Crantock Cottage is a spacious 4 bedroom property which sleeps 8 people plus a baby. (Some baby equipment is provided, please see below).
Downstairs you will find plenty of living space with a conservatory, sitting room, dining/family room, a well equipped kitchen, a utility room and downstairs loo. The kitchen, dining room and conservatory all have beautiful large windows which look out over stunning sea views across Crantock Bay and the surrounding headlands. Patio doors lead out from both the dining room and the conservatory onto a large wooden deck with table and chairs. Making inside/outside living easy. The deck is a perfect spot for relaxing in the evening with a glass of wine and watching the sun set over the bay.
Upstairs all 4 bedrooms are ensuite (2 kingsize bedrooms, 1 double bedroom and 1 twin bedroom). The 2 spacious master bedrooms have 2 -3 large windows which provide panoramic sea views over the bay. Both these bedrooms have plenty of space to accommodate a cot.
The well kept garden has plenty of seating in which to enjoy the sun and watch the sea. In addition to the top deck by the house, there is also a further decked area with soft rattan chairs and a coffee table, at the bottom of the garden - this is a perfectly peaceful spot for grabbing one of the deckchairs, relaxing in the sun and watching the tide roll in, or getting away from everything with a book to the sound of the waves.
The property is fully equipped for babies and small children too. In the bedroom you will find a full size wooden folding cot with waterproof anti-allergenic breathable 10cm deep foam mattress. Other children's equipment provided includes high chair, black out blind, stairgates (at both top and bottom), plastic cups and bowls and a cold water steriliser. There are also a few books and toys for the little ones. (If you have twins/two babies, please let us know as it may be possible to provide two cots/highchairs for you).
The house is also equipped with a DVD player, freeview TV and superfast broadband. There is also a selection of board games, books and puzzles.
The kitchen, has all you need to cater for your group, with a large rangemaster with two ovens and 6 hobs, dishwasher, sink with hot water on demand, microwave, 2 fridges and a freezer.
The utility room has a washing machine, tumble dryer, ironing facilities and an indoor airer and provides plenty of space for hanging towels, coats and shoes.
There is also a secure lockable shed/outhouse which is great for storing your bikes, surfboards etc
Bed linen and bath towels are provided.
We also rent an apartment next door to Crantock Cottage, which sleeps 5 in two bedrooms, so if you have an extended group please do enquire.
Crantock cottage is in the heart of the quintessentially Cornish village of Crantock, and is just a 5-10 minute walk via a footpath down to the beach, making it an ideal base for family beach holidays. In addition there are many local attractions and activities nearby in Newquay and Truro
Crantock is lovely picturesque village with many amenities including convenience shop, post office, tea rooms and a 400 year old thatched village pub which serves good quality food. Outside the heart of the village there is also a beach cafe and a cliff top restaurant and bistro looking out over the sea.
The main reason people consider Crantock to be one of the most desirable places to visit is its large sandy bay, (perfect for paddling, swimming and surfing) and the protected National Trust headlands and Gannel Estuary which provides a haven for wildlife and birds.
Nearby is the secluded beach of Polly Joke, without a carpark and only accessed via a footpath - it is perfect for relaxing far away from it all.
The nearest town is Newquay, which is a vibrant fishing town which can be accessed by foot and ferry or by road from Crantock. Newquay has a wide range of family activities (zoo, aquarium, cinema etc) souvenir shops and excellent night life. Newquay boasts 4 large beaches, which offer a variety of water based activities including, surfing lessons, coasteering, paddle boarding and fishing trips.
Crantock is also a great base for visiting the cathedral town of Truro (13 miles away), which has excellent shopping, museums and restaurants. A little further is the harbour town of Falmouth (23 miles away), with a fantastic maritime museum and plenty of opportunities for windsurfing, kayaking and sailing.
Other local attractions include the world famous Eden Project (Botanical Gardens) (21 miles away) and The Lost Gardens of Helligan and other national trust houses and gardens. Similarly children will have plenty to do with many local activity centres and theme parks.
Access and parking: Crantock is easily accessible by road and is only 5 miles away from Cornwall's main access road (A30). The property has off road parking for 3 cars.
Newquay train station and airport is only 5 miles from the property.
