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

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Outdoor dining
Beach nearby
TV
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 102691 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Truro

Seaside stay .Within a 5-minute walk of this Truro vacation home, you'll find Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Porthtowan Beach. Chapel Porth Beach and Wheal Coates Tin Mine are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Porthtowan Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Wheal Coates Tin Mine - 8 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Trevaunance Cove - 10 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Portreath Beach - 14 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Perranporth Beach - 27 min drive - 9.9 miles

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2,691 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach to the airport?

This vacation home is 19.6 mi (44-min drive) away from the Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 2-minute walk from Porthtowan Beach and 16.6 mi (38-min drive) from Fistral Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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.

Is there free parking at Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach to downtown Truro?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Porthtowan.

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 140 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

Liked: Cleanliness

A beautiful spacious property overlooking Porthtowan beach.

The property is fantastic. It is clean, well equipped and very comfortable. The views to the beach and coastal path are stunning. We so enjoyed our mini break. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness

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., Newport

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Great property

Great property
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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 traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

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

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

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

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

Lucile A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Sophie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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