lots of places to eat including Rick Steins Cornish Arms is walkable. Padstow is a 7 min drive. The fact this property is dog friendly and has a great location means it was a great find and we will be back!
Andrew, June 2021
Beautiful and spacious 4 bedroom detached house with garage and private garden. Would definitely recommend this to anyone. Great pub just down the road (Farmers Arms) ate there every night. Harlyn beach just two minutes away by car. Loved it.
Paula, May 2021
This is a beautiful house filled with everything we needed, from kitchen equipment to books & games. The photos were accurate, in fact the house was a but bigger than I thought it looked in the photos. The location was ideal for us, there was a pub, chippy, bakery and general store less than 5 mins walk away. Absolutely loved it.
Sarah, September 2020
Lovely house. We stayed as a family of 5 plus dog and felt really at home here. The house was well equipped, clean and comfy and of a really nice standard with a lovely sunny garden. St Merryn is a great location with plenty of nice beaches around and great places to eat/drink within walking distance. Would definitely stay here again.
Waterhouse
Located in the centre of the popular village of St Merryn, Waterhouse is a welcoming family holiday home with spacious interior and a sunny, enclosed garden.
- Sleeps 8
- Dog Friendly
- Free Parking
- Free Wifi
- Gardens
- Linen & Towels Included