Garden View

Garden View is a ground-floor two-bedroom cottage in Newquay at Quintrell Downs, sleeping 4 with 1 bathroom. The cottage has a lawned rear garden, Wi-Fi, washing machine, and off-road parking. Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, and dining is in a conservatory. Children under 5 are not accepted. Whipsiderry Beach is 2.2 miles to the west - a wide sand beach accessible by steps from the clifftop car park, with a stream running across the sand in lower tide. Tolcarne Beach is 2.4 miles and Great Western Beach 2.5 miles for the Newquay town beaches.

Quintrell Downs sits on the eastern edge of Newquay, connected to the town centre by the main road. The village pub is 0.2 miles away and the shop 0.6 miles. Newquay town centre, with its shops, restaurants, and surf hire shops, is roughly a 10-minute drive. Fistral Beach, the main surfing beach, is on the western headland and hosts surf competitions in August each year.

The Lappa Valley Steam Railway runs from East Wheal Rose, roughly 2.5 miles south, to a leisure complex at Benny Mill - a short return trip on a 15-inch gauge railway that suits families with children aged 5 and over. Crantock and Holywell Bay are both within 15 minutes by car and offer larger, quieter beaches than those immediately in Newquay.

Best for couples, families with children aged 5 and over, and dog owners who want affordable access to the Newquay area without paying a premium for a coastal location. Guests who need step-free access should check with the owner before booking. Less good for those who want to walk to a beach, as all the nearby beaches require a car or taxi. Changeover is Saturday.