Crantock Bay House

Four-bedroom house on West Pentire Road in Crantock, sleeping 8 across three bathrooms, with sea views across Crantock Bay. Two of the bedrooms and the family bathroom are on the ground floor, which the merchant describes as ideal for parties with guests who prefer not to go upstairs. Sunday changeover suits guests who want to avoid the Friday and Saturday motorway run, and is unusual for a house sleeping eight.

The fireplace in the sitting room is decorative and cannot be used for an open fire. The enclosed garden with off-road parking works well for families with young children. Dishwasher and Wi-Fi are included, and the three-bathroom layout means less morning queuing across eight guests.

Three beaches are reachable on foot. Porth Joke - a National Trust-owned bay with no road access, no car park and no café - is 600 metres from the door. Vugga Cove is the same distance. Crantock Beach, with its dune system and RNLI lifeguard cover in summer, is 700 metres away. All three are walkable without crossing a main road. Fistral Beach and Newquay town centre are around 1.9 miles by road.

Best for large groups or multi-generational families who want quiet beach access and a real garden. Guests who need step-free access should check with the owner before booking. Less good for guests who want late-night Newquay nightlife within walking distance - Crantock village closes early.