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

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An outdoor dining area with a table set for four, potted plants, and a wooden fence in the background.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a television, and a staircase leading to another level.
A dining area with a white table set for six, surrounded by chairs with wooden legs. There are three framed pictures on the yellow wall, and a bottle of wine on the table.
A living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a patterned wall.
A white building with a blue door, a window, and a small step leading to the entrance.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Portreath Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Portreath, England
  • Place, South West Coast Path Section 18 Trailhead
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, West Cornwall Adventure
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Portreath Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪47 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

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About the area

Redruth

Located in Redruth, this cottage is near the beach. Cornwall National Landscape and Tehidy Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Feadon Farm Wildlife Centre and Treasure Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Carn Brea Leisure Centre and Paradise Park and JungleBarn. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Portreath, England

What's nearby

  • South West Coast Path Section 18 Trailhead - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • West Cornwall Adventure - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Portreath Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Feadon Farm Wildlife Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tehidy Country Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cousin Jack's Fish And Chips - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Inn For All Seasons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blue Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Morrisons Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Miss Molly's Tea Room - ‬8 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.

How much is parking at Puffin Cottage - Perfect for couples or a family holiday in Cornwall?

On-site parking is available at the 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 National Landscape and West Cornwall Adventure are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fabulous cosy cottage. Beautifully decorated & so clean. Couldn't fault it at all. Lovely private garden & parking a bonus. Hosts rang me straight back when i needed to ask a question. We've stayed in Portreath before but this was the best accommodation in our 19yrs of visiting Cornwall. Will definitely be back. Thank you Tamsin & Mark
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2022
Dear Gemma We were so happy to welcome you back to Puffin Cottage for the second time and are so glad that you had a lovely holiday, and hope that you'll stay again in the future. With best wishes Tamsin & Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Puffin Cottage

Lovely property in prime location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2022
Dear Guy & Laura Thank you for the lovely comments. We are so glad that you had a lovely stay at Puffin Cottage and we hope that we can welcome you back again in the near future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2022
Dear Christine We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at Puffin Cottage Portreath and found it a relaxing stay. We do hope that we can welcome you back in the future. Kind regards Tamsin & Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2022
Dear Wendy We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at Puffin Cottage Portreath and appreciated the comforts of the cottage and amenities of this beautiful part of Cornwall, and we hope that we can welcome you back again in the future. Thank you for your kind review. Tamsin & Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2023
Jeremy, we are so glad that you and your family found Puffin Cottage Portreath clean and comfortable and appreciated the fantastic location, with Portreath Beach just a 2 min walk away! We would be happy to welcome you back again! Tamsin & Mark
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2024
Dear Jane & Robert We are so pleased that you had a lovely stay at Puffin Cottage Portreath and that you appreciated the colour schemes! We hope that we can welcome you back in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay

Puffin Cottage was a great find. The location was very central to Cornwall and the beach itself was only a minute walk. The cottage had everything you needed including small things like washing and dishwasher tablets. Everything was immaculate and we all enjoyed our stay. Communication was great with the owners and the fresh pasties and the bottle of wine on arrival was very well received. We would come back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2025
It was a pleasure to welcome Laura and her family to Puffin Cottage and we are so glad that they enjoyed their stay and all that Puffin Cottage Portreath has to offer. Guest communication was really good and we hope that we can welcome them all back in the near future. Tamsin & Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2022
Dear Daniel We are so glad that you and your family had a lovely 2 weeks stay at Puffin Cottage, and we hope that we can welcome you back in the future. Best Wishes Tamsin & Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2022
Jayne We are so glad that you and the family had a lovely stay at Puffin Cottage, and, as you say, Puffin Cottage is in a wonderful location to access Portreath Beach in just a minute's walk. We hope that we can welcome you back in the future. Best Wishes Tamsin & Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2022
Dear Suzi We are so glad that you all had a lovely time staying at Puffin Cottage and that you found Puffin Cottage comfortable and welcoming. We hope that we can welcome you back again. Tamsin & Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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