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Starfish Cottage - Crantock Beach North Cornwall sleeps 8, parking for 2 cars

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Crantock beach - 5 mins walk
Dining room seats 8 people
Studio ensuite
Private sunny garden with BBQ
Studio Twin or Double

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Crantock
  • Crantock Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Holywell Bay Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Fistral Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Shower only

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Starfish Cottage - Crantock Beach North Cornwall sleeps 8, parking for 2 cars

Starfish Cottage is in the village of Crantock on the north coast of Cornwall, about 3 miles from Newquay. The cottage is arranged over three floors to provide spacious accommodation for up to 8 people. The cottage has a master ensuite bedroom, a studio ensuite bedroom with balcony (this is an attic room with steep staircase), twin bedded room and 1 bunkbed bedroom and sleeps 8. There are three bathrooms one with a separate shower and a bath and the other 2 are showerrooms. The living room has an open fire, Smart freeview TV and 3 sofas, the dining room has a large table with 8 chairs. The kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher, washing machine and enough crockery, cutlery and cookware for 8 people. There is a private patio and garden for bbqs with hot outdoor shower for when you come off the beach. The cottage is fully equipped with everything you need for a self catered holiday. Crantock Beach is good for surfing with RNLI 10am - 6pm in season with 3 family friendly pubs, Crantock Bay Spa with tennis court, Treago Farm tea room, Jam Jar pizza cafe and a post office grocers shop selling fresh bread, croissants and hot Cornish pasties & the best sausage rolls. Crantock Beach is owned by the National Trust and is a national treasure with beautiful soft sand, dunes, rock pools, river and excellent surf being the next bay along the coast from Fistral Beach but without the crowds. Crantock offers a great base for a traditional Cornish holiday with easy access to all the sights and attractions. The Coastal Footpath is 5 minutes walk away & leads to Crantock Beach, Polly Joke Beach, Holywell Bay & Fistral Beach. Beware of stroing riptides & swim/surf between the RNLI flags.
The National Trust Carpark is free to members.
Please note that the access to Crantock Beach via the sand dunes is steep and not suitable for the very old or young or people with mobility issues. From the main National Trust carpark there is a flat walk to the River Gannel end of the beach on the right side. You can hire surf boards/paddle boards from Big Green Surf at Crantock Beach NT carpark.
The Village Post Office sells amazing local pasties, the best sausage rolls, bread, bacon, eggs, beer, papers - its GREAT!!!!
Starfish Cottage Location: Starfish Cottage is located in the seaside village of Crantock. Crantock is a picturesque village of historical note, on the North coast of Cornwall - four miles from Newquay and with one of the best beaches in the area. It has an ancient church, three pubs, pizza cafe, art galleries and a village store. Crantock Beach is a great beach for families and surfers alike. It has a wide sandy beach with sand dunes between the beach and the village. At low tide you can walk along the beach to West Pentire. Polly Joke beach is the next beach around the coast going west. It has been described as one of the best beaches in Cornwall and one of the 50 places you should visit before you die! The National Trust own Crantock beach and the surrounding area so the entire flora and fauna are well protected and preserved. The Car Park limits the number of visitors to the beach.

Property manager

Claire Burroughs

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newquay

Located in Newquay, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay Beach. Consider Gwennap Pit for a night out or Holywell Bay Fun Park if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Crantock

What's nearby

  • Crantock Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tolcarne Beach - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Holywell Bay Beach - 12 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Fistral Beach - 13 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Porth Beach - 14 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Quintrell Downs Station - 9 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bowgie Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bush Pepper - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Old Albion Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Crantock Beach Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sea Spray - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Starfish Cottage - Crantock Beach North Cornwall sleeps 8, parking for 2 cars pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Starfish Cottage - Crantock Beach North Cornwall sleeps 8, parking for 2 cars ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Starfish Cottage - Crantock Beach North Cornwall sleeps 8, parking for 2 cars ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Starfish Cottage - Crantock Beach North Cornwall sleeps 8, parking for 2 cars located?

