Overlooking the harbour and towards the Cornish coast, this beautiful ground floor apartment nestles in a fantastic location within walking distance of Newquay town centre.
All on the Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, CD Player, DAB Radio, Sofa Bed (Double) (Flexible Sleeping Only), French Doors Leading To Juliet Balcony
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washer Dryer
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack. Patio with outdoor furniture. Allocated parking for 1 car. No smoking.
If you want a fantastic holiday in Newquay, look no further! This modern, ground floor apartment sits in a beautiful, convenient location overlooking Newquay harbour and the surrounding beaches, and the world famous surfing beach at Fistral Bay is just a 5-minute walk away. Sleeping upto four guests, the apartment has two bedrooms, a master bedroom with a kingsize bed and en-suite shower room, and a twin bedroom which has use of a second family bathroom. The living, dining and kitchen area is open plan which gives the apartment a spacious feel. The living area has a TV, CD player/radio and a large comfortable sofa that can be made into a double sofa bed for flexible sleeping arrangements. French doors lead to a Juliet balcony, and there is also a small patio area with outdoor furniture, perfect for enjoying the excellent views of the harbour and Towan Beach. The apartment also has Wi-Fi and there is allocated parking for one car.
In a fantastic location, the apartment is situated next to a traditional pub, which serves food and offers a range of live entertainment during the evening. Newquay town centre can be reached within a 15-minute walk, where you will find a selection of shops, cafés and restaurants. Newquay also boasts an array of family attractions including Newquay Zoo and The Blue Reef Aquarium. For those who enjoy golf, Newquay Golf Club is just over 400 yards away and is open to the public.
With its sweeping beaches, rugged moorlands, hidden woodlands, and rolling countryside estates, Cornwall is a superb destination if you want to spend some time bird watching on holiday.
One of the best spots is Hayle Estuary Nature Reserve, managed by the RSPB. This rich wetland habitat attracts a variety of birdlife, including teals, wigeons, and goosanders. While winter offers the highest numbers, spring and early summer also bring migrant waders such as oystercatchers, dunlins, and whimbrels to the tidal pools and marshes.
Marazion Marsh, also managed by the RSPB and overlooking the iconic St Michael’s Mount near Penzance, boasts Cornwall’s largest reedbed. It’s a haven for species like chiffchaffs, Cetti’s warblers, little egrets, and grey herons. Bitterns are regularly recorded here, and birds of prey, including sparrowhawks and buzzards, are often spotted too.
For a variety of songbirds and raptors, head to the Rame Peninsula near Cawsand. This beautiful area of tidal creeks, sandy beaches, and peaceful farmland attracts goldcrests, firecrests, warblers, and buntings. You may also glimpse birds of prey such as hobbies, merlins, peregrine falcons, and, if you’re lucky, the rare hen harrier.
At Stithians Lake, a large reservoir, breeding birds like little grebes, coots, and moorhens are common. Waders such as greenshanks, ruffs, and curlew sandpipers can also be seen foraging along the muddy banks.
Not far from St Ives, St Ives Island, actually a headland between Porthmeor and Porthgwidden beaches, is a top spot for seabird watching, especially in autumn. Huge flocks of skuas, terns, gannets, fulmars, and auks pass by, alongside waders like purple sandpipers, whimbrels, and turnstones.
Finally, no trip to Cornwall would be complete without exploring Bodmin Moor. This dramatic granite moorland, scattered with ancient ruins and rich in wildlife, is especially rewarding in spring and summer, when skylarks, stonechats, wheatears, and sedge warblers arrive to breed. In autumn and winter, the moor plays host to thousands of golden plovers, along with snipes and the more elusive jack snipe.
