Self-catering holidays and Holiday cottages in Mawgan Porth

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Mawgan Porth is a small village set around a sandy, sheltered beach on the north coast between Newquay and Padstow. Holiday cottages here are popular with families and surfers, and the beach is a short walk from most of the village.

The National Trust clifftop at Bedruthan Steps and Carnewas is just to the north, and Watergate Bay and Newquay are a short drive south. Cornwall Airport Newquay is close by. Book your Mawgan Porth holiday direct with the owners listed on Cornwall Online.

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Holiday accommodation in Mawgan Porth

Cornwall Online has 3 properties listed in Mawgan Porth.

Mawgan Porth, nr Newquay · Camping & Touring · sleeps 10

For a holiday in Mawgan Porth and nr Newquay, Sun Haven Holiday Park is a camping and touring site close to the centre of things, with a beach less than a mile away. The owners take their own bookings, so you can ask about dates and prices before deciding. Larger family groups can be catered for.

“Holiday Caravans, Camping and Touring. Set in scenic countryside on the North Cornish coast, just a brisk 10-15 minute woodland walk from the large sandy beach at Mawgan Porth and its beachside facilities - shops, café, take-away, restaurant and public house.” – the owner

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Newquay · Glamping · sleeps 8

Staying at Penvose Farm Coarse Fishing puts you in Newquay, close to the centre of things. It is a glamping site with a beach less than a mile away, and there are no agency fees when you book. Parking is available for guests.

“Penvose Farm - coarse fishing all the year round , Penvose Farm offers a unique fishing experience with its four coarse fishing lakes. The farm is located near Cornwall Airport Newquay and provides a peaceful setting for anglers.” – the owner

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Bre Pen Farm

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Newquay · Bed & Breakfast · sleeps 8

Bre Pen Farm in Newquay gives you bed and breakfast as your base for Cornwall. Days out on foot, by bike or by car start from the door, and you book direct with the people who run it. Guests can enjoy views of the sea.

“Traditional Cornish Farmhouse bed & breakfast overlooking Mawgan Porth beach, Open all year. Bed and Breakfast stays in Mawgan Porth - comfortable & friendly Bed & Breakfast accommodation on a working National Trust farm, where animals roam the fields and courtyard, Stunning Cliff Top Wedding Venue stunning cliff top location makes the…” – the owner

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Mawgan Porth holidays – FAQs

Mawgan Porth is a beach village on the north coast between Newquay and Padstow.

Mawgan Porth has its own sandy beach, with Watergate Bay and Bedruthan Steps close by.

The nearest railway station is Newquay, on the branch line from Par, about 5 miles away.

Cornwall Online lists holiday cottages, self-catering homes, B&Bs, hotels, camping and holiday parks in Mawgan Porth and the surrounding area, each advertised by its owner. If only a few are listed, the page also shows properties across the wider region.

Each property links to its own website. You contact and book directly with the owner, with no booking fees or commission from Cornwall Online.

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