Constantine House, Constantine Bay

Cornwall. Sleeps up to 9

Located on the dramatic North Cornish coast, Constantine Bay is a gorgeous, gently shelving beach of fine, golden sand sprinkled with beautiful rock pools. It is three miles west of the very popular and foodie town of Padstow. Constantine House occupies a lovely quiet position in Constantine Bay and is a wonderful coastal haven for a family or friends holiday.

As you make your way down the sweeping drive, you will probably start to appreciate the space that this fabulous property offers. Most of the rooms are on the ground floor, all with huge picture windows where the light floods in and the garden views are wonderful. The large living room is fabulous with its double height apex ceiling, its deep, comfortable leather sofas and its toasty wood-burning stove. You can listen to your favourite soundtracks on he Sonos sound system. The warm wooden floors contrast beautifully with the cool neutral palettes decorating the walls. The huge, contemporary kitchen will delight the chef in your party. It is so well-equipped. It will be easy to cook some delicious treats. The kitchen leads directly to the charming dining area and second living area. With a conservatory type feel, the wicker sofas with warm accents of ruby reds enjoy the sunlight. There is direct access to the terrace. Perhaps this is where you will come with the Sunday newspapers and a morning cup of tea. Every room in this wonderful house is very spacious, bright and beautiful.

As well as the living spaces you will find three delightful bedrooms on the ground floor. The generous master bedroom enjoys a dressing area, a pristine, dazzling en-suite bathroom and direct access to the terrace and garden. The twin bedroom is very smart and enjoys lovely garden views. The bunk bed room is ideal for children. There is also an immaculate family bathroom on the ground floor.

There are two bedrooms tucked into the eaves upstairs. They offer charm and comfort though are subject to ceiling height restrictions. One offers an en-suite shower room. One has a single bed and the other a double.

The gardens are a wonder. The sun-drenched terrace is perfect for alfresco dining using the house barbecue or you may prefer a sunny spot lazing on the bench in the far corner. The raised garden basks in maximum sunshine and offers the perfect spot to relax, breath in the fresh sea air and admire the clear Cornish skies. Just a short stroll away, you will find one of Cornwall’s loveliest beaches with its golden sand and rolling waves.

Constantine House is located in Constantine Bay. It is a gorgeous area, home to Trevose Golf and Country Club and close to the very popular town of Padstow. It enjoys a reputation as one of the best surfing beaches in Cornwall and boasts a sweeping arc of gently shelving golden sand. The west-facing beach also enjoys rock pools for children to explore. The bay is separated from its neighbour, Booby’s Bay to the north by a thin rocky point and is bordered by a large rocky reef to the south.

The Trevose Golf and Country Club offers an amazing championship course, breathtaking views and a very warm welcome to visitors. There is a restaurant and many other facilities at the club.

The picturesque port of Padstow is 4 miles away, nestled on the beautiful Camel Estuary. It boasts excellent shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants. It is full of character and historical interest and offers watersports, fishing trips, speedboat rides, sea cruises and crazy golf. The town is centred around the attractive harbour with an eclectic mix of fisherman’s cottages and merchant’s houses. You can take a boat trip from the harbour with a range of activities from wildlife spotting to angling or just messing about on the water and enjoying the sunshine. Most popular are the trips to spot seals, dolphins, puffins and basking sharks. Also popular are the ferry trips over to the upmarket resort village of Rock. The Black Tor passenger ferry takes around 5 to 10 minutes to cross the river and runs throughout the year. Rock is a haunt and second home to many rich, famous and holidaying royals. Overlooking Padstow, you will find the fine Elizabethan country house, Prideaux Place. It was built in 1592 and has been passed down through the generations to the current owners, Peter and Elisabeth Prideaux-Brune. It boasts formal gardens and a deer park.

Padstow’s ancient Obby Oss May Day celebrations are a fairly unusual spectacle! The event revolves around the two Obby Osses (hobby horses) which resemble a one-man pantomime horse. The idea is that they are in search of maidens and are followed by a team of morris dancing types, dressed in white and playing accordions and banging drums. It dates back to pre-Christian times.

Padstow is the start of the Camel Trail. Without doubt, it is the best known of Cornwall’s recreational trails, following the route of the former North Cornwall Railway. The trail, starting in Padstow passes through Wadebridge and on to Bodmin and then to the village of Blisland on Bodmin Moor. The scenery is stunning along the River Camel and there is plenty of wildlife to spot.