Title: Quintrell Downs Travel Guide: Best of Quintrell Downs, Newquay Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Quintrell Downs](https://expedia.co.uk/Quintrell-Downs-Hotels.d553248634839120712.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Quintrell Downs](https://expedia.co.uk/Quintrell-Downs-Holiday-Rentals.d553248634839120712.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Quintrell Downs Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Quintrell-Downs.d553248634839120712.Car-Hire-Guide)[Quintrell Downs Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Quintrell-Downs.d553248634839120712.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Quintrell Downs Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Sunset over the wind farm across the countryside of Quintrell Downs near Newquay in Cornwall.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634839120712/a22608b7-f12b-4b27-9ee7-0d044e9ffa8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunset over the wind farm across the countryside of Quintrell Downs near Newquay in Cornwall.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634839120712/a22608b7-f12b-4b27-9ee7-0d044e9ffa8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Superb spot for watching a Cornish sunset. There is a little Thai street vendor opposite the access road to Lusty Glaze. Amazing food!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2596/803851fe-597a-40d7-8cb9-67e75d71bcf2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Quintrell Downs Things to do - Top hotels in Quintrell Downs - Top Holiday Rentals in Quintrell Downs ![Greenbank Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2250000/2244300/2244271/52d46438_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Greenbank Hotel Harbour side Falmouth England £125 9 Mar - 10 Mar includes taxes & fees 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! (1,000 reviews) Clean,spacious room with an amazing view of the harbour and estuary.Friendly and efficient service at the reception and the two requests made were dealt with as requested. Only had breakfast in the hotel and that was of good quality although a bit disappointed that there was not a more plentiful ... Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=2244271&PinnedHotelID=2244271&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634839120712) ![The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3740000/3735000/3734978/bf49a315_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate Pentewan Road St Austell England £69 12 Feb - 13 Feb 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) The staff took time to listen being polite with their answers. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=3734978&PinnedHotelID=3734978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634839120712) ![St Michael's Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2960000/2951500/2951426/1649e4d5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### St Michael's Resort Gyllyngvase Beach Falmouth England £149 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Falmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (870 reviews) Excellent Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=2951426&PinnedHotelID=2951426&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634839120712) [See all 6,196 properties in Quintrell Downs](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248634839120712) 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. ![SeaSpace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107760000/107750200/107750175/031c3d0f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SeaSpace Watergate Rd Newquay England Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Newquay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Whipsiderry Beach and Porth Beach are ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews) Lovely hotel, with a good vibe. Great rooms and lovely food and service at Tallo. Great gym too ! Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newquay-Hotels-SeaSpace.h107750175.Hotel-Information) ![Beach Cottage - Porthcothan - stunning cottage that sleeps 8-12 guests in 6 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78140000/78137600/78137550/812b656b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beach Cottage - Porthcothan - stunning cottage that sleeps 8-12 guests in 6 bedrooms Porthcothan Cornwall Stay at this beach cottage in Padstow. Enjoy a beach locale, a sauna and a garden. Popular attractions South West Coast Path Section 15 Trailhead and South West ... Beach Cottage Great place for a family get together. Plenty of room to spread out. Hot tub and games room were well used. The house is bright, modern and comfortable. Some of the double bedrooms were smaller than expected but fine overall. Beds were very comfortable. It was useful to have extra living space in ... Reviewed on 27 Oct 2023 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Padstow-Hotels-Beach-Cottage-Porthcothan-Stunning-Cottage-That-Sleeps-8-12-Guests-In-6-Bedrooms.h78137550.Hotel-Information) ![Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33604300/33604242/0dde940a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach Porthtowan Cornwall Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Truro. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Porthtowan Beach and ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (148 reviews) We had a fabulous stay at The Beach House and was perfect for our requirements for a long weekend to visit and celebrate an elderly parent's birthday who live locally and with family who live in Porthtowan. Whilst we used it as a base and for breakfast, it was very condrtsbke for 6 adults and 1 teenager. ... Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Truro-Hotels-Contemporary-Beach-House-With-Sea-Views-And-Short-Walk-To-Blue-Flag-Beach.h33604242.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Quintrell Downs](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248634839120712&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check Quintrell Downs hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634839120712&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634839120712&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634839120712&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634839120712&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634839120712&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634839120712&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Fistral Beach which includes a sandy beach as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094455/0f9fb290-a2f9-4abd-8635-9dff5b038095.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fistral Beach 4.5/5(181 reviews) Bring your board to one of the best surfing spots in the country and attempt to ride the crashing Atlantic waves. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fistral-Beach-Newquay.d6094455.Attraction) ![Watergate Bay which includes rugged coastline, a house and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094467/43ef90a6-e1f3-4ce5-96cc-38420717b62f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Watergate Bay Beach 4.5/5(109 reviews) Watch a game of polo, eat at a famous chef’s restaurant and surf the impressive waves of this scenic bay. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Watergate-Bay-Beach-Newquay.d6094467.Attraction) ![Just come back from an awesome weekend with this view most of Saturday. Love how #colorful the sea is ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000379483/0488ea55-ae25-4d9d-bcf4-4e77b057adbc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Crantock Beach 4.5/5(48 reviews) If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Crantock Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Crantock. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Crantock-Beach-Newquay.d6094459.Attraction) ![Porth Beach showing general coastal views and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094463/6cc018c5-9ba8-408f-b76e-a6af842ecfcf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Porth Beach 4.5/5(183 reviews) Follow scenic nature trails along the coast and enjoy the views of the headland cliffs surrounding this serene, family-friendly cove. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Porth-Beach-Newquay.d6094463.Attraction) ![Superb Surfing venue......and great Jamie Oliver Restaurant ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634855570970/280450c3-a8a2-4e8a-a7ea-da638a533d97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Watergate Bay 4.5/5(107 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Watergate Bay during your travels in Newquay. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Watergate-Bay-Newquay.d553248634855570970.Attraction) ![Sunset on the Rocks at Holywell Bay, Cornwall.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2596/f516dda1-abb0-463b-b8ea-d5dbb29b8f8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Holywell Bay Beach 4.5/5(3 reviews) Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Holywell Bay Beach during your travels in Newquay? Visit the area's spas or amble around its seaside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Holywell-Bay-Beach-Newquay.d6094469.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Cornwall: Luggage Storage](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47999608/40eae764-45e3-442b-9424-3729dd8ddbb4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cornwall: Luggage Storage £7 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cornwall-luggage-storage.a47999608.activity-details) ![Surf Lesson ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48515598/d20be24d-719f-4231-9a03-d98319467692.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cornish Surf Day £75 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cornish-surf-day.a48515598.activity-details) ![Half-Day Surf Experience in Newquay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2873921/19db8109-b72b-40c6-9009-d173fef1edb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half-Day (2hr) Surf Experience in Newquay - Beginners & Improvers £50 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-2hr-surf-experience-in-newquay-beginners-improvers.a2873921.activity-details) ![Paddleboard Mini Lesson from Newquay ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45956129/a6b6584e-24e2-4f29-8ab9-363470b8a135.