Sand Dunes

Sand Dunes is a cosy little apartment just a stone's throw from the wonderful beach at Holywell Bay, perfect for a romantic break and to soak up the wonderful sea air, taking long strolls across the golden sands or exploring the coastal footpath. The vibrant surfing culture of Newquay is within a short drive. Sand Dunes is a cosy, one-bedroom apartment located a short walk from one of the north coasts best beaches. Grass tufts cover the substantial dunes at the rear of the beach, which has lifeguard cover during the season. Surfing, bodyboarding during the summer or storm watching during the winter are all on your doorstep. You can explore the grotto-like Holywell Cave at low tide - but be careful not to get cut off by the tide. There is also the wreck of an Argentine coaster that may appear above the waves. There is plenty of space for picnics in the dunes and there are few more romantic places to watch the sunset. Beach, surfing, golf, horse riding, dunes, and plenty of walks right on the doorstep - this property is ideal for a romantic holiday or a couple with an infant. With its beaches and a huge array of restaurants, bars, and clubs, Newquay is only 10 minutes away. This is also a great base for exploring this coast from St Agnes and Perranporth to Newquay and Mawgan Porth. Accommodation First Floor only - Level access from the car park, no stairs: A lounge, kitchen/dining room with fitted units and appliances, dining table and chairs, comfortable seating. A master double bedroom (with 4'6" bed) and a separate family shower room with WC and hand basin. Exterior: Small shared patio with external furniture. Facilities & Services Oil fired central heating system with radiators. There is a fully fitted kitchen with an electric oven and hob, fridge with icebox and microwave. The sitting room area has a smart TV. Unlimited WiFi is available. Miscellaneous Electricity, heating, bed linen and towels are all included, but you will need to provide your own beach towels. There is a single parking space by the front door. No smoking or dogs. There is a cot & high chair available. Rotary clothes dryer. Shared lobby with Blue Horizons (sleep 4) and Ocean Breeze (sleep 2) General Booking Information Arrival / Departure is normally a Saturday. Short breaks are available during quieter periods. £250 pre-authorised to your credit/debit card as a security deposit is required. Holywell Bay is one of the finest beaches in Cornwall. Just 6 miles from Newquay and Perranporth on the north Cornish coast. Holywell Bay is an ideal spot to tour from as it is very central for all parts of Cornwall. There are two inns. There is also an 18 hole golf course, fishing and horse riding very close-by and local shops in the nearby village of Cubert. The secluded National Trust beach at Holywell combines golden soft sands and safe bathing with dynamic caves and cliff walks. With RNLI surf patrols, it is one of the safest surfing beaches on the North Cornwall Coast. There are many caves and rock pools to explore with a large expanse of sand dunes, providing shelter and privacy. Fishing from the beach is good and the excellent cliff walks provide breathtaking views. Holywell Bay derived its name from a spring-fed well, said to have curative properties. It was custom in the older days that parents brought their sick children and dipped them in the well. Above the well is a small cave where the children were lowered from. The well is to be found at the north end of the beach in a large cave, reached only at low tide. Nearby is the bustling resort of Newquay. These days Newquay's excellent surfing waters are the towns main industry, whereas it once used to be a major export port for the counties mining efforts as well as a north coast port for pilchard fisheries. Fistral Beach holds many surfing competitions. Both the Women's and Mens Gig Championships are held here, as well as surf and lifesaving events. Newquay Zoo now houses 130 different species in subtropical gardens in the centre of the town. Neighbouring Watergate Bay and The Extreme Academy offers you a 'ski resort on a beach' and a plethora of activities to keep even the most active occupied. The Lappa Valley Steam Railway just outside Newquay offers both the old and young an interesting day out. Newquay Airport has made the north coast one of the easiest places in Cornwall to get to, with regular flights from various locations across the UK. The town also has an Aquarium, a Waterworld and numerous immensely pretty beaches for the less active. Trerice run by the National Trust is 3 miles outside of the town is an Elizabethan Manor House and Garden with restricted winter opening times.