Ocean Breeze Holywell Bay

Ocean Breeze is a one-bedroom apartment in Holywell village, sleeping two and positioned 500m from Holywell Bay beach - a mile-long sandy beach on the North Cornwall coast with dunes backing the shore and a seasonal beach cafe. The double bedroom, garden and off-road parking make it a straightforward option for couples or solo travellers who want direct beach access without the crowds of the larger Newquay resorts.

Dogs are not accepted. Parking is included on site, alongside garden space. The nearby South West Coast Path links the bay to Porth Joke (also called Polly Joke) 1 mile away - a quieter, car-free cove owned by the National Trust with no facilities, which keeps it calm even during the summer. Vugga Cove is 1.4 miles further along the path for those wanting to walk rather than drive between beaches.

Holywell sits 4 miles from Newquay - far enough to avoid the stag-party traffic, close enough to use the town's shops and restaurants. Crantock, a small village with its own beach, is within 1.9 miles for a different day-trip option. The apartment has WiFi and parking.

Best for couples or solo walkers who want a simple, base with the beach genuinely close. Suits off-season visits when Holywell is quiet and the dunes are at their most atmospheric. Less good for guests wanting full self-catering facilities or more than two sleeping spaces.