Watergate Bay is located on the North Cornwall coast of England, about 3 miles (4.8 km) from the town of Newquay. The beach features 2 miles (37 km) of soft, gold sand and high waves that attract surfers from all over Europe. There is a hotel located there where you can rent beach chairs if you need them. Watergate Bay is also the location of several yearly events, like Polo on the Beach. The resort town of Newquay can be reached by car or by foot. There is coastal walkway that connects Watergate Bay with the surrounding towns, it can be a strenuous walk but the views are well worth it. Newquay is a larger coastal town with plenty of restaurants, including the famous Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen, shops, surf schools and attractions for the whole family. When planning your vacation to Watergate Bay be sure to stay at one of these top 10 Airbnb vacation rentals near the beach.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 07, 2024.
1. Beach cottage with a garden (from USD 149)
This cozy home is located in Porth just a few steps from the popular Porth Beach. The cottage has an open floor plan with living area and kitchen, there are a dining table and a breakfast bar, two bedrooms, and a bathroom. You have your own private, fenced-in garden with a patio area and barbecue grill. The house has large windows on three sides to let in plenty of sunshine and provide you with views of the garden and the countryside around you.
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the technical stuff in this cottage is amazing (tv wifi playstation etc)chlo bo cottage is a very stylish comfortable space perfect for familieswe loved the big tv screen and additional tvs/ games for rainy daysthe cottage had everything we could need and was comfortable and as our 3 year old put it "cosy"the cottage is beautifully decorated really light bright homely and comfortable yet contemporary and stylishCleanliness:
super clean and quiet surroundingsvery clean and lots of thoughtful toucheslovely modern clean and well equipped accommodationclean and well presented cottagevery clean modern little cottage and would highly recommendHost:
our host louise made us feel very welcomeour host louise was very accommodating and made sure we enjoyed our staylouise our host made us very welcomelouise is a wonderful host thank you for a lovely stayfab place and louise was a very helpful hostRead more reviewsLocation:
great location short drive to beachgood location near the coastal paththe location was good with only a five min drive to the nearest beachlocation very good and easy to walk to the coastline for an active familygreat location especially with the beaches
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2. Cozy penthouse on a hill (from USD 80)
This penthouse apartment on top of Tregurrian Hill would make an excellent romantic getaway. The unit has everything you need for a comfortable stay include Wi-Fi access and large screen TV with Netflix. Right off the living room is a spacious deck where you can enjoy a glass of wine as you watch the sunset. Follow the coastal walkway and you will reach Watergate Bay in about 10 minutes. You will find plenty of nightclubs and restaurants to enjoy including Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen.
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very nice apartment with stunning viewabsolutely as described and better the view was amazing from the living room and balconyvery comfortable apartment with lovely viewsbed was very comfortable and there were amazing views from the balconyoverall a modern apartment beautiful views and much recommendedCleanliness:
very clean and tidyclean & modern with homely toucheskara's place was lovely clean and tidyspotlessly clean very comfy bed and we'll equipped with essentialsit was clean and well equipped with a well stocked kitchenHost:
friendly and very helpful hoststhank you to kara and phill for being such great hostshosts are really helpful and nice tookara is a thoughtful host messaging us on the first and last daythank you once again for being such wonderful hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
great place and great locationa great appartment in fab locationthe location is stunning and a very close walk to watergate bay for beach timethe location is fantastic close to some beautiful beaches and coastal walksgreat place & amazing location recommend highly
3. Mobile home in a resort (from USD 115)
This three-bedroom mobile home resides in Newquay View Resort. Besides the beds in the three rooms, the living room has a pull-out sofa bed, so the home can easily accommodate a large family or group of friends. Many of the resort’s amenities are free for you to use including, an indoor and an outdoor heated pool, sauna and steam room, playground, and the sports field. You will also find a beer garden, restaurant and other services on the property
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we all also loved the heated pools easy access to surrounding areasla casita is clean and nicely decorated with a kitchen that has all the necessary amenitiesCleanliness:
all clean and tidythe accommodation was very clean and welcomingthe caravan was very clean and we were provided with everything we neededspacious caravan some nice little touches by jane who met us in person were greatly appreciatedwe had a lovely holiday the van was clean and well presented and suited our family of 5 perfectlyHost:
she is a wonderful hoststaff were fantastic and welcoming jane was a perfect host and i'd thoroughly recommendexcellent host very friendly informative and welcomingreally brilliant host very friendly and welcomingbest place to stay with such a good host ready to help anytimeRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is great and 15min walk to the nearest beachgood facilities in the resort and great location to explore cornwalloverall a pleasant stay in a beautiful locationgreat location great price and the renter is very friendly and communicativewe were very pleased with the conditions of the caravan with the location close to the beach
4. Rustic cottage in Porth Valley (from USD 149)
Originally built in the 17th century, this bullpen has been renovated into a cozy cottage. It has a living room with a fireplace, a full kitchen that opens onto a large deck, two bedrooms, and a bathroom. You will enjoy the peace of the rural setting as it is just minutes to get to the beaches and the towns of Newquay or Watergate Bay. Be sure to spend some time on the deck where you will observe a variety of wildlife including foxes, deer and rabbits.
