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Berties Webcam Newquay

Berties webcam Newquay gives a great view across the beaches and out to sea. Based at the Hotel Victoria, Berties is a modern surf lodge, with the benefit of being on-site with Berties Nightclub and bar and the Senor Dick’s Mexican Cantina. Continue reading

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Great Western Beach, Emma Smith

Great Western Beach makes for a great summer read – especially if you’re sitting on Great Western Beach in Newquay. The novel was written by Emma Smith, whose real name is Elspeth Hallsmith, in 2008 and describes her childhood, much of which was spent on Great Western Beach, Newquay, between the two world wars. The family were in reduced financial circumstances, her father, who was an undiscovered artist, was off in west Cornwall living a hedonistic lifestyle at the artist colonies and Emma spent many days at the beach. The book is a wonderfully atmospheric memoir of a 1920s and 1930s childhood in Newquay. Continue reading

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Crantock Ferry or Gannel Ferry

There is a foot ferry that crosses the Gannel, known as the Crantock Ferry, or the Gannel Ferry, which operates during the summer months. While the tide is out, the River Gannel can be crossed further along via wooden bridges, but once the tide is in it’s deep and fast flowing, so the ferry operates to take people across to the base of the cliffs on East Pentire. Continue reading

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Supermarkets Near Newquay Holiday Park

The closest supermarkets near Newquay Holiday Park will depend which you’re looking for. Below are the nearest ones: Continue reading

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