This family-friendly Newquay cottage is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Crantock Beach and South West Coast Path Section 17 Trailhead. Fistral Beach and Holywell Bay Fun Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gurpreet D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Starfish cottage is spacious and it was perfect for our family stay, with 3 young children the garden and all the amenities were handy. The cottage was clean and communication with Claire was great. The location was perfect for local beaches and being close to Newquay, so when the weather wasn't great there were plenty of places nearby to entertain the kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family of 7
We liked the house and the location. Claire was very helpful and on hand in the same village. Spacious and plenty of room for all of us
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday
We all had a great holiday staying in this lovely house. On arrival the house was lovely and clean, it is has good sized and well equipped kitchen. Great to have parking for 2 cars on the property. The beds were comfortable and good sized rooms. Having the 3 showers was great after being on the beach plus the shower out side. We all are looking forward to staying again in this lovely house and the great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful holiday
Starfish cottage was a perfect home for the week. It's location was in walking distance to beautiful beaches and Newquay. The
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach base
Starfish Cottage was spacious, clean and well equipped for a family break. The beach was really interesting and pretty. The shop was useful, everyone very friendly.The Albion was great for food, as was Cargo Coffee truck on the beach, and fish and chips from Cubert were lovely too! A great holiday, thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
As always, we had a lovely stay at Starfish Cottage.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Crantock
House was as described and beaches were within walking distance Crantock beach was fabulous and will definitely visit again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
This is by far the cleanest and most well prepared property I have stayed at. The owner takes pride in her property and it comes through in the communications and the cleanliness.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

audrey w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay
Starfish cottage was a lovely, spacious home which was near the beach and an ideal location for our family. We particular appreciated the variety of rooms as we had both our teenagers and our grown up son and girlfriend stay so the extra bathrooms were appreciated. Host, home set up and cleanliness were spot on and appreciated the welcome tray on arrival. We would highly recommend Starfish cottage as a place to stay in Cornwall.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naomi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in a fantastic location
Starfish Cottage was a very clean, spacious and comfortable place to stay from which to explore the beautiful beaches and surroundings locally. Everything is there to make for a lovely holiday for a family and the owners are very friendly and responsive. Stair-gates were the only thing missing to make the place more toddler-friendly, as the stairs are steep with no handrail. Having 2 parking spaces was very convenient and we enjoyed the garden. We'd love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family Holiday
This was out 2nd year staying at Starfish cottage in Crantock and like last year it did not disappoint. Amazing location and great coastal views. We will be returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
My family and I had a wonderful week in Starfish Cottage - exceptionally clean and well equipped - we can’t wait to come back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in Crantock
Starfish Cottage is an extremely comfortable and spacious house from which to explore Crantock and the surrounding coastline. We are a large family of 6, and it was ideal. Bedroom layouts were great, no queues for the bathroom, a lovely sun-trap of a garden in the back, a handy outside shower to wash off from the beach - it has everything you need for your stay - a real home from home. Being only a short walk down to the beach meant we were able to go down to the sea every day, and you can also walk into Newquay in approx 40 mins. Crantock has lovely coastal walks in both directions and some very welcoming pubs. Would highly recommend, we have already booked for next year!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely gem….
Super surprise rather booked on impulse. Loads of room - teenage son had top floor to self and we had main double room. Still two other rooms (bunk beds and twin beds) if needed so great for larger family. Claire (owner) couldn’t have been more helpful - very welcoming and loads of useful hints - thanks Claire! Definitely recommend. It’s not absolute luxury or state of art posh but everything you need for a lovely holiday. Definitely would recommend and go again as it worked for us…
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect week in a perfect house
Wonderful property. Exceptionally clean and tidy with everything you could possibly need. Communication with the owner was excellent throughout the process and we would definitely return. A beautiful location, a beautiful village and lots of things to do within a short drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ali M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family holiday
We had a fantastic time at Starfish Cottage which is lovely, spacious and very clean. We walked to the beach, shop and pubs in Crantock village and thoroughly recommend it. Thank you 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

