Tolcarne Cottage, Newquay is a delightful terraced retreat that perfectly marries period charm with contemporary comfort. The beautifully light kitchen features an electric Range oven with gas hob, alongside modern conveniences including a microwave, fridge / freezer, dishwasher, and washer / dryer, all complemented by a breakfast table for morning coffees. Step into the spacious lounge / diner where original decorative fireplaces anchor each end of the room, and sink into cosy leather sofas positioned perfectly for evening entertainment with the TV and Blu-ray DVD player.
Venture outside, to unwind in the private enclosed courtyard where decking, garden furniture, and a charcoal BBQ create the perfect setting for alfresco dining. Head upstairs to discover the elegantly presented bathroom featuring a freestanding roll-top bath, separate shower, and WC. The cottage offers three beautifully appointed bedrooms: a king-size room, a twin bedroom, and a charming attic double with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, complete with its own en-suite shower room.
Picture yourself starting each morning with fresh coffee in the sun-dappled kitchen, then stepping out to explore Newquay's legendary beaches just moments from your doorstep. Evenings beckon with seaside suppers in your private courtyard, followed by cosy nights curled up on leather sofas, sharing tales of your Cornish adventures beneath the cottage's characterful beamed ceilings.
Tolcarne Cottage, Newquay places you at the heart of Cornwall's most vibrant coastal town, with golden beaches and bustling town centre within easy walking distance. Just one kilometre away, Trenance Gardens and Leisure Park offers beautiful rose gardens, a boating lake, and charming tea rooms, whilst Pirate Quest Adventure Golf provides mystical caves and interactive exhibits based on Cornish legends. Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm (14 km) invites you to enjoy guided tours and vintage tractor rides, while the dramatic clifftop paths of Wheal Coates historic tin mine (21 km) showcase breathtaking coastal scenery.
Further afield, discover Restormel Castle in Lostwithiel (36 km), where remarkably well-preserved 13th-century circular ruins built by the Earls of Cornwall offer stunning panoramic views across the Fowey Valley, complete with medieval gatehouse, great hall remains, and perfect riverside picnic spots surrounded by ancient woodland. The fascinating Poldark Mine in Trenear (38 km) provides authentic underground tours through genuine 18th-century tin mine workings, featuring dramatic underground chambers, mining machinery demonstrations, and costumed guides who bring Cornwall's rich mining heritage to life in the very tunnels where miners once worked. Art enthusiasts will treasure the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden in St Ives (50 km), showcasing the renowned sculptor's bronze and stone works in her former studio and tranquil garden, alongside the world-class Tate St Ives gallery overlooking Porthmeor Beach.
Just 21 kilometres away, the cathedral city of Truro enchants visitors with its magnificent Gothic Revival cathedral featuring soaring spires, elegant Georgian architecture lining cobbled streets, and excellent shopping in the pedestrianised city centre with independent boutiques and the historic Pannier Market. A short 26-kilometre drive leads to Wadebridge, gateway to the famous Camel Trail, Cornwall's most popular recreational route featuring 29 kilometres of flat, traffic-free cycling and walking track that follows the scenic River Camel through beautiful countryside. This charming market town offers excellent cycle hire facilities, riverside pubs, and easy access to both Bodmin Moor and the north Cornwall coast.
