Teresa's Guidebook
Porth beach
This is the beach at the bottom of the road about a third of a mile from the house. There is a pub (The Mermaid) on the beach and several other places selling food and ice cream overlooking the beach itself.
You can walk along the coast path from Crantock to Holywell and on to Perranporth. It’s huge beach but there are no facilities or shops close by although there is a pub not too far away.
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Holywell
You can walk along the coast path from Crantock to Holywell and on to Perranporth. It’s huge beach but there are no facilities or shops close by although there is a pub not too far away.
This is a very popular beach about 8 miles from Newquay. There is a pub on the beach called The Watering Hole which has been close to disappearing in the storms several times. There is a natural Lido in the rocks.
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Perranporth Beach
This is a very popular beach about 8 miles from Newquay. There is a pub on the beach called The Watering Hole which has been close to disappearing in the storms several times. There is a natural Lido in the rocks.
Newquay beaches
There are many beaches in Newquay including Fistral beach where the surf is claimed to be among the best in the land. Towan beach is in the town centre. Both are dog friendly all year round and both have food and drink options so you can stay all day. Other beaches in walking distance include Lusty Glaze, Tolcarne, Great Western and Whipsiderry. The access to some of the beaches can be quite steep but I can advise accordingly if you need details.
Porth Beach
Fistral Beach
Crantock Beach is incredibly popular. The approach road is narrow and has double yellow lines. There are some carvings in “Pipers Hole” of a mystery lady. You can reach this beach from The Gannel Estuary
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Crantock
Crantock Beach is incredibly popular. The approach road is narrow and has double yellow lines. There are some carvings in “Pipers Hole” of a mystery lady. You can reach this beach from The Gannel Estuary
A couple of miles along the coast path walking away from Newquay. Proud Mary, Wax, Watergate Bay hotel and The BeachHut overlook the beach
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Watergate Bay
Watergate BayA couple of miles along the coast path walking away from Newquay. Proud Mary, Wax, Watergate Bay hotel and The BeachHut overlook the beach
This beach is a couple of miles along from Watergate Bay with plenty of places to eat and a shop to get your bucket and spade,body boards and other seaside merchandise you may have forgotten
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Mawgan Porth
This beach is a couple of miles along from Watergate Bay with plenty of places to eat and a shop to get your bucket and spade,body boards and other seaside merchandise you may have forgotten
This is a privately owned beach down steep steps In the cliff. There is a restaurant on the beach. No dogs allowed on this one.
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Lusty Glaze Beach
Lusty Glaze RoadThis is a privately owned beach down steep steps In the cliff. There is a restaurant on the beach. No dogs allowed on this one.
Another privately owned beach with a Caribbean restaurant serving breakfast lunch and dinner. No dogs allowed
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Tolcarne Beach
NarrowcliffAnother privately owned beach with a Caribbean restaurant serving breakfast lunch and dinner. No dogs allowed
Another great beach which is accessed via a slope. There is a licensed cafe called The Slope serving breakfast and burger etc Partial dog ban on this one
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Great Western Beach
Another great beach which is accessed via a slope. There is a licensed cafe called The Slope serving breakfast and burger etc Partial dog ban on this one
Head down here to book boat trips, fishing trips or buy fish from the local fishermen as they bring it in ( couple of hours before high tide) Also The Boathouse where local street vendors sell various food.
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Newquay Harbour
North Quay HillHead down here to book boat trips, fishing trips or buy fish from the local fishermen as they bring it in ( couple of hours before high tide) Also The Boathouse where local street vendors sell various food.
Next to the harbour. Right in the town centre. This one is dog friendly all year round.
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Towan Beach
Next to the harbour. Right in the town centre. This one is dog friendly all year round.
Sightseeing
Mevagissey
St Ives
The Minack Theatre
St. Michaelsberg
Nathan Outlaw serves a seafood tasting menu here for fish lovers.
This is also where the TV series Doc Martin and Poldark were filmed. You can take a look at the familiar houses overlooking the bay or have a drink at the pub in the Fisherman’s Friend movie - The Golden Lion
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Port Isaac
Nathan Outlaw serves a seafood tasting menu here for fish lovers.
This is also where the TV series Doc Martin and Poldark were filmed. You can take a look at the familiar houses overlooking the bay or have a drink at the pub in the Fisherman’s Friend movie - The Golden Lion
This is a Cornish cyder farm with a shop and tours. Famous for brewing Rattler cyder.
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Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm
This is a Cornish cyder farm with a shop and tours. Famous for brewing Rattler cyder.
Neighbourhoods
Porth is a small town within Newquay on the edge of the town. You can walk to Porth beach from the house in about 5 minutes so no need to find parking. You can also walk into Newquay - the town centre is less than a mile away so about 15 minutes. There are many attractions on the way into the town centre and you can follow the coast path or go on the main road to get in. Either way, there are many pubs,restaurants and other attractions on the route. If you head away from Newquay you come to Watergate bay which is a huge family and dog friendly beach about 2 miles away via the coastal path from Porth Island
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Porth
Porth is a small town within Newquay on the edge of the town. You can walk to Porth beach from the house in about 5 minutes so no need to find parking. You can also walk into Newquay - the town centre is less than a mile away so about 15 minutes. There are many attractions on the way into the town centre and you can follow the coast path or go on the main road to get in. Either way, there are many pubs,restaurants and other attractions on the route. If you head away from Newquay you come to Watergate bay which is a huge family and dog friendly beach about 2 miles away via the coastal path from Porth Island
This is a harbour town where Rick Stein and his wife have several ships and restaurants. Paul Ainsworth’s Michelin starred “No 6” is also here. You can get the ferry over to Rock here too.
