When we took over the property from a relative in 2002, we instituted a programme of careful updating of the facilities, including a second bathroom and a TV room with DVD/freeview box & satellite connection facilities. Wireless broadband was added in 2006; in 2007 the living room was enhanced with new armchairs and sofas; in 2008 a large bookcase was added to the Living Room. However, please note that we deliberately keep the house in a shabby condition ('shabbychic' is an Italian expression!) and the facilities can at best be described as basic. So why do we get more repeat tenants at this property than at either of our other properties? Less is more, perhaps...?

St Petroc is reached by an un-metalled road from the main Rock-Polzeath road, and is close to all the local beaches, surf, water-sports, fishing, and golf.

The Living Room (22’ x 13’ 6”max) features two picture windows, giving wide panoramas over the mouth of the Camel Estuary. The room is furnished with  sofas, a double sofabed, three armchairs, a partner’s desk, side tables, a large bookcase, bookshelves, telephone, Epson USB printer and a small TV. The room is heated by fast action convection heaters.

The Dining Room (10’ 6” x  9’6”) features a full height upvc-framed sliding window to the Patio, giving good views of Stepper Point and Gulland Rock, and is furnished with a sideboard, dining table and chairs and Yamaha upright piano (which guests are invited to play).

The Patio immediately outside the Dining Room shares the same view and faces the prevailing wind, yet is remarkably sheltered and also catches the sun. It is furnished with three tables, chairs and a large parasol for summer use.

Annexed to the Dining Room is the TV room (7’ 6” x  9’ 6”), furnished with bookshelves, single bed, sofabed and bean bags and equipped with a Dolby 5.1 Sony Home Cinema system, DVD player and freeview box, with satellite connections for a Sky Digibox (box and card to be provided by guests).

The Kitchen (20’ 7” x 10’ 4” max) is built round an oil-fired Rayburn stove. It is divided into two sections: the larger with the Rayburn, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, hi-fi system, toaster, dresser, cupboards and airing cupboard; the smaller with double drainer sink, washing machine, Stoves gas hob and electric oven.  Cooking and heating are thus by electricity, gas and/or Rayburn. There is also an immersion heater. The small table (by the east-facing window overlooking the garden) is for breakfast use, etc.. A walk-in Larder and the back door adjoin.         

St Petroc has 3 principal bedrooms: 

The ‘Mid Ocean’ Bedroom (13’ 4” x  8’) is a west-facing double bedroom, with views over the garden to Stepper Point, furnished with a 5’ double bed, chest of drawers and built in wardrobe.

The ‘Marbella’ Bedroom (12’ x 11’) is an east-facing twin bedroom with views over the side garden, furnished with two twin beds (which may be put together as a double bed), bedside drawer units, chest of drawers, wardrobe and bookcase.

The ‘Muirfield’ Bedroom (12’ 8” x 12’ 8”) is an east-facing twin bedroom, with views over the side garden, furnished with two twin beds (which may be put together as a double bed), full size double bunk bed, built in cupboard and chest of drawers.

The TV Room/Living Room bed/sofabeds allow for further sleeping accommodation, if required.

There are 2 bathrooms: the Principal Bathroom contains a power shower, bath, WC and basin with shaver unit; the Second Bathroom comprises a bath with shower attachment and basin; although the facilities are old, some prefer them to the Principal Bathroom. A separate WC adjoins.

The lawned Garden (which includes parking facilities for up to 4 cars) amounts to approx 1/3 acre. Across the lawns, carefully positioned trees and shrubs abound, through which paths lead to smaller outposts with widespread sea views. The layout of the garden creates the wind shelter effect experienced on the Patio.

The Garage is used primarily for our personal storage, but also includes a deep freeze and the BBQ is stored here when not in use.