Newquay City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

This lovely suspension bridge connects the one solitary house on the beach island with the rest of the mainland
This lovely suspension bridge connects the one solitary house on the beach island with the rest of the mainland
Just a few meters off the British coast near Newquay in Cornwell, lies the tiny Towan island. Perched at the top of this 80 feet high rocky island is a charming cottage that is accessible via a 100 feet long suspension bridge, the only privately owned suspension bridge in Great Britain. Originally a Victorian tea room, the building was converted into a three-bedroom Edwardian house in the 1930s. Since then it has been home to various lords and aristocratic couples including the son of physicist Sir Oliver Joseph Lodge, inventor of the spark plug. When the last owner Lord Viscount Long sold the property in 2012, it was converted into a holiday home that is being offered for rent. The property is since called "The House in The Sea".
large sandy beach in Newquay
This was taken from the cliff tops near the town centre

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Our pick of the best Newquay City Centre Hotel Deals

Great Western Hotel

Great Western Hotel

3 out of 5
Cliff Road Newquay England
The price is NZ$131 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
NZ$131
3 Feb - 4 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Newquay. Enjoy parking (surcharge), daily housekeeping and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (863 reviews)
The room was clean and the staff were brilliant

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Great Western Hotel
OYO Newquay Beach Hotel

OYO Newquay Beach Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1 Narrowcliff Newquay England
The price is NZ$94 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
NZ$94
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newquay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (286 reviews)
Room was very tidy, well equipped. Bathroom was nice decorated. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We will be back again.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

OYO Newquay Beach Hotel
Griffin Newquay

Griffin Newquay

3 out of 5
3-5 Cliff Road Newquay England
The price is NZ$116 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
NZ$116
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Newquay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (187 reviews)
Room was very clean

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Griffin Newquay
Luxury Self Catering House with Hot Tub short walk to beaches and town

Luxury Self Catering House with Hot Tub short walk to beaches and town

Newquay ENG
Stay at this holiday home in Newquay. Enjoy a fitness centre, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tolcarne Beach and Great Western Beach are ...
Lovely beach stay
Great modern house and fab location

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

Luxury Self Catering House with Hot Tub short walk to beaches and town
The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate

The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate

4 out of 5
Pentewan Road St Austell England
The price is NZ$175 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
NZ$175
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in St Austell. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Everything was excellent! All of the staff were extremely helpful, pleasant and attentive. We used the bar, restaurant, reception, and spa. We stayed in two rooms both were very nice rooms and very clean and comfortable. The bar was very cosy with a fabulous log fire and the service was excellent. ...

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate
Greenbank Hotel

Greenbank Hotel

4 out of 5
Harbour side Falmouth England
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Falmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Excellent stay one again. All staff so friendly. Room clean, lovely view. Lovely meal in restaurant.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Greenbank Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.



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