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Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach

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Beach House
View from the enclosed deck
Porthtowan Beach, a World Heritage landscape
Lounge, sea view, 10 seat sofa, wood burner
Dining Room with folding doors

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 102691.0 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Shower only

Shower room 2

Shower only

Shower room 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach

Beach House sits 100m from the Blue Flag beach in Porthtowan, a small seaside village with a stunning 1 mile sandy beach, framed by National Trust protected coastline and served by RNLI Lifeguards. Learn to surf at the legendary Tris Surf or enjoy the thrill of nature lying down on a foam body board. On the beach is the 'Blue Bar', a Good Pub Guide pub with great food, and Chapel Porth National Trust cafe, home of the world famous HedgeHog ice cream. Walkers take the South West coastal path from the gate through the UNESCO World Heritage North Cornwall coastline. For cyclists: take an 11 mile coast-to-coast cycle route along old railway lines and one of the best BMX facilities in the UK is nearby. Great location for all of Cornwall, only 5 minutes from the A30. 20 minutes to Truro, 30 minutes to Newquay, Falmouth and St Ives. St Michaels Mount, Padstow, Lands End and The Eden Project are within in a 45 minute radius.

Property manager

Mark
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Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Sea view

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No stag or hen parties

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Truro

Located in Truro, this holiday home is near the beach. Wheal Coates Tin Mine and East Pool Mine are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Trevaskis Farm and Discovery Quay. Consider Gwennap Pit for a night out or Falmouth Aquarium if you're travelling with kids. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding and other activities like birdwatching.
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Porthtowan, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Porthtowan Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wheal Coates Tin Mine - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Trevaunance Cove - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Portreath Beach - 14 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Perranporth Beach - 27 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Inn For All Seasons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Portreath Beach Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Cornish Pantry - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Smokey Joes Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Robartes Arms - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach located?

This family-friendly Truro holiday home is located by the sea, just steps away from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Porthtowan Beach. Chapel Porth Beach and Wheal Coates Tin Mine are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Great spot

Matk was very accommodating so thank you. Lovely spot right next to the beach. Yes the steps was a challenge by myself and dogs but was well worth it just for the view.Not able to park on the drive as the Car wouldn’t get up the drive due to luggage in thr boot. Parked in a nearby car parkProperty had everything I needed and was very cleanI did highlight to Mark about the oil tank outside producing fumes but haven’t had a response. So be careful using naked flames next to it . Nice large fridge but the surround system didn’t work although there was sky and a large TV. Loved the living room. And the blind mechanism which was quite smart. It is an old building so expect some noise from the pipes when the boiler is on Overall great vacation let. Sent from my iPhone
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

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

Fantastic

Fantastic house with spectacular views. Very spacious and superb outdoor space overlooking the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

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

Weekend

7th visit in 8 years to this property, perfect location, everything you need is catered for, Blue Bar, Unicorn excellent, Porthtowan is my heaven.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle T.

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

February half term get away

Lovely place to stay We went for morning walks on the beach Used the blue bar and had a wonderful meal at the unicorn which are both less then a 5min walk Used the post office to buy a pint of milk again 2 min walk The house was amazing every thing you need to stay felt very safe in the area used the carpark to park tge cars didnt use the drive
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Leah P.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful views, lovely house - let down by unfinished work

We stayed here for 2 nights in January 2025 for 2 nights as a group of 8 including young children as a family weekend away. The house itself is lovely with good facilities and stunning views. Appreciate it was off season however arriving with the majority of the outside area unable to use was a big let down. Tools, wood cuttings, nails and screws everywhere, gaps in unfinished railings some of which were at a high height made it unsafe for our kids to go outside as well as the dogs. Scrap pieces of wood had been piled at the top of the garden with nails sticking out of them, it was all everywhere. It was not communicated to us at all that the house would be having work done and half the deck unable to use. I messaged the host to see if we could arrive an hour early as was travelling from a distance to which they eventually agreed but initially said they would need to check as the deck has been replaced that week. It was completely unfinished when we arrived. It really affected our stay it was a present to our in laws as a gift and it really let us down. Porthtowan is a beautiful place and this house I’m sure will be stunning in the summer when the work is complete, I have just never experienced something like this. No apology or any communication from host to explain situation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

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

Great spot

Nice property with plenty of space. We stayed in winter but the deck would obviously be lovely in summer! Parking is available but is tricky and not ideal if you have a van - up a steep ramp and then requires reversing down a narrow lane to get out. Not impossible but not easy! There is parking in the village which was easily accessible when we stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

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

Fantastic elevated seaside spot

Lovely space and flexible accommodation in an idyllic spot
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve s.

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

October short stay

Superb location, great house, plenty of space, comfy bed and pillows . Well equipped although no logs for the wood burner so had to buy some, small issue though. Enjoyed our short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine J.

