Mark’s guidebook
Family and pet friendly pub
The Fort Inn is located right on the beach front in Newquay Town, it is both pet and children friendly with both indoor and outdoor play areas.
30 habitants recommandent
The Fort Inn
63 Fore StThe Fort Inn is located right on the beach front in Newquay Town, it is both pet and children friendly with both indoor and outdoor play areas.
Fistral Beach bar is perfectly located on Fistral Beach, just a 30 minute walk from the house or a short drive with parking. The beach bar has a very chilled vibe and suitable for all ages.
84 habitants recommandent
Fistral Beach Bar
Headland RoadFistral Beach bar is perfectly located on Fistral Beach, just a 30 minute walk from the house or a short drive with parking. The beach bar has a very chilled vibe and suitable for all ages.
The Smugglers Den Inn is a 16th century pub, it is child and pet friendly. Its a short drive from the house or you could take a taxi but not walking distance. The food here is of a high standard, we highly recommend.
The Smugglers Inn
Tregunnick LaneThe Smugglers Den Inn is a 16th century pub, it is child and pet friendly. Its a short drive from the house or you could take a taxi but not walking distance. The food here is of a high standard, we highly recommend.
Rick Stein Fistral
Headland RoadStunning food and very reasonable and on the occasion we have met Rick Steins here when the six Nations are on and he hosts is muscle festival.
57 habitants recommandent
The Cornish Arms
Stunning food and very reasonable and on the occasion we have met Rick Steins here when the six Nations are on and he hosts is muscle festival.
As a family we love eating at The Bowgie, it has fantastic view and has great menu selection.
29 habitants recommandent
Bowgie Inn
West Pentire RoadAs a family we love eating at The Bowgie, it has fantastic view and has great menu selection.
The Red Lion is just on Newquay Harbour. It has a great menu selection and often has live bands and quiz nights
38 habitants recommandent
Red Lion Newquay
North Quay HillThe Red Lion is just on Newquay Harbour. It has a great menu selection and often has live bands and quiz nights
The Cave on Newquay has recently introduced virtual darts, shuffle board and pool and it great if you want an hour of fun on a rainy day.
Cave
The Cave on Newquay has recently introduced virtual darts, shuffle board and pool and it great if you want an hour of fun on a rainy day.
Why not take a walk across Pentire Headland followed by a nice hot chocolate or your favourite tipple as you look out of Fistral Beach.
186 habitants recommandent
Lewinnick Lodge
Pentire headlandWhy not take a walk across Pentire Headland followed by a nice hot chocolate or your favourite tipple as you look out of Fistral Beach.
If you love a crab sandwich, then we would highly recommend the Fern Pit Cafe. Over looking the Gannel Estuary and Crantock Beach.
59 habitants recommandent
Fern Pit Cafe & Ferry
19 Riverside CresIf you love a crab sandwich, then we would highly recommend the Fern Pit Cafe. Over looking the Gannel Estuary and Crantock Beach.
Based within Crantock Village, The Cornishman is family and pet friendly and within walking distance from Trevella Holiday Park.
8 habitants recommandent
The Cornishman, Crantock
Langurroc RoadBased within Crantock Village, The Cornishman is family and pet friendly and within walking distance from Trevella Holiday Park.
Family Attractions
Newquay Zoo is located close to Newquay boating Lake and next to both Newquay Leisure centre and skate park. It is approximately a 30 minute walk from the house.
146 habitants recommandent
Zoo de Newquay
Trenance GardensNewquay Zoo is located close to Newquay boating Lake and next to both Newquay Leisure centre and skate park. It is approximately a 30 minute walk from the house.
The Oasis Fun Pools in Newquay is the ideal attraction for the whole family whatever the weather! With a choice of two fabulous swimming pools for all the family, a river rapid ride to take your breath away, water cannon and geyser for a real soaking, a giant tap, fountains and waterfalls too!
Three fabulous water flumes… The fast and furious high speed aqua whiz flume, the exciting wet & wild 265ft super flume, and the fun for all gentle fun slide! Water splashing, spray-tastic, squirty wet and watery fun for everyone!
Opening Times
The Oasis Fun Pools are open from 11am until 6pm every day, last entry at 5pm.
Please note that priority is given to Hendra residents and therefore we may close to non-residents at peak times. Please call our Oasis Hotline on 01637 870711 to check whether we are open before travelling.
For latest opening times information please visit our Facebook page.
9 habitants recommandent
Oasis Fun Pools
The Oasis Fun Pools in Newquay is the ideal attraction for the whole family whatever the weather! With a choice of two fabulous swimming pools for all the family, a river rapid ride to take your breath away, water cannon and geyser for a real soaking, a giant tap, fountains and waterfalls too!
Three fabulous water flumes… The fast and furious high speed aqua whiz flume, the exciting wet & wild 265ft super flume, and the fun for all gentle fun slide! Water splashing, spray-tastic, squirty wet and watery fun for everyone!
Opening Times
The Oasis Fun Pools are open from 11am until 6pm every day, last entry at 5pm.