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Padstow
This is a harbour town where Rick Stein and his wife have several ships and restaurants. Paul Ainsworth’s Michelin starred “No 6” is also here. You can get the ferry over to Rock here too.
There are a lot of bars and places to eat in Newquay. They are mostly locally owned rather than the big chains although you will find Wetherspoons and Pizza Express among a few of the well known establishments. There are slot machines and ice cream places but most people flock to Newquay for the beaches rather than the town.
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Newquay
There are a lot of bars and places to eat in Newquay. They are mostly locally owned rather than the big chains although you will find Wetherspoons and Pizza Express among a few of the well known establishments. There are slot machines and ice cream places but most people flock to Newquay for the beaches rather than the town.
Food scene
Padstow is a short drive away, about 10 miles. This is the quaint Cornish village where famous chefs Rick Stein and Paul Ainsworth have their restaurants - well worth a try for any foodies out there.
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Padstow
Padstow is a short drive away, about 10 miles. This is the quaint Cornish village where famous chefs Rick Stein and Paul Ainsworth have their restaurants - well worth a try for any foodies out there.
High end Pan Asian food in lovely little restaurant by the railway station in Newquay.
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Kahuna
Station ApproachHigh end Pan Asian food in lovely little restaurant by the railway station in Newquay.
Turn right out of the house and it’s right at the top of the road. Not licensed so take your own alcohol if needed. Always very busy!
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Zaman's restaurant
142 Henver RdTurn right out of the house and it’s right at the top of the road. Not licensed so take your own alcohol if needed. Always very busy!
Best chippy in town. Others are available! Huge portions. We always share one between two.
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Francine's Newquay
Chester RoadBest chippy in town. Others are available! Huge portions. We always share one between two.
Always a queue here for Cornish Pasty’s. It’s next door to the post office on the way into Newquay.
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Malcolm Barnecutt Bakery Newquay
22 Henver RdAlways a queue here for Cornish Pasty’s. It’s next door to the post office on the way into Newquay.
Recommended by Gordon Ramsay. Small restaurant overlooking Fistral beach. Get dressed up or down! Anything goes here.
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The Fish House Fistral
Headland RoadRecommended by Gordon Ramsay. Small restaurant overlooking Fistral beach. Get dressed up or down! Anything goes here.
Local street vendors change regularly. Right in the harbour in the centre of Newquay
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The Boathouse
South Quay HillLocal street vendors change regularly. Right in the harbour in the centre of Newquay
The Mermaid Inn
Alexandra CourtOverlooking Porth beach. Walking distance from the house.
Small tapas restaurant. Walking distance from the house. Opposite Porth beach. Over 18yrs only.
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Estrella Morada
Alexandra RoadSmall tapas restaurant. Walking distance from the house. Opposite Porth beach. Over 18yrs only.
Great little cafe/takeaway for a fry up or bacon sandwich. On way into Newquay.
The Cornish Coffee Bean
Chester RoadGreat little cafe/takeaway for a fry up or bacon sandwich. On way into Newquay.
Rick Steins pub. Lovely pub food reasonably priced in a small village on the way to Padstow.
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The Cornish Arms
Rick Steins pub. Lovely pub food reasonably priced in a small village on the way to Padstow.
This is where Dawn French had her wedding reception. Lovely place for a celebratory meal.
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Scarlet Hotel
Tredragon RoadThis is where Dawn French had her wedding reception. Lovely place for a celebratory meal.
Right next to Porth beach. Family run cafe where you will get a great cream tea.
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Gwenna Teahouse
Porth Beach RoadRight next to Porth beach. Family run cafe where you will get a great cream tea.
Fantastic views over Newquay bay. Slightly higher than average prices.
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Lewinnick Lodge
Pentire headlandFantastic views over Newquay bay. Slightly higher than average prices.
Activities
Screech Owl Sanctuary
Newquay Zoo
Trenance GardensEden Project
Dairyland Farm World
Camel Creek Adventure Park
Whether you’re a novice or a skilled rider, here you will have a unique opportunity to ride a horse across the River Gannel and along the beach.
Newquay Riding Stables
Trenance LaneWhether you’re a novice or a skilled rider, here you will have a unique opportunity to ride a horse across the River Gannel and along the beach.
There are a few companies in the harbour offering trios from an hour upwards.
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Newquay Fishing Trips - Atlantis
South Quay HillThere are a few companies in the harbour offering trios from an hour upwards.
Cornwall Zorbing
Watergate RoadBare Feet Coasteer
Headland RoadBlue Reef Aquarium
Towan PromenadeQuiksilver Surf School Surf School
9 Esplanade RdCornish Seal Sanctuary
National Lobster Hatchery
South Quay