The Dunes

The Dunes is a three-floor terraced cottage in Crantock village, sleeping 6 across 3 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms. Two bedrooms are on the ground floor, the open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting area is on the first floor, and the third bedroom is on the second floor. Outside, there is an enclosed patio garden at the rear on two levels, with steps between them and a BBQ for evening use. Parking is by permit for one car in the village hall car park rather than at the cottage door.

Inside, the three-floor layout separates sleeping space from living space. Wi-Fi, a dishwasher and a washing machine are also included. Friday is the changeover day, and one well-behaved pet is welcome, with a £40 charge per pet.

Crantock Beach is about 0.6 miles downhill, a wide National Trust-managed beach backed by dunes, with RNLI lifeguards in summer. Fistral, Newquay's main surf beach and host to national and international competitions, is about 1.1 miles across the Pentire headland. Vugga Cove is a similar 1.1 miles away. Crantock village has a 13th-century church, a village green, the Old Albion pub and a small shop. At low tide, the Gannel Estuary behind the beach opens up for kayaking and paddleboarding, a designated SSSI for its wildlife. Newquay's town centre, with its zoo, aquarium and restaurants, is about 4.5 miles away, a 10-minute drive.

**Best for:** Families wanting a beach-close base with two bedrooms on the ground floor, groups mixing surfers and non-surfers, and anyone preferring village calm over Newquay's busier streets. Guests who need step-free access should check with the owner before booking.