Red Rails

This Art Deco house near Fistral Beach has featured on architect George Clarke’s TV series, and sits 0.25 miles from the beach and under a mile from Newquay’s town centre. Newquay draws surfers year-round for its waves and golden beaches, with excellent restaurants and the Watersports Centre for those learning new skills. Trenance Gardens has a boating lake and crazy golf, and the National Trust’s Trerice Manor, an Elizabethan house, is 3 miles away.

The ground-floor open-plan living room, kitchen and dining area has huge sliding doors on to a balcony with glass balustrade and sea views, with a bright interior that reflects the property’s Art Deco origins. Sofas sit in front of a wood burner and TV, and the dining table seats ten guests alongside a kitchen with breakfast bar. Stairs lead down to garden level, where two king-size bedrooms sit in the main house - one with an en-suite wet room, WC and study area, the other with beach views. There’s also a super-king-size zip-and-link room that can be made into a twin, plus a bunk-bed room and family bathroom. The self-contained Hideaway is separate from the house, with a mini-kitchen, sofa, TV, built-in king-size bed and a wet room shower.

A large balcony overlooking the beach has picnic benches and chairs, while a large, sheltered garden, enclosed by hedges is an ideal spot for a BBQ.

Best for large groups or multi-generational families wanting sea views and a self-contained annexe for extra privacy, with dogs welcome throughout. Less good for anyone who needs wifi, since the property doesn't have it.

Nearby: Fistral (600m) and Crantock Beach (0.7 miles). See our Crantock guide for more beaches and walks in the area.