Newquay Airport
Seven airlines fly from Newquay airport including BMI Baby, Flybe, Air Southwest, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Skybus and Jet2. During the summer Newquay airport has flights to and from the UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Germany and Spain. In the winter there are scheduled flights to Bristol, Cork, Dublin, Glasgow, Isles of Scilly, Leeds, London Gatwick, Manchester and Newcastle.
The airport is around 3 miles from Newquay, close to Watergate Bay and Mawgan village and is accessed by road from the A3059 which is signposted. There are nearly 550 parking spaces at the airport with car parks situated either side of the terminal building. There are currently no advance booking facilities so tickets must be taken at the barriers and payment made via ticket machines. There are designated drop-off points in front of the terminal building.
Hertz and Europcar offer car hire and are open from 7am until 7.30pm Monday, Tuesday to Friday and Wednesday and Thursday 7am until 9am. Passengers arriving at weekends need to book in advance where they will be met by a customer services agent.
BioTravel are the resident taxi firm with a desk in the arrivals hall – passengers need to book in advance or at thei desk. BioTravel are the most environmentally friendly taxi service in UK due to the fact they run on renewable fuel. The cost of the fare into Newquay is between £15 and £20 at the moment.
An on demand bus service operates from the airport into Newquay which runs every half an hour to coincide with flight arrivals and must be pre-booked.
A recent £ 6m refit of the airport means there is now increased catering facilities including the new Horizons cafe which sells a selection of hot and cold foods and drinks and sells newspapers and last minute gifts and confectionery.
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The Windward
This peaceful hotel has a fantastic setting overlooking the award-winning beach at Porth. It is a calm, relaxing base for exploring Cornwall’s sights and attractions. The Windward is located on the craggy North Cornwall coast where the Atlantic waves crash in. There are clean sandy beaches, rock pools and a crystal clear sea which provides excellent conditions for a range of water-sports. In the evenings you can relax with a drink from the bar, and sit out on the terrace overlooking the beach. |
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Hotel Victoria
The hotel is in Newquay town centre, on the cliffs, looking out over the bay. It has a lift to the beach, free parking, French and Mexican restaurants and an indoor pool with sea views. The Hotel Victoria's bars and lounges have views over the bay and the Great Western Beach. The beaches, bars, restaurants and shops are a short walk away. The Victoria hotel has a small gym, a sauna, steam room, sun beds and a spa bath. The en suite rooms have satellite TV and tea/coffee. Many have sea views. |
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Carnmarth Hotel
With superb sea views, an on-site surf school and a stylish, modern bar with terrace, Carnmarth Hotel has friendly service and looks out to sea over famous Fistral Beach. Carnmarth is walking distance from Newquay town centre and golf club, and within easy reach of the area’s best beaches. Bedrooms have open views of the sea or headland, and each has an en suite shower and a flat-screen LCD TV with Freeview. |
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Penventon Park Hotel
In acres of private parkland, this country house hotel in Cornwall has a heated indoor pool, a gym and a spa. The Penventon is just minutes from the A30. Featured in AA Britain’s Best Hotels Guide, Penventon Park is a beautifully converted Georgian mansion house. The hotel features a Health and Leisure Spa with a jacuzzi, sauna and solarium. Guests have complimentary use of the facilities. Penventon Restaurant serves an indulgent menu of English, French and Italian dishes, made with local produce. The restaurant has sumptuous decor, antique furniture and paintings. |
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The Metro Rooms and Breakfast
With modern rooms and breakfast for families and couples, The Metro is close to the beaches of Newquay and the North Cornwall coast. 30 minutes' drive from the Eden Project. During your stay you can enjoy the spectacular coastline and countryside right on The Metro’s doorstep. Surfing, coasteering, cycling, fishing or just lazing on the beach: you can do it all in Newquay. Newquay itself has a plenty of family attractions to visit, including Blue Reef Aquarium, Dairyland, Newquay Zoo and Trerice Manor. |
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