jacqueline d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location for travelling around
Crantock is a very quiet village, easy to drive to newquay and surrounding areas
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Great location, beautiful cottage and village! Great for families!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous stay in a beautiful place
We had a lovely time at Starfish Cottage. Claire was so helpful before our stay and we were able to explore all the right places during our time in Crantock. We had E xcellent communication throughout, a very clean house and we were extremely lucky with the weather which helped us enjoy our holiday even more. Thank you for the bonus biscuits and bubbly too! Unfortunately our car broke down just as we were due to leave; Claire and Ben were so kind and accommodating, inviting us all back in for a cup of tea, and letting the children watch tv, whilst they were cleaning the property in time for the guests arriving later that day. Much appreciated. We hope to be back next year 😊
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

jane n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
starfish cottage
Lovely house, great access to the beach and quaint little village. Good base to travel around from. Fab contact with the owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

My-Trang J., London

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful stay!
The house is much more spacious than what shown on the pictures. Location is ideal, a nice short walk to Crantock beach and short drive to lovely Holywell beach or the famous Fistral Beach. Claire - the host is very responsive and a delight to deal with. The kitchen is well stocked with all cooking utensils, pots, pans and crockery that you need for a large group which we found super helpful unlike other holiday places we stayed before. The view from the top floor is spectacular and the use of many bathroom in the house made it so convenient with the numbers of kids (4) we have with us. We really had a nice and comfortable stay at Starfish cottage. We would highly recommend this holiday home and would love to return one day!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Starfish Cottage
It was a lovely house, spacious and with everything we needed. The location was great, we walked to the beaches, all over the headlands and also into Newquay. The outside shower was really useful too! Great house for a holiday
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

alison b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house
Good communication with the host. Lovely village. Longer walk to the beach than we expected, but well worth it when we got there. The house is well equipped and very practical for a beach holiday. The warm outdoor shower was a great addition.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal Cornish holiday home in superb location
Fantastic location in the beautiful village of Crantock for superb beaches, costal walks and local places to eat out all on the doorstep. Starfish cottage is an ideal family holiday property - spacious and with everything we needed. The hot outdoor shower was great after walking back from the beach with bodyboards. Claire was very helpful and always reponded very quickly. Thank you
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super stay at starfish cottage
We had a great week at star fish cottage. It was a good size for two families with younger Children. 3 bathrooms and 4 bedrooms really makes it easy to share the house. Easy on site parking too. We enjoyed the walk or two min drive in to crantock beach and the kids enjoyed swimming and splashing in the Gannel l day. we also loved travelling the other way down to Polly joke beach and the Bowgie Inn for food ( yum yum). Great to have a cottage with space and choice of two beaches / 3 pubs in close proximity. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Claire Burroughs

Host profile image
My husband Ben & I live in Crantock with our 4 daughters - this photo was taken at Fern Pitt Café at Crantock Beach enjoying a crab sandwich.

Why they chose this property

Crantock is easily reached from the A30, has a fantastic beach for surfing, swimming, rockpool hunting and we have a great shop so you don't need to leave the village to buy bread, pasties, cakes, sausages, bacon, eggs, chocolate. The local pubs are all family friendly and serve yummy Cornish food all locally sourced. Holywell Bay & Polly Joke Beach are a coastal walk away - stunning views.

What makes this property unique

Starfish Cottage is great for families and adult groups as it has 4 bedrooms so you can retreat to relax away from the group if you need some quiet time but also get together to eat, bbq, watch a film, play scrabble together!! You are so close to the coastal path for easy access to the beach without getting in the car & the shop is 5 mins walk away for breakfast bacon & eggs! As the shop stocks most food,drinks, papers, booze & the 3 pubs, pizza cafe, Treago farm cafe are a short walk away you don't need to go anywhere!

Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish