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Beach side Accommodation, Porthtowan

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Porthtowan
  • Porthtowan Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Wheal Coates Tin Mine
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Trevaunance Cove
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Beach side Accommodation, Porthtowan

"Surfsounds" is located on the eastern side of Porthtowan Beach, nestled into the cliffs of the dramatic north Cornwall coast. Porthtowan's large sandy beach is a surfers paradise and perfect for families, romantic getaways, walking holidays or for Writers and Artists getaways. Blue flag beach is only 50 metres away, patrolled by lifeguards in summer. Apartment sleeps 4/5. 2 bedrooms, 1 double, 1 twin, + sofabed. All windows have blackout blinds or curtains. Ceiling fan in mezzanine bedroom. Fully fitted kitchen/living/dining room with large leather sofa, comfy chairs and a flat screen smart TV and bluetooth music system with multiple inputs. Patio doors to private veranda with table/chairs, perfect for watching sunsets and surf. Luxury bathroom with Jacuzzi bath and instant shower. Unlimited Internet. Free dedicated car parking nearby.

Property manager

Gillian Weaver
Premier Host

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Amenities

Hot tub
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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
Beach view

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Beautiful beach view apartment in Porthtowan, lovely sandy beach, sleeps 4

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9.8 out of 10, (108 reviews)
Beautiful beach view apartment in Porthtowan, lovely sandy beach, sleeps 4

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
It's a great place for kids, of all ages!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
We welcome up to 2 dogs
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You can smoke on the balcony

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Truro

Located in Truro, this apartment is near theme parks and on the beach. Wheal Coates Tin Mine and East Pool Mine are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fistral Beach and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Consider Gwennap Pit for a night out or Raze the Roof Indoor Play & Laser Tag if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Porthtowan

What's nearby

  • Porthtowan Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Wheal Coates Tin Mine - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Trevaunance Cove - 11 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Portreath Beach - 14 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Perranporth Beach - 26 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Redruth Station - 13 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Inn For All Seasons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Portreath Beach Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Cornish Pantry - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Smokey Joes Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Robartes Arms - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach side Accommodation, Porthtowan pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Beach side Accommodation, Porthtowan?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Beach side Accommodation, Porthtowan?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach side Accommodation, Porthtowan?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach side Accommodation, Porthtowan located?

Nestled on the beach, this Truro apartment building is just steps away from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Porthtowan Beach. Chapel Porth Beach and Wheal Coates Tin Mine are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lindsay R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely beach holiday

such a beautiful beach side apartment had a lovely week here, the apartment is so comfortable. would have given five stars if there had been no electric coin meter apart from this everything was lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamesin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb spot

We loved the cozy little flat with mezzanine bedroom. It was warm and bright with a fabulous view
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property in fantastic location

Just what we needed as a family of 4 with great access to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic relaxing holiday

Great location Close to beach Well equipped
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful holiday

We have been goint to this same location for many years as it is so beautiful but this was the first time staying in this property and it definitely did not disappoint, in location, cleanliness and comfort, we had everything and more we needed. The whole experience from booking to departure was an easy pleasurable one. We definitely recommend it
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apartment

What a great little apartment! The location is perfect, stunning views of the beach and sea. The balcony is the perfect place to watch the beautiful sunsets with a glass of wine. We had a fab week away, the apartment was clean and had everything we needed. Gilly is a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Beach Apartment

Ideal apartment for our Cornwall beach holiday with our 2x boys. Very comfortable stay, everything we needed for a super holiday - thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Lovely apartment in a lovely area. Couldn’t be any closer to the beach. Local facilities good. Owners of the apartment were very friendly and extremely helpful. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place

What an amazing place, it was clean , comforatable, had everything we needed and great location. Amazing veiws from the balcony. Ideal place to stay to expolre cornwall, we visited landsEnd, st Ives and the seal sanctuary. Porthtowan beach was great for body boarding and exploring rock pools and lovely walks. Would definatly recomend this place. Just amazing!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivien T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Fantastic
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda D.

Very clean, lovely view xxx

Had a lovely stay x the apartment was homely, clean and quaint xx downside was that it was missing a washing machine and dogs aren’t allowed on the beach in high season 🙁I would definitely return , but not with my dog x
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good area nice Apartment

Our stay was very nice, well equipped apartment got everything in it for the stay except a washing machine, close to the beech, pub and breakfast cafe - only downside was had to put 3 pound in electric meter along with owner left 2 pound - no big deal really but price paid would of expected that to be included - we loved it and previous year 2022 stayed 2 doors away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Porthtowan

Absolutely fabulous time staying in Porthtowan. The accommodation was brilliant. Everything you needed and loved the veranda looking over the beach. beds were comfortable and accommodation equipped for all of our needs. Contact with the owner was great. Thank you so much Gilly ….very quirky with the rope handrail for the stairs….loved it ! 😁
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beach and Beyond.

Loved the position, we enjoyed our meals on the balcony, listening to the surf, watching the board riders, generally enjoying the view. During the day we either walked the beach (be mindful of the tides, nearly caught one day!) or chose the well worn path over the hill, where, thanks to the locals we discovered the coffee stop en route to the next village! The coffee shop soon became our destination rather than our waypoint!! The local store was a gem, there appeared to be nothing they could not supply-we often took their sandwiches out for lunch, it was an absolute gem, lovely staff as well! Super holiday Trevor and. Margaret from Australia.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kellie S.

