Discover Cornwall
Sightseeing
Fistral beach, the home of UK surfing & the heart of North Cornwall beach holidays, is just a few minutes' walk from the apartment, with shops, cafes and restaurants (including Rick Stein) open all year round. It has a very wide, flat, clean sandy beach making it ideal for families, water sports, activity & beach holidays. Equipment hire & lessons are available all year round for surfing, bodyboarding, stand up paddle boarding and more.
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Fistral Beach
Fistral beach, the home of UK surfing & the heart of North Cornwall beach holidays, is just a few minutes' walk from the apartment, with shops, cafes and restaurants (including Rick Stein) open all year round. It has a very wide, flat, clean sandy beach making it ideal for families, water sports, activity & beach holidays. Equipment hire & lessons are available all year round for surfing, bodyboarding, stand up paddle boarding and more.
Booby's Bay, just 10 miles north of Newquay, has spectacular beaches and coastal walks along the cliff tops to Trevose Head lighthouse.
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Booby’s Bay
Booby's Bay, just 10 miles north of Newquay, has spectacular beaches and coastal walks along the cliff tops to Trevose Head lighthouse.
Nearby Godrevy beach and lighthouse are directly on the South West Coast Path, just 25 miles from Newquay. Owned by the National Trust, it has over 3 miles of spectacular, unspoilt golden sands and is popular with surfers yet so vast & off the beaten track that it feels deserted at any time of year. If you like your beaches and waves all to yourself, with plenty of space for a game of family cricket or football, surfing or bodyboarding, rock pooling or just chillaxing, yet still protected by lifeguards in the summer season, this is the place.
There is a cafe and ice cream van by the car park but it’s quite a walk from the beach so it’s highly recommended to bring your own packed lunch or BBQ.
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Godrevy
Nearby Godrevy beach and lighthouse are directly on the South West Coast Path, just 25 miles from Newquay. Owned by the National Trust, it has over 3 miles of spectacular, unspoilt golden sands and is popular with surfers yet so vast & off the beaten track that it feels deserted at any time of year. If you like your beaches and waves all to yourself, with plenty of space for a game of family cricket or football, surfing or bodyboarding, rock pooling or just chillaxing, yet still protected by lifeguards in the summer season, this is the place.
There is a cafe and ice cream van by the car park but it’s quite a walk from the beach so it’s highly recommended to bring your own packed lunch or BBQ.
Visit the remains of the 13th century cliff-top castle and 5th century early settlements, located on the dramatic peninsula, and learn about the legend of King Arthur. It is a must-see trip for adults and children, located under 30 miles from Newquay. Book in advance as it is very popular.
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Tintagel Castle bridge
South West Coast PathVisit the remains of the 13th century cliff-top castle and 5th century early settlements, located on the dramatic peninsula, and learn about the legend of King Arthur. It is a must-see trip for adults and children, located under 30 miles from Newquay. Book in advance as it is very popular.
The beautiful town of St Ives is just 30 miles from Newquay. With Tate Gallery St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Gallery, St Ives is renowned for its art scene, as well as being the quintessential Cornish fishing port. With its surfing beaches, pretty harbour and plenty of shops, bars, cafes, restaurants, galleries and potteries, it is a bustling tourist destination with plenty to see & do all year round.
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St Ives
The beautiful town of St Ives is just 30 miles from Newquay. With Tate Gallery St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Gallery, St Ives is renowned for its art scene, as well as being the quintessential Cornish fishing port. With its surfing beaches, pretty harbour and plenty of shops, bars, cafes, restaurants, galleries and potteries, it is a bustling tourist destination with plenty to see & do all year round.
The Minack Theatre, a very popular open air theatre with spectacular views out to sea, is about 40 miles away. Book early to ensure tickets and bring a picnic & sun hat! Early arrival is also recommended to park & find a seat.
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The Minack Theatre
The Minack Theatre, a very popular open air theatre with spectacular views out to sea, is about 40 miles away. Book early to ensure tickets and bring a picnic & sun hat! Early arrival is also recommended to park & find a seat.
Trebah Garden is a beautiful garden on the south coast of Cornwall near Falmouth, just over 20 miles away. There is a cafe, a shop and a pathway around the garden which is pushchair and wheelchair accessible. The private beach has picnic tables, a cafe and ice cream outlet, making it a lovely spot for a picnic lunch.
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Jardí de Trebah
Trebah Garden is a beautiful garden on the south coast of Cornwall near Falmouth, just over 20 miles away. There is a cafe, a shop and a pathway around the garden which is pushchair and wheelchair accessible. The private beach has picnic tables, a cafe and ice cream outlet, making it a lovely spot for a picnic lunch.
This is a spectacular section of the South West Coast Path on the south Cornwall coast & highly recommended for a full day walk. Start from Caerhays beach car park next to Caerhays Castle, walk to the coast and head east to Dodman Point, choosing either an 8 or 12 mile walk. (Some strenuous ascents and descents.)
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Dodman point
This is a spectacular section of the South West Coast Path on the south Cornwall coast & highly recommended for a full day walk. Start from Caerhays beach car park next to Caerhays Castle, walk to the coast and head east to Dodman Point, choosing either an 8 or 12 mile walk. (Some strenuous ascents and descents.)
