The Beach House

Upside-down three-bedroom cottage on the Glendorgal Sands development in Porth, sleeping six on the headland above Lusty Glaze Beach. Living rooms upstairs to catch light off the balcony, bedrooms below. Dedicated parking for one car is included. No dogs.

Inside: two bathrooms, an open-plan upstairs kitchen, dining and lounge opening onto the balcony, and three bedrooms on the ground floor, one with an en-suite shower. Wifi, dishwasher, washing machine, and an enclosed garden. A highchair is available, and a pub and shop are about a 10-minute walk away. The balcony overlooks Porth Beach and Porth Island, with sunsets over the water. Saturday changeover.

Glendorgal sits on the headland between Porth and Newquay - 600 metres downhill to Tolcarne Beach, about just over half a mile to Great Western, and walkable to Lusty Glaze (133 steps to the sand, private beach with adventure centre). Porth Beach and the footbridge to Trevelgue Head are around the corner. Central Newquay and Fistral Beach are a mile south on foot or a five-minute drive.

Best for a family of six who want walkable access to multiple beaches and want all three bedrooms on one floor, with the living area upstairs. Guests who need step-free access should check with the owner before booking. Less good for dog-owners.