Title: Sahara! House with Sauna close to the beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sahara! House with Sauna close to the beach ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111760000/111750200/111750169/d9c6b012.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111760000/111750200/111750169/447e3e6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111760000/111750200/111750169/f08054ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111760000/111750200/111750169/836f6ec8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111760000/111750200/111750169/e1cc9e62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location An adjacent golf course, a garden and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Sahara! House with Sauna close to the beach. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and laundry facilities are available to all guests. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathrooms1900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Sahara! House with Sauna close to the beach Sahara is a modern family house within 5 minutes walk of Porthilly beach at Rock & within walking distance of shops and the local amenities including the Mariners Pub and Rock Sailing Club, and Ferry Point for the Black Tor Ferry to Padstow. For walkers, it is close to the Cornish Coastal Path and for golfers, close to St Enodoc Golf Club. It has a sunny aspect and is warm and welcoming with a log burner for cold evenings. Comes with Decking area and Sauna Cabin and has a downstairs shower room and an outside shower for you - or your dogs - to wash off the salt after a dip in the sea, Outside table and chairs + BBQ. Has parking including one space part under cover. Sahara has a Zappi Type 2 EV charging point, and also outside 13A sockets for other chargers. The front garden can be gated off to give secure area for children playing or to enclose dogs. Sahara is within 5 minutes walk of the Porthilly beach at Rock and within walking distance of the local shops and amenities and St. Enedoc Golf Club. It has a sunny aspect and is warm and welcoming for family holidays and Cornish getaways being well equipped for large or small numbers. From the house one can walk up across the Golf course and dunes which gives spectacular views of the island and headlands at the mouth of the Camel Estuary and out to the Atlantic. Dogs are allowed to run all year on the local beaches and dune areas in Rock. We let weekly throughout the summer usually from Friday to Friday to help with the journeys and to get the full use of weekends. Other start and finish days are possible. Comfortable and with sea views from the garden, and West facing bedrooms, it has full central heating, some underfloor heating and a log burner to add warmth and focus for those winter evenings. To enjoy the long summer days there is an outside table with chairs and a BBQ and for those not so pleasant days there is a Sauna Cabin Room for guests to enjoy. The house is positioned in a cul de sac off Rock Road and there is ample parking in the drive for 4 or 5 cars, boats, etc. The house sleeps 9 in four bedrooms (the twin room can be converted into a Super King room by zipping together the two beds). In addition one of the sofas in the sitting room can be folded out into a double bed. Local shops include - Newsagents, Barnecuts Bakery/Cafe, Watts Butchers, Nursery stores -Spar, Delicatessen/Cafe, Wellness, Clock Garage Petrol Station and several Estate agents. There are also some boutiques, beach shops, fish & chip shop, pubs and restaurants. During the summer and at busy times of year there are usually arts and crafts for sale at The Rock Institute, The Rock Art Group (Cowrie) and The Salty Dog (Porthilly Lane). Down off the beach is a the Black Tor Ferry that runs to and fro across the Camel Estuary to Padstow from morning to dusk throughout the year. Rock is situated near the mouth of the Camel Estuary and is ideal for walking by the sea, golfing at St Enodoc Golf Club, water sports such as water skiing, sailing, swimming, paddle boarding, fishing, windsurfing and kite surfing. Just along the coast: kayaking (Port Quinn or Wadebridge), surfing and body boarding (2.5 miles to Polzeath) and cycling along the Camel trail (either taking the Ferry across to Padstow, or from Wadebridge 6 miles). Longer trips out can take in The Eden Project, Tintagel castle, Port Isaac fishing village, horse riding, adventure centers, etc. There are various brochures and business cards of things to do and see on the bookshelves in the hall and a visitor’s book to leaf through and read about the exploits of former visitors. The house itself consists of: Ground Floor : Hallway, sitting room, dining room, WC, kitchen, utility room and large downstairs shower. The former garage is now used as a carpeted playroom and store for your boating, walking or golfing gear. The sitting room is large and very light with four comfortable sofas and various cushions and a office desk with computer screen and chair. There is wireless internet so bring your smart phone, tablet