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Starfish Cottage - Crantock Beach North Cornwall sleeps 8, parking for 2 cars

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Beach nearby
Outdoor dining
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4 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Outdoor dining
You can look forward to golfing on site, a garden, and a playground at Starfish Cottage - Crantock Beach North Cornwall sleeps 8, parking for 2 cars . Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms1076 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Starfish Cottage - Crantock Beach North Cornwall sleeps 8, parking for 2 cars

Starfish Cottage is in the village of Crantock on the north coast of Cornwall, about 3 miles from Newquay. The cottage is arranged over three floors to provide spacious accommodation for up to 8 people. The cottage has a master ensuite bedroom, a studio ensuite bedroom with balcony (this is an attic room with steep staircase), twin bedded room and 1 bunkbed bedroom and sleeps 8. There are three bathrooms one with a separate shower and a bath and the other 2 are showerrooms. The living room has an open fire, Smart freeview TV and 3 sofas, the dining room has a large table with 8 chairs. The kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher, washing machine and enough crockery, cutlery and cookware for 8 people. There is a private patio and garden for bbqs with hot outdoor shower for when you come off the beach. The cottage is fully equipped with everything you need for a self catered holiday. Crantock Beach is good for surfing with RNLI 10am - 6pm in season with 3 family friendly pubs, Crantock Bay Spa with tennis court, Treago Farm tea room, Jam Jar pizza cafe and a post office grocers shop selling fresh bread, croissants and hot Cornish pasties & the best sausage rolls. Crantock Beach is owned by the National Trust and is a national treasure with beautiful soft sand, dunes, rock pools, river and excellent surf being the next bay along the coast from Fistral Beach but without the crowds. Crantock offers a great base for a traditional Cornish holiday with easy access to all the sights and attractions. The Coastal Footpath is 5 minutes walk away & leads to Crantock Beach, Polly Joke Beach, Holywell Bay & Fistral Beach. Beware of stroing riptides & swim/surf between the RNLI flags.
The National Trust Carpark is free to members.
Please note that the access to Crantock Beach via the sand dunes is steep and not suitable for the very old or young or people with mobility issues. From the main National Trust carpark there is a flat walk to the River Gannel end of the beach on the right side. You can hire surf boards/paddle boards from Big Green Surf at Crantock Beach NT carpark.
The Village Post Office sells amazing local pasties, the best sausage rolls, bread, bacon, eggs, beer, papers - its GREAT!!!!
Starfish Cottage Location: Starfish Cottage is located in the seaside village of Crantock. Crantock is a picturesque village of historical note, on the North coast of Cornwall - four miles from Newquay and with one of the best beaches in the area. It has an ancient church, three pubs, pizza cafe, art galleries and a village store. Crantock Beach is a great beach for families and surfers alike. It has a wide sandy beach with sand dunes between the beach and the village. At low tide you can walk along the beach to West Pentire. Polly Joke beach is the next beach around the coast going west. It has been described as one of the best beaches in Cornwall and one of the 50 places you should visit before you die! The National Trust own Crantock beach and the surrounding area so the entire flora and fauna are well protected and preserved. The Car Park limits the number of visitors to the beach.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cottage

About the neighborhood

Map
Crantock

What's nearby

  • Crantock Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Holywell Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Fistral Beach - 10 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Porth Beach - 11 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Watergate Bay Beach - 14 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

  • Quintrell Downs Station - 9 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Central - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Concho Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fern Pit Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Starfish Cottage - Crantock Beach North Cornwall sleeps 8, parking for 2 cars pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Starfish Cottage - Crantock Beach North Cornwall sleeps 8, parking for 2 cars ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Starfish Cottage - Crantock Beach North Cornwall sleeps 8, parking for 2 cars ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Starfish Cottage - Crantock Beach North Cornwall sleeps 8, parking for 2 cars located?

This family-friendly Newquay cottage is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Crantock Beach and South West Coast Path Section 17 Trailhead. Fistral Beach and Holywell Bay Fun Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Starfish Cottage - Crantock Beach North Cornwall sleeps 8, parking for 2 cars Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arran C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing base to explore wider area

Can't say nothing negative about house or host!House was clean and tidy and in a fantastic location to explore with plenty of space for us all.We had such a great time we stayed a extra day Would definitely stay in starfish cottage again
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

As always, we had a lovely stay at Starfish Cottage.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

My family and I had a wonderful week in Starfish Cottage - exceptionally clean and well equipped - we can’t wait to come back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Crantock

House was as described and beaches were within walking distance Crantock beach was fabulous and will definitely visit again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family of 7

We liked the house and the location. Claire was very helpful and on hand in the same village. Spacious and plenty of room for all of us
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family Holiday

This was out 2nd year staying at Starfish cottage in Crantock and like last year it did not disappoint. Amazing location and great coastal views. We will be returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful holiday

Starfish cottage was a perfect home for the week. It's location was in walking distance to beautiful beaches and Newquay. The
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gurpreet D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

Starfish cottage is spacious and it was perfect for our family stay, with 3 young children the garden and all the amenities were handy. The cottage was clean and communication with Claire was great. The location was perfect for local beaches and being close to Newquay, so when the weather wasn't great there were plenty of places nearby to entertain the kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful beach base

