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Dining area with seating for 4 - Towans Retreat
Kitchen fitted with electric oven, induction hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and Nespresso pod machine - Towans Retreat
Bedroom One, first floor with a king-size bed - Towans Retreat

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Hayle, Cornwall
  • Place, South West Coast Path Section 19 Trailhead
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hayle Towans Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, West Cornwall Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom Two

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Cloakroom

Toilet

Family Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Towans Retreat - Close to Beaches - Free WiFi & Parking

Bordered by three miles of golden, sandy beaches and within easy reach of the area's world-famous beauty spots, Hayle sits on the stunning St Ives Bay. It's the perfect holiday base for families, beach lovers and water sports enthusiasts looking to explore the very best that west Cornwall has to offer. Within yards of the harbourside at South Quay, Towans Retreat is a stylish new townhouse close to the mouth of the Hayle Estuary which opens into St Ives Bay.

This luxurious new two-bedroom escape has its own private parking space along with a walled, west-facing garden - the perfect spot for a sundowner. Bright, spacious and beautifully designed, Towans Retreat is set over two floors, and consists of a lovely open-plan living / cooking / dining space on the ground floor and two fabulous double bedrooms upstairs - each with king size double beds. The property has a family bathroom and separate downstairs cloakroom.

1 pet accepted: Please advise the Luxury Coastal team directly if you would like us to host your pet after completing your booking. A charge of £40 per pet per stay/week will be applicable and required before your stay. We will arrange and invoice with you directly upon booking confirmation.

*Please note the garden is now filled with coastal plants and stones as well as a patio space furnished with a bistro set.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

About the area

Hayle

Hayle is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Carbis Bay Beach and St. Michael's Mount can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore St Ives Harbour. Paradise Park and JungleBarn and Country Skittles are also worth visiting.
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Hayle, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • South West Coast Path Section 19 Trailhead - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Paradise Park and JungleBarn - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hayle Towans Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Porth Kidney Sands - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • West Cornwall Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Hayle Station - 7 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St Erth Station Buffet - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cornubia Inn - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Philps - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bucket of Blood - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cove Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Towans Retreat - Close to Beaches - Free WiFi & Parking pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Towans Retreat - Close to Beaches - Free WiFi & Parking?

As of 12 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Towans Retreat - Close to Beaches - Free WiFi & Parking on 29 May 2026 start from NZ$362, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Towans Retreat - Close to Beaches - Free WiFi & Parking?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Towans Retreat - Close to Beaches - Free WiFi & Parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Towans Retreat - Close to Beaches - Free WiFi & Parking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Towans Retreat - Close to Beaches - Free WiFi & Parking located?

Situated in Hayle, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of South West Coast Path Section 19 Trailhead and Paradise Park and JungleBarn. Hayle Towans Beach and Hayle Golf Range are also within 2 miles (3 km). Hayle Station is 7 minutes by foot and Lelant Saltings Station is 28 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hayle in Autumn

Harvey’s Yard was a great location with parking and access to the town literally on the doorstep. Private and surprisingly quiet
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Scott P.

A stay in Hayle

Towans Retreat makes a great base for exploring Hayle and the surrounding area. There are brilliant beaches nearby and it’s very easy to catch a train to St Ives. Plenty of good places to eat and drink nearby and an Asda supermarket across the road. The house is comfortable with plenty of space.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2025
Hi Scott. Thank you so much for your lovely review of Towans Retreat. We're thrilled to hear that you found it to be a comfortable and spacious base for exploring Hayle and the surrounding area. It’s great to know you enjoyed the nearby beaches, local dining spots, and the convenience of having the train to St Ives and a supermarket just moments away. We’re so pleased you had a relaxing stay and hope to welcome you back again soon! All the best.
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8/10 Good

brett p.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Modern property in a good location for Hayle shops and restaurants. Communication was good and they allowed us to enter early as we were already staying in Hayle. The property was clean but was let down by the Sofa which was extremely stained making it unpleasant to sit on.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2025
Hi Brett, Thank you for your feedback and for choosing to stay at Towans Retreat. We’re glad you enjoyed the property’s modern feel and convenient location, and that our communication and early check-in helped make your stay smoother. We’re sorry to hear about the condition of the sofa. We want to reassure you that the sofa cushions are being replaced in early November. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope we’ll have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gillian W.

