The centre of Polzeath Has everything you need for a perfect holiday. Why not pop down to the deli and pick up some freshly baked croissants and a take away cappucino, for breakfast. The local shops cater for cosmopolitan tastes, so it is easy to pick up the ingredients for a gormet dinner or find some locally sourced meat, fish and vegetables for your bar b que. If you don't feel like eating in, there are two good restaurants; the Waterfront and Saltwater as well as two pubs, The Atlantic and The Oyster Catcher. For more information see www.britishpubguide.com and www.squaremeal.co.uk.

If a little retail therapy is required, Clothes shop Ocean Blue, stocks Brands such as French Connection and Great Plains, as well a Annes Cottage, Surf Shop www.annscottagesurf.co.uk stocks wet suits boards, sunglasses and clothes by O'Neil, Roxy Ripcurl, to name but a few. All of this while retaining its surfside Village charm. Don't forget to visit the Ice Cream Parlours serving delicious local ice cream.