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Sands Resort
Newquay, Cornwall

Sands Resort Newquay, Cornwall In a nutshell
"The kids can't wait to go back and neither can we, it's so nice to have a holiday where there is plenty for everyone to do." The atmosphere is "incredibly tolerant" and "the childcare facilites are excellent", plus the location is "lovely." "The standard of accommodation is very good and there's flexible dining to suit all age groups, including adults only." There are "lots of attractions within easy drive and a lovely sandy beach within a ten minute walk (downhill)." Most agreed with one reviewer's verdict: "the most family friendly hotel in the UK we've ever stayed in."

The basics
location Porth, near Newquay, Cornwall
price * Rooms with dinner and breakfast from £46 per person per night in low season to £86 per person per night in high season. One day breaks incur an additional surcharge. Children's supplements: under one year old, 15% of adult rate; one to two years old, 25% of adult rate; three to six years old, 50% of adult rate; seven to 14 years, 70% of adult rate.
creche / kids clubs Morning and evening sessions for children age 0 to six years old. Supervised play for seven to 12 year olds available in school holidays only.
special facilities for kids Heated pools, mini gold, table tennis, football, air hockey, pin ball, table football, adventure trail, maze, climbing wall, skittle alley and more. Baby listening available. Children's tea and early seating for dinner.
facilities Tennis, squash, basketball, golf, gymnasium, Ocean Breeze spa with beauty treatments, beaches nearby. Restaurant.
mumsnet ratings
accessibility 6.5
things to do with kids 8.9
things to do without kids 8.1
accomodation 7.3
food 6.8
service 7.6
creche/kids' clubs 9.0
special facilities for kids e.g. baby listening/high tea 9.0
value for money 7.4
overall rating 7.84
survey updated April 2005

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