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

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Porthtowan Beach, a World Heritage landscape

Lounge, sea view, 10 seat sofa, wood burner

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Exceptional

5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10250 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly
Kitchen

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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

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

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 9:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No stag or hen parties

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

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 Enys Gardens if you're travelling with kids. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding and other activities like birdwatching.

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).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lucile A.

25 April 2024

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

Wonderful /magnifique!

Toute la famille a adoré le sejour : running, visites, balades, apero eg diners au Blue. Tout etait parfait! On a meme pu prolongé d'une nuit. Merci Mark !!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

31 March 2025

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

31 March 2025

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.

24 February 2025

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.

21 February 2025

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.

30 January 2025

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.

28 January 2025

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

Sebastian B.

14 December 2024

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

Tolle Lage, schöne Aussicht

The house is beautifully situated above the village. You have a great view of the beach. We felt very comfortable in the house. We have rarely vacationed in such a well-equipped and beautifully furnished house.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

17 November 2024

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.

19 October 2024

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.

13 October 2024

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.

31 August 2024

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.

25 August 2024

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

Great property

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha G.

9 August 2024

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.

4 August 2024

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.

5 July 2024

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

15 June 2024

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.

8 June 2024

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.

2 June 2024

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.

13 May 2024

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.

30 April 2024

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.

21 April 2024

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.

10 April 2024

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.

18 February 2024

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.

17 February 2024

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

About the host

Hosted by Mark

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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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower room 1

Shower room 2

Shower room 3

Spaces

About this property