HomeSelf-Catering HotelAbout Cornwall Offers Join UsBook Now It's cheaper when you book direct St Merryn You’ll know you’ve reached St Merryn when you see the signs displaying the motto ‘Seven Bays for Seven Days’ and with five and a half miles of coastline there really are seven wonderful beaches within a three mile distance! STAY OFFERS SURFING BREAKS QUOTE & BOOK A little village with a lot of coastline The pretty village of St Merryn on Cornwall’s north coast is ideally located for access to seven beautiful beaches and bays, one for every day of the week! The village has a range of small shops, cafés, restaurants and a church whilst also claiming five and a half miles of stunningly dramatic coastline. There’s The Farmer’s Arms pub and just outside the village centre in Churchtown is The Cornish Arms where Rick and Jill Stein are the official landlords. There are riding stables close by should you wish to experience a beach canter plus a range of attractions to visit. Both St Merryn and Padstow also celebrate many festivals – worth looking out for. St Merryn is around two and a half miles from the foodie town of Padstow, where TV chefs Rick Stein and Paul Ainsworth have restaurants. Close by: Trevone Bay Harlyn Bay Mother Ivey’s Bay Booby’s Bay Constantine Bay Treyarnon Bay Porthcothan Bay Trevose Head Lighthouse is situated between Booby’s and Mother’s Ivy’s Bay. You can visit the lifeboat station there. Seven Bays for Seven Days Working north to south, the beaches form part of the north Cornwall section of The South West Coastal Path and if you love walking then Padstow is a great starting point and you can take in all seven north Cornwall beaches on your way. Watch out for Trevose Head Lighthouse and the Lifeboat Station on the way as well as some spectacular rock formations. Trevone Bay Approximately 2.8 miles from Bay Retreat Villas, the beach is sandy and served by a small rocky river inlet but can disappear at high tide! There’s a car park and cafe and surfers like the seasonal lifeguard cover. A seasonal dog ban applies here. [/box] Harlyn Bay Approximately 3.4 miles from Bay Retreat Villas, Harlyn is a year-round, dog-friendly beach with seasonal lifeguard cover. Sandy and family friendly, the beach is sheltered. It’s also a great place to learn to surf as there’s a surf school close by. Mother Ivey’s Bay Situated approximately 3.3 miles from Bay Retreat Villas the beach is accessed via a 20 minute coastal path from Harlyn Bay. Dog-friendly, the large sweep of beach is fine and sandy and surrounded by rocks, making it popular with families. Porthcothan Bay Approximately 2.6 miles from Bay Retreat Villas, Porthcothan is a year-round, dog-friendly beach with seasonal lifeguard cover. The beach is popular with sunbathers and families, as it’s surrounded by grassy dunes. Constantine Bay Situated approximately 3 miles from Bay Retreat Villas, Constantine offers a year round dog friendly beach with seasonal lifeguard cover. Surfers enjoy the rip tides, but it can be unsafe for swimmers. A wide crescent expanse of sand with great rock pools and sand dunes. There’s a shop in the village. There are toilets but parking can be limited. However, Treyarnon Bay has plenty of parking and is about a 10 minute walk away. Treyarnon Bay Approximately 2.6 miles from Bay Retreat Villas, Treyarnon offers a year-round, dog-friendly beach with seasonal lifeguard cover. Situated in a sandy cove and surrounded by cliffs, there are lots of rock pools and sand dunes. Booby’s Bay Situated approximately 3.8 miles from Bay Retreat Villas, this year round dog friendly beach has seasonal lifeguard cover. There’s no parking here, so Treyarnon may be the best place to stop and then walk. The sandy beach is popular with surfers. At low tide, an old ship wreck can appear! St Merryn Park Set within St Merryn Park, Bay Retreat Villas are contemporary styled holiday accommodation arranged in an attractive square. Each villa has its own parking space and a small rear garden with patio furniture and most have decking. Amenities within the park include an adjacent children’s playground with a good range of swings, a slide and wooden climbing frames. Next to this there’s a handy local shop selling all the essentials and a bar and restaurant. As you enter the park you’ll see a recreation area with tennis courts and separate dog walking area. The park contains a mix of housing, some under development. However, Bay Retreat is complete and in its own square, separate from any ongoing works. Distances Bay Retreat Villas is around a mile from the village of St Merryn and around two miles from the closest beach, Porthcothan. However there are many well known beaches along the coast, including Watergate Bay and the dramatic Bedruthan Steps. The south coast and places such as the Eden Project are around half an hours’s drive. We recommend travelling by car and exploring them all! Field and tennis courts Bay Retreat Villas St Merryn Park’s children’s play area All Self-Catering Themed breaks Offers Dog Friendly Themed Breaks Christmas & New Year Useful Info FAQ Accessibility Online Booking Price Guarantee Enquiry Form About Us Cornwall Holiday Property for Sale Sitemap Nuts & Bolts Booking Conditions Insurance Cancellation Policy COVID-19 Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Website Terms & Conditions Stay in Touch Contact Us Find Us Brochure Sign up to our Newsletter Blog Breaks in Cornwall c/o Travelsmith Holidays Ltd., Porth Veor Manor Hotel, Porth Way, Porth, Cornwall, TR7 3LW. 01637 873274