Something of a hidden gem, Pendennis Castle is a well preserved little C16th castle made of Cornish granite, located on a headland above Falmouth, on the south Cornwall coast. Owned and maintained by English Heritage, it was built by Henry VIII nearly 500 years ago to defend against anticipated European invasion. Tourists flock to Tintagel instead, because of the King Arthur legend, but there is much more castle to see here, much better preserved & without the tourists, queues and traffic congestion that sometimes occurs during peak summer season around Tintagel. There’s also more to visit nearby too, with Falmouth & the National Maritime Museum just a few minutes’ walk down the hill from the castle. Check the timings to catch the excellent free castle tours, usually at 10.30, 11.30 & 12.30 most days.
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Castell de Pendennis
Castle DriveSomething of a hidden gem, Pendennis Castle is a well preserved little C16th castle made of Cornish granite, located on a headland above Falmouth, on the south Cornwall coast. Owned and maintained by English Heritage, it was built by Henry VIII nearly 500 years ago to defend against anticipated European invasion. Tourists flock to Tintagel instead, because of the King Arthur legend, but there is much more castle to see here, much better preserved & without the tourists, queues and traffic congestion that sometimes occurs during peak summer season around Tintagel. There’s also more to visit nearby too, with Falmouth & the National Maritime Museum just a few minutes’ walk down the hill from the castle. Check the timings to catch the excellent free castle tours, usually at 10.30, 11.30 & 12.30 most days.
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Food scene
The Fish House is a small informal restaurant directly on Fistral Beach, just a few minutes’ walk from the apartment. If you like fish or seafood you may find this to be the best restaurant in Newquay. Included in the Michelin guide to Cornwall & recently awarded a Michelin plate.
Book ahead.
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The Fish House Fistral
Headland RoadThe Fish House is a small informal restaurant directly on Fistral Beach, just a few minutes’ walk from the apartment. If you like fish or seafood you may find this to be the best restaurant in Newquay. Included in the Michelin guide to Cornwall & recently awarded a Michelin plate.
Book ahead.
Nearby Perranporth beach, with over 3 miles of golden sands, is under 10 miles from Newquay. After a day at the beach, order some refreshments, listen to live music & watch the sunset from the ever popular, laid back 'Watering Hole' beach bar & restaurant, open all year round. Laid back Cornish beach life at its best.
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Platja de Perranporth
Nearby Perranporth beach, with over 3 miles of golden sands, is under 10 miles from Newquay. After a day at the beach, order some refreshments, listen to live music & watch the sunset from the ever popular, laid back 'Watering Hole' beach bar & restaurant, open all year round. Laid back Cornish beach life at its best.
There are a number of vineyards and cider orchards across Cornwall where you can visit, watch the operation, book wine and cider tasting tours, and visit the shop to buy local produce.
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Polgoon Vineyard
Rosehill MeadowThere are a number of vineyards and cider orchards across Cornwall where you can visit, watch the operation, book wine and cider tasting tours, and visit the shop to buy local produce.
Highly recommended seafood eatery located in the centre of the famous fishing village, it is more of a modern informal restaurant than a cafe. The Seafood Cafe in St Ives is a particular favourite for sit down, high quality meals with a short but excellent main menu and a similar number of additional daily specials. Arguably the best fish and chips in Cornwall! Very popular, so please book ahead.
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The Seafood Cafe
45 Fore StHighly recommended seafood eatery located in the centre of the famous fishing village, it is more of a modern informal restaurant than a cafe. The Seafood Cafe in St Ives is a particular favourite for sit down, high quality meals with a short but excellent main menu and a similar number of additional daily specials. Arguably the best fish and chips in Cornwall! Very popular, so please book ahead.
The Boathouse is a cluster of street food vendors gathered together in a beachside setting at Newquay harbour, including Indian, Thai, Caribbean, Mexican, burgers, pizzas, salads, fresh locally caught seafood, ice creams & a bar. Informal fun festival takeaway vibe in a great location, so expect plastic cutlery and plastic glasses rather than silver service. 10 minutes walk down the hill from the apartment to Newquay harbour and a great place for your party to eat together at the same table yet be able to choose contrasting cuisines from a wide range of different countries - curries or kebabs, pizzas or tacos.
Accessible at high & low tide.
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The Boathouse
South Quay HillThe Boathouse is a cluster of street food vendors gathered together in a beachside setting at Newquay harbour, including Indian, Thai, Caribbean, Mexican, burgers, pizzas, salads, fresh locally caught seafood, ice creams & a bar. Informal fun festival takeaway vibe in a great location, so expect plastic cutlery and plastic glasses rather than silver service. 10 minutes walk down the hill from the apartment to Newquay harbour and a great place for your party to eat together at the same table yet be able to choose contrasting cuisines from a wide range of different countries - curries or kebabs, pizzas or tacos.
Accessible at high & low tide.
The Beach Hut in nearby Watergate Bay is located on the beach with views across the bay, just 4 miles from Newquay and close to Newquay airport. It combines a casual beach vibe with excellent food, much of it locally seasonally sourced and over half plant-based. Combine with beach walks and water sports - sandy feet welcomed! Advance booking highly recommended.
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The Beach Hut
Watergate BayThe Beach Hut in nearby Watergate Bay is located on the beach with views across the bay, just 4 miles from Newquay and close to Newquay airport. It combines a casual beach vibe with excellent food, much of it locally seasonally sourced and over half plant-based. Combine with beach walks and water sports - sandy feet welcomed! Advance booking highly recommended.