Watergate Bay · Cornwall · TR8 4AE
Bluehouse is a large holiday home sitting above Watergate Bay on the north Cornish coast. It's the kind of house that works for everyone — big enough that families don't get under each other's feet, comfortable enough that nobody wants to leave.
Seven bedrooms sleeping up to 14, five bathrooms, a big open-plan kitchen, two sitting rooms, cinema room, gaming room, hot tub and garden. Park the car on Friday evening and you're set for the week.
Hot Tub
Step straight out from the house into the hot tub. It gets used every single day — after the beach, after dinner, last thing at night. Fire it up, grab a drink and settle in.
Gaming Room
Cornwall has amazing weather — and sometimes it doesn't. On those days, the cinema room earns its keep. Big screen, comfortable seating, and everyone happy. Kids' films, box sets, the big match — whatever the group decides.
Cinema Room
Xbox, ping pong table, Lego, arts and crafts, board games and a stack of children's books. When the sun's out there are body boards, beach cricket bats, buckets and spades to grab on the way out the door. The kids are sorted either way.
When the evening draws in and the beach day is done, the snug is where everyone ends up. Wood burner crackling, the orange sofa, nobody wanting to move. It's the cosiest room in the house and the one guests always mention.
Seven bedrooms sleeping up to 14. All four double bedrooms are king-size with en-suite bathrooms. Three rooms work equally well as twins or zip-together doubles. The front bedrooms have partial sea views over Watergate Bay, and there's one bedroom on the ground floor — perfect for anyone who prefers to avoid the stairs.
All four king-size doubles have their own en-suite. There's also a family bathroom with a bathtub shared between the three twin/double rooms. Seven bedrooms, five bathrooms — nobody's queuing.
Check AvailabilityFour king-size double rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. Front-facing rooms have partial sea views over the bay.
Three flexible rooms, perfect as twins for children or zip-together doubles.
One ground-floor room for guests who prefer stair-free, easy access.
Four en-suites plus a family bathroom with bathtub. Luxury linen and towels throughout.
The house is well stocked — you shouldn't need to think about what to bring.
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Pull up, get the bags in, stick the kettle on. The house is ready for you. Hot tub's on, beds are made. That's the idea.
One of the best beaches in Cornwall, right there. Wide, sandy, north-facing and good for surfing. About a 10-minute walk from the house down to the sand.
Fistral Beach is 8 minutes by car. Padstow and Rick Stein's is about 25 minutes. The Eden Project is doable as a day trip. Newquay is 5 minutes for shops and restaurants.
We're in Tregurrian, just above Watergate Bay. Newquay is 5 minutes up the road. The postcode for sat-nav is TR8 4AE.
Over 50 verified reviews across Airbnb and VRBO. Consistently rated in the top 10% of properties in Cornwall.
"The best property we have stayed in. Very spacious with all the amenities you could want."
David C. · VRBO · 10/10"Fabulous house for small children and all of us — the bedrooms perfectly set out. Downstairs was perfect for us too. We had the best time and visited Padstow and a few other coves. Great time had by all."
Tanya
Airbnb · February 2026
"Great house for our New Year celebrations — suited our multi-generational family. We loved the different spaces, hot tub, games room and cinema room. Plenty of room to be sociable or to sit quietly."
Caroline
Airbnb · January 2026
"A beautiful house and location for maximising your Cornwall experience. Nestled between Newquay and Padstow, 30 mins from the Eden Project and a short walk to Watergate Bay — one of the best beaches on the west coast."
Vikash, New York
Airbnb · July 2025 · Stayed with pet
"Fabulous house with lots of space for all 13 of us! The house was very spacious and high quality with just about everything you need to keep young and old entertained. Excellent kitchen and high quality fittings throughout."
Marie O. & John B.
VRBO · Verified · 10/10
"The Bluehouse is a great place to stay with a large group. Plenty of space to relax, lovely bedrooms, and the hot tub and outdoor shower are perfect after a day in the sea. The cinema and games room are ideal for bad weather days. I'd 100% stay here again."
Joanna B.