Please note that priority is given to Hendra residents and therefore we may close to non-residents at peak times. Please call our Oasis Hotline on 01637 870711 to check whether we are open before travelling.
For latest opening times information please visit our Facebook page.
Newquay have recently opened their very first Trampoline & Play Park. Situated behind Better Waterworld on Trenance Park, the park caters for children from 18 months and is great fun for adults too looking to bounce and dodge into a heap of fun. Find out more about out ratios and age restrictions.
They are not just any old Trampoline & Play Park, they have designed a unique bounce facility to include a bit of something for the whole family to enjoy.
Bounce ticket includes 1 hour bounce in the Trampoline Park and an optional additional 1 hour in the Play Park afterwards (please note the Play Park is most suitable for under 12s).
43 habitants recommandent
Waterworld Leisure Centre
Trenance LaneNewquay have recently opened their very first Trampoline & Play Park. Situated behind Better Waterworld on Trenance Park, the park caters for children from 18 months and is great fun for adults too looking to bounce and dodge into a heap of fun. Find out more about out ratios and age restrictions.
They are not just any old Trampoline & Play Park, they have designed a unique bounce facility to include a bit of something for the whole family to enjoy.
Bounce ticket includes 1 hour bounce in the Trampoline Park and an optional additional 1 hour in the Play Park afterwards (please note the Play Park is most suitable for under 12s).
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary is a charity that rescues and rehabilitates grey seals pup from around the Cornish Coastline.
Each season, the Sanctuary rehabilitates over 70 seal pups that have been rescued for various reasons, from malnourishment to being separated from their mum.
The Sanctuary also provides a permanent home to animals that need special care from their team of marine animal experts. When visiting the Sanctuary, you can experience wonderful marine animals up close and personal and learn all about their individual stories.
187 habitants recommandent
Cornish Seal Sanctuary
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary is a charity that rescues and rehabilitates grey seals pup from around the Cornish Coastline.
Each season, the Sanctuary rehabilitates over 70 seal pups that have been rescued for various reasons, from malnourishment to being separated from their mum.
The Sanctuary also provides a permanent home to animals that need special care from their team of marine animal experts. When visiting the Sanctuary, you can experience wonderful marine animals up close and personal and learn all about their individual stories.
Projet Eden
Lappa Valley
Dairyland Farm World
Hollywell Bay Golf has stunning views over looking Hollywell Beach. It has mini Golf and an 18 hole pitch and put, great fun for all the family.
9 habitants recommandent
Holywell Bay Golf
Hollywell Bay Golf has stunning views over looking Hollywell Beach. It has mini Golf and an 18 hole pitch and put, great fun for all the family.
Places to visit
Padstow is a charming working fishing port surrounded by glorious sandy beaches, at the head of the Camel River. Watching the everyday ebb and flow of harbour life is a perfect way to spend a day. This foodie destination with popular eateries such as Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant, is the start and end point for the Camel Cycle Trail and a good base for water sports.
436 habitants recommandent
Padstow
Padstow is a charming working fishing port surrounded by glorious sandy beaches, at the head of the Camel River. Watching the everyday ebb and flow of harbour life is a perfect way to spend a day. This foodie destination with popular eateries such as Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant, is the start and end point for the Camel Cycle Trail and a good base for water sports.
Mont Saint-Michel
This cliff-edge castle, long associated with the legend of King Arthur, offers a day out that is as rich in adventure as it is in history. Straddling both the mainland and a weather-worn headland jutting out to sea, the site opens up a wild landscape bearing the imprint of centuries of habitation.
299 habitants recommandent
Tintagel Castle bridge
South West Coast PathThis cliff-edge castle, long associated with the legend of King Arthur, offers a day out that is as rich in adventure as it is in history. Straddling both the mainland and a weather-worn headland jutting out to sea, the site opens up a wild landscape bearing the imprint of centuries of habitation.
St Ives is a town in Cornwall, England, known for its surf beaches, like Porthmeor, and its art scene. The seafront Tate St Ives gallery has rotating modern art exhibitions, focusing on British artists. Nearby, the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, in the modernist artist’s former studio, displays her bronzes and other works. Boat trips go to Seal Island, just west of town, to see the seal colony.
610 habitants recommandent
St Ives
St Ives is a town in Cornwall, England, known for its surf beaches, like Porthmeor, and its art scene. The seafront Tate St Ives gallery has rotating modern art exhibitions, focusing on British artists. Nearby, the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, in the modernist artist’s former studio, displays her bronzes and other works. Boat trips go to Seal Island, just west of town, to see the seal colony.
The Minack is a unique theatre perched on the cliffs high above the Atlantic ocean. We put on a full programme of drama, musicals and opera every summer, together with music, comedy and story-telling events.
The Minack is also open to visit if no performance is taking place. Please check our visiting times.
545 habitants recommandent
Théâtre Minack
The Minack is a unique theatre perched on the cliffs high above the Atlantic ocean. We put on a full programme of drama, musicals and opera every summer, together with music, comedy and story-telling events.
The Minack is also open to visit if no performance is taking place. Please check our visiting times.
