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About this property

Historic Charm: Shilla Mill in Polzeath offers a recently renovated holiday home housed in a historic building. The property features four bedrooms, a living room, and a fully equipped kitchen. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can enjoy a garden, outdoor fireplace, and seating area. The property includes a picnic area and free on-site private parking. Convenient Location: Polzeath Beach is a 7-minute walk away. Newquay Cornwall Airport is 32 km from the property. Nearby attractions include Tintagel Castle (23 km) and Eden Project (39 km). Activities: Activities available include fishing, windsurfing, canoeing, hiking, cycling, diving, and snorkelling. The host is highly rated for excellent service and beach access.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Free private parking available on-site


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  • Dermot
    United States United States
    Excellent loication. Sheltered and quiet but walkable to beach and quick drive to the Point
  • Sylvia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a beautiful characterful building. It felt really homely right from the start. Comfortable beds and furniture. Appreciated the washing machine, tumble dryer and dish washer. Husband liked the sky tv with Netflix. The garden was nice for the...
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Shilla Mill is located at the end of a beautiful lane just as the picture shows, next to it there is a campsite which is also run by Alison and James and offers great facilities which clients renting the meal are also to use if required. It’s...
  • Steve
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I really don't want to write a review for this beautiful property as I would like to keep it for myself! A picture perfect cottage situated at the end of a track that is not a thoroughfare for cars so extremely quiet and peaceful, yet only a 10...
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely cottage . Near the beach, shops ,pubs restaurants, Nice places to take our dog walking . Really enjoyed our break away . Ali was a lovely host . Really helpful .
  • Amanda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Charm , space and warmth, was a lovely feel, only one bathroom in the house but there was more facilities in a separate unit next door which was more than adequate
  • Matt
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Unique property with fascinating history. Situated at end of no through road - nice and quiet. Flat walk to the beach. Everything we needed was there.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lots of character, very comfortable, nice and quiet as set back from the beach.
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property is steeped in history, beautiful quiet location, very comfortably furnished , spacious with its own private garden. Private easily accessible parking and amazing owners who went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Fresh flowers...
  • Jenny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A beautiful, characterful cottage not far from Polzeath beach. The property had everything we needed as a family of four. It was warm and inviting, with lots of space! The beds were so comfortable, I haven’t slept that well in a long time! My...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Alison

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Alison
Welcome to Shilla Mill, a historic holiday home nestled in the heart of Polzeath, North Cornwall. This detached property is just a short, flat 5-minute walk to the beach and local shops and amenities. What makes Shilla Mill truly special is that it was the first property ever built in Polzeath, dating back to 1591 AD, and was originally constructed as a working mill. Over the years, it has retained many unique features, including floor joists made from shipwrecked timbers, a Lions Head Figurine and a Captains Door, adding a distinct charm to the property. One of the most fascinating features of Shilla Mill is the bedrock wall that runs through the front room, which channels water during the wet seasons. This natural water flow even travels underneath the garden patio doors, offering a serene and picturesque element to the home. While Shilla Mill is steeped in history, it also provides modern comforts for your stay. Two log-burning stoves ensure cosy warmth during the colder months, while the property itself has been thoughtfully updated for contemporary living. The location is equally remarkable. Not only is Shilla Mill surrounded by the stunning cliffs of Polzeath, but it’s also just 25 meters from 'The Point Golf Course.' A 25-meter path from the property leads directly to the course, and a short walk to the golf club and restaurant. The beach is only 500 yards away, and there are no hills to climb, making it ideal for a relaxing escape. You can also enjoy the scenic coastal paths, National Trust cafes, and all the amenities of Polzeath, all within walking distance. To explore Cornwall further, a vehicle would be required to visit nearby Eden Project, The Lost Garden of Heligan and many more.
Alison & James, we are the owners of Shilla Mill and would be there to greet you upon check-in. We want you and your family to have the best time away, we have lived in the Mill for three years and we love our home, we hope you all will love it just as much for your holiday. This is a detached property with garden, and parking.
Shilla Mill is merely 500 yards from the Beach with no hills to climb. Steeped in history, the property seems miles from everything but its really at arms length. The Point Golf Course greens are surrounding and providing views, and a pathway to the club house and Restaurant is 25 meters away. Valley views with neighbouring campers also there to enjoy the surf. Coastal paths and National Trusts Cafes etc for the walkers, there are the amenities of Polzeath available by foot. A Car would be required to explore Cornwall such as Eden Project
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 17:00 to 21:00
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Check-out
Until 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

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Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.