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very nice cottage very well equipped kitchenamazing cozy cottage very beautiful and quietthere are lots of thoughtful yet high-tech touches such as plenty of power outlets incorporating usb outletsthe interior design is top notch and extremely well equipped especially in the kitchenbath was amazing and beds so comfy fab kitchenCleanliness:
exceptionally clean and beautifully decoratedexceptionally clean and beautifully decoratedspotlessly clean and very stylishspotlessly clean very comfortable and total silence to relaxthe cottage was spotlessly clean on our arrivalHost:
lovely hospitality from friendly ownersnick and lauren are the perfect hostshighly highly recommend nick as a hostnick is a lovely man and a great hostnick and lauren are great hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
beautifully renovated cottage with a great locationgood location for all the local beachesit is also very well located to enjoy the local areathe location is fantastic with stunning beaches just minutes awayperfect location too right near to watergate bay mawgan porth and bedruthan steps
5. Spacious home in Newquay View Park (from USD 110)
This large home is located in one of the quieter areas of the park. The home has a large living room with a lot of windows, full kitchen with dining area, three bedrooms, and one-and-a-half bathrooms. There are many amenities and services located in the park including the kids club, a beer garden where you can find nightly entertainment and a convenience store. The beaches and town centers of Newquay and Watergate Bay are within walking distance if you take the coastal paths.
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the wifi signal is best in pool bar but venue is open later for wifi accesstravel guide very useful kitchen is completewe had a comfortable and fun stay in newquayour girls especially loved the indoor swimming pool with lots of floats and a steam room and saunathe caravan was very comfortable with everything we neededCleanliness:
everything was very clean and tidyit was very clean and tidyspotlessly clean and had everything we neededthe local beaches are stunning clean and safea beautiful cosy and immaculately clean holiday home everything you need is thereHost:
vicky response very quick and kindvicki was a great host she provided us with accurate directions to the van and check-in process was easyvicki is also a great host and very friendly and kindvicki is a fantastic hostvicki is a good host and she has a nice caravan with all the supplies you needRead more reviewsLocation:
great location close to walk to very nice beachesgreat caravan in a good locationamazing location beautiful little caravan with cosy touchesamazing caravan great location and lovely weatherthe location is great as it only a short walk from really nice beaches and really nice restaurants
6. Camp site in Cornwall (from USD 38)
For those who enjoy camping, or don’t mind roughing it a little, this campsite in Cornwall would be ideal. They do not have tents or cabins, so be sure to bring one with you. On the grounds, you will find a public kitchen for your use, bathrooms and showers, a kids playground and other services to make your stay more enjoyable. You will be in an excellent location for exploring North Cornwall as there are ten beaches all within a four-mile (6.4 km) radius.
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great kitchen with a fridge/freezerCleanliness:
a very friendly place with spotless bathroomsgreat campsite within walking distance to the beach clean and modern facilitiesHost:
lovely hosts and lovely facilities tootanya was a great hosthost very kind and helpfulvery friendly and welcoming site with great hostslovely site a warm welcome with helpful advice and guidanceRead more reviewsLocation:
great central but tranquil locationgreat location only 10 minutes drive from fistral beach and a walk away from watergate bayclose to many great spots nearbyan amazing campsite quiet and secluded yet close to everything you needlovely rural location with excellent facilities for campers
7. Cozy home in Newquay Resort
This is another home in the Newquay Park Resort. It features a comfortable, homey decor throughout and can accommodate up to four guests. The mobile home is stocked with all of the basics you need for an enjoyable stay. Besides the main rooms, it has two bedrooms and one bathroom. The resort is just 2 miles (3.2 km) away from the town of Newquay and one of the most popular beaches, Porth Beach, is just a 15-minute walk away.
