This waterfront retreat overlooks the turquoise tidal waters of the River Gannel, with views stretching across the estuary towards Crantock Beach. Ideal for families and groups, it makes a well-equipped coastal base with beaches on all sides. The Gannel Estuary is rich with wildlife and offers crabbing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding along its banks. At low tide, follow the riverbank to reach the sandy shores and dunes of Crantock Beach (1.5 miles on foot). At high tide during the summer, catch the seasonal ferry across instead. On the opposite headland, Fistral Beach (under 1 mile) draws surfers with its Atlantic swells. Beyond the main bay, the cliff-top path leads to quieter coves around Little Fistral (1.5 miles on foot), where rock pools and shingle spill out between the headlands. Newquay's historic Huer's Hut (1 mile on foot) sits on the headland above, marking the start of a coastal walk linking the town's seven beaches.
This split-level property is arranged over three floors. The ground-floor sitting room has a wood burner, Smart TV, and seating for eight across two sofas and three armchairs, with electric blinds framing sweeping estuary views. A separate dining area seats eight at a large oak table, with patio doors opening onto a glass-fronted balcony. Beyond this, the kitchen includes a second table seating four. Stairs lead to the first floor, where bedroom one has a super-king-size zip-and-link bed and a window seat with sea and countryside views. Its en-suite bathroom has a bath, separate walk-in shower, and WC. Bedroom two has a super-king-size zip-and-link bed with estuary and countryside views, and an en-suite shower room with a walk-in shower and WC. On the lower ground floor, a lounge area has a sofa bed and a TV with access to an outdoor patio. The third bedroom has a super-king-size zip-and-link bed with partial sea and countryside views, and an en-suite bathroom with bath, separate walk-in shower, and WC. A fourth bedroom has a super-king-size zip-and-link bed and shares the family shower room on this floor, which has a walk-in shower and WC. There is also a separate WC on the lower ground floor. The utility room houses a washing machine and tumble dryer. At the end of this level, the converted garage serves as a games room with a pool table, table football, sofa, and giant standing Connect 4, alongside a toddler section with a mini kitchen and toys.
The glass-fronted balcony has outdoor chairs and coffee tables with views across the estuary. The garden and patio area, accessed from the lower ground floor, has a 12-seater dining set, an additional table for two, and two sun loungers – well-suited for al fresco dining. Private driveway parking is available for four or more cars.