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The glorious beaches and coastal beauty is one of many reasons why Cornwall is such a magical place to live and to visit. We wanted to share our local expertise and our passion for the Cornish coastline, so we compiled this guide to help you find the best surf, sand and sea that Cornwall has to offer, all within a fair distance of our beachside properties.
Just a few minutes’ walk from Bude town centre, Summerleaze Beach is very easy to access and a great spot for a family day out. Don’t miss the tidal bathing pool, built into a natural rock pool, which has attracted swimmers since it was opened in 1930.
Type of beach: Sand Surf: Very good Water quality: Excellent Dog-friendly: Dogs must be kept on leads 1st July – 31st August Lifeguard: Yes – seasonal Patrol times: 10am – 6pm Toilets: Yes Beach café: Yes – Life’s A Beach Disabled access: Yes Parking: Yes Nearest property: The Retreat
Located at the mouth of a picturesque valley is the pretty village of Treknow, fronted by Trebarwith Beach. The beach is a popular surf spot, but is also backed by magnificent rocky cliffs with caves for exploring. The sandy beach becomes completely covered at high tide and is accessed over rocks when approached.
Type of Beach: Sand and rock Surf: Very good Water quality: Excellent Dog-friendly: Yes – all year around Lifeguard: Yes – seasonal Patrol times: 10am – 6pm Toilets: Yes Beach café: Yes – The Strand Café Disabled access: No Parking: Yes Nearest Beach House: The Yellow Cottage
This sandy beach is about half a mile wide at low tide. Due to its position, this spot takes the full front of the Atlantic swell and has become a haven for surfers. However, be aware that it's a very popular spot and gets extremely busy in the summer season.
Type of beach: Sand Surf: Excellent Water quality: Excellent Dog-friendly: Seasonal dog ban 15th May - 30th September Lifeguard: Yes – seasonal Patrol times: 10am – 6pm Toilets: Yes Beach café: Yes – Surfside Disabled access: Yes Parking: Yes Nearest property: Penmorcom
Summerleaze (David Green via Flickr), Polzeath and Trebarwith Strand
A wide sandy beach with plenty of interesting rock pools backed by dunes. Known to be one of the best family beaches in Cornwall, the crescent shaped bay is very safe for swimming and the small breaks are ideal for young learner surfers.
Type of beach: Sand and pebbles Surf: Good for learners Water quality: Excellent Dog-friendly: Dogs allowed year-round Lifeguard: Yes – seasonal Patrol times: 10am – 6pm Toilets: Yes Beach café: No Disabled access: Yes Parking: Yes Nearest property: Trelawn
The beach is known for an offshore reef that can produce excellent swells for surfing. However, the hidden rocks and strong currents mean it's only for experienced surfers. For the non-adrenaline seekers, the beach has plenty of rock pools to explore and gorgeous sands to enjoy.
Type of beach: Sand Surf: Very good Water quality: Excellent Dog-friendly: Dogs allowed year-round Lifeguard: Yes Toilets: Yes Café: No Disabled access: Yes Parking: Limited Nearest property: Tregully
This spectacular beach has been popular since the Victorian times and while it's undoubtedly a beautiful spot, it's only for the fit and agile as access is difficult. It's advised to be vigilant with young children around the sheer cliff edges and be aware of the strong sea currents.
Type of beach: Sand Surf: No Water quality: Unknown Dog-friendly: Yes Lifeguard: No Toilets: Yes, but a steep climb back to the car park Café: Yes – The National Trust Tea Room, but a steep climb back to the car park Disabled access: No Parking: Yes Nearest property: Trevenek
Harlyn Bay, Carnewas and Constantine Bay
Mawgan Porth is a sheltered sandy beach with plenty of space at low tide. It's surrounded by rugged Cornish cliffs and the rocky surroundings give rise to rock pools and caves for exploring. It's far enough from Newquay to avoid the summer crowds, but with the same beautiful sands and epic surf.
