Luxury self-catering accommodation in Holywell Bay
A mile of golden beach, a handful of rock pools and a backdrop of impressive dunes; no wonder this beautiful Cornish bay is a blissful holiday hideaway.
Aptly named after an ancient holy well, which is quietly tucked away in a southerly sea cave along the sands, this beautiful Cornish beach is a short drive down the coast from Newquay, placing it firmly in surf-territory yet happily apart from the madding crowds. Catering to the leisure lovers, Holywell Bay flaunts a pitch & putt at the local golf club, along with a surf school to make sure the little ones are prepared before rushing headlong into the waves, plus there's a café for well-earned refreshments.
Once surfing is done, explorers can investigate the caves to spot some of the amazing calcium deposits found here. Look the other way, out to sea towards Gull Rocks, to try and catch a glimpse of the old Argentinian wreck just offshore. The high dunes that back the beach make great exploring trails, but heading further afield promises more stunning coastline hikes to Perranporth Beach in the south, or Pentire Head to the north, both firmly on the South West Coast Path list of beautiful walks.
Little Portion
Cubert, Holywell Bay, Cornwall, UK
Crooked and charming, this pretty red tin cottage is the perfect couples' coastal retreat just a mile’s amble from Holywell Bay, with reclaimed finishes, trailing plants and an al fresco hot tub.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,150 per week, £950 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub
The Cotton Tree
Cubert, Holywell Bay, Cornwall, UK
The Cotton Tree is a Queenslander-style clapboard cottage inspired by tropical beach houses and barefoot living. Set on the north Cornwall coast, Holywell Bay and Porth Joke beach are within easy reach.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,395 per week, £1,050 per short break
Pets: Two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub
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: £1,595 per week, £1,250 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub and fire pit
