The Willows

The Willows is a four-bedroom holiday cottage set within Retallack Resort and Spa near St Columb Major, sleeping 8 across two floors. The resort sits inland, roughly 5 miles from the north coast, and gives guests access to a shared swimming pool and spa facilities - an arrangement that suits families who want water-based entertainment without heading to the beach.

The cottage has four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The kitchen includes a dishwasher and washing machine for week-long stays. There is an enclosed garden, and parking is included on site. Dogs are welcome. No BBQ is listed, and the property does not have a hot tub of its own.

St Columb Major is just over a mile away with a 15th-century church, several pubs, and a monthly farmers' market. For beaches, Mawgan Porth is around 5.3 miles north - a wide, sheltered bay popular with families. Watergate Bay is 5.7 miles, with a long flat beach and surf school. Bedruthan Steps is 5.8 miles, worth a visit for its dramatic rock stacks at low tide. Newquay's beaches are roughly 15 minutes by car. Changeover is Saturday.

Best for dog-owning families who want resort amenities and easy road access to multiple beaches rather than a single beachside location. Less suited to guests who want to walk to the sea or who prefer a standalone property feel.