Mawgan Porth Cornwall

Cottages and Apartments

• Thorncliff Holiday Apartments

  Mawgan Porth
  These holiday apartments boast arguably the finest, uninterupted ocean views in the county, nestled high into the cliffs of Cornwall’s rugged and spectacular landscape. In the quiet inlet of Mawgan Porth near Watergate Bay, a fine sandy beach is just a short stroll away. Our three apartments have full gas central heating and are equally appealing in winter as in summer. WiFi available. Sleep from 2 – 8.

• The Toll House

  St Columb Major
  Situated down a lane close to the small, quiet town of St Columb Major, this Grade II listed, detached, former toll keeper’s cottage is a delight, with a pretty garden bordering a small river, which follows the Vale of St Mawgan to the sea at Mawgan Porth, 5 miles away. The Toll House has great appeal and charm, is ideal for short breaks or longer stays throughout the year and suitable for couples or a small family.

• Sandy Court Holiday Houses

  Mawgan Porth
  In a magnificent setting directly on the beach at Mawgan Porth, the outstanding beauty of this lovely cove surrounds you throughout your stay at Sandy Court. A few seconds away, without crossing any roads, you can be swimming or surfing in the dazzling sea of Mawgan Porth Bay. Smaller children will enjoy the adventures of paddling or rockpooling. Our two holiday homes each offer generous accommodation for 5.

Holiday, Touring and Camping Parks

• Trewan Hall Camping in Mid Cornwall

  St Columb Major
  Trewan Hall campsite is located in the centre of Cornwall at a 17th century manor house with woods, beautiful grounds and gardens spread over 36 acres. Spacious camping pitches, 80 electric hook-ups, heated swimming pool (seasonal), indoor games, evening performances and the great outdoors! Near the north coast between Newquay and Padstow, just 10 minutes drive to the great sandy beach at Mawgan Porth.

• Cosy Corner Caravans

  Mawgan Porth
  This small, tranquil and picturesque caravan site is situated in North Cornwall, only 6 miles from Newquay and in close proximity to a vast array of beautiful sandy beaches. Only 200 metres from Mawgan Porth’s white sandy beach where you’ll find shops, cafes, tea rooms and a family-friendly pub. We offer a range of luxury four star rated caravans, maintained to the highest standards and fully equipped. Free Wi-Fi.

• Trevarrian Holiday Park

  Mawgan Porth
  A family-run camping and touring park, ideally located between Watergate Bay and Mawgan Porth beaches with each only a mile away, and also near Newquay and Padstow. Spacious camping pitches, heated swimming pool, large games room, football pitch, entertainment, bar and disco. Owned by our family for more than 45 years, you can be sure of our commitment to your holiday enjoyment. We care about you, we care about your holiday.

• Sun Haven Valley Country Holiday Park

  Mawgan Porth
  A family run, 5 Star park, just a 10-minute woodland walk from the large sandy beach at Mawgan Porth, providing a relaxing and restful holiday in peaceful countryside. Suited to family holidays, our visitors appreciate our ‘no noise after 10.30pm’ policy. Adventure play area, TV/games room. Camping & touring, luxurious static caravans and spacious chalet bungalows. Mawgan Porth has a pub, shops and restaurants.

Bed & Breakfast

• The Kenton Guesthouse – Magnificent Sea Views

  Porth
  With magnificent surf and sea views, on the cliff tops at Porth near Newquay and Watergate Bay, our guesthouse has 15 ensuite bedrooms, most with panoramic views. Our restaurant and bar overlook Whipsiderry Beach and Porth island, with deep blue-green water and rolling waves. Porth’s family beach is flat and sandy, ideal for swimming. Informal, friendly, relaxed. Open for New Year breaks.

• Bed and Breakfast at Efflins

  Bedruthan Steps
  No other guests, just you! Efflins is a convenient base for famous Padstow restaurants such as Rick Stein’s. We are even closer to Mawgan Porth and Newquay Airport. We book only one party of up to 4 adults and 2 children at a time. Stunning Bedruthan Steps is our nearest beach. (Prices are per room per night).

Hotels

Activity, Surfing and Walking Holidays

• Discerning Traveller Walking Tours

  Enjoy a self-guided hiking holiday at a leisurely pace, with a warm welcome at comfortable lodgings each night. Walk from Land’s End to St Ives through Bronze Age fields, by undersea tin mines and granite Cornish villages; along King Arthur’s Tintagel coast and Bodmin Moor; or from Polperro to Fowey on Cornwall’s south coast loved by Daphne Du Maurier. Optional visits to Eden. Walk light – we move your bags each day!

