Our Newquay Holiday Cottages by the Sea
Newquay is one of Cornwall’s best-known beach towns, with sandy beaches, surf schools, coastal walks, restaurants, bars and family attractions close together. It sits on the north coast and is a popular choice for visitors who want beach days, watersports and plenty to do without travelling far.
The town is known for Fistral Beach, Newquay Harbour, Towan Beach, the Headland, Trenance Gardens and the South West Coast Path. Fistral is the main surf beach, while Towan, Great Western, Tolcarne and Lusty Glaze are all close to the town centre. Watergate Bay, Padstow, Crantock, Porth and Holywell Bay are also nearby, giving visitors a wide choice of beaches along this part of the Cornish coast.
Coastal Places to Stay in Newquay
Beach Stays lists a wide choice of Newquay cottages, apartments and coastal holiday homes close to beaches, surf spots, restaurants and walking routes. The collection includes stays for couples, families, groups and visitors planning a longer Cornwall beach holiday.
Newquay works well if you want several beaches within reach of one town. Fistral is best known for surfing, Towan is close to the harbour and town centre, while Tolcarne and Great Western sit below the cliffs near the railway station. Porth and Watergate Bay are good options for longer beach days just outside the centre.
Nearby places such as Crantock, Holywell Bay, Mawgan Porth and Perranporth add more choice for visitors who want to explore beyond Newquay during their stay.
Types of Beach Holidays in Newquay
Newquay has plenty of coastal accommodation for different types of holiday, including sea view apartments, family cottages, beach houses and larger homes for group stays. Many properties are close to the beach, town centre, coast path or surf schools.
Guests travelling with pets can browse Newquay dog friendly cottages for stays close to beach walks, coastal paths and nearby dog-friendly areas. For extra comfort, Newquay hot tub cottages include properties with private hot tubs, outdoor space and easy access to the coast.
Families and groups can also look at the large group cottages, with more bedrooms, bigger living areas and space for shared meals after beach days, surf lessons or walks along the north Cornwall coast.
Best Beaches in and Around Newquay
Fistral Beach is Newquay’s most famous beach and one of the UK’s best-known surf spots. It has surf schools, board hire, places to eat and a wide stretch of sand backed by dunes and cliffs.
Towan Beach sits close to the harbour and town centre, with the well-known island house connected to the mainland by a suspension bridge. Great Western Beach and Tolcarne Beach are also central, with sand, cafés and easy access from the town.
Lusty Glaze is a sheltered cove east of the centre, while Porth Beach is a good choice for families who want a flatter beach and easier access. Watergate Bay is a few miles north of Newquay and has a long sandy beach, surf schools and places to eat.
Crantock Beach sits to the south-west, near the Gannel Estuary, and is a good option for a wider beach day outside the town centre. Holywell Bay and Perranporth are also within reach for visitors who want larger beaches, dunes and more open coastal views.
Some of these beaches feature in our list of the top 10 beaches in Cornwall, with many pet friendly and featuring beachfront accommodation with direct beach access.
