Luxury self-catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth
Tucked into Cornwall's dramatic north coast halfway between Padstow and Newquay, Mawgan Porth is a secluded version of the busier surf beaches.
Halfway up the run of north Cornwall stretching from Crantock to Treyarnon, Mawgan Porth sits in the dip of a hairpin bend of coastline, perfectly tucked inland. The nearby beaches are plentiful; Porthcothan, Treyarnon, Watergate, Harlyn, Constantine and family-friendly Porth, all of which are within easy reach. However, you won't need to move once you've settled on the sands at Mawgan Porth; windbreaks and ice creams abound here all summer, and the beach road has a sprinkling of boutique shops alongside a welcoming inn.
Up the valley road leading away from the beach is sleepy Mawgan, a tree-dappled, village-green idyll with shop, pub and school. Newquay airport is a hop, skip and jump away but you wouldn't know it, as you stroll toward the picturesque pub. Coastal tracks run the length of Cornwall, and you can amble north all the way to Padstow, taking in beautiful Bedruthan Steps (stop for a cream tea in the clifftop café at Carnewas) and wild Trevose Head, with its breathtaking views and lighthouse, a popular spot for many a nesting bird, as well as summer visitors.
Moku
A beachfront honeypot — thick with warm light and saccharine bursts to balance its monochrome palette — Moku is a luxury beach house, complete with hot tub and beach path, that brings a utilitarian barn typology to the Cornish fold.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guest
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 guests
From: £4,350 per week, £3,250 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub
Talisman
Layers of softened light, sculptural lines, and the honey-drizzle of home comforts make Talisman the baklava of beach houses; a luxury RIBA award-winning family fortress in Cornwall with an indoor pool and passage to the sea.
Sleeps: Up to 15 guests (10 adults and 5 children)
From: £9,995 per week, £7,495 per short break
Pets: One small well-behaved dog is welcome on prior request
Features: Heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, ice bath, gym