The Penthouse, Oasis Sands

Top-floor apartment in Newquay, one of seven in the Oasis Sands development at Porth, sitting 400m from Whipsiderry Beach. The headline feature is the wraparound balcony with floor-to-ceiling glass - the kind of penthouse layout where you eat breakfast watching surfers below.

Three bedrooms sleep six. Two of them, including the master en-suite, have direct balcony access. The interior is contemporary and open-plan; dishwasher, washing machine, garden, and off-street parking are included. Dogs are welcome - rare for a penthouse-style property at this spec. As one of seven units in the building, you share entry and stairs with neighbours, so it's not as private as a stand-alone cottage.

Whipsiderry is the home beach, lifeguarded year-round and dog-friendly any day of the year - low tide opens up sea caves at the northern end. Tolcarne Beach is 1.5km south for the bodyboard scene, and Watergate Bay's 2 miles of sand and Extreme Academy are a 5-minute drive north. Newquay town and Fistral Beach for surfing are roughly 10 minutes by car.

Best for couples or small families who want a sea-view balcony, beach access in 5 minutes on foot, and to bring the dog. Less good for guests after total privacy or those who don't want shared entry to the building.