The Orchard

A 4-bedroom house in Crantock village, sleeping 9 with 3 bathrooms and a ground-floor en-suite bedroom. The Orchard is one of the larger properties in this quiet village 2 miles southwest of Newquay.

The house has a hot tub, BBQ, enclosed garden, dishwasher, washing machine, and Wi-Fi. One of the four bedrooms, a super-king double with an en-suite bathroom, is on the ground floor, alongside a cloakroom. Guests who need step-free access should check with the owner before booking. Parking is included, on a driveway shared with another property. Two well-behaved pets are welcome, with a £40 charge per pet. Friday changeover.

Crantock Beach is 0.6 miles downhill from the village - a broad National Trust beach backed by dunes with seasonal lifeguard cover. Fistral Beach, Newquay's main surf beach and venue for national competitions, is about 1 mile north via the Gannel crossing or a short drive round. At low tide you can wade across the Gannel Estuary to reach Newquay directly; at high tide the road route takes about 10 minutes. The village has the Old Albion pub and a small shop. Newquay Zoo, the Blue Reef Aquarium, and the town's restaurants are all within a short drive across the estuary.

Best for larger families or two families sharing who want a village base close to two surf beaches and easy Newquay access. Less suitable for those wanting complete quiet in summer - Crantock is popular and the car park behind the dunes fills early.