Moments from Watergate Bay Beach, this sleek, dog-friendly apartment puts families, couples and surfers right on Cornwall’s north coast. Spend the day in the waves, stash boards and wetsuits in the dedicated storage, then settle onto the enclosed decking with the gardens in view.
Leave the sea behind for a while and settle into the open-plan living space, where there’s plenty of room for everyone to spread out after a day on the coast. Glass doors open onto the enclosed decking and garden views, so you can keep the evening going outdoors while swapping stories from the day. The kitchen has everything you need for family meals, and the table seats six comfortably for dinner, board games, or a help-yourself supper. Later, sink into the chunky sofa in front of the TV before heading to bed. The adults can retreat to the en-suite double bedroom while children settle into the twin room with bunk beds, and a long soak in the family bathroom is a welcome way to warm up after time in the water.
Fill family days with sandcastle building on Watergate Bay’s 2-mile beach while paddling at the water’s edge, and cafe stops when little legs need a rest. If you’re staying at the beginning of August, Boardmasters adds another buzz to the coast, with live music at Watergate Bay and surf competitions over at Fistral Beach. When everyone still has energy to burn, pick up the South West Coast Path for a shorter clifftop walk before stopping at the sand to watch the incredible scarlet sunset.