Mevagissey
Port Isaac
Charlestown
Fowey
Attraction Land's End Landmark
Land's EndForêt de Cardinham
Beaches
As one of the world’s top surfing destinations, backed by high cliffs and sand dunes, Fistral is the playground for hundreds of enthusiasts who flock to the beach to get a fix of the big waves. All the big UK surf competitions take place here including the Famous Night Surf, Boardmasters Surf Championships, National Surf Championships, the Groms plus many more… so if you’re a gung-ho pro or a just a timid beginner, this is the ideal place for you to show off or take your first tentative dip in the ocean.
225 habitants recommandent
Fistral Beach
As one of the world’s top surfing destinations, backed by high cliffs and sand dunes, Fistral is the playground for hundreds of enthusiasts who flock to the beach to get a fix of the big waves. All the big UK surf competitions take place here including the Famous Night Surf, Boardmasters Surf Championships, National Surf Championships, the Groms plus many more… so if you’re a gung-ho pro or a just a timid beginner, this is the ideal place for you to show off or take your first tentative dip in the ocean.
Crantock offers a large expanse of golden sands backed by dunes between the Pentire Headlands to both east and west. Popular for swimming, snorkelling, surfing and wind-surfing with board/canoe hire on the beach. Dolphins accasionally visit too! Lifeguard cover is provided from late May to late September. Cafes, toilets and parking with 150 spaces are nearby along with a camping site. Access is difficult through steep dunes.
130 habitants recommandent
Plage de Crantock
Crantock offers a large expanse of golden sands backed by dunes between the Pentire Headlands to both east and west. Popular for swimming, snorkelling, surfing and wind-surfing with board/canoe hire on the beach. Dolphins accasionally visit too! Lifeguard cover is provided from late May to late September. Cafes, toilets and parking with 150 spaces are nearby along with a camping site. Access is difficult through steep dunes.
Lusty Glaze beach was crowned Beach of the Year 2017 by the The Times and The Sunday Times. And although privately owned the beach is fully open to the public at no cost.
At the heart of the Lusty Glaze resort lies the bar and restaurant, relaxed, intimate and friendly with gasp inducing views and sunsets you can enjoy many culinary delights year round either by the roaring log burner or in the afternoon sunshine.
For those looking for a little more adventure on their visit to the cove, The centre located down on the sand provides activities both water and cliff based! From surfing to abseiling and much more in-between, so for a fun filled day or even a team building exercise this centre is the place for you.
89 habitants recommandent
Lusty Glaze Beach
Lusty Glaze RoadLusty Glaze beach was crowned Beach of the Year 2017 by the The Times and The Sunday Times. And although privately owned the beach is fully open to the public at no cost.
At the heart of the Lusty Glaze resort lies the bar and restaurant, relaxed, intimate and friendly with gasp inducing views and sunsets you can enjoy many culinary delights year round either by the roaring log burner or in the afternoon sunshine.
For those looking for a little more adventure on their visit to the cove, The centre located down on the sand provides activities both water and cliff based! From surfing to abseiling and much more in-between, so for a fun filled day or even a team building exercise this centre is the place for you.
Watergate Bay beach, about 3 miles from Newquay on the North Cornwall coast, is a large beach. Two miles of golden sand at low tide stretches towards Newquay and out to sea enormous waves come in from the Atlantic providing a spectacular sight and a popular surfing and kitesurfing spot.
It is a large, open bay and frequently picks up swell from the Atlantic and is popular with families and surfers. Watergate Bay is a 15 minute drive from Newquay or a 45 minute walk, however this is a strenuous walk with many hills and valleys. The beach is a European Designated beach and has achieved the highest standard for UK bathing water.
Access There are several access paths down to the beach. The easiest access path is in front of the hotel in the valley.
Sand chairs are available from Watergate Bay Hotel. Telephone: 01637860543
30 habitants recommandent
Watergate Bay
Watergate BayWatergate Bay beach, about 3 miles from Newquay on the North Cornwall coast, is a large beach. Two miles of golden sand at low tide stretches towards Newquay and out to sea enormous waves come in from the Atlantic providing a spectacular sight and a popular surfing and kitesurfing spot.
It is a large, open bay and frequently picks up swell from the Atlantic and is popular with families and surfers. Watergate Bay is a 15 minute drive from Newquay or a 45 minute walk, however this is a strenuous walk with many hills and valleys. The beach is a European Designated beach and has achieved the highest standard for UK bathing water.
Access There are several access paths down to the beach. The easiest access path is in front of the hotel in the valley.
Sand chairs are available from Watergate Bay Hotel. Telephone: 01637860543
Supermarkets
Morrisons
Sainsbury's
Eastern GreenLidl
Treloggan RoadAsda Newquay Supermarket
Oakleigh TerraceAldi
1 Charter WayTake Away
The Maharajah
39 Cliff RdKahuna
Station ApproachActivities and tours
Newquay Fishing Trips - Atlantis
South Quay Hillcycle trail (Camel Trail)
Dive Newquay
50 East St