Crantock is a charming village with a stunning beach on the north coast of Cornwall just outside of Newquay. Crantock Beach is the major draw here, a wide, golden sandy beach that is really popular with families, surfers, and dog walkers. The beach is backed by grassy dunes and bordered by the Gannel Estuary which separates Crantock from nearby Newquay. Holiday in Crantock are all about the beach, great sand, great surf and ideal if you love having fun in the waves. For smaller kids, the sand here is perfect for making sandcastles and you can play in the river safely.
Crantock village retains a quintessentially Cornish character, with Cornish stone-built houses and has a couple of family friendly pubs, such as the Old Albion Inn and Cornishman Inn. The vibe here is more chilled than the bustling centre of Newquay, definitely surfer based and very chilled. The beach is also on the South west Coastal Path so if the weather isn’t that great, the walks are amazing. Newquay and all of its attractions are just around the corner so you get all of the benefits of visiting Newquay with a bit more space! There are numerous holiday cottages in Crantock for you to enjoy plus several small villages nearby and if you are stuck there is a great selection of Newquay holiday parks to choose from. In fact, this area has possibly one of the widest ranges of holiday accommodation in the country!
