Luxury accommodation options for Boardmasters
Newquay parties hard in August, when surfers flock to the sea and bands take to the stage. Throw in a few cheeky after-dark events and that’s summer sorted.
Two sites on the picturesque north Cornish coast attract some 50,000 surf and skate fans to the Boardmasters Festival every summer. At Watergate Bay, 12 stages feature more than 200 acts, catering to a range of musical tastes from rock and indie to grime and house. Meanwhile, nearby Fistral Beach becomes a surf village, where spectators can watch world-class surfers brave the incoming waves. Holding it all together is the usual sprinkling of food, beer and merch tents, plus several art installations, workshops and BMX competitions.
This bit of Cornish coastline is a spectacular stretch of the South West Coast Path with magnificent views from steep, hedge-lined paths. Our range of luxury self-catering homes are dotted about the area, allowing groups of friends, couples and families to retreat in comfort to a bespoke designer cottage at night, then drift back to those golden beaches when the next scheduled event begins. Newquay has long been a beachy HQ for summer gatherings, so it’s a prime spot for hosting the festival’s separately ticketed After Parties when the sun goes down.
The Meadows
Retyn, St Newlyn East, Cornwall, UK
There's a flavour of Balearic island style to this weathered stone couples' retreat. Tucked into the hills, occupying a secret location seven miles inland between Crantock and Watergate Bay on the north Cornwall coast, The Meadows was designed for simple country living in the twenty first century.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,650 per week, £1,250 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub, outside fire
Distance: Approx. 3 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
The Hatch
Beach Road, Crantock, Cornwall, UK
Taking guests on a tactile journey through earthen tones and organic textures, and just a short stroll from Crantock Beach, The Hatch is a luxury coastal holiday cottage in Cornwall that's been crafted with soul.
Sleeps: Up to 9 guests (+ 1 in trundle bed on prior request)
From: £3,250 per week, £2,450 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Games room with table tennis and cinema loft, plus garden home office
Distance: Approx. 3 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
Firefly
Trebudannon, Newquay, Cornwall, UK
Nomadic types will love unique self-catering cabin Firefly, with its earthy, back-to-nature appeal and proximity to Mawgan Porth. Handcrafted using rough cut timber and complete with a hot tub and wildlife pond, this luxury woodcutter's cottage in North Cornwall is perfect for couples.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,350 per week, £995 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Hot tub
Distance: Approx. 3 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
The Wool Shed
Trebudannon, Newquay, Cornwall, UK
With an off-the-beaten-track feel, but set within a pretty North Cornwall hamlet, The Wool Shed is a hand-crafted luxury holiday cottage exuding rusticity, where scorched wooden floors, knotty textures, and a palette of calm greys combine to create a modern-day abode near Newquay.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,495 per week, £1,150 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Hot tub and outside stone fireplace
Distance: Approx. 3 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
Sundance
Trebudannon, Newquay, Cornwall, UK
Sundance resides off the beaten track ten minutes inland between Mawgan Porth and Watergate Bay. Rustic yet sumptuous, with heavy French linens and indulgent inside-outside living, this handcrafted wagon’s wild heart beats a free-spirited rhythm throughout.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £950 per week, £750 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Distance: Approx. 3 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
Little Portion
Tresean, Holywell Bay, Cornwall, UK
Crooked and charming, pretty red tin retreat Little Portion is a luxury coastal cottage just one mile away from Cornwall's Holywell Bay, with reclaimed finishes, trailing plants, and an al fresco hot tub.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,150 per week, £850 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Hot tub
Distance: Approx. 4 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
The Cotton Tree
Tresean, Holywell Bay, Cornwall, UK
The Cotton Tree is a Queenslander-style luxury self-catering cottage inspired by tropical beach houses and barefoot living. Set on the north Cornwall coast, Holywell Bay and Polly Joke beach are within easy reach.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,450 per week, £995 per short break
Pets: Two small well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Hot tub
Distance: Approx. 4 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
Juneberry
Cubert, Holywell Bay, Cornwall, UK
Tucked away between the trees on Cornwall’s north coast near Holywell Bay, Juneberry is a luxury self-catering cabin settled in the quiet idyll of rural bliss.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,095 per week, £850 per short break
Pets: Two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Yoga deck with mats and blocks, outdoor shower
Distance: Approx. 4 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
The Limit
As seen on ITV's 'Cornwall' with Caroline Quentin and George Clark's Amazing Spaces, this quirky 1930s luxury beach hut is becoming quite an iconic dwelling within the north coast of Cornwall. Its unique position with Holywell Bay’s sand dunes makes it perfect for romantic self-catering weekends by the sea.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,850 per week, £1,495 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub and fire pit
Distance: Approx. 4 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
Saphir Beach House
A soothing escape on top of a cliff at Mawgan Porth, Saphir Beach House is a relaxed self-catering retreat where the fresh sea air will cleanse the mind and ease the soul.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests (6 adults and 2 children)
From: £3,795 per week, £2,850 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 guests
