Holywell Bay is one of the finest beaches in Cornwall. Just 6 miles from Newquay and Perranporth on the north Cornish coast.  Holywell Bay is an ideal spot to tour from as it is very central for all parts of Cornwall. There are 2 Inns and there is also an 18 hole golf course, crazy golf, surfing, fishing and horse riding very close-by. The secluded National Trust beach at Holywell combines golden soft sands and safe bathing with dynamic caves and cliff walks.  With RNLI surf patrols, it is one of the safest surfing beaches on the North Cornwall Coast.  There are many caves and rock pools to explore with a large expanse of sandy dunes, providing shelter and privacy. Fishing from the beach is good and the excellent cliff walks provide breathtaking views. Holywell Bay derived its name from a spring fed well, said to have curative properties. It was custom in the older days that parents brought their sick children and dipped them in the well. Above the well is a small cave where the children were lowered from. The well is to be found at the north end of the beach in a large cave, reached only at low tide.

Holywell Bay is a true jewel in Cornwall's crown and has been featured in countless TV commercials and films over the years.  Rowan Atkinson filmed a Barclay's Bank advert, Top Secret was filmed here, Norwich Union's advert with the car falling off the cliff was filmed at Holywell Bay and more recently James Bond - Die Another Day had the opening shots filmed on Holywell and of course the most famous, Poldark.  

Cursed and House of Dragons are the most recent productions.