Meet the Owners of Harlyn Bay Cottage

Hello and welcome! We're delighted you're considering staying at Harlyn Bay Cottage.

We're Gemma & John, proud owners of this luxury family beach cottage in Harlyn Bay, North Cornwall. Like many of our guests, our connection to Harlyn Bay began through family holidays and it quickly became somewhere very special to us.

How We Fell in Love with Harlyn Bay

We first discovered The Mews and Harlyn Bay while holidaying here in the summer of 2021. From the moment we arrived, we knew there was something unique about this location. The cottages, the relaxed coastal atmosphere, and being just seconds from one of Cornwall's most beautiful family beaches made it instantly unforgettable.

We loved being able to walk straight to the beach without needing to pack the car, enjoy morning coffee from the nearby cafés, and relax in the local pub after long beach days. Being so close to Padstow and the surrounding Seven Bays coastline made it the perfect base to explore North Cornwall.

Our children fell in love with it straight away and so did our dog - which made the decision to buy the cottage in 2022 feel very natural.

We wanted to create a place where other families could enjoy the same memorable holidays we experienced ourselves.

Creating a Relaxed Luxury Coastal Home

After purchasing the cottage, we completed a full renovation in January 2023. Our aim was to create a luxury but welcoming holiday home that combines boutique coastal styling with practical family comfort.

We carefully chose the layout, furnishings, artwork and facilities to create a space that feels calm, modern and easy to live in; somewhere guests can truly relax from the moment they arrive.

As regular visitors to Cornwall ourselves, we understand what makes a great beach holiday. We have equipped the cottage with everything we would personally want when travelling as a family, ensuring guests can enjoy a true home-from-home experience by the sea.

Designed with Families (and Dogs) in Mind

Family holidays are at the heart of what Harlyn Bay Cottage is about. The safe beach, enclosed garden and spacious open-plan living area make it ideal for spending quality time together after long days outdoors.

We are also passionate dog owners and know how important it is to find genuinely dog-friendly holiday accommodation in Cornwall. With Harlyn Bay being dog friendly all year round, it made complete sense for us to welcome dogs to the cottage too.

Our Commitment to Every Guest Stay

We take enormous pride in maintaining the cottage to a high standard of cleanliness, comfort and presentation. Seeing guests return year after year is something we value hugely and reflects the care we put into every stay.

We aim to provide friendly, responsive communication before and during your holiday, while allowing you complete privacy to enjoy your time in Harlyn Bay. We are always happy to share local recommendations: from favourite restaurants and family activities to coastal walks and hidden beaches that visitors often miss.

• Our Personal Harlyn Bay Favourites
• Favourite beach walk: Harlyn Bay beach itself - the reason we bought the cottage. Expansive golden sand perfect for dog walks, family games, rock pooling and shoreline fishing. One of the best family beaches in North Cornwall.
• Favourite restaurant: Rick Stein's Café in Padstow - outstanding food, relaxed atmosphere and excellent value. A must-visit when staying near Padstow.
• Favourite coffee spot: The Beach Box at Harlyn Bay - perfect for early morning coffee while watching the surf roll in.
• Favourite family activity: Coastal walk from Harlyn Bay to Booby's Bay and Constantine Bay, finishing with a drink at The Pig at Harlyn Bay.
• Best sunset viewpoint: Sunset BBQ on Harlyn Bay beach - hard to beat for relaxed coastal evenings.

A Place We Truly Love Sharing

Harlyn Bay Cottage is more than just a holiday home to us. It's somewhere our own family creates memories, relaxes and reconnects and we love being able to share that experience with our guests.

Whether you're planning a luxury family holiday in Cornwall, a dog-friendly beach escape, or a relaxing coastal break near Padstow, we hope Harlyn Bay Cottage becomes somewhere you return to again and again.

We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Warmest wishes, Gemma & John