Quesnelle

• Sleeps: 10
• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 2
• Minimum stay: 3 nights

Boasting four elegant bedrooms and two large gardens, Quesnelle is the consummate Cornish coastal retreat for families and their best four-legged friends.

Not only is there a wealth of attractions and activities – including Newquay’s bustling town centre and the world-famous Fistral Beach – in ridiculously easy reach, but the peaceful retreat is wistfully reminiscent of carefree holidays past.

Originally designed in the 1950s by a trio of Cornish architects renowned for their classic-yet-modern designs, Quesnelle is the much-loved family home of owner Robert, who has fond memories of sun-dappled 1960s and 70s summer holidays spent there as a child.

As such, you’ll find the retreat decorated and furnished in a homely, vintage style that harks back to those halcyon days… when relaxation, togetherness, and fun were all that mattered.

Features like parquet flooring, a curved staircase, and the original green bathroom suite evoke sophisticated times past, with soft, deep sofas to sink into at the end of a day filled with adventure. You’ll even have a TV and Wi-Fi to help keep you entertained, and an Aga-equipped kitchen for rustling up family-sized feasts.

Enjoy your meals at the sociable dining table, or if the sun is shining, savour suppers in the sheltered pergola outside, with bench seating and soothing garden views. And with not one but two large gardens – one at the front, and one enclosed at the rear – there’s plenty of scope for the kids and dogs to burn off their holiday energy!

You’ll also have the aforementioned four elegant bedrooms to choose from: one superking, two doubles, and one twin which, along with a comfy sofa bed, sleep up to 10 guests in total. Along with a family bathroom, there’s an extra shower room with a separate WC and sink, to help eliminate awkward morning queues.

At a glance

• A spacious, vintage-styled family home in a peaceful Newquay cul-de-sac, in easy walking distance of local attractions.
• Four bedrooms and an additional sofa bed sleep up to 10 guests, with two bathrooms.
• Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome to stay.
• There are two large gardens, one at the front and one enclosed at the rear, with a sheltered pergola for al fresco dining.
• Newquay’s town centre and beaches, including Fistral and Crantock, are just a few minutes away on foot. A car is recommended for exploring further afield.

Features

• Dog Friendly
• Family Friendly
• Seaside Breaks

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After a hearty, home-cooked breakfast and coffee enjoyed in the tranquil garden, it’s time to get on with the all-important business of planning the day ahead.

With the local bus and train stations in easy walking distance, plus the airport a mere 20-minute taxi ride away, you can enjoy a well-deserved holiday in Newquay without having to bring the car. The town centre can be reached in a five-minute stroll, with its independent shops, regular farmers’ markets, and a wealth of places to eat and drink.

Meanwhile, Newquay’s incredible beaches, including Fistral and Crantock, can be walked to with ease… trusty surfboards under your arms. Or why not pack a picnic and take an invigorating ramble from the Gannel Estuary, along the windswept, impossibly scenic Pentire Headland?

If you prefer a good walk spoiled, Newquay golf course is also temptingly close by – just one of a wide array of things to do during an unforgettable stay at Quesnelle.

Things to note

If bringing dogs, an extra fee per dog will apply. A high chair is available on request. Regrettably, the house is not suitable for wheelchair users or guests with additional mobility needs. The owner lives close by and is happy to help with any questions during your stay.