Saltwater days at Beachview, Crantock
Discover a peaceful base for beach days, coast path walks and evenings soaking up village life—just moments from the sand
Tucked above the golden sweep of Crantock Beach, Beachview Apartments offer a fresh take on the classic seaside holiday. With open views across sea and countryside, modern, light-filled interiors and private suntrap balconies, this peaceful West Pentire setting feels somewhere off-the-beaten-track—yet it’s just a short stroll from the sand, surf and warm village charm.
Shoreside mornings
Start your day with the sound of gulls overhead and a view stretching out towards the Atlantic. Crantock beach is just minutes away on foot, its wide crescent of sand framed by dunes and cut by the winding River Gannel. Wade into shallow pools made left the receding tide, paddleboard the river’s course, or grab a board and head out into the waves. The waters around here are known for secret caves, the odd curious seal, and even the occasional dolphin sighting.
Follow the coast path west and you’ll soon reach the tucked-away cove of Porth Joke – peaceful, sheltered and often quieter than its more well-known neighbours. Continue further for dramatic clifftop walks towards Holywell Bay and beyond.
Crantock Village
Just a short walk inland, Crantock village hums with a slower, more traditional rhythm. Thatched cottages line narrow lanes, and friendly locals offer a warm welcome in the village shops and cafés. It’s the kind of place where time doesn’t rush.
For coffee and cake under the vines, Jam Jar Café is a local favourite. By day, it’s a laid-back stop for iced lattes and homemade bakes; by night, it transforms into a relaxed open-air pizzeria serving wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and chilled glasses of rosé.
A few doors down, The Old Albion Inn serves up hearty meals in a traditional setting, with low-beamed ceilings, local ales and a story or two told over the bar.
Nature all around
In early summer, West Pentire’s coastal fields bloom into a painter’s palette of red poppies and yellow marigolds. The surrounding coastline is part of a nature-rich stretch of Cornwall- look carefully in the coves below and you may spot a colony of sunbathing seals. If you do, keep your distance and enjoy the moment so as not to disturb them.
Stay at Beachview
Whether you’re returning from a coast path hike or a salty afternoon on the sand, Beachview Apartments have all you need to relax and reset. Interiors are light and airy, with fully equipped kitchens, sociable living spaces and private balconies perfect for sundowners and stargazing. It’s a place made for long mornings, beach days, and peaceful evenings with the windows open to the sound of the sea.
Here, between coast and countryside, you’ll find the space to slow down, reconnect and explore.
