The 75-room mid-range Pentire Hotel is located above Fistral Bay, near the town of Newquay on the Cornish coast. Basic and clean, but lacking character, the Pentire has a spa, beauty salon, indoor pool, and yoga studio, but the real draw is Fistral Beach, England's most famous surf spot. Guest rooms are small, but clean, bright, and comfortable, with coffee/tea facilities and flat-screen TVs. The hotel is a great practical choice for a beach holiday, with few frills, but enough to entertain guests on a rainy day. Families should also consider the Sands Resort Hotel & Spa, which includes a playground and outdoor pool.
The 75-room mid-range Pentire Hotel is located above Fistral Bay, near the town of Newquay on the Cornish coast. Basic and clean, but lacking character, the Pentire has a spa, beauty salon, indoor pool, and yoga studio, but the real draw is Fistral Beach, England's most famous surf spot. Guest rooms are small, but clean, bright, and comfortable, with coffee/tea facilities and flat-screen TVs. The hotel is a great practical choice for a beach holiday, with few frills, but enough to entertain guests on a rainy day. Families should also consider the Sands Resort Hotel & Spa, which includes a playground and outdoor pool.
The Trenance Holiday Park is a budget campground that offers three types of accommodation: campsite, caravan (trailer), and chalet (cabin). The Park's selling point is its hilltop location near central Newquay, a notorious seaside party town, and clientele consists of families, backpackers, and couples. Some caravans and chalets are more modern than others, but all include small flat-screen TVs, bathrooms, and outdoor decks. Guests in campsites share rest rooms and showers. On-site features include a basic cafe, an arcade, and a mini-mart. For a more traditional hotel stay in Newquay, travelers should check rates at The Esplanade Hotel, a mid-range option near the Newquay Golf Club.
The Trenance Holiday Park is a budget campground that offers three types of accommodation: campsite, caravan (trailer), and chalet (cabin). The Park's selling point is its hilltop location near central Newquay, a notorious seaside party town, and clientele consists of families, backpackers, and couples. Some caravans and chalets are more modern than others, but all include small flat-screen TVs, bathrooms, and outdoor decks. Guests in campsites share rest rooms and showers. On-site features include a basic cafe, an arcade, and a mini-mart. For a more traditional hotel stay in Newquay, travelers should check rates at The Esplanade Hotel, a mid-range option near the Newquay Golf Club.
The mid-range Best Western Porth Veor Manor Hotel has an enviable location atop a hill overlooking Newquay Bay. Lusty Glaze Beach is a brief walk through the quiet countryside, but the hotel is somewhat isolated, about five minutes' drive outside Newquay. The stately 19th-century manor features a glass-enclosed, plant-filled conservatory that houses a portion of the restaurant and bar. Features include a heated outdoor pool, free breakfast, and free Wi-Fi and parking. The 18 rooms are clean and comfortable but a bit drab and dated, although some have sea views. Families might want to check out Sands Resort Hotel & Spa, which (typically) offers comparable rates and has more amenities including a spa, golf course, and two pools.
The mid-range Best Western Porth Veor Manor Hotel has an enviable location atop a hill overlooking Newquay Bay. Lusty Glaze Beach is a brief walk through the quiet countryside, but the hotel is somewhat isolated, about five minutes' drive outside Newquay. The stately 19th-century manor features a glass-enclosed, plant-filled conservatory that houses a portion of the restaurant and bar. Features include a heated outdoor pool, free breakfast, and free Wi-Fi and parking. The 18 rooms are clean and comfortable but a bit drab and dated, although some have sea views. Families might want to check out Sands Resort Hotel & Spa, which (typically) offers comparable rates and has more amenities including a spa, golf course, and two pools.
Located on a quiet stretch of coast just outside of the commercial town of Nequay, the four-pearl Fistral Beach Hotel has 71 bright and airy rooms, many of which have unobstructed, jaw-dropping sea views. The on-site bar and restaurant each serve fresh, locally sourced cuisine against a backdrop of those same views, and the spa has an extensive array of treatments and facilities. Weddings and events are popular here, thanks in large part to the views and stylish decor. The only real issue is that there aren't a lot of public transportation links in the area, so a car is really necessary to make the most of your visit.
Located on a quiet stretch of coast just outside of the commercial town of Nequay, the four-pearl Fistral Beach Hotel has 71 bright and airy rooms, many of which have unobstructed, jaw-dropping sea views. The on-site bar and restaurant each serve fresh, locally sourced cuisine against a backdrop of those same views, and the spa has an extensive array of treatments and facilities. Weddings and events are popular here, thanks in large part to the views and stylish decor. The only real issue is that there aren't a lot of public transportation links in the area, so a car is really necessary to make the most of your visit.
The Sands Resort Hotel & Spa is a large, mid-range, family-focused holiday resort located two-and-a-half miles from Newquay with views over the sea. Beyond the beaches (Porth Beach and Watergate Bay are within walking distance) there's not a great deal in the area, though a huge range of kid- and adult-friendly leisure facilities on-site means most people won't set foot outside the mid-range property anyway. Rooms, too, are particularly family-friendly -- most have two separate sleeping areas -- while the restaurant provides parents with some child-free time. Rates are reasonable for the facilities, if not necessarily the rooms, but this probably isn't the place for those vacationing kid-free.
The Sands Resort Hotel & Spa is a large, mid-range, family-focused holiday resort located two-and-a-half miles from Newquay with views over the sea. Beyond the beaches (Porth Beach and Watergate Bay are within walking distance) there's not a great deal in the area, though a huge range of kid- and adult-friendly leisure facilities on-site means most people won't set foot outside the mid-range property anyway. Rooms, too, are particularly family-friendly -- most have two separate sleeping areas -- while the restaurant provides parents with some child-free time. Rates are reasonable for the facilities, if not necessarily the rooms, but this probably isn't the place for those vacationing kid-free.
Built in 1900, the four-story Headland Hotel -- fashioned from red clay, brick, and stone -- has retained many of its original Victorian features, and provides stunning views of Fistral Beach from its cliff-top location. Stone-lined alcoves for two are tucked into the hillside, allowing privacy while taking in the vista. At this upscale property, there are 96 guest rooms and suites (with traditional or contemporary decor) in the main building and 39 luxury self-catering cottages. Guests wanting quiet relaxation can while away the hours with a book in front of a fireplace, have a massage at the spa, or sip afternoon tea. Active guests can play tennis, golf, swim, or take lessons at Surf Sanctuary, the hotel's on-site academy for water sports.
Built in 1900, the four-story Headland Hotel -- fashioned from red clay, brick, and stone -- has retained many of its original Victorian features, and provides stunning views of Fistral Beach from its cliff-top location. Stone-lined alcoves for two are tucked into the hillside, allowing privacy while taking in the vista. At this upscale property, there are 96 guest rooms and suites (with traditional or contemporary decor) in the main building and 39 luxury self-catering cottages. Guests wanting quiet relaxation can while away the hours with a book in front of a fireplace, have a massage at the spa, or sip afternoon tea. Active guests can play tennis, golf, swim, or take lessons at Surf Sanctuary, the hotel's on-site academy for water sports.
