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Puffin Cottage - Perfect for couples or a family holiday in Cornwall

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 692 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Portreath, England
  • Portreath Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • West Cornwall Adventure
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Porthtowan Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Penzance (PZE-Penzance Heliport)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Beach Days

2 Single Beds

Silver Sea

1 Double Bed

Woodland Retreat

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Puffin Cottage - Perfect for couples or a family holiday in Cornwall

Puffin Cottage Portreath is a luxury 3 bed holiday home in the lovely village of Portreath on the north coast of Cornwall, half way between St Ives and Newquay.

The cottage has a large modern kitchen/diner which catches the morning sun, making it a wonderful space to have a relaxing breakfast, that is if you are not outside in the courtyard garden, tucking into a delicious breakfast of fresh pastries, or maybe a traditional saffron bun from the local Portreath Bakery, only a couple of minutes walk away. At the end of an active day the contemporary lounge, which catches the evening sun, is the perfect place to relax, chat with family or friends or watch a spot of tv, and, in the winter it takes on a very cosy feel with the multi fuel burner giving additional warmth and a focal point to the room. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms, one of which can be set up as a twin, and a third which has a bunk bed, perfect for the children. The bedrooms are themed 'Woodland Retreat', 'Silver Sea' and 'Beach Days' and have been decorated to be relaxing spaces to aid a good night's sleep. There is also a modern, relaxing bathroom which has a bath with shower above.

Puffin Cottage also has a large porch, a garage for storing bikes, surf boards etc and off road parking to the rear. There is a paved front garden and an enclosed courtyard garden to the rear which has some relaxing chairs and also a six seater dining set, perfect for those warm summer evenings of al fresco dining.

Being situated in Portreath, Puffin Cottage benefits from being in a fantastic location, only 2 minutes walk from Portreath's wonderful sandy beach, which is manned by lifeguards all summer. Within a minutes walk is 'Baby Beach' which is perfect for young children. The beach has numerous rock pools and one, 'Rocky Pool'which is large enough to swim in if you don't fancy the open water! In summer look out for seals and dolphins which can often be seen!
There are also some beautiful walks from the village, taking in the magnificent coastal views of the north cliffs, as well as wooded areas full of bird life.

If you like getting out on a bike, then the coast to coast off road cycle trail may be for you which starts in Portreath and treks cross country to a nice pub stop by the estuary!

Portreath has a couple of pubs which serve good food, Portreath Bakery, a village store, a hairdressers, a chinese takeaway, a fish & chip takeaway and several cafes, as well as bike and surf board hire.

Portreath is only a 10 min drive from the A30, the main dual carriageway through Cornwall, and this makes it easy to tour the various attractions across the county, but to stay in a lovely 'base' village on the coast.

So, whether you are a couple looking for a romantic break, or a family looking for something for everyone, come and stay at the lovely Puffin Cottage for your perfect home away holiday.

Property manager

Tamsin
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Languages

English

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Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please no outdoor shoes in the house other than the porch.
Please, no sandy feet in the house.
Please be respectful to our neighbours , so no noise after 10.30pm....and please leave the house as you find it.

Important information

You need to know

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Redruth

Located in Redruth, this cottage is near the beach. Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Tehidy Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Treasure Park and Paradise Park and JungleBarn. Travelling with kids? Consider Country Skittles and Enys Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Portreath, England

What's nearby

  • Portreath Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • West Cornwall Adventure - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Feadon Farm Wildlife Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Porthtowan Beach - 13 min drive - 7.1 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 24 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

  • Camborne Station - 11 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Portreath Beach Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Pantry - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Robartes Arms - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Puffin Cottage - Perfect for couples or a family holiday in Cornwall pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Puffin Cottage - Perfect for couples or a family holiday in Cornwall?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Puffin Cottage - Perfect for couples or a family holiday in Cornwall?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Puffin Cottage - Perfect for couples or a family holiday in Cornwall located?

This family-friendly Redruth cottage is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Portreath Beach and South West Coast Path Section 18 Trailhead. Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and West Cornwall Adventure are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karin B.

