GREENCOURT
A luxury escape in the heart of Rock
FEATURES
SLEEPS
Up to 10 in 5 double ensuite bedrooms
From £3000 per week, £2000 per short break
Discount offered for parties of 6 or less
BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS
One super-king double with ensuite bath and walk-in shower
One super-king double with ensuite walk-in shower
One super-king double with balcony and ensuite bath with shower over
One king double with ensuite walk-in shower (loo across the landing)
One twin bed on ground floor with ensuite walk-in shower
Kitchenette on first floor for morning tea & coffee
PRACTICALITIES
Private driveway with parking for up to 6 cars
Well equipped Bulthaup kitchen with fridge freezer, ice maker, gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher, microwave and Quooker. Large utility with two washing machines, tumble dryer, second dishwasher, large sink, Shiela maid. Wet room with two showers directly accessed from outside. Dunking basin for wetsuits. Outside shower
REQUEST
Shoe free house, please use slippers provided (or bring your own)
PETS
Sorry no pets
ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES
Arrival time: 4 pm
Departure time: 10 am
Friday is normal changeover day in July and August
FEATURES
Solid oak dining table for 12
Wi-Fi, smart tv, Sonos, upright piano, 1950s bar from Japan, wood fired Stuv fireplace (logs and kindling provided), Toto washlet downstairs, Snug room with ping pong in basement.
Crows nest with panoramic views with a kitchenette and Quooker
LARGE GARDEN
Folding doors connect dining room to outside, large verandah, garden table, parasols, charcoal fired bbq, views to Padstow and the Camel estuary
ACTIVITIES
Stunning walks direct from house over dunes and coastal paths to Rock Beach, Daymer Bay, Polzeath Beach and other coves
Surfing and kite boarding at Daymer and Polzeath
St Enodoc Golf Club 2 mins walk
Rock Sailing and Waterski School 5 mins walk
Tennis court (access on request) 10 mins walk
Padel courts at The Point 10 mins drive
AMENITIES
A welcome hamper of local produce; body soap, shampoo, conditioner, hairdryer and beach towel
PRIVATE CATERING
Our recommended chef or private caterer can create personalised menus during your stay (please inquire)
Up to 10 in 5 double ensuite bedrooms
From £3000 per week, £2000 per short break
Discount offered for parties of 6 or less
One super-king double with ensuite bath and walk-in shower
One super-king double with ensuite walk-in shower
One super-king double with balcony and ensuite bath with shower over
One king double with ensuite walk-in shower (loo across the landing)
One twin bed on ground floor with ensuite walk-in shower
Kitchenette on first floor for morning tea & coffee
Private driveway with parking for up to 6 cars
Well equipped Bulthaup kitchen with fridge freezer, ice maker, gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher, microwave and Quooker. Large utility with two washing machines, tumble dryer, second dishwasher, large sink, Shiela maid. Wet room with two showers directly accessed from outside. Dunking basin for wetsuits. Outside shower.
Sorry, no pets.
Arrival time: 4 pm
Departure time: 10 am
Friday is normal changeover day in July and August
Solid oak dining table for 12
Wi-Fi, smart tv, Sonos, upright piano, 1950s bar from Japan, wood fired Stuv fireplace (logs and kindling provided), Toto washlet downstairs, Snug room with ping pong in basement.
Crows nest with panoramic views with a kitchenette and Quooker.
Folding doors connect dining room to outside, large verandah, garden table, parasols, charcoal fired bbq, views to Padstow and the Camel estuary
Stunning walks direct from house over dunes and coastal paths to Rock Beach, Daymer Bay, Polzeath Beach and other coves
Surfing and kite boarding at Daymer and Polzeath
St Enodoc Golf Club 2 mins walk
Rock Sailing and Waterski School 5 mins walk
Tennis court (access on request) 10 mins walk
Padel courts at The Point 10 mins drive
Our recommended chef or private caterer can create personalised menus during your stay (please inquire)
Shoe free house, please use slippers provided (or bring your own)
By car: From London, it’s a 4 1/2 hr drive, much of it by motorways, the last part through rustic Cornish lanes and villages. Detailed directions will be given
following booking.
By rail: The nearest station is Bodmin Parkway (BOD) on the First Great Western railways. 40 min taxi ride from the station to Greencourt (taxi company details given on request). Trains can be booked on www.gwr.com or www.trainline.com
By air: The nearest airport is Newquay (NQY). 30 min taxi ride from the airport to Greencourt (taxi company details given on request). Eastern Airways (www.easternairways.com) fly from Gatwick to Newquay. Other airlines fly from
several destinations.
