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Lovely modern, light house with countryside views - perfect for 2 families

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View of the back of the house from the meadow
View of the back of the house
Stunning countryside views
Lounge with 3 comfy sofas
Extremely well-equipped kitchen with all mod cons

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
St Minver, ENG
  • Polzeath Beach
    8 min drive
  • The Fourways Inn
    17 min walk
  • Bugle Station
    29 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    25 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lovely modern, light house with countryside views - perfect for 2 families

Rocksalt is our lovely 4-bedroomed holiday home just outside Rock on the North Cornwall coast. Built and furnished to a high standard in 2008, the house is situated in a glorious setting with far-reaching views over the Cornish countryside, yet is only a few minutes drive from Rock which offers water skiing, sailing and paddle boarding, the surfing beach of Polzeath and child-friendly Daymer Bay.

The accommodation is light and airy and comprises 4 large bedrooms with 2 en-suites and 1 family bathroom; an open-plan airy kitchen/lounge/dining area which is extremely well-equipped with large comfy sofas, a flat-screen HD TV and all mod cons. There is a south-facing garden which is fully secure, with a weber charcoal bbq and an outside hot and cold surfers' shower. The patio offers a great place to drink your morning coffee from our Nespresso machine! There is also direct access from the garden into a large field where children can play.

We have superfast unlimited broadband. You can watch BBC iplayer, YouTube etc on the TV and Netflix if you have an account.

Not only is the house well-served for numerous beautiful beaches but nearby there are four excellent golf courses as well as an enormous range of other activities including surfing, water-skiing, coasteering, kayaking, cycling, sailing and tennis. Days out include the quaint fishing village of Port Isaac (location for the TV series Doc Martin); Padstow with its shopping and superb restaurants including Rick Stein's famous 'Seafood Restaurant' (the water ferry runs constantly from Rock to Padstow during the day); the scenic Camel cycle trail from Bodmin to Padstow via Wadebridge (ideal for all ages and easy to organise cycle hire) and slightly further afield, the world renowned Eden Project. This is a perfect location for families, surfers, golfers, foodies and walkers.

NB: UNLIKE SOME HOLIDAY HOMES THE RENTAL PRICE INCLUDES ALL BED LINEN (BEDS MADE UP FOR YOUR ARRIVAL), BATH TOWELS, HEATING, ELECTRICITY AND CLEANING AT THE END OF YOUR STAY

Further details indoors

Upstairs there is one large double room with super king-size (6 foot) bed, one large twin-bedded room and one family bathroom with shower over the bath. Downstairs there is one double room with king-size (5 foot) bed with en-suite bathroom with shower over the bath and one twin-bedded room with en-suite shower room. White bed linen and towels are all provided for your convenience. This is the perfect house for one large or two smaller families.

Further details outdoors

There is a large, sunny, south-facing patio with bbq and table with bench seats. To the side of the house is a private hot and cold surfer's shower. There is also use of a field in front of the house - a wonderful place for children to play.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 8 minutes from Polzeath Beach
Lovely modern, light house with countryside views - perfect for 2 families offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Ros Garmston

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Luxury house near beaches with beautiful country views, perfect for 2 families Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anita I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded Expectations
Such a wonderful family break in Rocksalt. We thought it was going to be lovely but we were taken back by just how beautiful the views were. Everything we needed was provided. We would certainly return and also would highly recommend to anyone. A truly beautiful holiday home.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curt P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Barthek!
Barthek means wonderful in Cornish. I stay in rental properties often, usually arranging week-long vacations with family and friends. RockSalt is among the very best. Plenty of space, iconic view of the Cornish countryside, equipped with everything (and it all worked easily.) We had no hassles and the owner answered our questions quickly and throughly, obviously wanting us to have a wonderful time in a wonderful area of Cornwall.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property.
We loved our stay at the property. It is a good size, is well decorated, great lay out and high quality furnishing. The location worked for us, close to Polzeath, Rock and Wadebridge, yet out of the way enough to be away from the crowds. Initially we wondered whether being on a site of holiday homes would be a problem, but it was quiet and all the other holiday makers were respectful. There is a good set up. The house itself is a really good size and it is the little things that make a difference; three large comfy sofas; neff appliances; big comfy beds; powerful showers; plenty of plates and cutlery; outside shower to clean beach gear. There is also a utility room to put beach towels, swimwear etc. The outside space is good. The table could be a little bigger, but we only used a couple of times. The field at the back which is advertised as a space the kids can play is currently uncut, but makes for a nice view of wild flowers and long grass. If I could add one small thing: a downstairs separate toilet, but that would be being picky on an overall excellent 10 star property. Would defo stay again if in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous property
We have been visiting Cornwall for many years, staying close to Rock and padstow, Rocksalt has been by far our favourite stay. The location is great, just a stones throw from Rock where there’s a quick boat trip across to padstow or a quick drive to Polzeath. The property was immaculately clean and tidy, lots of space for our family, plenty of outdoor space to relax and for the kids to play. Communication with Ros was great, a quick note to make sure we were happy with everything was appreciated. Overall a great stay at a lovely property, hope to be back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house
Well equipped and spacious property. We were blessed with lovely weather during our stay and so the location of less than 10 minutes from the beach was perfect. Good communication with owner and caretaker. Would return for another stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felicity R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spacious family home with views across the countryside.
Lovely big and spacious house, nice comfy beds and warm showers. Nice big garden with views across the country side. We had a great stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura R., Charleston, South Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Three generation visit to Cornwall
We had plenty of space for our family of seven and thoroughly enjoyed the view from this well thought out retreat with comfortable seating for all. The children enjoyed the yard toys left for them and the adults enjoyed having a well stocked kitchen to enjoy some meals in. Our hosts could not have been more welcoming. Great location for visiting Polzeath beach and Tintagel Castle. Don’t forget to sample the Cornwall Pastis!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances M.

