Polzeath

Polzeath is a prestigious coastal village and world-renowned surfing destination situated at the mouth of the Camel Estuary on Cornwall’s rugged north coast.

Historically a quiet fishing and farming settlement, it evolved into a fashionable resort in the late 19th century, famously inspiring the works of Poet Laureate Sir John Betjeman and Laurence Binyon.

The village is centered around a vast, west-facing beach of fine golden sand that disappears at high tide, framed by the dramatic headlands of Pentire Point and Greenaway.

Located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Polzeath combines a relaxed, high-end surf culture with remarkable wildlife, where dolphins and seals are frequent visitors to its Atlantic-facing waters.

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