Holiday rentals in Treyarnon Bay

If you’re looking for the perfect beach with stretches of warm sand and gently lapping waves, then you may have found it here. Treyarnon Bay is a diminutive, delightful cove perfectly suited for days in the sunshine, situated between Padstow to the north and Newquay to the south. With a sandy beach surrounded by low cliffs, it’s backed by dunes that keep some of the fiercer breezes at bay. It’s the ideal spot for a picnic or a lazy day at the ocean, but if you’re feeling slightly more active, then there’s the opportunity to surf, or take a quick walk to the more popular surfing spot at nearby Constantine Bay to the north. At low tide, two natural sea pools form that are the perfect location for a mellow paddle. There are umpteen rock pools teeming with exciting marine life to explore and there’s usually a selection of food trucks parked close by.

This whole stretch of the coast, and especially towns such as Padstow, can feel quite busy at the height of the summer season. So if you are looking for a more leisurely experience and fewer crowds, then May, June, or September should provide plenty of sunshine and warm weather, plus ample space on the beach. If you’re heading to this part of the world to engage in a little surfing, then the winter months tend to provide the best waves, though the annual Boardmasters festival occurs every August in Newquay, combining surfing with music. May sees the Cornwall Street Food Festival come to Newquay, while Padstow has a magical Christmas festival every December.

South West Coast Path

Passing right by Treyarnon Bay, the celebrated South West Coast Path is a great way to explore the magnificent coastline and unique landscape of North Cornwall. In total, this 630-mile route covers Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, and Dorset, making it the United Kingdom’s longest National Trail. While attempting the whole thing might be a little ambitious (it takes around 52 days to do), the area covering North Cornwall features some of the most stunning and dramatic landscapes.

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps

With tales of smugglers and pirates permeating the waves, this stretch of Cornish coastline just oozes mystery and drama. Featuring a jaw-dropping cliff-top view of the sea stacks stretching across Bedruthan beach, it’s an unforgettable sight. Now looked after by the National Trust, it’s a great spot to enjoy a Cornish cream tea, or just soak up the scenery.

Prideaux Place

Completed in 1592, this astonishing Elizabethan manor house has been owned by the same family for 14 generations. Located just outside Padstow, five miles from Treyarnon Bay, the house sits above the harbour, providing spectacular views over the Camel Estuary and Bodmin Moor. It’s filled with historic treasures documenting Cornish life and intriguing artworks as well as a Victorian formal garden and extensive grounds with woodland walks.