Sea Thrift Newquay

Sea Thrift is a four-bedroom cottage in rolling countryside near Newquay for eight guests. One king-size room, two doubles and one twin give the group a mix of bed sizes, and three bathrooms serve the four bedrooms, so one pair of rooms shares facilities.

Guests have access to a shared swimming pool and tennis courts, useful alternatives on a day the group skips the beach. Wi-Fi, parking, a dishwasher and garden are also included, and up to two dogs can stay. The family bathroom has a corner bath and a separate shower, and the king-size bedroom has an en-suite shower room and a Juliet balcony. A paved terrace at the rear and the front garden area each have a picnic bench.

Newquay itself has 11 beaches, including Fistral, which hosts international surf competitions each year, though the closest options from this cottage are further out: Watergate Bay is 4.4 miles away, Whipsiderry Beach 4.6 miles and Tolcarne Beach 5.1 miles. St Columb Major is the nearest town for everyday shopping, and Cornwall Airport Newquay, about 5 miles from the town centre, is useful for guests flying in.

**Best for:** families or friends wanting four bedrooms, pool and tennis access, parking, a garden and room for two dogs, who don't mind driving to the coast. **Less good for:** guests wanting walk-to-beach accommodation or step-free access.