By car: From London, it’s a 4 1/2 hr drive, much of it by motorways, the last part through rustic Cornish lanes and villages. Detailed directions will be given
following booking.
By rail: The nearest station is Bodmin Parkway (BOD) on the First Great Western railways. 40 min taxi ride from the station to Greencourt (taxi company details given on request). Trains can be booked on www.gwr.com or www.trainline.com
By air: The nearest airport is Newquay (NQY). 30 min taxi ride from the airport to Greencourt (taxi company details given on request). Eastern Airways (www.easternairways.com) fly from Gatwick to Newquay. Other airlines fly from
several destinations.
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Refundable Cautionary Deposit £500
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Ask us about alternative arrival dates
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Ask us about reduced pricing for parties of 6 or less
In the Area
Things to do
A sporting paradise, we are minutes walk from Rock sailing and waterskiing, the world-famous St Enodoc golf links, access to a private tennis court and surfing at Polzeath 20 minutes by car. A walkers idyll, Greencourt has direct access from the house to the dunes, bays and Cornish coastal path, Bodmin Moor and ancient stone circles are a 30 minute drive.
Rest & Relaxation
Greencourt is a perfect place to relax and wind down. Enjoy the peace and comfort of the home, the panoramic views from the crows nest and the shelter of the large garden nestled
among the trees. Or take a walk directly from the house across the dunes, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, to the local bays and coves. Or venture across the golf
course, following the white stones, to the St Enodoc Church (20 min walk) where Sir John Betjeman is buried.
Sailing, Waterskiing, Powerboating, Paddle-boarding
The Camel estuary is renowned for its dinghy sailing. The Camel Sailing and Powerboat Centre located at the pontoon (3 min walk) offers tuition and dinghy hire. Powerboat
courses are also available.
The estuary is a broad tidal river over half a mile wide at Padstow and stretching inland 5 miles to Wadebridge. Sailing is best around high tide, check the Padstow Tide Tables.
The Rock Sailing & Waterski Club (2 min walk) is located in a Grade II listed building on Rock Quay with commanding views over the estuary. It is the centre of water sports and social activities in Rock, a great place to enjoy a drink or meal. Membership is not expensive, temporary memberships may be offered in 2025.
Golf
The St Enodoc Golf Club (2 min walk) has two 18-hole courses, the world famous Church course, immortalised in Betjeman’s poem Seaside Golf, and the Holywell course. The
course circles the St Enodoc churchyard, and is also famous for its 40 foot high Himalaya bunker which you have to hit over to reach the green. Simply book your tee time and enjoy
your round.
There is another spectacular links course at Trevose Golf Club (40 min drive).
Surfing, Kiteboarding
Polzeath beach (15 min drive) is one of the north coast’s best surfing destinations with ample parking on the beach. Boards and wetsuits can be hired at Ann’s Cottage.
Daymer Bay (10 min drive) is a popular destination for windsurfing and kiteboarding. The narrow lane to the Carpark can get congested in summer.
Hiking and Coastal Walks
There are numerous spectacular cliff top walks all along the Cornish coast. A favourite is a circular walk (2 hrs) across the twin headlands of The Rumps and Pentire Point. Drive to
Pentire Farmhouse (15 min drive) to park and walk from there.
Another great walk is to Lundy Bay, a 20 min walk from Lundy Bay Carpark (15 min drive). Best at low tide. You can pick mussels here.
Other coastal walks: Pentire to Lundy Bay, Lundy Bay to Port Quin, Port Quin to Port Isaac. Port Isaac (20 min drive) is a small fishing village, the backdrop of the TV show Doc Martin.
There are great inland walks too on Bodmin Moor.
Tennis & Paddle
There is access to a private tennis court in Rock (3 min drive, 15 min walk), please enquire with the Owners.
There are tennis and padel courts and a swimming pool and golf course at The Point at Polzeath (10 min drive). Tennis coaching also available.
In the Area
Food & Drink
Greencourt is the ideal location from which to explore Padstow's iconic culinary scene. From fish & chips to fine dining, you'll have it all at your fingertips .
Rick Stein's The Seafood Restaurant
St. Petroc's Bistro
Prawn on the Lawn, Padstow (7.5km)
Greens of Padstow
Paul Ainsworth @ No. 6