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

Beautiful accomodation!

We spent a wonderful week at the coast, thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Ideal for coastal path walks.

Relaxing stay so close to the beach with lovely walks along the coast path.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

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

Wonderful week

It's a very well organised and clean house. It has lovely colour schemes and is very welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sasha C.

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

Summer holiday

Fabulously clean and ideally located to explore all of Cornwall.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johannes F.

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

Great cottage

We had a great stay at Puffin Cottage. The location is excellent, very close to the beach, and all in the house was clean and worked out perfectly well. We can truly recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gemma B., Leicestershire

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

Great home and location

Very clean and well looked after home with great facilities. Fantastic location for exploring Cornwall.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula A.

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

Puffin Cottage

Lovely property in prime location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Wonderful stay!!

Lovely house in a brilliant location!! Tamsin was a fabulous host and very communicative. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl J.

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

Portrearth Holiday Cottage

Lovely cottage very handily located just a couple of minutes walk to the beach and other local facilities. Comfortable accommodation with a nice little outside patio area which is a real sun-trap.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guy E.

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

Great stay

What a fantastic property and superb location, when we arrived everything was ready to go and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thank you Mark & Tamsin
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy P.

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

Lovely property

A very clean property with a good location roughly between St ives and Perranporth, with Portreath beach on the doorstep. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine R., British

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

Beautiful and perfect

Great location for the beach. High standard of furnishings and cleanliness. A very relaxing holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

wendy s., 27 Burton Close, Tamworth, Staffs. B798UB

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

Family holiday get together

The cottage and location was lovely. So nice to be near the beach. Cottage was very clean and very well equipped. Location easy to get to lots of different places and also some lovely walks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise A.

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

Fabulous property

Puffin cottage was beautiful..clean and tidy..perfect location just 3 minutes walk from beach which is lovely..ideal base for touring cornwall..We were a family of 6, 4 adults 2 children it met all our needs..large family bathroom..beds comfy.. will definitely rebook..parking for 2 cars out the back of the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel N.

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

An Excellent Stay

If you want to be close to the beach then this property is perfect. A short stroll and you're there. The property was meticulously clean and well kitted out and any problems we had the hosts were quick to respond and resolve for us.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

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

Great Location close to the beach

Just returned from a great stay at Puffin Cottage. Property is clean and modern and has everything you need for your stay. Portreath is a really nice place to base yourself to explore western Cornwall. Chinese takeaway was good as was Sanders fish and chips but disappointed with trip to Portreath Arms. Best pasties came from St Agnes bakery along the coast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jayne B.

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

Everything you want for a relaxing holiday.

Puffin Cottage is a clean, well presented family place to spend your holiday break. The well equipped kitchen has everything you need for a self catering holiday. Best places for eating out The Portreath Arms and the Bait Shed. One minute from the beautiful beach, what more do you need? Thank you Tasmin and Mark.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzi W.

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

Excellent accommodation in a beautiful location

The house is very comfortable and has all the equipment you’re likely to need - and much more! It’s a short walk and a flight of steps to the lovely beach and has space for surfboards in the garage. The owners are very approachable and helpful. There are scenic walks along the cliffs tops, round the locality and the nearby country park and some really excellent food at the Portreath Arms and The Bait Shed. The harbour is picturesque and the beach is sandy with a few caves and rock pools. There is something for everyone and we highly recommend a stay in Puffin Cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

JOHN A.

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

WONDERFUL STAY!

Puffin Cottage is presented to a very high standard in all aspects. The decor and furniture are excellent and there is a very well-equipped and spacious kitchen including a dining area. The lounge has a Smart T.V. - as do the double bedrooms - and there is plenty of comfortable seating. The bathroom is very modern with a showerbath - make sure you read the instructions in the property manual for getting hot water and operating the taps - . Outside, the patio area at the back of the house is a great place to catch the sun during the morning and afternoon, and in the evening the front garden is an equally good place to sit and watch the world go by. The garage provided a very useful place to store beach equipment and body boards. Puffin Cottage is less than 2 minutes walk to the beach, which was fantastic. Within 5 minutes you can be on the coastal footpaths along the headlands and cliffs that are on either side of Portreath. The bakery, shop and Chinese Takeaway are a 2-3 minute walk, and there is a Tesco Superstore a 10-minute drive away. There are several pleasant pubs in the village. Tamsin was a very attentive and helpful host before and during our visit. Portreath is a lovely, friendly place and the glorious Cornish weather was the icing on the cake for us. We had a wonderful stay in the perfect Puffin Cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Virginia B.