VRBO · Verified · 10/10
"We have been coming to the area for many years and this is the best property we've stayed in. Very spacious with all the amenities you could want and a great location for body boarding and good food. Highly recommended."
David C.
VRBO · Verified · 10/10
"Had a great week for my parents' Golden Wedding Anniversary. The house was well equipped and spacious. The hot tub, table tennis and cinema room were great and kept the kids and adults entertained."
Cath
Airbnb · September 2024
"Brilliant house, thought of everything. Amazing facilities for big groups — especially with all appliances in the kitchen — and a great location with Watergate Bay just a short walk away."
Maisie
Airbnb · November 2024
"Perfect for two families across three generations. Lots to do on rainy days and super easy to get to the beach when the sun came out. Fab facilities to wash down after a sandy day. Would definitely stay again."
Erin
Airbnb · July 2024
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Standard check-in is 4pm. If the house is ready earlier, direct guests get priority — sometimes from 2pm. Subject to availability, just ask when you book.
We'll have a little something waiting when you arrive — local Cornish produce, a bottle of wine, a few treats. A small thank you for booking with us directly.
Book direct and you deal with the owner — not a call centre. Questions about the house, local tips or flexibility on dates — just get in touch.
We're more flexible on cancellations for direct bookings than the platforms are. Life happens — we'd rather work something out than have anyone lose money.
Yes — well-behaved dogs are very welcome at Bluehouse. We allow up to 2 dogs included in the price. If you'd like to bring more than 2, we charge £35 per additional dog. Please just let us know when you book.
Yes. You can walk down to the coastal path and onto the beach in about 10 minutes, or head straight down the hill which takes around 8 minutes. If you're driving, the beach is literally 1 minute away.
Yes, we're happy to host well-behaved stag and hen parties. Please bear in mind that Bluehouse is in a residential neighbourhood, and guests are expected to be respectful of neighbours at all times. Inappropriate or excessively loud behaviour will unfortunately result in being asked to leave.
Check-in is from 4pm and check-out is by 10am. If you book directly with us, we'll always try to get you in earlier if the house is ready — just ask when you book.
There is parking on site for up to 6 cars — plenty of space for larger groups arriving in multiple vehicles. No need to worry about street parking.
Very much so — we have everything you need for young children and you won't need to pack much. Available on request: travel cots, stair gates, high chairs, kids' crockery and cutlery. The playroom is stocked with toys, Lego, arts and crafts and board games. The hot tub has a lockable cover. One bedroom is on the ground floor, which works well for families with babies or toddlers who need easy access.
We provide travel cots (with bedding), high chairs, stair gates, kids' crockery and cutlery — all included, no extra charge. Just let us know when you book what you'll need and we'll have it ready. We also have a ground floor bedroom which is ideal if you have a baby or toddler who needs to be close. The playroom has toys, Lego, arts and crafts and board games for older kids.
All bed linen and towels are provided. The kitchen has everything you need — two ovens, two fridges, two dishwashers, washing machine, tumble dryer, Nespresso, filter coffee, cafetière, blender and full cookware. WiFi, Netflix, the cinema room and gaming room are all included. Beach toys, body boards and cricket equipment are available. For families: travel cots, stair gates, high chairs and kids' crockery available on request.
We have a 3-night minimum stay. During peak season (school holidays) we typically require a full week, Saturday to Saturday. Check the booking calendar for availability or get in touch if you're not sure.
Yes — we've hosted family reunions, birthday parties (40ths, 50ths, even a 90th!), and wedding parties. Bluehouse is also close to some of Cornwall's best wedding venues including the Watergate Bay Hotel, The Scarlet and Trevenna Barns. Get in touch to discuss your event.
There's a Tesco and Lidl in Newquay, about 5 minutes by car. There's also a Co-op closer at Mawgan Porth. For something more local, the Watergate Bay Hotel has a small shop and there are farm shops nearby.
The kitchen is very well stocked — you really won't need to bring anything. There are two ovens, two full-size fridges, two dishwashers, a washing machine, a tumble dryer, a Nespresso coffee machine, a filter coffee machine, a cafetière and a blender. Full set of pots, pans and cookware, and there's a BBQ in the garden too. Plenty of room to cook properly for a big group.
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