Pets: Two small well behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub, outdoor kitchen area with built-in barbecue and pizza oven, outdoor shower
Distance: Approx. 5 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
Weddings at Gwendolyn
With a thatched roof that feigns to keep a lid on the joy within, wise ivory chimneys that preside over garden love scenes, and casement windows that look out to the sea, Gwendolyn is perhaps the most poetic elopement venue in all of Cornwall.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests overnight and up to 20 day guests
From: £4,450 per week, £3,850 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Hot tub, al fresco barbecue area
Distance: Approx. 6 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
Gwendolyn
Nestled above the sand dunes of Perranporth Beach, Gwendolyn is a luxury coastal cottage with hot tub and far-reaching sea views in North Cornwall, where troves of rustic riches hide.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £2,850 per week, £2,150 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Hot tub, al fresco BBQ area
Distance: Approx. 6 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
Stratum
An offset twisting puzzle where layers of Trebarwith stone and pearl-white render appear to rotate independently of each other, Stratum is a luxury self-catering beach house where windswept hair and salty skin run amok.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £3,995 per week, £4,350 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: There is a hot tub, outdoor shower and garage games room/gym
Distance: Approx. 6 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
Libertine
Goonhavern, Perranporth, Cornwall, UK
Libertine; a luxury self-catering bolthole set amidst a milieu of pretty woodland just outside Goonhavern village on the north Cornwall coast. This fashionista’s cottage is positioned within a few miles of Holywell Bay, St Agnes and Perranporth beach.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,050 per week, £850 per short break
Pets: One large or two medium well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub and garden deck
Distance: Approx. 6 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
The Fable
Ventongimps, Perranporth, Cornwall, UK
Nestled up a tiny track surrounded by rose gardens, The Fable is a fairytale escape in Poldarkian Cornwall. This luxury self-catering cottage is just three miles from the golden sands of Perranporth beach and complete with a hot tub.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,995 per week, £1,450 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Hot tub
Distance: Approx. 6 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
The Hide
Callestick, Perranporth, Cornwall, UK
An unexpected discovery at the end of a Cornish country lane, this modern luxury cottage hideaway near Perranporth beach combines rusticity with contemporary clean-line appeal.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,450 per week, £995 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Hot tub, fire pit and yoga deck
Distance: Approx. 6 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
The Stack
Lying within a secluded valley overlooking the upper reaches of the magnificent Fal Valley in Cornwall, The Stack is a 19th century luxury self-catering engine house with a hot tub and al fresco kitchen that's sure to inspire those with a love for unique architecture, rough-luxe interiors, and beautiful gardens.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests (4 adults and 2 children)
From: £2,150 per week, £1,650 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Sunken hot tub, cinema room, al fresco kitchen with pizza oven
Distance: Approx. 7 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
Weddings at The Stack
Lose yourself in the tranquil, welcoming, exceptional world of The Stack, a former engine house turned intimate wedding venue in Cornwall.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests (4 adults and 2 children) and accommodates 40 day guests
From: £4,450 per week, £3,850 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Sunken hot tub, cinema room, al fresco kitchen with pizza oven
Distance: Approx. 7 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
Umber Cottage
Umber by name and umber by nature, earthy tones and kilim rugs create a warm, bohemian interior at this stonewall cottage settled at the end of St Agnes' most famous terrace.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,250 per week, £950 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One large or two small dogs are welcome
Distance: Approx. 9 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
Stella Maris
Hugging a bend of the Malpas river on a road lined with Monterey pines lies Stella Maris, or ‘star of the sea’, made for families wanting to immerse themselves in the beauty of Cornwall.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
From: £2,250 per week, £1,695 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Private quay with river access, fire pit and cinema den
Distance: Approx. 11 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
Monterey
One of a new generation of luxury beach houses in Cornwall, all silver timbered and skylit, where beachgoers take ten steps from the sofa to the sand, and chatter whirls through the halls like the kites above Porthtowan.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £3,650 per week, £2,750 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: One small well-behaved dog is welcome on prior request
Distance: Approx. 12 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
Nautilus
St Mawes, The Roseland Peninsula, Cornwall, UK
With a collated and collected vibe, this light-filled beach house is as perfect for families looking for a unique beach escape as couple’s seeking a laid-back yet indulgent retreat.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Distance: Approx. 14 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
Lowenek
Part easy coastal retreat, part cheerful multi-gen gathering place, it might appear to be all floating aspects and modernity, but there’s cosy bones to this luxury self-catering beach house keeping watch over Portreath Beach.