Cornwall, England, United KingdomTop guest reviews
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location great for families - we had a lot of use of the pools and leisure venuecaravan has all what needed for comfortable stay including video player for rainy evenings inCleanliness:
a cosy and relaxing caravan in a very clean and well kept sitecaravan very clean on arrival with fresh linen on all beds and plenty of pillows and towelsthe caravan is clean and has everything in there that you needthe caravan was clean comfortable and had everything we needed in itvery clean and tidy with great extras like a games console and board/card gamesHost:
jack is a great host and is around to answer any questions you may havejack the host also replies very quickly and is very helpful tooi would highly recommend jack as a hostvery easy check in and check out and jack is very responsive to any queries or questionsgreat location near the beach jack was really helpful with any questions we hadRead more reviewsLocation:
fantastic location and easy to findgreat location has outdoor/indoor pool club house and on site shopit's located on a really nice site and within walking distance to the beachgreat facilities quiet at night easy to walk to a beautiful beach and close to newquaygreat location close to newquay and beaches would recommend staying here
8. Cozy home in Newquay
This two-bedroom mobile home is also located in the Newquay Resort. It has everything you need for a comfortable vacation including a furnished deck for relaxing or dining under the stars. On the property, you will find a bistro, fish and chips shop, convenience store, two swimming pools, and a surf school. Newquay is about a 10-minute drive and is full of restaurants, shops, and attractions including a zoo and an aquarium.
9. Secluded cottage in Porth
This charming cottage lies down the hill from Whipsiderry Beach. It features an eclectic mix of modern and antique decor in the three-bedroom home. The cottage has a living room area, a dining table off the small kitchen and one bathroom. Porth is a small town near Watergate Bay. You will be located next to Newquay View Holiday Park where you will find a fish and chips restaurant, swimming pools and shops. You can walk to Watergate Bay along the South West Coastal Path which has many restaurants, shops, and surfing schools.
Porth , Newquay, Cornwall, United KingdomTop guest reviews
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nice comfortable cottage that’s got very thing you need therealso the beds were very comfortable so a good night sleep was definitely hadCleanliness:
clean & tidyit was clean and tidylovely clean and modern kitchenvery clean and comfortable - would recommendspotlessly clean and stylishly furnishedHost:
darren was amazingly helpful and very quick to respond to any questions we hadbeautiful place to stay and great hoststhe neighbours are friendly tooRead more reviewsLocation:
literally cannot fault the locationits a good location for the beachgreat location we had a great stayquiet location and a small pleasant gardenhidden gem great location lovely property
10. Apartment with a sea view
This beachside apartment is located in Porth. From the living room, you will have stunning views of the bay. The two-bedroom unit has a fully equipped kitchen and one bathroom. You have the secluded Whipsiderry Beach below you, or take a short walk to the more popular Porth Beach which has lifeguards on duty. Near Porth Beach are a few restaurants and shops or enjoy the stroll along the coastal walkway to Watergate Bay.
Accommodates: 4
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great view from bedroom and living roomwe sat in the living room enjoy the stunning sunset viewsthis is a nice quiet apartment to stay in with lovely views of the sea and coastlinemaxwell's apartment is an amazing place with fantastic viewsit was full of light comfortable and equipped with everything we neededCleanliness:
the bathroom was also clean and tidy and the shower worked wellthe flat is very clean tidy warm and well equippedthe bedrooms were immaculately clean and the beds were comfortable to sleep inthe apartment was clean and had everything we neededapartment was really clean and fully equipped kitchen for self-cateringHost:
max was a great hostgreat host even provided groceries on our arrival highly recommendmaxwell was a great host and left us various groceries and was quick to answer questionsmax was quick and responsive was checking regularly if we needed any helpmaxwell was very helpful and responded quickly to any questions we hadRead more reviewsLocation:
location was so wonderfulgreat location for beautiful beachesgreat location away from the town centrewe absolutely loved the location of maxwell's flatquiet location but right across from good beaches
Fun in the sun for everyone
Watergate Bay Beach is just one of many beaches located on the Cornish coast. While surfers love Watergate for the enormous waves, families may prefer to visit Porth Beach, which is calmer for swimming and playing. Whipsiderry Beach is a more secluded beach, there are no lifeguards and it is quieter than the other two. In Newquay, you can also visit the zoo or aquarium if you need to get out of the sun for a day.
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