
Holiday rentals in Watergate Bay
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⭐️Cosy 2 bedroom cottage with terrace on cliff edge
This idyllic recently renovated fisherman's cottage has a large terrace and spectacular views out to sea. You couldn’t be any closer to the sea without getting wet! The timeless village has been the setting for many films and TV dramas including About Time, Poldark and the Wild West. The South West Coast Path is on your doorstep and St Mawes, Eden Project, Lost Gardens of Heligan, Caerhays etc are all nearby. Alternatively pour yourself a glass of wine, relax and let the world turn a little!

Seaview coastal home (5ppl) beaches 3min walk.
The ocean view speaks for itself 🌅. With two beaches a 3-minute walk (Porth & Lusty Glaze), and many more a little way further, you can leave the car on the drive. The South West Coast path is right here too (1-min walk), if you fancy stretching those legs! It's so quiet around here you'll forget you're a 15-minute walk from Newquay town centre, and only a 8-minute drive to Fistral Beach. It's a perfect spot for families & couples. We sleep up to 5 guests (and any four-legged family members).

Tremayne Barn - Rural Stone Barn in Cornwall
Tremayne Barn is luxurious and cosy, set in a lovely rural location close to numerous stunning beaches (15-20 min). It's centrally placed for both the north and south coasts for swimming, surfing, outings and walking the coastal path. A30, Padstow and NQ airport are all 10 min away. You’ll love its contemporary but homely atmosphere, the tranquility, the warm welcome, the pretty setting. Great for couples and small families ideal too for mid-season walking holidays and cosy winter breaks.

Romantic Country Cottage| Hot tub| Sauna
Your holiday matters! It's your lifeline to sanity, a chance to re-connect with the loved ones closest to you; it's a chance to relax, a chance to switch off and indeed a chance to experience the out of ordinary. Damson Cottage is the ultimate rustic retreat where hand crafted luxury meets country cottage. Hidden away in the rural countryside, with its own hot tub, sauna and massage/wellbeing therapist available this sanctuary will appeal to couples looking for a stay of pure self indulgence!

Home Cornwall Watergate Newquay with EV charger
This beautiful stone barn conversion is a lovely unique stay. Both rural and coastal, this is a luxurious retreat on the North Cornwall coast. Set in beautiful Porth Valley, it is only a 5 minute drive or a 30 minute leisurely stroll to the surfing beaches of Watergate Bay, Whipsiderry and Porth. A Modern high end conversion very well equipped kitchen, bbq, courtyard area. Sun trap! parking for 2 vehicles, EV charging amazing beaches, restaurants, walks, golf, fishing ports and surf spots

Hillcrest Hideaway- Spa Cabin with Hot Tub & Sauna
A haven for the restless, Hillcest Hideaway invites you to pause and unwind. Nestled on the edge of Nanstallon, this contemporary retreat offers space to breathe. Step onto the deck, let the scent of cedarwood envelop you in the wood-fired sauna, then dare a plunge in the cold roll-top bath. Sink into the steaming hot tub, fizz in hand, and soak up the rolling landscape. With the Camel Trail and Camel Valley Vineyard nearby, this black cabin is a place to slow down, reconnect, and restore.

Towan Beach View - with Parking and Beach Hut
100 yards from the Towan beach and the vibrant town center, this hi spec apartment is the ultimate base to enjoy all that Newquay has to offer! Boasting 3 stylish bedrooms, 2 modern bathrooms, and a spacious open-plan living area. The first floor balcony has uninterrupted views of Towan Beach and Newquay Harbour. Also the bonus of a parking space at the rear and a free beach hut Perfect for couples and families, this retreat offers a residential setting whilst still close to the action.

Little Barn by the Beach, Porth, Newquay, Sleeps 4
Little Barn is a beautiful 1 x Bedroom Barn, down a leafy in an enclosed garden with 2 x other barns. We are a short stroll to Porth Beach and within walking distance of several other beaches. A wonderful warm, cosy & comfortable space. The ideal place for a break at any time of the year. Wake up to bird song, take an early morning stroll down the beach, a leisurely walk along the coastal path or simply unwind with a cup of coffee in our beautiful garden or at one of the local cafes.

