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NORTH CORNWALL

Inhale the sea spray from stretching coastlines. Feel your heart thud amongst dancing waves. Watch scarlet sunsets light up the horizon. North Cornwall is a groundswell of energy, its status legendary from its world-famous surf to its enviable cuisine.

Stone Buildings overlooking the river.

Boscastle

Take it slow with craft shops and cafes or take on a challenging stretch of the coastal path – you choose the pace on a self catering holiday in Boscastle.

A beach with a natural pool, rocks and people sunbathing.

Bude

Bude is an overlooked gem on Cornwall’s far north coast. With its two beaches and varied outdoor activities, it’s a perfect family holiday spot.

Green fields fading into a sand dune beach.

Crantock

Crantock beach is a family favourite, backed by sand dunes a few miles from Newquay. The sweep of beach is marked by a winding river which flows towards the ocean.

FISTRAL

There’s more to Newquay’s Fistral Beach than being the UK’s surf capital. Inspiring eateries are luring a new type of visitor to Newquay’s shores, including Rick Stein.

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Holywell Bay

Home to the BBC One Poldark series, Holywell Bay is a golden sandy beach, backed by dunes and the famous Gull Rocks.

Clifftop view of waves crashing onto a beach.

Mawgan Porth

Just minutes off the beach, there is the stylish Catch seafood bar and Grill, perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner, open all year round.

Fistral Beach on a sunny day.

Newquay

Home to the world famous Fistral beach, Newquay is filled to the brim with golden beaches, surf, wildlife and sophisticated eateries.

PADSTOW

Explore the foodie lover’s paradise of Padstow, where harbourside days and fine-dining nights await.

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Cornish Flag perched on rocks surrounded by sea.

Perranporth

Between sand dunes and cliffs lies a bustling village with shops and restaurants. Dine at waterfront restaurants and Cornish pubs.

White and grey houses overlooking the sea.

Port Isaac

Arguably Cornwall’s most famous fishing village, retaining traditional charm. A self-catering holiday in the picturesque harbour is just what the doctor ordered.

A beach at dusk.

Porth

When children draw a seaside scene, they draw Porth; sweeping soft sand, rockpools, a stream down to the shore, playful waves and an island that you cross to.

PORTHCOTHAN

Located on the north Cornwall coast between Padstow and Watergate Bay, with a stunning beach and walk nearby. This small village is full of charm.

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Porthtowan

Follow the mine chimney stacks down the coastline from St Agnes to Porthtowan – a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Blue Flag beach.

View from Portreath Coastal Path.

Portreath

Take on a family surf lesson. Walk the coast path to Porthtowan. Sit on the harbour wall with a bag of delicious fish and chips and watch the ebb and flow of the tide.

Yachts sailing across an estuary on a sunny day.

Rock

Rock is an exclusive watersports destination, set across the water from the picturesque Padstow harbour. Guests can enjoy its boutique shops and sophisticated eateries.

ST AGNES

Think tin mines, fishing boats, four uniquely different beaches and plenty of places to eat, drink and shop. A lively village off the beaten track.

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A view over Trevone Bay.

Trevone

Picturesque Trevone is a north Cornish coast classic. Flanked by high sea cliffs, holidays in Trevone Bay offers inspirational coastal and countryside scenery with a wide expanse of golden sand.

A view of Watergate bay.

Watergate Bay

Which is more legendary at Watergate Bay: the spectacular sunsets, its reputation for fine dining and cool bars, or its watersporting credentials?

A view of Widemouth Bay.

Widemouth Bay

Located a few miles south of Bude on Cornwall's north coast, Widemouth's small village and beach remains ruggedly unspoilt.

Constantine Bay

Constantine Bay is a soft, sandy beach which is popular with local surfers. It’s part of Cornwall’s ‘Seven Bays’, an assortment of beaches in the area each with its own character and connected by picturesque coastal paths lined with wildflowers and bumble bees.

North Cornwall Properties

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4 Ocean Walk

Perranporth, Cornwall

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Sleeps: 8
  • Beach: 510 Metres
From £1022 p/w

7 White Lodge

Mawgan Porth, Cornwall

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Sleeps: 4
  • Beach: 150 Metres
From £770 p/w

Gaia

Widemouth Bay, Cornwall

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Sleeps: 10
  • Beach: 50 Metres
From £4004 p/w