Type of beach: Sand Surf: Excellent Water quality: Excellent Dog-friendly: Dogs allowed year-round Lifeguard: Yes – seasonal Patrol times: 10am – 6pm Toilets: Yes Beach café: Yes – The Blue Fish Bar Disabled access: Yes Parking: Yes Nearest property: Trevenek
Lusty Glaze won ‘beach of the year 2017’ by The Times and Sunday Times. Famous for hosting concerts, it also secured the top spot in The Times for ‘most picturesque music venue’. With the hustle bustle of Newquay just behind you, you can’t beat this beach when it comes to atmosphere.
Type of beach: Sand Surf: Average Water quality: Excellent Dog-friendly: Seasonal dog ban Lifeguard: Yes – seasonal Patrol times: 10am – 6pm Toilets: Yes Café: Yes Disabled access: No Parking: Yes. It quickly becomes full however, so consider other means of reaching the beach. Nearest property: Sea House
A world-famous beach used for major surfing competitions such as Boardmasters, Quicksilver Skins, UK Pro Surf Tour and the BUSA Championships. It's undeniably a great spot for young inexperienced surfers and experts alike. Just past the cliffs and dunes is the bustling centre of Newquay, the epicentre of UK surfing.
Type of beach: Sand Surf: Excellent Water quality: Excellent Dog-friendly: Dogs allowed year-round Lifeguard: Yes – seasonal Toilets: Yes Café: Yes Disabled access: Yes Parking: Yes Nearest property: Sea House
Fistral, Lusty Glaze and Mawgan Porth
This impressive two-mile-long sandy stretch is often frequented by beginner surfers. Outside of the water, the unmissable landmark is the ‘Chapel Rock’ in the middle of the beach, which is home to a small tidal bathing pool for those who don’t fancy a dip in the sea.
Type of beach: Sand Surf: Very good Water quality: Excellent Dog-friendly: Seasonal dog ban Lifeguard: Yes Toilets: Yes Beach café: Yes – The Watering Hole beach bar Disabled access: Yes Parking: Paid parking is available Naturists: Northern end of beach Nearest property: Trewhella
This spacious three miles of beautiful beach is a great spot for a family day out. As visitors approach the sands they can enjoy classic Cornish rocky landscapes and beautiful views of the famous Godrevy lighthouse. Godrevy beach is also a highly popular surfing spot with excellent breaks at low tide.
Type of beach: Sand Surf: Excellent. Good for all abilities. Water quality: Excellent Dog-friendly: Dogs allowed year-round Lifeguard: Yes – seasonal Toilets: Yes Café: Yes Disabled Access: Yes Parking: Yes Nearest property: Shun Lee
At low tide, there's a vast amount of sand to enjoy and large areas of rock pools and caves. Inshore, the beach is backed by sand dunes tufted with wild grass. The strong winds mean this spot is a favourite of surfers, wind surfers and kite boarders alike.
Type of beach: Sand Surf: Very good Water quality: Excellent Dog-friendly: Seasonal dog ban Lifeguard: Yes – seasonal Toilets: Yes Café: Yes – Sunset Surf Café Disabled access: No Parking: Yes Nearest property: Shun Lee
Perranporth, Godrevy and Gwithian
Just a few minutes’ walk from the St Ives shops, this beach is the perfect spot to enjoy a Cornish pasty and a picnic. The gorgeous sands and sheltered safety make this beach a popular location with surfers and swimmers alike, and ideal for families with young children.
Type of beach: Sand Surf: Good Water Quality: Excellent Dog-friendly: Seasonal dog ban 15th May and 30th September Lifeguard: Yes – seasonal Toilets: Yes Beach café: Yes – Porthmeor Beach Café Disabled access: Yes Parking: Difficult. Better to park outside of St Ives and take public transport. Nearest property: Shun Lee
Sennen Cove is a stunning mile of fine white sand located in Whitesands Bay, which certainly lives up to its name. The giant Atlantic breakers make this beach one of Cornwall’s top surfing hotspots. Visitors can also enjoy the bustling fishing port and the seafront cafés and pubs.