Sleeps: Up to 14 guests (12 adults and 2 children) (2 extra children by prior request)
From: £4,250 per week, £3,350 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Hot tub, entertainment cinema room (with cocktail bar, table tennis, pool table)
Distance: Approx. 15 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
The Viewing Gallery
Experience 'life on the ocean wave' without leaving the safety of the shore, watch for dolphins and seals playing in the surf and sit agog at the breath-taking sunsets all from the comfort of the private deck at The Viewing Gallery in Portreath.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £2,495 per week, £1,895 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub
Distance: Approx. 15 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
Galleon
This luxury beach house with a pool has been cleverly redesigned into the cliffside to make the most of the spectacular views over Portreath beach. Welcoming families and friends to beach break in style.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
From: £3,595 per week, £2,850 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Heated indoor swimming pool
Distance: Approx. 15 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
Mesmire
St Just In Roseland, The Roseland Peninsula, Cornwall, UK
With the Fal Estuary ebbing and flowing with the tides below and a hot tub settled within architect-designed gardens teeming with tropical plants, this contemporary self-catering home on Cornwall's soft south coast was designed to calm.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
From: £2,395 per week
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Wood-fired hot tub
Distance: Approx. 15 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
River House
St Just In Roseland, Cornwall, UK
Contemporary self-catering coastal pad with far-reaching views over St Just In Roseland and Mylor harbour. From your hilltop vantage point overlooking Mylor harbour, watch the kites and gulls soar and the busy oyster boats trawling Carrick Roads.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
From: £1,995 per week, £1,550 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Gym
Distance: Approx. 15 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
Infinity
Gorran Haven, The Roseland Peninsula, Cornwall, UK
Infinity occupies a prime clifftop position overlooking the unspoilt cove and turquoise waters of Gorran Haven. With oodles of space, this luxury beach house sets the scene for fun-filled family holidays in Cornwall's stunning Roseland Peninsula.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
From: £4,250 per week
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Cinema room
Distance: Approx. 15 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
The Spyglass
Surrender to the call of the sea and let The Spyglass seduce you into a world of maritime Cornwall. Just a stone’s throw from the sea with access to the beach, this luxury self-catering beach cottage is one of Gorran Haven’s best kept secrets.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,595 per week, £1,150 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two medium well-behaved dogs are welcome
Distance: Approx. 15 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
The Artist´s Retreat
Michaelstow, Wadebridge, Cornwall, UK
Between the moors and sea in mystical North Cornwall, where folklore and truth twist to forge history, a bohemian country home with an outdoor heated pool awaits.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
From: £2,750 per week, £1,995 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 guests
Pets: Two small or one medium well-behaved dogs are welcome on prior request
Features: Outdoor swimming pool (heated June - September), outdoor ping pong table, fire pit, croquet lawn, badminton
Distance: Approx. 19 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
Little Inka
St Breward, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, UK
Hidden on the northern edge of Bodmin Moor, Little Inka's hot tub, roll top and king-size bed beneath a window looking up to the stars make this secluded escape the perfect couples' retreat.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,350 per week, £1,150 per short break
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Hot tub and fire pit
Distance: Approx. 19 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
Lightkeepers
A thoughtful renovation near Gwithian on north Cornwall’s St Ives, Lightkeepers is an elemental farmhouse with a plunge pool and an art gallery feel. Inside is an earthy chamber of marble plinths offset by textiles that bring the textures of Africa.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £3,650 per week, £2,750 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Two well behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Outdoor heated pool (8x2m, available May-September), hot tub and shower, games room with pool table
Distance: Approx. 20 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
Weddings at Senara
This bohemian, luxury elopement venue on North Cornwall’s untamed coast, which takes inspiration from the county's famed Lost Gardens of Heligan, features a pool, a hot tub, and all-encompassing ocean views.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests and accommodates up to 40 day guests
From: £8,995 per week, £7,495 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Outdoor heated swimming pool (May - September), hot tub, sauna, gym, outdoor kitchen, yoga deck
Distance: Approx. 20 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
Senara
Just a mile from Gwithian’s rolling dunes and pounding surf, Senara is a cool, architectural beach house complete with outdoor pool, hot tub and sauna.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
