Voted one of the country’s favourite seaside towns, Newquay is Cornwall’s premier holiday resort boasting no fewer than eleven beaches and arguable one of the finest coastlines in Europe. Britain’s surfing capital, Fistral Beach is a surfers paradise hosting many competitions each year both national and international, whilst Tolcarne and Great
Western are the most popular offering golden sand and safe bathing as well as stunning cliff walks. Dating back to the fifteenth century, there are hidden coves and smugglers pubs, a reminder of the colourful history of the area. Today, modern shops sit alongside quaint alleyways with an abundance of craft and antique shops and traditional tea rooms.
Newquay’s picturesque harbour is a hidden gem, where local fishermen still bring in their catch each day. Other attractions include golf, tennis, putting and bowls or make a visit to beautiful Trenance Gardens a variety of wildlife or Newquay Zoo and the Waterland Leisure Centre.
Eliot Hotel
In a central location, just 50 metres from the seafront and close to Great Western and Tolcarne Beaches, the three star Eliot Hotel is within easy walking distance of the shops and picturesque harbour. Facilities at the hotel include a bar lounge with dance floor, three relaxing lounges, games room with table tennis and pool, outdoor swimming pool
(heated May to September), free wi-fi in public areas and ballroom with entertainment most evenings. The hotel boasts 76 bedrooms, all of which are fully equipped with en-suite bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and freeview TV with radio channels. There is central heating throughout and a lift serves most rooms although all floors
(including ground floor) are split level with some intermediate stairs.
