Watergate Bay: a two-mile-long stretch of golden sand with surf school at the foot of cliffs 2 miles north of Newquay. Beside it is a hamlet consisting of good pub, hotel, beach bar/bistro and a few cottages. RAF St Mawgan and small civil airfield, 1 miles.

... 1/4 mile up the B3276 road from Watergate Bay beach is Pendowr House, a fine, Victorian family house, part slate-hung, detached, set in over an acre of really interesting garden. An adjacent cottage is occasionally used by the owners at weekends. There is a grassed and enclosed area close to the house for relaxing or children’s games (picnic table, barbecue), steep steps up through a rockery to an ancient gunnery (now a wonderful viewpoint over fields and out to sea), winding paths through jungle-like vegetation, ponds and stream; great fun to explore and enjoy. Inside, lovely spacious rooms: comfortable living room (woodburner, CD player) with huge bay window overlooking the garden; elegant dining room leading to a conservatory with plants and cane furniture; fitted kitchen/breakfast room (table seating 8, dishwasher, microwave, Aga, electric cooker); and small utility area (washer-drier, fridge-freezer). Downstairs newly fitted shower-room (suite). Upstairs, the landing has a great vantage point where you can look out over the garden to the sea (telescope provided). Four bedrooms - master double (5’ bed), double plus bunks - both rooms with sea views - pretty twin, and another smaller double. Bathroom (suite with separate shower) and separate loo. Phone for incoming calls. Cautionary Deposit £100. Family parties only.