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

Porthtowan

Beautiful house and location. Comfortable beds . Everything we needed. Lovely village. So close to the beach. Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

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

Great property for family group

We have just returned from our fourth visit to Beach House and have just booked the property again next year. It is a lovely house with great views of the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

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

Great property

Great property
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha G.

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

Perfect place for a family holiday so close to the beach and with amazing views!

Great house, location. Fantastic balcony and fire pit area with incredible views. It was a relaxing, comfortable and easy stay with everything we could have needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley B.

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

Family holiday

The house was very spacious. Plenty of China , cutlery etc. it was clean however there were areas , under sofa radiators that had a lot of dust . The decking has seen better days and parts of the house needs a bit of tlc. The parking out side the house is difficult, we then parked in the car park a short walk away. The steps up to the house are many and very steep. But the view is lovely. Overall a great holiday but I wouldn’t book this house again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

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

Lovely stay in the Beach House

Lovely views. Close to beach and amenities. Parking a little tight but overall a great house for a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful house in a stunning location!

We absolutely loved the proximity to the beautiful beach and surrounding area. The house was clean and well layed out, everything we needed to relax and enjoy our time with the extended family. We definitely want to return one day...
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Annette Z.

Liked: Communication, location

Lovely property, a few niggles

The property is spacious and well positioned for the beach. Difficult to park a car on their driveway so had to park elsewhere. The BBQ and oven were not clean. Leak in shower room and one shower not working but fixed whilst we were there. The property is lovely and the host personable. With the charges for cleaning i would expect it to be spotless. Check in time too late at 5pm and check out 9.30am too early should be at the very least 10am and 4pm. Especially with all the steps to get everything up and down. Even with these niggles it was a lovely holiday in a beautiful property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm N.

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

Second time as good

Love the place and accommodation . Second time for us .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie E.

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

Great weekend away with friends

Perfect Location, just minutes walk to the beach and nice play park for the kids. Close to plenty of places to eat. Beach is beautiful. Views from the house is stunning. The cooker, decking and downstairs ensuite shower need some tlc but that didn’t effect usage or us having a fantastic time. Will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

June P.

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

Porthtowan

Lovely place to stay, beach perfect for the dogs and people all very friendly. Accommodation good, could have been much better with a welcome pack! The steps were a challenge, I consider myself quite fit but 74steps to climb with luggage not easy, added to which my husband scraped his car on the hand rail while trying to park on the tricky slope. The views were amazing from the deck as expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie L.

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

Wonderful weekend!

We had an amazing weekend at this property, it’s a really comfortable house with all you need. We were two families with kids aged between 5-10 and we all had a blast! The beds are super comfortable, seating areas are great with ample space for relaxing and enjoying the stunning views. We were blessed with amazing April weather and it was such a treat to wake up to the sound of the waves and watch the sun rise above Porthtowan. Local cafe and bars are lovely too and bonus playground within watching distance. We have already booked to return- highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Stay Fit

The house was lovely, however the 72 steps up and down were available for a fitness review.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

much needed escape with an amazing view

We needed an early year escape, had discovered Wheal Coates a couple of years ago and Porthtowan seemed like an ideal base for the weekend. The house was perfect for the four of us, with lots of space and incredible choice of rooms. Views of the waves were better than we expected even. Everything was clean - kitchen was great - lots of mugs, glasses, plates etc. Lots of steps up to the front door, but most were shallow so it was not too tiring after a long walk round the coast path. Parking space was large enough for one car but being up a ramp, i would not have wanted to try to park another car behind it. The main car park in Porthtowan was free at this time of year, though, and was only a couple of minutes walk away. Altogether very comfortable - would definitely love to come again, especially as nowhere is far to get to, even on the other coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey S.

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

Lovely 2 night stay

Thanks for having us. Perfect location and the property had everything we needed to make it a lovely simple stay by the seaside
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Super house, great location

A well equipped house with plenty of room for all to enjoy. Rooms are all comfortable and there are plenty of toilets and showers. The house was warm and the owners provided everything needed. The views are gorgeous and it literally is a two minute walk to the lovely beach and coastal walks. The Unicorn Pub does good food and is a 1 minute walk. There are a lot of steps up to reach the property!! We loved our stay at Beach House.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mark

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We are a family with Cornish roots who love Porthtowan. We bought the Beach Cottage for the stunning views over the beach and coastline beyond. We furnished the house to a high standard with 1 to 2 families in mind, so you can have a relaxing holiday in Cornwall.

Why they chose this property

The North Cornwall Coast is simply stunning, crossing the River Tamar from England lifts the spirit and you know you are in a special place. Porthtowan is a hidden gem of a beach, though its place in the development of surfing in the UK has increased its popularity. With over a mile of sand you will always have plenty of space even in highest summer.

We dreamed of a home with a sea view and Beach House has just that. No driving to the car park, just walk down and back at your leisure. Of course Cornwall has many other attractions and Porthtowan is centrally located for most of them.

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