Starfish Cottage - Crantock Beach North Cornwall sleeps 8, parking for 2 cars
Starfish Cottage is in the village of Crantock on the north coast of Cornwall, about 3 miles from Newquay. The cottage is arranged over three floors to provide spacious accommodation for up to 8 people. The cottage has a master ensuite bedroom, a studio ensuite bedroom with balcony (this is an attic room with steep staircase), twin bedded room and 1 bunkbed bedroom and sleeps 8. There are three bathrooms one with a separate shower and a bath and the other 2 are showerrooms. The living room has an open fire, Smart freeview TV and 3 sofas, the dining room has a large table with 8 chairs. The new kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher, washing machine and enough crockery, cutlery and cookware for 8 people. There is a private patio and garden for bbqs with hot outdoor shower for when you come off the beach. The cottage is fully equipped with everything you need for a self catered holiday. Crantock Beach is good for surfing with RNLI 10am - 6pm in season with 3 family friendly pubs, Crantock Bay Spa with tennis court, Treago Farm tea room, Jam Jar pizza cafe and a post office grocers shop selling fresh bread, croissants and hot Cornish pasties & the best sausage rolls. Crantock Beach is owned by the National Trust and is a national treasure with beautiful soft sand, dunes, rock pools, river and excellent surf being the next bay along the coast from Fistral Beach but without the crowds. Crantock offers a great base for a traditional Cornish holiday with easy access to all the sights and attractions. The Coastal Footpath is 5 minutes walk away & leads to Crantock Beach, Polly Joke Beach, Holywell Bay & Fistral Beach. Beware of stroing riptides & swim/surf between the RNLI flags. The National Trust Carpark is free to members. Please note that the access to Crantock Beach via the sand dunes is steep and not suitable for the very old or young or people with mobility issues. From the main National Trust carpark there is a flat walk to the River Gannel end of the beach on the right side. You can hire surf boards/paddle boards from Big Green Surf at Crantock Beach NT carpark. The Village Post Office sells amazing local pasties, the best sausage rolls, bread, bacon, eggs, beer, papers - its GREAT!!!! Starfish Cottage Location: Starfish Cottage is located in the seaside village of Crantock. Crantock is a picturesque village of historical note, on the North coast of Cornwall - four miles from Newquay and with one of the best beaches in the area. It has an ancient church, three pubs, pizza cafe, art galleries and a village store. Crantock Beach is a great beach for families and surfers alike. It has a wide sandy beach with sand dunes between the beach and the village. At low tide you can walk along the beach to West Pentire. Polly Joke beach is the next beach around the coast going west. It has been described as one of the best beaches in Cornwall and one of the 50 places you should visit before you die! The National Trust own Crantock beach and the surrounding area so the entire flora and fauna are well protected and preserved. The Car Park limits the number of visitors to the beach.
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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About the area
Newquay
Located in Newquay, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay Beach. Consider Gwennap Pit for a night out or Holywell Bay Fun Park if you're travelling with kids. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
South West Coast Path Section 17 Trailhead - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Indoor Bowling Newquay - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Fistral Beach - 15 min drive - 9.4 km
Watergate Bay Beach - 18 min drive - 14.1 km
Getting around
Quintrell Downs Station - 9 min drive
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Lost Brewing Co - 7 min drive
Blend - Smoothie Bowls & Matcha Bar - 7 min drive
Bowgie Inn - 2 min drive
The Fort Inn - 8 min drive
Fern Pit Cafe - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Starfish Cottage - Crantock Beach North Cornwall sleeps 8, parking for 2 cars pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Starfish Cottage - Crantock Beach North Cornwall sleeps 8, parking for 2 cars ?
As of 21 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Starfish Cottage - Crantock Beach North Cornwall sleeps 8, parking for 2 cars on 6 Sept 2026 start from £822, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Starfish Cottage - Crantock Beach North Cornwall sleeps 8, parking for 2 cars ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Starfish Cottage - Crantock Beach North Cornwall sleeps 8, parking for 2 cars ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Starfish Cottage - Crantock Beach North Cornwall sleeps 8, parking for 2 cars ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Starfish Cottage - Crantock Beach North Cornwall sleeps 8, parking for 2 cars located?
This family-friendly Newquay cottage is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Crantock Beach and South West Coast Path Section 17 Trailhead. Fistral Beach and Holywell Bay Fun Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
About the host
Hosted by Claire Burroughs
My husband Ben & I live in Crantock with our 4 daughters - this photo was taken at Fern Pitt Café at Crantock Beach enjoying a crab sandwich.
Why they chose this property
Crantock is easily reached from the A30, has a fantastic beach for surfing, swimming, rockpool hunting and we have a great shop so you don't need to leave the village to buy bread, pasties, cakes, sausages, bacon, eggs, chocolate. The local pubs are all family friendly and serve yummy Cornish food all locally sourced. Holywell Bay & Polly Joke Beach are a coastal walk away - stunning views.
What makes this property unique
Starfish Cottage is great for families and adult groups as it has 4 bedrooms so you can retreat to relax away from the group if you need some quiet time but also get together to eat, bbq, watch a film, play scrabble together!! You are so close to the coastal path for easy access to the beach without getting in the car & the shop is 5 mins walk away for breakfast bacon & eggs! As the shop stocks most food,drinks, papers, booze & the 3 pubs, pizza cafe, Treago farm cafe are a short walk away you don't need to go anywhere!