The Waves

The Waves is a two-bedroom cottage in Crantock village, sleeping 4 with 1 bathroom. If you want a guaranteed twin-and-double split, check the bed plan with the owners before booking.

WiFi, a dishwasher and a washing machine are included, along with off-road parking and a private garden. Dogs are welcome. Changeover day is Friday.

Crantock is separated from Newquay by the Gannel Estuary, crossed on foot at low tide or by a 10-minute drive around at high tide. The village keeps a quieter atmosphere than Newquay even in August, with a 13th-century church, the Old Albion pub and a small shop. Crantock Beach is 0.7 miles away, a wide sandy beach backed by dunes where the Gannel meets the sea, with good surf and rock pools at low tide. Fistral Beach is 1.1 miles off, the UK's best-known surf beach with a livelier scene, and Vugga Cove is 1.1 miles from the cottage, a small, hard-to-reach cove with clear water and good snorkelling but no facilities. Porth Joke is walkable along the headland from the village for a quieter stretch of sand.

**Best for:** a small family or friends wanting village facilities, a private garden, laundry appliances and dogs welcome.

**Less good for:** guests needing a confirmed bed layout, more than one bathroom, or step-free access.