Atlantic Edge

Cottage inside private grounds on the edge of Newquay. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms - a ground-floor double with en-suite, a further ground-floor double, and a single - with the living area upstairs on the first floor instead of down.

The upside-down layout puts an open-plan lounge and kitchen on the first floor, opening onto a balcony that catches sun for most of the day. Check-in is at 5pm and changeover day is Friday. WiFi, private parking and a washing machine are included, all three bedrooms are on the ground floor, and dogs are welcome with a welcome pack provided for pets. The 17-acre hotel grounds give several spots overlooking Porth Beach and Lusty Glaze Cove. Whipsiderry Beach is the nearest beach, about 0.4 miles away as the crow flies.

Porth Beach and Lusty Glaze are both about a 5-minute walk from the grounds, and Newquay town centre is within walking distance beyond that. The area has an aquarium, a zoo, several golf courses and a stretch of the South West Coast Path, with surf breaks along most of Newquay's beaches.

Best for surfers and dog owners wanting a quiet base close to the beach without being in the middle of town.