Fab, fab, fab

Just wanted to say we (& our boys) absolutely loved our stay at Porthtowan. What a view! We had a fantastic week at your beautiful home. Everything was carefully and considerately labelled which really helped. Thanks for the milk and biscuits; they were a blessing when we arrived at gone 11pm. Everything was really well stocked and it was great not to have to run round for toilet rolls or kitchen roll. We want to book for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Claire Whyatt

Lovely apartment with a fantastic view.

Me and my family had a lovely week here in Porthtowan, the apartment was great, the view from the balcony is amazing, perfect position for body boarding or surfing or even just walking on the beach. The apartment had everything we needed and there was plenty of room for 2 adults, 2 children, loads of wardrobe space. Gilly is so helpful answering any queries before our stay and I would not hesitate to recommend this apartment, we all had an amazing week in Cornwall. Thanks for everything. The Whyatts ☺
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

heather c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

total relaxation

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your property, our stay was all about relaxing and that's exactly what we got and we were lucky to have perfect weather too, the local beaches with their crystal clear waters and stunning sunsets where couples and families gather every evening to see were perfect. Waking up and sitting on the balcony for breakfast and ending the evening with a glass of wine with the sound of the waves lapping and the view of the sunset made it special. Every little thing to make this comfortable for us had been thought of . The local shop is well stocked and very reasonable and the cafe serves great breakfasts. The property was clean comfortable and cosy, with lots of nice beachy touches .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

MY LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN

First time my family and I have stayed in this part of Cornwall, but wont be our last. The property is in an ideal location, 1 min stroll to the beach.. if that. The views are stunning from the little balcony, with views of the beach, sea and adjacent cliffs. The property was one of the few that allowed dogs to stay and this was amazing for us to bring our 2 very small fur babies. We as a family cant wait to stay here again - the atmosphere of the place is amazing, families on the beach watching the sunset go down having bbq's and no mess left behind. The only criticism I had was that the property decor is dated (a little lick of paint and filler)and that the sink is cracked in bathroom which could be a potential hygiene issue. Another improvement would def be an outside tap to wash off the sand before entering the property.. however these are small issues and has not in the slightest deterred me and my family from returning to this lovely place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Porthtowan

As a last minute break, we hired the cottage in mid October and had a lovely week in Cornwall which was very quiet and easy to get around. The cottage is a little dated and worn but quite adequate for 2 adults. It would be small for 4 adults or even with 2 children as the kitchen/lounge is small and the dining facilities would be cramped. However in summer, the patio doors being open would help. There is no dishwasher and currently no washing machine, so beware if this is important. The only mobile phone signal is from the beach and internet is only available from the café beneath which made a good excuse to go for coffee/drink every evening. It is a great location for exploring that south Cornwall area and there are lots of places to walk and to visit but I am sure the roads would be very busy in summer and parking would be a nightmare. Great location for surfers! Remote car park would be more of a problem in summer or with small children. Car is almost essential in this location. Steep hills down to the village. We cycled, walked along the cliffs, played golf, swam in the public pool and visited National Trust properties and towns locally.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Cornwall Retreat

We came down for a wedding at the EcoCentre in Sept2014. The Bride wanted us to have a real Cornish Experience in Porthtowan a gathering of family and friends many staying over for a week in local accommodation near the beach. We got to go into several of the Seaspray apartments and number 11 was the best. Compact but so homely, well laid out and equipped. Close to the beach, superb views/sunsets, walks, great breakfasts at café below, lively pub with good food, local shop (owner miserable) for essentials, suff shop below, welcome tea/coffee/milk and biscuits, fridge, whirlpool bath, artistically decorated, comfy beds, double bed upstairs in mezzanine, 2 single beds on ground floor, loads of storage space, well soundproofed, car parking space, wifi, books, balcony, portable heaters if needed, cooking facilities and equipment. It’s beach accommodation with sand so don’t expect 5 star but for a great, relaxing, comfortable holiday or break its absolutely ideal. I recommend it wholeheartedly and I’m real fussy. Café held a private lunch for the wedding party on Sunday afternoon and was able to supply us with equipment and food for a BBQ on the beach in the evening. All in all a great week. Gilly & Bob have a great place I bet even in winter months it would be lovely. Could only tick 5 "recommended for" below but this accommodation would be suitable for most people young and older (we are fit 50s). The accommodation is compact and the surroundings are sandy and a bit hilly so this may present some issues for those with severe disabilities.

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing sea views

A beautiful apartment with everything you could wish for , we loved it there .
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful sea views.

Beach was really wild and beautiful. Lovely coastal walks. Although the weather wasn’t brilliant we really enjoyed listening to the roar of the waves crashing on the rocks from the balcony. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time in Porthtowan

Have just spent a fabulous week at Surfsounds. The apartment was excellent with its position next to the stunning beach. Views from the balcony are amazing. Porthtowan is a lovely seaside village. Our hosts provided excellent directions to the property . We have booked to go back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect apartment by the beach

Lovely apartment, perfectly kitted out, amazing location and view. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Merry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seaside flat

Beautifully formed flat overlooking the beach. Our dog loved the beach! Perfect location for seeing the lovely beaches of Cornwall.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gillian Weaver

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My husband and I have lived in Dorset for 35 years and love the south west. We run our own company from home and also manage permanent lettings.

Why they chose this property

We love Cornwall, having spent many happy holidays in our camper surfing and playing in the sea. We rented an apartment in Porthtowan when our niece held her wedding reception in the Blue Bar. We were so taken with the apartment that my husband left notes with all the apartments asking if they wanted to sell - 18 months later we got the call, wow, how lucky is that. Its a fabulous spot in an unspoiled area of Cornwall and yet still handy for many attractions.

What makes this property unique

The village of Porthtowan is small but has everything you need for a great holiday and, judging by the comments left by guests, you think so too.

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