Puckoo's Nest

Puckoo's Nest is a three-storey eco house on the Gannel estuary on the outskirts of Newquay, sleeping 8 in 4 bedrooms. Three bedrooms are on the ground floor, alongside a family bathroom and a separate shower room. The top floor is a bedroom suite with a 48-inch TV, a seating area, a shower room and a balcony. The house faces south and looks over the tidal estuary.

The open-plan living area has a 65-inch TV, a ceramic dining table and a kitchen with a Quooker and integrated appliances, including a dishwasher and washing machine. Underfloor heating runs from an air source system, and Wi-Fi is included. A highchair is available. Terraced sun decks at the rear lead to a garden, and 1 pet is welcome.

Electric gates open to a private car park with 2 dedicated spaces. A large shed stores surfboards, and an outdoor shower runs hot and cold for rinsing wetsuits. From the house a path leads down to the estuary shore, where guests can launch a kayak or paddleboard, and the Gannel can be crossed to Crantock Beach. Towan Beach is about 0.6 miles away in a straight line, and Great Western Beach about 0.7 miles.

Best for surf families and groups of up to 8 who want board storage, an outdoor shower and parking at the door. Less good for anyone who cannot manage stairs, as the bedrooms are spread across three floors, and for guests who want a garden fully enclosed for small children.