Watergate Bay near Newquay

Cottages and Apartments

• 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.

• 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.

• Surfside at Porth

  Porth
  This house is a fantastic three-bedroom property at Porth Beach. The main bedroom is spacious with en-suite and patio doors to the terrace. Teh sunny terraces allow you to relax on with stunning views. The property is furnished to provide a comfortable holiday for 10 guests.

Holiday, Touring and Camping Parks

• 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.

• 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.

• Newquay Bay Resort

  Porth
  Just a short walk to the safe, sandy Porth Beach and minutes from the famous beaches of Newquay, this holiday park is set in a stunning valley in an ideal location for you and your family. Newquay Bay Resort has accommodation to suit any budget, from top-of-the-range holiday caravans to glamping pods and spacious camping pitches with electric hook-ups, plus one of the largest heated swimming pools in Cornwall.

• 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.

• Treloy Touring Park

  Porth
  A family-run touring and camping park near Newquay, catering exclusively for touring caravans, tents and motorhomes. Situated in the countryside yet close to many great surfing and family beaches: 2 miles to Porth and Whipsiderry, 3 miles to the famous Newquay town beaches, ten minutes’ drive to Watergate Bay and Mawgan Porth. Heated swimming pool, paddling pool, play areas, WiFi hotspot.

• 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.

• Trethiggey Touring Park

  Quintrell Downs
  Just minutes by car from Newquay and some of the best surfing beaches in Europe, Trethiggey is set in beautiful countryside. We have a range of Rose Award holiday homes and 157 camping and touring pitches in 18 acres. Grass, hard standing and fully serviced super pitches, many sheltered by trees and shrubs. Central to top attractions including the amazing Eden Project, this is the perfect base for exploring Cornwall.

Bed & Breakfast

• 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).

• 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.

Hotels

Activity, Surfing and Walking Holidays

• Adventureline

  Guided walking and exploration holidays around the dramatically varied coasts and moors of Cornwall, showing you the finest landscapes and wildlife, history and culture. Picture yourself hiking this spectacular coastline… walking through carpets of myriad wild flowers… intimately observing the seals below and the birds above… maybe even stopping for a delightful swim? Exploring the best of Cornwall on foot for over 30 years.

Visitor Attractions

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Golf Courses/Clubs

• Perranporth Golf Club

  Perranporth
  Superb greens which are hard, fast and absolutely true are a feature of this testing and interesting course, which also drains well and is always playable off normal tees and greens, 365 days a year. A challenge for the low handicap players and yet allows the higher handicap player to return reasonable scores, and there’s always the fantastic scenery of the North Cornwall coastline if the golf is indifferent.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Holywell Bay Golf and Pitch & Putt

  Holywell Bay
  You can choose to play on our 18 hole par-3 links course or 18 hole Pitch & Putt course. There’s no membership, handicap or dress code required. Both courses are perfect for beginners or the more advanced golfer with friendly advice, and club hire available. It is a great way to experience family fun all together whilst surrounded by breathtaking countryside.

• 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.