Samson Cottage

Samson Cottage is a two-bedroom apartment in St Mawgan, sleeping four across two en-suite bathrooms. Priced from £459 per night through Luxury Coastal, it sits in the Vale of Mawgan - a sheltered inland valley that stays green and sheltered even in strong Atlantic westerlies. The setting is rural rather than coastal, with the north Cornish surf beaches reachable by car in under 10 minutes.

Inside, the apartment has a private enclosed garden - useful for dogs, who are welcome here. Parking is included, along with Wi-Fi, a dishwasher, and a washing machine. Two en-suite bathrooms for four guests is a genuine advantage and makes the layout work well for two couples travelling together.

Mawgan Porth beach is 2.8km - a wide, north-facing beach that catches Atlantic swell and suits surfers and families in equal measure. Watergate Bay is 3.7km, with the Extreme Academy surf school and a cafe-restaurant directly on the sand. Bedruthan Steps is 4.4km north - a dramatic cliff-top walk above National Trust-managed sea stacks, accessible via a steep staircase to the beach at low tide.

Best for couples or small families wanting a quiet countryside base with quick access to some of north Cornwall's best-known surf beaches. Less suited to those who want to walk to shops or evening meals - St Mawgan village has a pub and a church, but the nearest supermarket is in Newquay, roughly 5 miles south.