Tolcarne Beach Apartments

Family-run cluster of boutique apartments directly on Tolcarne Beach in Newquay, with two or three bedroom layouts sleeping up to seven. Bedding options include a king bed with a sofa bed and two twins, or a queen bed with two twins, depending on the apartment booked.

Access is down a narrow cliff road or a flight of steps, so this won't suit guests with mobility issues or heavy luggage. Parking is available on the beach itself or further along the cliff road rather than in a dedicated private space, worth arriving early in summer. An on-site beach bar and grill runs all year from 8am, apart from January, serving seafood and Cornish meats. From March to October, the Wedge beach cafe and surf hire operate alongside a surf school running lessons daily through school holidays.

Newquay town centre is a 3 to 5-minute walk, and the train station is around 3 minutes away. Great Western Beach is 300 metres along the sand, with Towan Beach 800 metres further. Dogs are welcome. Rated 9.5 from 336 Booking.com reviews and a 4-star rating, with 9.8 for location.

Best for surfers and families wanting to walk straight onto the sand from the apartment. Less good for anyone who needs step-free access or guaranteed parking.