or lap-top if you want to access it. There is also a 65" TV + chromecast lead, DVD and radio. The dining room has a large elliptical one piece table which can seat up to twelve and is friendly to talk either across or around making it ideal for large or small groups. It is a light room with patio doors to the front lawn and a hatch through to the kitchen which makes serving simple and ensures that the cooks are still involved with the party. If the weather is fine, meals can be taken out to the large teak garden table on the west side of the house. The Kitchen is well equipped and easy to work in, with a large double drainer double sink, extensive work surfaces and cupboards and a central table. The oven stack consists of two fan ovens and a high power microwave with a 6 burner gas hob on one side and an additional grill microwave on the other. There is a dishwasher, large fridge-freezer, under work surface fridge and deep fat fryer also available. A separate door leads into the Utility Room with a work surface and units plus a washing machine and a separate tumble dryer. The large Belfast enamel sink is suitable for washing walking boots and wetsuits, etc and taking them straight out of the adjacent back door to dry on the large outside clothes airer. From the Utility Room can be accessed a downstairs Shower Room with large walk in shower handy for use when coming in from water sports or changing after time spent in the Sauna. Another door leads into the carpeted playroom/garage where there is a bench sofa along with some toys and games for your use. Also in this area are a couple of childrens' bicycles and storage for the BBQs. Garage door to outside parking area. Utility Room door to upper decking area - good for sitting out in the morning and lunch time sunshine and leading to the Sauna Cabin. There is also a covered walkway and door to the front parking area. Outside steps lead down to the rear lower terrace area and round the house to the front garden. First Floor North Bedroom: King size Bed, TV, with ensuite shower room West Bedroom: Bunks (3ft wide) South Bedroom: Twin beds (3ft wide)/can be Super King if zipped together, vanity basin, DVD, TV East Bedroom: Single bed + bunks (all 3 ft wide), vanity basin Family Bathroom: Shower, bath with shower attachment, vanity basin, WC. Maximum of 9 (+2) people. Children are welcome. No smoking. One well behaved pet welcome. Linen; Pillows and duvets provided but not bed linen or towels. These can be rented locally in the village or from the owners with a linen charge of £22/head. Contact: Oliver Mattos You can use the whole house and driveway and the BBQ's kept in the garage can be taken out to the front lawn and placed near the outside table and chairs for the midday and afternoon sunshine. From the house you can walk to the beach and dunes, Golf course and Club, shops, pub and places to eat + the Ferry across the Estuary to Padstow. Other things to note There is a wide selection of equipment available for your use - from a highchair to the 2 charcoal BBQs, a bodyboard, to a bicycle or 2, they're things I find useful, and they're there for when you want them too! Also a selection of toys and games. If you want to know if the house has a specific item there, just ask! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near the sea - Next to a golf course ### Things to do - Bicycles - Golf - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycles - Electric car charging station - Garden - Unit size: 1,900 square feet ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets Note from host: Well behaved pets, downstairs only. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings Ask first about events. ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15 Note from host: Ask first about events. Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.54541%2C-4.91321&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=99SCnTas4DAaNCeP0i-2aBGNRL0=) Rock, England #### What's nearby - St. Enodoc Golf Club - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Polzeath Beach - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles - Padstow Harbour - 8 min drive - 1.4 miles - Trevone Bay Beach - 13 min drive - 3.8 miles - Harlyn Bay Beach - 15 min drive - 4.6 miles #### Getting around - Bodmin Parkway Station - 26 min drive - Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 35 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Mariners - ‬6 min walk - ‪Cherry Trees Coffee House - ‬23 min drive - ‪The Seafood Restaurant - ‬22 min drive - ‪Fee's Food - ‬12 min walk - ‪Greens Of Padstow - ‬25 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sahara! House with Sauna close to the beach pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). ### Where is Sahara! House with Sauna close to the beach located? > Situated in Wadebridge, this golf holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Brea Beach, and St. Enodoc Golf Club. Padstow Harbour and Padstow Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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