Everything was great

All communication & information was thorough & timely. Parking was great, the house was lovely and clean and had everything we needed for our 5 day stay. The cooking facilities were well appointed. We appreciated the sitting out space in the beautiful weather we had. Shopping was easy with a supermarket just across the road and shops within walking distance. We had some lovely walks again to a cafe & pub for lunches and evening meals.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2025
Hi Gillian, Thankyou for your kind words! We are delighted to hear that you found everything great and had a lovely stay at Towans Retreat. Your walks and evening meals in Hayle sound lovely and we would love to welcome you back in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Towans Retreat

An ideal location to explore Cornwall. The property was well equipped with everything we needed. We had one issue on arrival, the toilet seat was loose, but this was replaced very quickly after contacting the agent. The only other issue was the dishwasher had not been cleaned, a quick trip to the supermarket over the road and a wash cycle soon put this right.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2025
Hello Paul, Thank you for leaving a lovely review. We are glad to hear its an ideal location to explore Cornwall. We hope to welcome you back to the property. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tracey W.

Stay at Towans retreat

Myself and my husband spent 6 nights at this lovely house and it had everything in it you need for your holiday. It’s a two double bedroom terraced property with space for one car outside. It’s has a Dishwasher, washing machine, hairdryer, so you don’t need to pack the extra little things. Its a short walk to the beach, animal sanctuary and all the local shops. Just across the road there is a large Asda too. I’m Vegan and by the Asda car park there is a lovely lady who has a Vegan van of the most amazing food that I recommend everyone to try. Even if you’re not a Vegan it’s a must try. She has a second van to sit in which is spotless and really lovely.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2025
Hi Tracey, Thankyou for taking time to leave a review. We are delighted to hear that found Towans Retreat a lovely house and that it had everything you needed for your holiday! We would love to welcome you back in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Memorable Family Holiday

If you want an ideal location from which to discover all the treasures of south-west Cornwall with your family this is the place for you. Spotlessly clean and kitted out with all you will need, it has front door parking within walking distance or a short drive from beaches, coves, and excellent cafes. The coastal train to St Ives is an exciting way to visit several unique spots along the way, but Hayle is also a great starting point to explore Three Mile Beach and view the famously dramatic sight of Godrevy Lighthouse.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 April 2024
Hi Matthew, thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed both the property and location whilst also giving future guests some ideas of where to visit! We would love to welcome you back in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great location, lovely property, let down by the cleaning between stays

Fantastic new build property in a great location in Hayle. Very well appointed and lovely furnishings, I stayed myself and my dog and we both had a great stay. Only downside is the cleaning between stays let the property down and I spent the first two hours 'finishing' off the cleaning. Mostly fine, but as a luxury property you would expect a little more care to be taken around the kitchen, bathrooms and the sofas. Once this was done however, the stay was excellent and I'd recommend to others.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2024
Hi Jonathan, thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are pleased to hear you loved the property and the location. Thank you too for your feedback, we are sorry to hear that the cleaning on your arrival wasn't up to our usual high standards and we will be taking this up with the housekeeping team so that changes can be made moving forward. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again one day so that you can experience the true Luxury Coastal experience. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal team.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Tobias N.

Nice small house for a couple or a small family

The Location is really fantastic. Just two walking minutes to a very big supermarket - open daily. The house is really new but a few things really bothered us. Not a single wardrobe or cabinet available. The small garden has been completely filled up with small stones - plants and weed everywhere - only 2 sqm pavement…so it was absolutely impossible to sit outside for our family. Beds were quite comfortable and the kitchen modern. Bring your own hairdryer as no one is available. Cleanliness was good at first sight, but unfortunately we took a look below the wooden carpet and the couch by mistake.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2024
Hi Tobias, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are so glad to hear you enjoyed the fantastic location being within two minutes walk of a supermarket which is super convenient. Thank you for the feedback, this is always welcomed and taken into account. As there is a chest of drawers and long hanging rail in each room we did not feel we needed to add a wardrobe or cabinet. Thank you for mentioning the garden, the weeds have been dealt with and two additional chairs have been purchased so there is more seating available for people to enjoy the garden. It is good to know that you found the beds to be comfortable and you liked the modern kitchen, we do apologise regarding the hairdryer unfortunately the one in the property has gone walk abouts! Thank you also for the feedback regarding the cleanliness, this has been passed over to the relevant team. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely and comfortable house

