Title: Crab Cottage, Mawgan Porth, near the SW coastpath Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=35772078&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Crab Cottage, Mawgan Porth, near the SW coastpath Cottage in Newquay with kitchen and fireplace ## Photo gallery for Crab Cottage, Mawgan Porth, near the SW coastpath ![Beach nearby - Crab Cottage, Mawgan Porth, near the SW coastpath (Mawgan Porth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35780000/35772100/35772078/9959f2c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Marina - Crab Cottage, Mawgan Porth, near the SW coastpath (Mawgan Porth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35780000/35772100/35772078/8a9e2422.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Crab Cottage, Mawgan Porth, near the SW coastpath (Mawgan Porth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35780000/35772100/35772078/d75f0af8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Crab Cottage, Mawgan Porth, near the SW coastpath (Mawgan Porth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35780000/35772100/35772078/b8753566.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Crab Cottage, Mawgan Porth, near the SW coastpath (Mawgan Porth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35780000/35772100/35772078/73fc2007.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the essence of North Cornish Coast at Crab Cottage, an idyllic retreat just over 500 yards from the South West Coast path. With access to beaches like Watergate Bay and Mawgan Porth, this beautifully presented attached cottage offers a perfect blend of relaxation and exploration. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Crab Cottage, Mawgan Porth, near the SW coastpath Experience - The Area... Just over 500 yards from the stunning South West Coast path giving access to the popular beaches at Watergate Bay and Mawgan Porth nearby, this beautifully presented attached cottage in an extension to the 200 year old main house and is a perfect location to explore the North Cornish Coast with its well known restaurants and fishing harbours. Mawgan Porth only a 5 minute drive has a pub, cafe, surf hire and local store and for wider shopping facilities the resort of Newquay is 5 miles with access to the beaches at Fistral, Pentire and Crantock. Rick Steins cafe and restaurant is 9 miles at the famous harbour of Padstow where you can also cycle the Camel Trail to Wadebridge. The South West Coast path located a short walk from the cottage gives access to Mawgan Porth and Bedruthan Steps to the north and Watergate Bay and Newquay Bay to the south. The Elizabethian houses of Trerice and Prideaux Place are 6 and 9 miles respectively and the The Eden Project, Lost Gardens of Heligan and Lanhydrock House are all less than an hour by car. Stay - The Accommodation... Fronted by a shared brick paved drive with parking for one car directly outside the cottage, a gated side path leads round to the enclosed courtyard garden at the rear. Double glazed French doors with a step up opens into a bright and well finished living room comprising the whole of the ground floor with solid wood flooring. There is a modern well fitted galley kitchen, comfortable sofa in front of the wall mounted electric fire and a glass topped dining table and chairs in front of the window. In one corner a carpeted staircase leads up to the landing on the first floor with two bright and comfortable bedrooms; a kingsize with digital TV and a single bedroom at the rear. To complete the accommodation is a fully tiled shower room with W.C, hand basin and double sized shower cubicle. Crab Cottage has an enclosed rear gravel courtyard with a garden shed perfect for storage of beach gear and bikes. A timber gate leads to an unmade lane from which you can access the South West Coast Path and walk to the pub in the hamlet less than 5 minutes away with a farm shop and bistro only a 2 minute drive. Don't forget... - Lighthouse Cottage (615) can be let in conjunction with Crab Cottage as they are next door to each other.- This property welcomes a maximum of two dogs. Pets information: £30 per pet per week taken after booking has been confirmed Pets - allowed Having booked your holiday the Agent Cornish Traditional Cottages will process and confirm your booking, the travel directions and arrival information will be sent to you. The travel directions will provide you with the details of the owner / housekeeper and instruction on who to contact a few days before your holiday to make the key arrangements. You will also be given the details of your point of contact should you have any questions or issues whilst on holiday. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Limited on-site parking (max 1 space) ### Kitchen - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Cobblestone flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35780000/35775300/35775284/w1763h1024x0y0-ed233c80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Brookfield, lovely sea views of Mawgan Porth beach Mawgan Porth - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available 8.0 Very good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=35775284&PinnedHotelID=35775284&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101250000/101247300/101247297/4990fc6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A lovely 2 bedroom apartment with parking in Newquay, with views over the golf course and towards Fi Newquay - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=101247297&PinnedHotelID=101247297&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107990000/107983800/107983710/0a7b06a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Old Lanvean Cottage St Mawgan - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=107983710&PinnedHotelID=107983710&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33594100/33594041/d42f26e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pet and family friendly house in Crantock, near the beach and village centre Crantock - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 24 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=33594041&PinnedHotelID=33594041&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35780000/35775500/35775465/w1763h1024x0y0-32bca59a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Atlantic View, Mawgan Porth with sea views Saint Mawgan - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=35775465&PinnedHotelID=35775465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83670000/83667000/83666989/6e542584.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A modern, spacious and well equipped home from home with luxe finishes. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as House Crab Cottage Two Bedroom House Sleeps 3 Crab Cottage - Two Bedroom House, Sleeps 3 Newquay Crab Cottage - Two Bedroom House, Sleeps 3 Private vacation home 1281818 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.45650%2C-5.02956&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jS21uYbgjwArcXJVJ0BhaZqfYbY=) Mawgan Porth, ENG #### What's nearby - Mawgan Porth Beach \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Dunes \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Watergate Bay Beach \- 3 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Trerathick \- 13 min drive \- 2.4 miles - High Cove \- 13 min drive \- 2.4 miles #### Getting around - Newquay Station - 14 min drive - Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 14 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Beach Hut - ‬2 min drive - ‪Catch Seafood, Bar & Grill - ‬14 min walk - ‪Francines - ‬8 min drive - ‪Wild Cafe at Bedruthan Hotel and Spa - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Crab Cottage, Mawgan Porth, near the SW coastpath pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Crab Cottage, Mawgan Porth, near the SW coastpath? ### What time is check-in at Crab Cottage, Mawgan Porth, near the SW coastpath? ### What time is check-out at Crab Cottage, Mawgan Porth, near the SW coastpath? ### Where is Crab Cottage, Mawgan Porth, near the SW coastpath located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Crab Cottage, Mawgan Porth, near the SW coastpath Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Nancy N. 17 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location Excellent location for exploring Cornwall. ##### Nancy N. 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