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

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Truro

A family-friendly stay in Truro awaits you at this holiday home. Within steps you'll find Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Porthtowan Beach. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a balcony. .Home features a living room, a TV and a hairdryer. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. An iron/ironing board and a phone are also available. .Attractions in proximity to this Truro holiday home include Fistral Beach and St Ives Harbour.
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What's nearby

  • Porthtowan Beach - 2 min walk
  • Wheal Coates Tin Mine - 8 min drive
  • Trevaunance Cove - 10 min drive
  • Portreath Beach - 14 min drive
  • Perranporth Beach - 27 min drive

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • 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

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

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

Are there any beaches close to Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach?

Yep, Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach is a short 2-minute walk from Porthtowan Beach.

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

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

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

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ and highchairs, it's no surprise that Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach?

No, Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 9:30 AM.

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 134 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Casey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

10/10 Excellent

Carol F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location
The property is in a wonderful location and is warm and spacious with amazing views especially from one of the upstairs bedrooms. Showers are good, huge bath and lovely comfortable beds. A few things need a bit of attention especially outside but on the whole a lovely property. This property is definitely not for anyone with mobility issues or infirm.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious family house ideal for large family gatherings
A Christmas venue for family get together. Host gave us access as soon as it was ready and any minor issues caused by previous tenants were resolved satisfactorily. As long as you are fit, the climb up the steps is totally worth it for the amazing views from the decking and garden. The 3 en suites plus a family bathroom are a real bonus for large family get togethers.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Winter Beach Holiday Retreat
We had a wonderful few days, there was a great entertaining space and an awesome chill out room with wood burner and sea views - would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
Our second time staying in this wonderful property. Clean, well equipped and in a lovely location. Great for getting out and about. We coped with the steep steps (good exercise), but needed to remember a torch when coming back after dark.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023