Starfish Cottage was spacious, clean and well equipped for a family break. The beach was really interesting and pretty. The shop was useful, everyone very friendly.The Albion was great for food, as was Cargo Coffee truck on the beach, and fish and chips from Cubert were lovely too! A great holiday, thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

This is by far the cleanest and most well prepared property I have stayed at. The owner takes pride in her property and it comes through in the communications and the cleanliness.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday

We all had a great holiday staying in this lovely house. On arrival the house was lovely and clean, it is has good sized and well equipped kitchen. Great to have parking for 2 cars on the property. The beds were comfortable and good sized rooms. Having the 3 showers was great after being on the beach plus the shower out side. We all are looking forward to staying again in this lovely house and the great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

audrey w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay

Starfish cottage was a lovely, spacious home which was near the beach and an ideal location for our family. We particular appreciated the variety of rooms as we had both our teenagers and our grown up son and girlfriend stay so the extra bathrooms were appreciated. Host, home set up and cleanliness were spot on and appreciated the welcome tray on arrival. We would highly recommend Starfish cottage as a place to stay in Cornwall.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naomi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in a fantastic location

Starfish Cottage was a very clean, spacious and comfortable place to stay from which to explore the beautiful beaches and surroundings locally. Everything is there to make for a lovely holiday for a family and the owners are very friendly and responsive. Stair-gates were the only thing missing to make the place more toddler-friendly, as the stairs are steep with no handrail. Having 2 parking spaces was very convenient and we enjoyed the garden. We'd love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in Crantock

Starfish Cottage is an extremely comfortable and spacious house from which to explore Crantock and the surrounding coastline. We are a large family of 6, and it was ideal. Bedroom layouts were great, no queues for the bathroom, a lovely sun-trap of a garden in the back, a handy outside shower to wash off from the beach - it has everything you need for your stay - a real home from home. Being only a short walk down to the beach meant we were able to go down to the sea every day, and you can also walk into Newquay in approx 40 mins. Crantock has lovely coastal walks in both directions and some very welcoming pubs. Would highly recommend, we have already booked for next year!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely gem….

Super surprise rather booked on impulse. Loads of room - teenage son had top floor to self and we had main double room. Still two other rooms (bunk beds and twin beds) if needed so great for larger family. Claire (owner) couldn’t have been more helpful - very welcoming and loads of useful hints - thanks Claire! Definitely recommend. It’s not absolute luxury or state of art posh but everything you need for a lovely holiday. Definitely would recommend and go again as it worked for us…
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect week in a perfect house

Wonderful property. Exceptionally clean and tidy with everything you could possibly need. Communication with the owner was excellent throughout the process and we would definitely return. A beautiful location, a beautiful village and lots of things to do within a short drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ali M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

We had a fantastic time at Starfish Cottage which is lovely, spacious and very clean. We walked to the beach, shop and pubs in Crantock village and thoroughly recommend it. Thank you 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

jacqueline d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location for travelling around

Crantock is a very quiet village, easy to drive to newquay and surrounding areas
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Great location, beautiful cottage and village! Great for families!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous stay in a beautiful place

We had a lovely time at Starfish Cottage. Claire was so helpful before our stay and we were able to explore all the right places during our time in Crantock. We had E xcellent communication throughout, a very clean house and we were extremely lucky with the weather which helped us enjoy our holiday even more. Thank you for the bonus biscuits and bubbly too! Unfortunately our car broke down just as we were due to leave; Claire and Ben were so kind and accommodating, inviting us all back in for a cup of tea, and letting the children watch tv, whilst they were cleaning the property in time for the guests arriving later that day. Much appreciated. We hope to be back next year 😊
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

jane n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

starfish cottage

Lovely house, great access to the beach and quaint little village. Good base to travel around from. Fab contact with the owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

My-Trang J., London

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful stay!

The house is much more spacious than what shown on the pictures. Location is ideal, a nice short walk to Crantock beach and short drive to lovely Holywell beach or the famous Fistral Beach. Claire - the host is very responsive and a delight to deal with. The kitchen is well stocked with all cooking utensils, pots, pans and crockery that you need for a large group which we found super helpful unlike other holiday places we stayed before. The view from the top floor is spectacular and the use of many bathroom in the house made it so convenient with the numbers of kids (4) we have with us. We really had a nice and comfortable stay at Starfish cottage. We would highly recommend this holiday home and would love to return one day!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Starfish Cottage

It was a lovely house, spacious and with everything we needed. The location was great, we walked to the beaches, all over the headlands and also into Newquay. The outside shower was really useful too! Great house for a holiday
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

alison b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house

Good communication with the host. Lovely village. Longer walk to the beach than we expected, but well worth it when we got there. The house is well equipped and very practical for a beach holiday. The warm outdoor shower was a great addition.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal Cornish holiday home in superb location

Fantastic location in the beautiful village of Crantock for superb beaches, costal walks and local places to eat out all on the doorstep. Starfish cottage is an ideal family holiday property - spacious and with everything we needed. The hot outdoor shower was great after walking back from the beach with bodyboards. Claire was very helpful and always reponded very quickly. Thank you
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021