On the Pentire headland in Newquay, a large detached house, quietly tucked into a close just 150 yards from the Coast Path leading to glorious Fistral Beach.
Coastal walks to beaches at Crantock (pubs), Polly Joke and Holywell Bay (where 'Poldark' scenes were filmed).
An informal, mature garden (table/chairs, small 2' deep unfenced wildlife pond) surrounds the house, enclosed at the back.
Warm outdoor shower for sandy bodies/wetsuits.
From the parking area and front garden, door to hall (for coats/boots; loo).
Kitchen (dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, fridge-freezer, electric oven/gas hob) with table/chairs, through to garden room (table/cane chairs).
Living room with TV/DVD, iPod dock, 'living flame' gas fire.
Dining room (seats 6 comfortably).
Stairs up to four bedrooms - two doubles (5' beds, one with en suite shower-room, the other with washbasin), a twin (limited clothes-hanging space), and a small double room (4' bed); bathroom (suite plus hand-shower and separate shower).
Best for maximum of 6 adults/2 children.
A comfy, relaxing family house, convenient for beach, bus, and town and just 450 yards from Fistral Beach.
Newquay: five magnificent beaches for sandcastling, walking and surfing, and at least one is always sheltered.
The Venus Café at Tolcarne beach.
Pretty harbour and caves.
The town is lively with young people and pubs.
Surf hire, fishing trips, swimming pools (indoor and outdoor), zoo, aquarium.
Watersports school, Jamie Oliver's restaurant and The Venus Café at Watergate Bay, 3 miles.
Trerice (National Trust), 3 miles.
Bedruthan Steps (beach rock towers), 8 miles.
Truro (Cornwall's capital), 16 miles.