The Saltings

The Saltings is a detached cottage in Watergate Bay, priced from £764 per week. The kitchen has a centre island and a dishwasher, the sitting room has a wood burner, and the enclosed garden includes a BBQ for outdoor cooking. Parking is provided on site, and the property has 4 bathrooms across its layout.

Watergate Bay is 1.1km - a long Atlantic-facing beach with a surf school and year-round wave activity, suited to bodyboarding and shortboarding. Whipsiderry Beach, a smaller cove accessible by steep steps, is 1.9km. Mawgan Porth, a flat sandy bay with a small cluster of cafes, is 3km north along the coast road.

Newquay town centre and Fistral Beach are roughly 5km south, reachable by car or a coastal path walk. The South West Coast Path passes through this stretch of cliff, giving access to several coves without needing a car. This cottage is right for families or groups who want a base within walking distance of a surf beach, and suits week-long stays at the weekly rate. Not great for those wanting a pool or WiFi, as neither is listed for this property. The Watergate Bay Hotel nearby offers a public spa and beach restaurant accessible to non-guests. Padstow and Rock are roughly 15km north on the Camel estuary - a day trip rather than a short drive. The enclosed garden and wood burner make this a viable option in shoulder season, when the weekly rate from £764 is competitive for a 4-bathroom property.