This chic penthouse apartment sits just moments from the shoreline of Watergate Bay on the North Cornwall coast, making it a brilliant base for couples, families, and surfers alike. The beat of the surf, the taste of fried fish and juicy burgers, the sea salt on your skin, and the sight of people dotted about, lively and smiling in and out of the topaz blue sea – it's all part and parcel of Watergate Bay, the adrenalin junkie's paradise. Scarlet sunsets set the sky alight as you dine in the beachfront eateries or sip a warming hot chocolate on the sand.
Inside, high semi-domed ceilings give the apartment a light and airy feel throughout. The open-plan living area features patio doors to a full-width sea-view balcony, a leather armchair, double sofa bed, and flat screen TV with Sky satellite package including sports and movies channels, plus DVD and CD players and WiFi. A dining table seats four, and the fully equipped kitchen includes a washer/dryer. The double bedroom has a zip-and-link bed that can be configured as king-size or twin beds, and there's a bathroom with shower over the bath and heated towel rail. Underfloor heating runs throughout. The beach is just 150 metres away – head across the road and down the slipway and you're there. Outside, the balcony has a table and chairs for outdoor dining. Designated parking is provided for one car, and there's a communal surf shower and secure basement storage cage for surfboards, wetsuits, and beach toys.
Stride out on a long ramble or short jaunt along the coast path, with nearby walks to Newquay's seven bays or Mawgan Porth. Watergate Bay's two miles of sand are popular with families, couples, and dogs alongside surfers and thrill seekers. Try your hand at surfing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, and kite surfing – the beach is exposed to incoming swell from the Atlantic, making it an excellent spot for watersports. The lively atmosphere at Watergate Bay is as constant as the tides, with vibrant music festivals and surf competitions running throughout the year.