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Paddleboard Mini Lesson from Newquay £55 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/paddleboard-mini-lesson-from-newquay.a45956129.activity-details) ![We also offer intermediate development sessions](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48703770/d7d0dbe0-127f-49c3-ad1c-ef37f7a57fce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bespoke Surfing Experiences on Fistral Beach Newquay £120 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bespoke-surfing-experiences-on-fistral-beach-newquay.a48703770.activity-details) ![Private One on One Surf Lesson in Newquay, for Beginners / Novice Surfers](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2874533/3644352f-ae31-4ee5-be67-833cac1dadf4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private One on One Surf Lesson in Newquay, for Beginners / Novice Surfers £120 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-one-on-one-surf-lesson-in-newquay.a2874533.activity-details) [See all activities in Quintrell Downs](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Quintrell-Downs.d553248634839120712.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Quintrell Downs ![Fistral Beach showing a sandy beach and a coastal town as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094455/10208712-e339-4814-8f6a-b5d241386f5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Newquay ![Looking down at the River from Metha Bridge. The red staining in the river bed shows that the Lappa Valley River is carrying contamination from old mine workings somewhere upstream.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2596/d9e00065-425a-4597-b5eb-6795c830dc04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Tony Atkin](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1324) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### St. Newlyn East ![Isolated House in Farmland outside St Columb Minor.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2596/12866045-2411-49d7-a08b-10095df8f4c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Tony Atkin](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1324) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### St Columb Minor - Cities near Quintrell Downs - Places of interest [Newquay](https://expedia.co.uk/Newquay.dx2596)[St. Newlyn East](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Newlyn-East.dx3000472889)[St Columb Minor](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Columb-Minor.dx553248635149749139) - [Eden Project ](https://expedia.co.uk/Eden-Project-Cornwall.d6094383.Attraction) - [Fistral Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Fistral-Beach-Newquay.d6094455.Attraction) - [Watergate Bay Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Watergate-Bay-Beach-Newquay.d6094467.Attraction) - [Padstow Harbour ](https://expedia.co.uk/Padstow-Harbour-Padstow.d553248621532488641.Attraction) - [Lost Gardens of Heligan ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lost-Gardens-Of-Heligan-St-Austell.d6094387.Attraction) - [Perranporth Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Perranporth-Beach-Cornwall.d6094465.Attraction) - [Lusty Glaze Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lusty-Glaze-Beach-Newquay.d553248626836761404.Attraction) - [Crantock Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Crantock-Beach-Newquay.d6094459.Attraction) - [Bodmin Jail ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bodmin-Jail-Bodmin.d553248621532488660.Attraction) - [Harlyn Bay Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Harlyn-Bay-Beach-Padstow.d553248621532488635.Attraction) - [Gyllyngvase Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Gyllyngvase-Beach-Falmouth.d6094403.Attraction) - [Porth Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Porth-Beach-Newquay.d6094463.Attraction) - [Charlestown Harbour ](https://expedia.co.uk/Charlestown-Harbour-St-Austell.d6094379.Attraction) - [Port Isaac Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Isaac-Beach-Port-Isaac.d553248635978347938.Attraction) - [Polzeath Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Polzeath-Beach-Wadebridge.d6094477.Attraction) - [Hall for Cornwall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hall-For-Cornwall-Truro.d553248621532488607.Attraction) - [Holywell Bay Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Holywell-Bay-Beach-Newquay.d6094469.Attraction) - [Lanhydrock ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lanhydrock-Bodmin.d6094495.Attraction) - [Trevone Bay Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Trevone-Bay-Beach-Padstow.d553248621561939221.Attraction) - [Mawgan Porth Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mawgan-Porth-Beach-Newquay.d553248635975913248.Attraction) - [Truro Cathedral ](https://expedia.co.uk/Truro-Cathedral-Truro.d6094395.Attraction) - [Towan Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Towan-Beach-Newquay.d6094461.Attraction) - [Pentewan Sands Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Pentewan-Sands-Beach-St-Austell.d6094385.Attraction) - [Porthpean Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Porthpean-Beach-St-Austell.d6094381.Attraction) - [Treyarnon Bay Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Treyarnon-Bay-Beach-Padstow.d553248621532493102.Attraction) - [Fowey Estuary ](https://expedia.co.uk/Fowey-Estuary-Fowey.d553248621532488650.Attraction) - [Tolcarne Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Tolcarne-Beach-Newquay.d553248626836761783.Attraction) - [Camel Creek Adventure Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Camel-Creek-Adventure-Park-Wadebridge.d6171218.Attraction) - [Trevaunance Cove ](https://expedia.co.uk/Trevaunance-Cove-St-Agnes.d553248621533024014.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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