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

Puffins galore

Zeer comfortabele cottage in het midden van Portreath in een hele rustige buurt. Het kleine terrasje krijgt 's middags de zon - lekker om buiten te zitten.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lars B., Schlangen

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

Sehr schönes Ferienhaus

Der Puffin Cottage ist ein sehr schönes Ferienhaus direkt in Meernähe. Ausstattung und Sauberkeit lassen keine Wünsche offen. Schöner Ausgangspunkt für viele Wanderungen und Ausflüge
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace G.

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

A great beachside base!

What a wonderful holiday at Puffin Cottage. The location is perfect for exploring near and far. Portreath beach is right on the doorstep and great for swimming, body boarding, and surfing. The is also good access to the south west coastal path for spectacular local walks. The village caters for all your needs with a small shop, fantastic bakery, and a number of great places to eat. Being just 10 minutes from the A30 means it is easy to explore most other parts of Cornwall by car too. The house itself is lovely; very modern and clean with all the home comforts you could want. Tamsin and Mark are great hosts, who promptly respond if you have any problems. The pasties and wine on arrival were a thoughtful touch too. Just the holiday we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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

Lovely Accommodation & Great Location

Great accommodation, has everything you need to make your stay comfortable The location for the beach was perfect just 2 minutes which is great for those who like surfing/bodyboarding/ swimming or just walking on the beach. There are plenty of great cafe’s and eateries nearby all of which provided great snacks and food when we went. We will definitely be booking again and highly recommend . A*****
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

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

Lovely cottage, great base for exploring Cornwall

Lovely cottage, all mo cons, clean and bright. Great communication with the owner. Lovely beach a stone's throw away, or great base for exploring Cornwall.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

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

Puffin Cottage

The cottage is beautiful and in a great location. Everything you need and we wouldn’t hesitate to book again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tamsin

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Hello! We are Tamsin & Mark. Welcome to Puffin Cottage.
We married in 2016 and having a holiday let had been one of the things that both of us had always wanted so here we are!
The combination of chartered architect and plumbing/heating engineer/tiler/property developer has meant that both of us have been able to completely refurbish Puffin Cottage ourselves, giving it a bespoke interior that is finished to a very high standard.

Why they chose this property

So why Puffin Cottage?! Well.....Portreath has been part of Tamsin's life ever since she was born. Whilst her mum was born on Bodmin Moor, her dad was born in the village, so was his mum, and his grandmother, and we have traced family routes to the village and surrounding area going back to the late 1700's. As a child all of Tamsin's family holidays were in Portreath and she has such fond memories of lovely hot summers where every day was spent on the beach! Then there were the cosy Christmas holidays with long, wind swept walks along the north cliffs and Christmas Day family gatherings around an open fire! Back in the winters of the 1970's and 80's the whole village would smell of open fires burning - not the scene for the modern very special memories of a very special place. So when the opportunity arose to purchase what is now Puffin Cottage, Tamsin & Mark couldn't say no!

What makes this property unique

We are a new fully refurbished holiday property with new kitchen and bathroom and open all year round. All the interior has been newly decorated and all the appliances and fixtures and fittings are brand new (as of June 2019). The cosy log burner in winter and nice sun-trap rear garden, as well as the view of the baby beach and harbour, are great features. The house has a very calm and welcoming feel and colourful and vibrant interior, as well as clean and tidy modern and contemporary exterior. The attention to detail and finish offer a real luxury holiday rental to help unwind and relax in comfort and enjoy a great holiday!

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