Your guide to Cornwall's favourite surf village
Polzeath has always drawn people in. But as second home ownership accelerates and Airbnb listings multiply, some long-time residents are asking whether the village they love is slowly being sold off, one summer let at a time. We spoke to locals, newcomers, and business owners to find out what's really going on.
Polzeath has long been a dream destination for surfers and families alike, but what does it actually take to plant roots — or plant a holiday let sign — in Cornwall's most coveted surf village? We dig into the numbers, the neighbourhoods, and the not-so-obvious costs that catch buyers off guard.
Forget the frantic fortnight. A growing number of UK families are trading the traditional two-week dash for month-long stays in Polzeath — and once you hear why, the idea becomes surprisingly hard to dismiss. We look at the trend reshaping how Britain takes its holidays.
Forget the laminated menus and queues outside the obvious spots. Polzeath has a quietly brilliant food scene that rewards those willing to look a little harder. From pre-dawn espresso to proper Cornish fish suppers, here's where the locals actually point their boards — and their appetites.
Polzeath delivers waves all year round, but not all seasons are created equal. Whether you're chasing your first green wave or hunting proper overhead swell, knowing when to go — and what to expect when you get there — makes all the difference. Here's how to read the calendar like a local.
Polzeath has always been sold as a surf destination, but on the days when the ocean goes glassy and still, the village reveals a quieter, richer character that most visitors never quite get round to discovering. Here's why a flat spell might actually be the best thing that happens to your holiday.
Everyone starts somewhere, and Polzeath is one of the best places in the UK to find your feet on a board. From that wobbly first pop-up in spring to catching your first proper green wave by October, here's what your first season really looks like.