Visitor Attractions

• Springfields Fun & Pony Centre

  St Columb Major
  A Family Adventure Park with ponies, farm animals, boating and a fun barn. For all the family….whatever the weather. In addition to a wide variety of British ponies there are goats, lambs, calves, ducks, rabbits and other farm animals to feed and groom. Everyone has the opportunity to interact with the animals. Located in Mid Cornwall near St Columb Major and the A30.

• Lappa Valley Steam Railway

  St Newlyn East
  Ride on three different sizes of railway – 15″ gauge steam railway, 10 1/4″ diesel railway and 7 1/4″ petrol-driven APT outline – plus at East Wheal Rose Cornish mine enjoy a great family day on our boating lake, play areas, crazy golf and turf maze.

• Eden Project – Cornwall’s Eco Visitor Attraction

  Bodelva near St Austell
  Three gigantic geodesic conservatories displaying plants from around the world. The Eden Project is now an internationally established attraction.

• St Enodoc Golf Club

  Rock
  One of the finest links golf courses in Cornwall and the South West, with everything you would expect from a James Braid design; St Enodoc, in Rock near Padstow, has undulating fairways, firm greens, some blind shots – and all with the added bonus of some of the greatest sea and estuary views on any course in the world.

• Trerice Manor

  St Newlyn East
  A delightfull small Elizabethan manor house, Trerice is an architectural gem hidden away from the world in a web of narrow lanes and still somehow caught in the spirit of its age. Look out for Tudor-themed family and adult workshops, family trails and special Living History days.

• St Eval Kart Circuit

  near Mawgan Porth
  Located on the North Cornwall Coast in between Newquay and Pastow, St. Eval Kart Racing Circuit is a massive outdoor 1.3km track which is designed to cater for 7 years olds and above, and for all group sizes.

• Dairyland Farm World

  Summercourt
  Enjoy the fun of an all weather attraction providing entertainment for all ages – So much more for the whole family to enjoy… rain or shine.

• Blue Reef Aquarium

  Newquay
  The ultimate undersea safari. From the drama of the Cornish coastline to the underwater gardens of the Mediterranean and the dazzling beauty of a Caribbean tropical reef. The Blue Reef Aquarium brings the magic of the undersea world alive through over 30 living displays, regular talks and feeding demonstrations.

• Camel Creek Adventure Park

  St Issey and Little Petherick
  With exciting new attractions, dash to Camel Creek Adventure Park. Be thrilled by the 5D Simulator Experience, swoop and soar on the Morgawr roller coaster, splash down Raging Rivers, brave The Beast or dive into 45,000 square feet of indoor play. Plus meet the cutest furry friends and gentle shire giants. It’s Maximum Fun Guaranteed!

Golf Courses/Clubs

• Newquay Golf Club

  Newquay
  Open to the unpredictable nature of the elements and possessing some very demanding greenside bunkers, the prerequisite for good scoring at Newquay is accuracy. Such is the quality of the course, Newquay has been the host for many County events and has produced more than its fair share of County Champions as well as numerous victories in the Cornwall Team Championships.

• Trevose Golf & Country Club

  Constantine Bay
  Trevose offers three courses, catering for golfers of all standards – from complete novices to seasoned golfers. The “Championship Course” ranks as one of the top links golf courses in the British Isles. The “Headland Course” is the ideal alternative to the Championship Course, with a par of 35, this 9 hole course offers a good test with a challenging layout and fast greens. The “Short Course” which offers a beautifully laid out 9 hole course.

• Merlin Golf and Country Club

  Mawgan Porth
  Close to Mawgan Porth and only a short drive from Padstow, the course is easily accessible from the A30 and only 5 mins from Newquay’s international airport. The course is designed to suit all standards of golfer, with no long carries for the higher handicapper whilst maintaining a challenge for the lower handicap golfer, especially in the wind.

• St Enodoc Golf Club

  Rock
  St Enodoc has one of the finest links golf courses in the South West of England; undulating fairways, firm greens, some blind shots and all with the added bonus of some of the greatest sea and estuary views on any course in the world. With its hilly terrain no two holes are the same; it may not be long by today’s standards but it is tight with punishing rough and so requires courage and accuracy to cope with some of the problems posed.

• Treloy Golf Club

  St Columb Minor
  Treloy Golf Club is a beautifully picturesque golf course situated just outside of the seaside resort town of Newquay, Cornwall. The course was designed by golf course designer Bob Sandow and opened in 1991, Its quality and reputation has grown ever since. Five minutes’ drive from Newquay on the A3059 Newquay to St Columb Major road.