128 Atlantic Bays Holiday Park, St. Merryn , Padstow, PL28 8PY, United Kingdom
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Hotel Description

Honestly, Little Oaks Chalet surprised me – and I mean that in the best way possible. When you first pull into Atlantic Bays Holiday Park, you might think you’re in for one of those generic holiday park experiences, but this place has something different going on. The chalet itself feels more like staying at a friend’s well-appointed cottage than typical holiday accommodation, with proper attention to detail that you don’t always get at this price point.

What really won me over was how thoughtfully everything’s been set up. The kitchen actually has sharp knives (you know what I mean if you’ve ever tried to cook on holiday), and there’s this lovely little deck where you can sit with your morning coffee and watch the world wake up. The location within the park is smart too – close enough to the facilities that you’re not hiking everywhere, but tucked away so you’re not dealing with constant foot traffic past your windows. I was honestly expecting more noise from other families, but the evenings were surprisingly peaceful. The whole setup feels like someone who actually stays in holiday lets designed this place, rather than just checking boxes on an amenities list.

Here’s the thing about St. Merryn that makes this spot work so well – you’re literally a ten-minute walk from some of Cornwall’s most stunning coastline, but you’re also close enough to Padstow that you can easily pop over for dinner without the hassle of staying right in the thick of the tourist crowds. Constantine Bay is right there when you want proper surfing waves, and if you fancy something calmer, Trevone Bay is just down the road. The Co-op in the village saves you from having to drive into Padstow every time you need milk, though honestly, the Rick Stein empire is worth the trip at least once. Parking at the chalet is straightforward too – none of that circling around looking for a spot nonsense you get in town. During peak summer it gets busy around here, obviously, but even then it never felt overwhelming. That 9.3 rating makes sense when you experience how seamlessly everything works, from the surprisingly quick check-in process to the little touches like proper shower pressure and heating that actually responds when you adjust it. It’s the sort of place where you arrive planning to explore every day and end up spending more time than expected just enjoying being there.

Rooms

  • Estimated price from: $138. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 4
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Reviews

  • Shenton from United Kingdom – 31 May 2025 (10/10)

    The property was excellent. It was very private and quiet. Inside was amazing. There was everything you could possibly want. There were lovely touches such as books and games to play too. Great location near Padstow. I would definitely recommend staying here.

    What could be improved: Everything was great

  • Kayode from United Kingdom – 2 September 2024 (10/10)

    The Chalet was clean bright and had small surprises, like bin bags cleaning products. The Chalet was nice and warm throughout our stay. Couldn't ask for much more.

    What could be improved: There was poor reception there for mobile networks so it could have done with WiFi

  • Linda from United Kingdom – 16 July 2024 (9/10)

    Location is great and the chalet is very comfortable and clean. There is everything you could need for a holiday home. We have stayed here before and will define stay again 👍

    What could be improved: The outdoor seats are not very comfortable!!

  • Gary from United Kingdom – 11 July 2024 (10/10)

    It was self catering & contained every we expected. The beds & pillows were very comfortable & everything was spotless.

    What could be improved: It was a little out of the way but we knew that when we booked it.

  • Margaret from United Kingdom – 23 June 2024 (10/10)

    they were in a key lock which i had email to tell me few days before departure

  • David from United States – 13 June 2024 (9/10)

    Location. Clean, comfortable.

    What could be improved: No WiFi. To be fair, the description didn’t say there was WiFi, but we didn’t expect that. Also, our cellular service was very poor inside the cabin.

  • Lewtas from United Kingdom – 27 May 2024 (9/10)

    Clean and everything you needed was there ,perfect for a short trip.

    What could be improved: Water pressure I the shower was a little low .

  • Lala from United Kingdom – 23 October 2023 (9/10)

    We didn’t go for the breakfast option. The amenities were accessible by car.

    What could be improved: We found breakfast in the surrounding area quite expensive. Apart from that can’t fault anything at the chalet itself. The kitchen was well kitted out and well planned for self catering.

  • Fay from United Kingdom – 12 October 2023 (9/10)

    The privacy of this chalet is excellent considering you are on a camping and caravan park. The location is perfect for all the surrounding beaches and towns. The chalet is well equipped, very comfortable and spacious. We had everything we needed

    What could be improved: Nothing

  • Adam from United Kingdom – 3 September 2023 (10/10)

    Chalet was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. Kitchen is nicely equipped. The location is great, with several local beaches only a few minutes drive and shops and restaurants in Padstow not much further. Nice peaceful site which is kept really tidy and clean. Overall, a great place for exploring Cornwall. Thank you very much.

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Newquay Zoo: 18 km
  • Schoolscapes: 13 km
  • St Mawgan Playing Field: 8 km
  • St Columb Recreation Ground: 11 km
  • Trenance Gardens and Cottages: 18 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Spring House: 2.8 km
  • Restaurant Nins Tea Rooms: 2.8 km
  • Restaurant The Cafe at Seven Bays Park: 1.5 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Fox Cove Beach: 4.7 km
  • Harlyn Bay Beach: 4.8 km
  • Porthcothan Beach: 4 km
  • Treyarnon Bay Beach: 4.8 km
  • Constantine Bay Beach: 5 km

Public transport:

  • Train Quintrell Downs: 17 km
  • Train St. Columb Road: 15 km

Closest airports:

  • Land’s End Airport: 87 km
  • Plymouth City Airport: 79 km
  • Newquay Cornwall Airport: 9 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom:

  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities:

  • Horse riding Additional charge Off-site
  • Cycling Off-site
  • Fishing Additional charge Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • Garden view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English

Cleaning services:

  • Laundry Additional charge

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out

Most popular facilities:

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking

Building characteristics:

  • Detached

Entertainment and family services:

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Parking Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).:

  • Accessible parking

Other for your stay:

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Rules

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 16:00 to 21:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 10:00 to 10:30

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.3

Comfort:

9.3

Location:

8.6

Facilities:

9.1

Cleanliness:

9.6

Value for money:

8.9

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