We spend a lovely 2 weeks holiday at Towans Retreat. The house is well equipped, seemed brand new and clean, and offers enough space and mod cons to keep us and our 2 adult children happy even on a rainy day. Since we like to cook, we were happy to find the kitchen to offer everything we needed. The generous welcome package with Cornish products such as tea, coffee, cookies... was much appreciated. The location was perfect to shops and the Asda and some restaurants as well as the Foundry Square and Chapel to browse or to stroll to the beach along the estuary of an evening. We found the private parking in front of the house especially convenient since we used the car for day trips, walking excursions all over Cornwall and to get to our favourite beach - Godrevy. We did not mind that the railroad tracks (on the viaduct) are pretty close to the lawned back garden/house, especially since the windows are tripple glazed. However, we slept with the windows open and it was no problem at all. In a nutshell, we did enjoy Towans Retreat as a convenient home from home. Greetings from Germany.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2023
Hi Marion, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on your stay at Towans Retreat. It is so wonderful to hear you had a lovely 2 week stay with us and the property had everything you needed for your stay! We are so pleased you got to explore beautiful Cornwall with ease! We do hope to welcome you to stay with us again in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jane Quinn

Short review, Recommended.

New build terrance house in Hayle decorated in a stylish on trend minimal way, almost across the street from Asda, close to the A30, St. Ives, Penzance etc. 15-20 minutes or so walk to the beach through the failed North Quay development. Bus stop a few minutes walk, £4 return (June24) to St. Ives without the stress of driving-parking etc. Train station also walkable. The house was just like the photo's, except the cream couch is starting to look a bit dirty, maybe not the best colour for a holiday rental. Two large bedrooms with minimal stylish furniture, bed was comfortable, bathroom is on the smaller size leaving space between the bath and toilet for a small sink (not the end of the world if you are a larger build you might find it cramped) The builders didn't put any down lights above the kitchen worktop so it's a bit dark (not a big deal, just a little thing) The house has large windows at the front and back, (instructions included on how to open them), the front getting morning sunshine and the back afternoon sunshine, being a well insulated new build, this does heat the house. During my stay I had nice warm weather and after a day at the beach the house was pretty hot on my return even leaving all the blinds closed and upstairs windows open, I imagine if there is ever hot weather it will be hard to sleep without a fan in the bedrooms. Things I would have liked. instructions on how to open the back door (it's a bit tricky) (to open turn the handle anticlockwise at the same time as the key clockwise) - to lock do the reverse. I had to message to figure it out, felt really stupid but the handle felt as if it could snap quite easily. A vacuum cleaner, brushes are provided, a vacuum would have helped me leave the place a bit cleaner. Curtains-blinds on the rear window, door and front door. The house is quite private at the back but there is a public footpath on a hill behind the property and you can see into the house from there. removal of a big high chair (when not needed), takes up space and reminded me of my work, I didn't want that I was on holiday. Although the house itself is very nice, I thought maybe it was priced a little high for Hayle. I normally stay in Newquay which is more of a tourist town and spend less on similar properties. Hayle is a good location for getting around, the town itself is a little rough around the edges. Litter all over near Asda, litter all through the dunes to get to the beach. I actually prefer places that are a bit rough around the edges, St Ives is like a Disney version on Cornwall, after about 10 minutes in St Ives I'm ready to leave. Just be aware in you want the "monied" - "pretty" - "pristine" Carbis bay - St. Ives feel you won't get it in Hayle. Would I stay in this house again, definitely if I could afford it. Would I recommend the location, yes unless you want that "pretty pristine St. Ives Cornish town look" then you might be disappointed by Hayle. That's not to say Hayle is rough or dangerous, I didn't get that vibe it's just not a pretty looked after tourist town like it's neighbours.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
Hi John, Thanks very much for taking the time to leave your thoughtful comments and we’re glad you enjoyed your stay in Hayle and the “stylish” look of Towans Retreat. It’s great that you found the bed comfortable and enjoyed the convenient location of the house and its closeness to transport links. We’re sorry the high chair was left out as it should only be out for those guests with little ones so we will ensure this is put away in future. All the windows have floor to ceiling blinds except the kitchen windows so that guests can enjoy the views to the countryside beyond. As you say, Towans Retreat is a new house which is very well insulated but also well ventilated so it remains breezy in the summer especially when the doors to the rear garden are open. Thanks again for your comments and we hope you will stay with us again. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal team

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