From: £4,995 per week, £3,750 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Outdoor heated swimming pool (May - September), hot tub, sauna, gym, outdoor kitchen, yoga deck
Distance: Approx. 20 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
Gypsea Rocks
Trebarwith Strand, Cornwall, UK
Gypsea Rocks nestles between the soaring cliffs of a hidden valley in north Cornwall, 500 metres from Trebarwith Strand beach. This luxury self-catering cottage is a perfect seaside haven combining vintage finds with rustic flourishes.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,395 per week, £1,095 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome
Distance: Approx. 21 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
Alba Beach House
A luxury pink cob cottage with a balcony overhanging the sands of St Ives' Porthmeor Beach, Alba Beach House is the ultimate self-catering family seaside retreat.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
From: £2,895 per week, £2,195 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two pets are welcome
Distance: Approx. 23 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
Raffia
Approached via a zigzagging path that tumbles down the cliff towards the cove at Polperro, this Scandinavian-style beach house takes in scrumptious sea views from floor-to-ceiling windows and a balcony that seems to hang over the end of the earth.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £2,250 per week, £1,650 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome
Distance: Approx. 24 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
Wildwood Holt
St Martin, Helford, Cornwall, UK
Enveloped in the most verdant of settings, Wildwood Holt is a haven for those seeking a tranquil and restorative escape. Within easy reach of the white sands of Kynance Cove and the fishing villages of Coverack and Cadgwith, spend days beachside before returning to your rural idyll.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
From: £3,250 per week
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Distance: Approx. 24 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
Tangle Belle
St Martin, Helford, Cornwall, UK
Situated in acres of private woodland with the pretty stream meandering along beside, this wooden-cladded self-catering cottage near Helford is the epitome of rural charm and exudes oodles of rustic country character.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £1,250 per week, £995 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Distance: Approx. 24 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
Aphrodite
Trevalga, Boscastle, Cornwall, UK
Nestled between the popular villages of Boscastle and Tintagel, Aphrodite flaunts magnificent sea views and secluded romance. Set over five floors, this luxury coastal holiday home offers an unforgettable escape to Cornwall's north coast.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,750 per week, £1,295 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Distance: Approx. 24 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
Villa Boden
If you see beauty in simplicity, Villa Boden is for you. Kept in the family for over twenty years, two sisters have re-imagined their adored Cornish beach house, embracing Nordic design concepts and taking a modern approach on luxury hygge living.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £2,695 per week, £1,995 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Distance: Approx. 25 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
Valency Wood
Lesnewth, Boscastle, Cornwall, UK
This stunning family-friendly self-catering cottage is in a rural location, yet within striking distance of the Cornish coastal villages of Tintagel, Boscastle and Crackington Haven.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £1,795 per week, £1,350 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Three well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Jacuzzi hot tub
Distance: Approx. 26 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
Ukiyo
A striking structure on Cornwall's untamed south coast, Ukiyo is a nod to the modern Scandinavian summerhouse. Inside is a contemporary haven of poured concrete and sculptural furnishings, offset with silvering Siberian larch cladding which seamlessly melts into the ocean.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
From: £2,650 per week, £2,095 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome, two on prior request
Features: Hot tub
Distance: Approx. 26 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
Amaia
Plaidy Beach, Looe, Cornwall, UK
Seemingly floating above the ocean, with private beach access and a hot tub looking over the water, Amaia emerges from the Cornish cliffside with timeless beach house elegance.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £6,995 per week, £5,595 per short break
Pets: One well behaved dog is welcome on prior request.
Features: Hot tub, private beach access, outdoor shower, outdoor kitchen with gas BBQ and wood-fired pizza oven, fire pit, cinema room with bar
Distance: Approx. 26 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
Pomona
On an isolated clifftop close to the Cornish fishing village of Coverack, this mid-century modern home is a celebration of art, nature and retro style. A hidden gem tucked within the Terence Coventry Sculpture Park.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £1,995 per week, £1,495 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Dogs will be considered on prior agreement
Features: Heated outdoor swimming pool (available May- September inclusive), cinema den, table tennis
Distance: Approx. 27 miles from Boardmasters Festival as the crow flies
