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A second-floor apartment on Headland Road in Newquay, sleeping four across two bedrooms. From £1,385 per week. Lift access runs throughout the building, making this one of the few fully step-free holiday lets on the Headland - the majority of Headland properties involve stairs, so the lift is a genuine differentiator.

Both bedrooms have super king-size zip-and-link beds, configurable as twin singles. One bedroom has a private en-suite shower room; the other shares the main bathroom, which has a full bath with overhead shower. The open-plan living space combines kitchen, dining, and sitting room, with a dishwasher, coffee machine, and washer/dryer included. Smart TVs in every room.

A balcony with outdoor seating faces the headland. Underground parking accommodates one vehicle with a maximum height of 2.13m - worth noting for vans or high-sided SUVs. Fistral Beach is 700m west, a flat walk across the headland. Towan Beach, with its island house accessible via the suspension bridge, is 900m east. Great Western Beach is 1.3km away. A pub is 300m from the door and shops are within 800m. One dog is welcome.

Best for couples or small families needing step-free access and reliable parking close to surf. Rated 5 stars across 59 reviews on Sykes. Less suited to groups wanting the town-centre energy - the Headland is quieter by nature, which suits some visitors and not others. Friday changeover.