17 Astor Court, Newquay

A 2-bedroom apartment on Narrowcliff in Newquay, positioned above the Atlantic with sea views from a Juliet balcony off the open-plan living area. Tolcarne Beach is 300m directly below - a sheltered sandy bay with seasonal lifeguard cover and a beach café.

Two bedrooms serve 4 guests across 2 bathrooms. The open-plan kitchen and living space has the balcony as its focal point; dishwasher and washing machine are included. Parking is available on site.

Great Western Beach is 700m along the seafront path, Towan Beach with its island house on a suspension bridge adds a third option 1.2km west. Barrowfields cliff-top park sits directly opposite the building - useful for a morning walk before the beaches fill. Blue Reef Aquarium is under a mile away, and Newquay town centre with its surf hire, restaurants, and shops is a 10-minute walk.

Best for couples or small families who want sea views and short walks to the beach. Less good for those expecting resort-style facilities or needing a hot tub - this is a well-positioned apartment rather than a luxury retreat, and the narrow streets around Narrowcliff can make parking a consideration outside of the allocated bay. From GBP355 per night, it sits at the premium end of the Newquay apartment market.