Holywell Bay

  • Holywell Bay - Cornwall
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  • Holywell Bay - Cornwall
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  • A mile-long sandy beach six miles west of Newquay, yet retaining an unspoilt rural backdrop.
    Whilst never as busy as the main Newquay beaches Holywell Bay gets pretty busy in summer. Plenty of parking and amenities in the village.

    Type of beach

    Sandy

    Lifeguard service

    Yes

    Dogs friendly beach?

    We do not have information on this beach but restrictions may apply (usually from Easter until the end of Summer)

    Cornwall dog friendly beaches »

    Activities

    Facilities

    • Toilets
    • Shop
    • Pub nearby

    Nearest town

    Newquay

    Postcode

    TR8 5PG

    OS grid ref.

    SW 7647 5938

    Parking

    Approximately 400 car parking spaces are available for a fee.

    Water quality

    Water quality star rating

    Awards

    Marine Conservation Society Recommended

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    Holywell Bay Reviews

    Favourite Cornish beach

    Leigh
    Jun 22nd 2023

    Been staying at Holywell Bay nearly every summer for the last 15 years & never tire of it, despite it getting busier the last few years. You have to be an early bird to get a parking space in the NT carpark though! They queue up the road from about 11am when it’s sunny

    Great place

    Matthew Norcliffe
    Oct 09th 2020

    Stayed at Trevornick a few times and loved the days on the beach. Get there and it’s up to you…