Porth Beach

Four-bedroom house on Alexandra Road in Porth, sleeping eight with three bathrooms and sea views from the property. The layout is reverse level: the entrance is on the first floor, with the open-plan living space and a king-size bedroom with en-suite on that level, and three more bedrooms and a movie room on the ground floor. There is a front garden with a lawn and an outdoor shower, plus a terraced garden. One well-behaved dog is welcome, but not on carpeted areas.

The layout includes a dishwasher and washing machine, plus Wi-Fi and off-road parking. Sea views and a garden together are not common in this stretch, so the combination is worth noting if those matter to your group.

The nearest beach is 0.2 miles from the front door. Whipsiderry Beach is a sandy bay with caves and rock pools visible at low tide, backed by the headland that separates it from Lusty Glaze. Porth Beach itself (the named bay, not to be confused with the property) is also walkable. Newquay town centre sits about a mile south, with Fistral's surf break and the town's harbour restaurants within a 15-minute drive.

Best for families who want a quieter bay rather than a surf beach. Guests who need step-free access should check with the owner before booking. The Saturday changeover fits the standard weekly rental pattern. Less suited to surfers - Fistral and Watergate Bay are both a drive away. A short walk reaches the sand, with Newquay a drive away for busier nights.