Tresawle

Tresawle is a three-bedroom cottage in Crantock village sleeping 6, with two sitting rooms, a kitchen and diner, and a rear lawned garden with a patio. Crantock Beach is 900 metres downhill - a National Trust-managed stretch of sand backed by dunes at the mouth of the Gannel Estuary, lifeguarded in summer and good for surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Friday is the changeover day.

Inside, the ground floor holds the kitchen and diner, a utility room, a snug, a cloakroom and a sitting room with a woodburning stove for cooler evenings, with 2 bathrooms across the property. Wi-Fi, parking, dishwasher, and washing machine are all included. Dogs are welcome in the rear garden.

Fistral Beach - Newquay's surf competition venue - is 1 mile across the headland to the north. Newquay itself is a short drive across the Gannel, with its aquarium, restaurants, and direct rail connection. The quieter feel of Crantock village suits guests who want beach access without the noise of the town: the Old Albion pub next door (which can be noisy at times), a 13th-century church, and a small shop are all within walking distance.

**Best for:** Families or groups of 6 wanting beach access under 15 minutes on foot with a village setting rather than a town; guests with dogs; surfers who want Fistral nearby but a quieter base.

**Less good for:** Guests arriving Saturday (Friday changeover only) and anyone wanting a summer short break, as these are not offered. The cottage is set in the village, not on the clifftop. Guests who need step-free access should check with the owner before booking.