Crabs and Lobsters

One-bedroom apartment on the Pentire headland in Newquay, sleeping 2, with a balcony facing toward the Fistral Beach break 600 metres away. The apartment sits in Pentire Mews at 21 Pentire Crescent, at the quieter residential end of the headland - set back from the town-centre noise but close enough for both main surf beaches to be reachable on foot.

Inside, the bedroom and roll-top bath in the bathroom mark this out as a couples-focused property rather than a standard budget rental. The kitchen is equipped with a washing machine. Wi-Fi and off-road parking for one car are both included, the latter a practical advantage on Pentire where summer street parking disappears by mid-morning. The property has 45 guest reviews on Sykes, giving a useful volume of independent feedback to judge quality.

Fistral Beach is 600 metres away - Cornwall's highest-profile surf break, hosting the Boardmasters festival each August and running surf schools from April through to October. The balcony looks toward the headland above the break. Crantock Beach, a wide sheltered bay accessed across the River Gannel estuary, is 1.4km away. Towan Beach, the town-centre beach, is the same distance in the opposite direction. Newquay harbour and its fish restaurants are around a 10-minute walk.

Best for couples wanting Fistral access from a quieter residential address rather than the town centre. Less good for groups needing more than 2 beds, or for anyone with a dog - no pets are accepted here.