Type of beach: Sand Surf: Good for all standards Water quality: Excellent Dog-friendly: Seasonal dog ban Easter to October Lifeguard: Yes – seasonal Toilets: Yes Beach café: Yes – Little Bo Cafe Disabled access: Yes Parking: Yes Nearest property: Gwel An Treth
Porthcurno is an award-winning beach located three miles east of Land`s End. The gorgeous soft white sand meant it was chosen by the BBC to be used as ‘Nampara Cove’ in the popular series ‘Poldark’. This oasis of Cornish beauty is sheltered on either side by steep dramatic cliffs.
Type of beach: Sand Surf: Average Water quality: Excellent Dog-friendly: Seasonal dog ban Easter to October Lifeguard: Yes – seasonal Toilets: Yes Beach café: Yes – The Porthcurno Beach Cafe Disabled access: No Parking: Yes Nearest property: Gwel An Treth
Porthmeor, Porthcurno and Sennen Cove
Visitors will immediately be struck by the bright colour of the white sands and the dramatic backdrop of sand dunes and beautiful coastal paths that lie both east and west of the cove. However, be aware that the beach can get very busy when the breaks are good.
Type of beach: Sand Surf: Good Water quality: Excellent Dog-friendly: Seasonal dog ban 1st July – 31st August Lifeguard: Yes – seasonal Toilets: Yes Café: Yes – Sandbar Praa Sands Disabled access: Yes Parking: Yes Nearest property: Bodillian
This National Trust beach is famous for its white sands, clear blue water and smooth serpentine rocks. It's therefore unsurprising that it is one of the most photographed, filmed and painted beaches in Cornwall. Because of its breath-taking beauty, it can unfortunately become very crowded in summer.
Type of beach: Sand Surf: No Water quality: Unknown Dog-friendly: Seasonal dog ban 1st July to 31st August Lifeguard: No Toilets: Yes Beach café: Yes – Kyance Cafe Disabled access: No Parking: National Trust carpark located on a toll road,a 10 minute walk from beach. If it's full, you can park in the nearby Lizard village. Nearest property: Compass Point
A stone’s throw away from the centre of Falmouth, Gyllyngvase has lots of activities on offer, for example, don’t miss the paddleboard centre and the Queen Mary Gardens, which was opened to the public in 1912. Moreover, the beach is exceptionally clean, winning the Blue Flag Award for hygiene and cleanliness in 2017.
Type of beach: Sand Surf: Average Water quality: Excellent Dog-friendly: Seasonal dog ban Lifeguard: Yes – seasonal Toilets: Yes Beach café: Yes – Gylly Beach Café Disabled access: Yes – sand chairs are available for hire from the café in advance Parking: Yes
Nearest property: Compass Point
Praa Sands (Richie Hession via Flickr), Kynance Cove and Gyllyngvase
A stream running down the middle separates this beach into two sections. The sandy east side of the beach is popular with families during the summer, while the west end of the beach is rocky and great for kids to explore. The beach is situated within a sheltered bay, making it a good spot for swimming.
Type of beach: Sand and rock Surf: No Water quality: Excellent Dog-friendly: Dogs allowed year-round Lifeguard: No Toilets: Yes Café: No Disabled access: Yes Parking: Yes Nearest property: Compass Point
The long, expansive beach of Downderry occupies a sheltered spot adjacent to the village. Perfect for swimming, fishing and snorkelling, explore its biodiverse rockpools during low tide.
Type of beach: Sand and shingle Surf: Better suited to advanced surfers. More suitable for swimming Water quality: Excellent Dog-friendly: Dogs allowed year-round Lifeguard: No Toilets: Yes Café: Yes Disabled Access: Yes, at the western end via a slipway Parking: Yes
Nearest property: Amar
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A superb three-mile-long stretch of beach, which is brilliant for walking. The 19th century Tregantle Fort stands tall behind the beach, offering a dramatic backdrop to the beautiful sandy shoreline. If you choose to swim or surf, beware of occasionally strong rip currents.
Type of beach: Sand and rock Surf: Average Water quality: Excellent Dog-friendly: Dogs allowed year-round Lifeguard: Yes Toilets: No Café: No Disabled Access: No Parking: Yes
Nearest property: Sea Edge
Pendower and Tregantle