Liked: Cleanliness
May Half term holiday
The property exceeded expectations: well-equipped, spacious and very clean. The house was comfortable and welcoming and in a great location - nothing was too far away. We had a great week enjoying local beaches, bike rides and food. Would not hesitate to recommend
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
The house was lovely & really well equipped . We particularly liked the living room . It is suitable for all ages with a small garden . Contact with the owner was easy & he even sent me a text from New Zealand to say we could get in the house early ! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay & would not hesitate to go back .
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D., St Albans

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean & comfortable in great location
We had a lovely stay at Rocksalt. The accommodation is spacious , very clean & comfortable and in a great location for visiting this part of north Cornwall . Kitchen is very well equipped for self catering with lots of pots/ pans and good supply of crockery & glasses. Great appliances too! Communication with owner was excellent, who was very helpful & accomodating. Will definitely visit again and would recommend to family & friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location
Had a lovely stay at this property a few weeks ago. Excellent base for exploring North Cornwall. Views from the house are just beautiful. House very well equipped and excellent communication from Ros, the owner, throughout our booking process. Would thoroughly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shiva A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great comfy Cottage
Everything so organised and clean loads of space. Relaxing place. Host was really quick and helpful when everytime you reached to her.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

DAVID G., SHEFFIELD

Liked: Cleanliness
FAMILY GET TOGETHER
A beautiful house,very spacious,all you could ever wish for in a Cornwall holiday home and more,very very clean and well decorated through out.The area is very quiet and great views across the countryside,lovely garden for children to play in,we as a family would love to come back again in the future,thanking you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duncan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Break
A very comfortable stay in a convenient location . All the facilities required for a nice holiday .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Great House, Great Location
This is a fantastic house for our family of 6. Great sized bedrooms, good sized living room and great south facing back garden. The house is in a perfect position to get to Rock within 5 mins drive and Port Isaac in 15 mins. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Derrick B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rocksalt
Fabulous house we had loads of room, everything we needed, very clean & very well situated for exploring surrounding areas & we’ll definitely be back next year thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week in Cornwall
This property is spacious and clean and well positioned for all the nice places to go. Also has nice comfortable beds!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christabel J., London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Cornwall
Lovely house, well maintained and well equipped, with plenty of space for our family of five. Nice garden, comfy beds and good showers. Also an outside shower to wash away sand from the beach. We really appreciated the evening breeze after the warm daytimes. Only thing to mention is that the bedroom blinds are not blackout (venetian) so bring an eye mask if you like it very dark to sleep. Good location, nowhere reachable on foot but many places just a short drive away. Would love to return some time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hilary F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A stay at Salt Cottage has so much to offer.
A comfortable well designed and beautifully furnished and equipped house ideal for a holiday in this interesting part of Cornwall. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious family holiday home
Clean, well furnished, 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms so great for extended family. Lovely quiet location with views over the Camel Valley. Close to Rock and Wadebridge but a car is necessary as the roads are not great for walking or cycling. Well equipped and spacious kitchen, which was great for sharing the cooking, BBQ for the dry days! Comfy beds, lots of sofas, exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David & Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing short break
This amazing property was perfect in every way for our first family break for over two years. Ros was the ideal host, keeping us fully informed from the point of booking and all through our stay, with an extra nice bottle wine surprise waiting upon our arrival. The property has been built and furnished to very standards, which is also matched with the cleanliness. The locations is idyllic, with incredible views (especially for those early morning coffee’s), and also as a launch point for visiting all those fabulous places within Cornwall. Can’t recommend this property enough, excellent value for money.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Hayley J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
Well equipped house, great for two families, good location. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!!
This is a stunning property and the pictures are an accurate reflection. Everything is top end with Neff appliances in kitchen. The furnishings are lovely and beds were really comfortable. Ros had thought of everything and then some!! We were 6 mature adults there to play golf and walk. The property would work very well for families as well. We are looking to return at the same time next year. Thanks Ros for a fantastic stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house in a lovely area of Cornwall.
Very spacious bedrooms with excellent bathrooms with two en-suite bedrooms on the ground floor which perfectly suited our family with an age range of 38 years to 85 years young. Extremely well equipped kitchen. Large open plan dining and lounge area with countryside views leading out on to a large patio area. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay again when visiting the area. Note: If you are looking for a detached property in it’s own grounds then this may not be for you as it is on the end of a row of other cottages with Rock Salt appearing to be the largest. This though does not change the fact that Rock Salt is a wonderful property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and spacious house
We (2 families with small children) enjoyed our stay at RockSalt. It was spacious, clean and very well equipped. The kids loved running around in the garden and the adjacent field. The owner was very helpful with many questions that we had before we came. There are so many attractions in the area that we will have to come back! Beaches are about 5-10 min drive depending on where you go.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021