Waves - Beachside Apartment, 100m to Watergate Bay
A bright top-floor coastal apartment with striking vaulted ceilings and a light-filled beach-loft feel, just 100 metres from the golden sands of Watergate Bay. With private parking and lift access, you can arrive, switch off, and be barefoot on the beach in minutes — surfing, swimming, or walking the South West Coast Path. Enjoy sunset drinks and beachfront dining before strolling back to your calm seaside retreat. Perfect for couples, small families, surfers, and dog-friendly stays. ⸻

Mawgan Porth Home with a view of the beach (small)
Beach house situated behind the dunes of Mawgan Porth. One bedroom with a king-size bed and a large day bed in the entrance room. Would suit small family, couple or a small group of friends for a surf/walking trip. Upstairs has an open-plan living and kitchen area with balcony. Ground level has a lovely decking area with dining table, an outdoor shower (cold water), a fridge for chilled outdoor drinks and a hammock for guest use. Perfect for surfing and beach activities. (Dog friendly)

Beach Apartment, Watergate Bay, Newquay
“Surf In Surf Out”. Watergate Bay is the perfect location for surfers, families and dog walkers. The flat is newly furnished and decorated, just a few steps from the bay. We love our family holiday home and would love to share it with others. Dogs welcome. Relax, run or walk the best coastal paths Cornwall has to offer, surf massive waves, eat at Wax or Emily Scott’s, drink cocktails in Cubs (beach hut) BBQ or picnic on the beach until the sun goes down. @watergatewaves

The Hideaway & Spa Terrace at Tregoose Old Mill
Tregoose Old Mill is adults only and is set in the beautiful Cornish countryside minutes from Cornwall's stunning North Coast. Tregoose is a tiny tranquil rural hamlet in a hidden valley that even many locals have never heard of and yet is only 6 miles from Newquay and 12 miles from Padstow making this the perfect base to explore the beautiful county of Cornwall with its many stunning beaches, beautiful harbour towns and peaceful rolling countryside.
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Other great holiday rentals in Watergate Bay

Kingsurf Apartment 🌊 Uninterrupted Ocean Views

Stylish home near Watergate Bay and Mawgan Porth

The Cottage

Modern, relaxed beach house.

Charming Cottage ideal for dog lovers & surf trips

Porthilly Beach Holiday Park | Sauna | Hot Tub

The Tidal Shore - Adults only

3-Bed House, Garden, Newquay - 180m to the Beach!
All about Watergate Bay
Located on the north coast of Cornwall, Watergate Bay offers the sandy pleasures of a two-mile-long beach filled with surfers riding wild Atlantic waves. Locals come to frolic in the bay’s shallow waters year-round, while yogis stretch out on mats as brightly coloured as the beach umbrellas that dot the coastline. Come dusk, cars line up to watch the sunset from the clifftop before catching a film at the outdoor cinema. Most eateries offer ocean views, seasonal menus, and locally sourced ingredients. Pasties and other Cornwall classics, traditional English breakfasts, cream teas, and cocktails are widely available in Watergate Bay. And you’re within an hour of major attractions, such as the National Maritime Museum Cornwall and the Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre.
What are the top things to do in Watergate Bay?
Coastal Walking Trails
The South West Coast Path offers hikes for walkers of all skill levels in this scenic area. A two-mile hike along the coast to Mawgan Porth gives sweeping views of the Atlantic, with Saxon ruins and a Tudor estate to spot along the way. You can also follow a 3.5-mile walk from Watergate Bay to Newquay that takes you past the blowhole at Porth Island and the beaches of Lusty Glaze and Tolcarne.
Wheal Coates
A half-hour drive south along the coast brings you to an iconic Cornish view — azure waters, frothy waves, and the stone ruins of a tin mine. The rounded chimney stack of Wheal Coates climbs high over the gorse and heather, where paths wind down to Chapel Porth and around the former mine buildings, which date back to 1802.
The Camel Trail
The Camel Trail is a 17-mile surfaced path, suitable for hikers, wheelchair users, and cyclists, which runs along a disused railway line from nearby Padstow to Wenford Bridge along woodlands and moors. Take in a section of the walk and you might spot a National Trust Victorian estate, Lanhydrock House and Gardens; a first-century Roman fort; and an award-winning vineyard, where you can sit and sip while admiring the rolling Cornwall countryside.





