Spend your days chasing the waves and playing on the golden sands of Watergate Bay, which stretches out below this contemporary clifftop apartment. Couples and families drawn to the surf culture of the North Cornwall coast will love the year-round energy of the resort. Once you’ve packed up your boards and beach gear for the day, rinse off and relax back at your accommodation. Life’s good when you can gaze out to sea and watch the sun go down from the balcony.
A reverse-style layout means the open-plan living area is on the first floor to make the most of the sea views. A barrel-vaulted ceiling arches over the space, which invites you to snuggle up in front of the fire and Smart TV, feeling comfortably full from the meals you’ve shared around the dining table. The two bedrooms are on the ground floor, with both having access to the patio for an early-morning breath of fresh sea air. The master room features an en-suite bathroom with a free-standing bath for long, indulgent soaks. An outdoor surf shower is handy for rinsing off after a beach session, while a storage room with wetsuit rack keeps sandy gear neatly out of the way.
The bay’s Atlantic swell creates superb conditions for all kinds of water sports, with a surf school on the beach offering lessons for beginners and those wanting to brush up their skills. For windswept walks, the South West Coast Path really delivers. It runs 4 miles to Mawgan Porth in one direction and 4 miles to Newquay's seven bays in the other. Newquay town centre is worth a separate visit by car to sample its delicious eateries and vibrant nightlife.