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

Family-friendly holiday home in Truro

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Outdoor dining
Sea views from 4 bedrooms
Bedroom 1 with ensuite
Living area
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Porthtowan Beach
  • Place, Portreath Beach
  • Place, Trevaunance Cove
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
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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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 Feadon Farm Wildlife Centre if you're travelling with kids. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding and other activities like birdwatching.
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Porthtowan, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Porthtowan Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wheal Coates Tin Mine - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Portreath Beach - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Trevaunance Cove - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Perranporth Beach - 14 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Redruth Station - 13 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cornish Pantry - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Inn For All Seasons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Portreath Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Red Lion Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood Spars - ‬9 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).

How much is parking at Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 160 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

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

Great property

Great property
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel G.

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

Great sea view

Perfect location. Lovely balcony with view of the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francesca O.

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

Amazing house in great location

We stayed with family and loved the house. Stunning views of the ok ocean and very well equipped and clean, we will definitely come back
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian B.

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

Catherine J.

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

Susan D.

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

Great visit!!

Property is accurately described in the listing. House is very spacious! Bed was very comfortable. Nice quiet neighborhood. Beautiful beach view! We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaun K.

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

Winter break

Lovely house with fantastic views. Really well equipped and spacious. Very close to the beach, perfect place for a Cornish break! Our only slight gripe would be the parking, it was a little tricky reversing down off the slope.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah K.

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

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

Sophie L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

8/10 Good

Thomas l.

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

Lovely house

Lovely house with amazing views of Porthtowan beach. Stayed with a group of friends to celebrate a birthday, had an amazing time. Large take and sofa to accommodate a large group. Would be amazing in the summer. Slight issue when we arrived due to a leak from a upstairs bathroom into downstairs bedroom. Message Mark on WhatsApp and he replied quickly. Plumber arrived same day and fixed the issue. Please note parking is a very steep ramp and we struggled to get our cars up the ramp Overall a lovely stay, would go back again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Annette Z.

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

8/10 Good

Jeffrey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, good kitchen facilities, great location near the beach, but the uneven access caused more issues than expected; one of our party fell on loose decking and broke their glasses.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is in a stunning location with amazing sea views. It was exceptionally clean and had everything we needed for our weeks holiday. We had adults, an infant and dogs too. It felt spacious enough that we all had our own spaces and the fact there were 4 bathrooms was amazing. The steps upto the house are difficult but so worth it.
Teddie enjoying the lovely decking area
The house by night
The view from the bedroom
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My daughter and myself had a wonderful time.The property is fantastic.Steps were a challenge, I was worried because I am 70 years old, but managed them ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday house and close to beach. We appreciated the improvements that have been made to the property since our last visit but we missed the large bbq which has been replaced with a small one not big enough when cooking for ten guests .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great for a group of 8. it has good rooms and was clean. For our group it was big enough and it has all what is needed. It was a lovely time in Porthtowan and the house is located perfectly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara V.

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

Wow those steps !!

Excellent but details are right about the steps. Would not suit anyone with mobility/medical problems. View fantastic as were locals except for abusive neighbour as we were trying to load our car this morning. Can’t possibly repeat her language but people renovating next door helpful. Nervous car Parker's beware of steep drive
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic weekend away with family to celebrate a 40th birthday! We all enjoyed the house especially the views and location. Overall, an excellent stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia N.

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

Great location and value for money

A lovely Beach House, in a down to earth part of Cornwall. Great price and great spaces.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Melinda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property with great views, comfortable and well equipped. We've stayed in the village several times but this was our first time in this house, I'm sure it won't be the last.Lots of steps up to the property, might be a problem for older and less physically fit people, but weren't a problem for us. The views are worth it! We found the steep driveway a bit of a problem but found parking elsewhere
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs C G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Perfect Short Family Break

We had a few minor problems on arrival, which are charming host sorted quickly. The house and location are stunning. It is close to the beach, various eateries and a Post Office/ local store.The steps up to the house were challenging, but worth the effort. All the rooms were clean, well equipped and comfortable. And it was wonderfully quiet at night. We hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Beautiful seaside house

Lovely house, beautiful views,lots of space very comfortable beds, huge comfortable settee, the views were amazing local bar & restaurant near by6 ladies away had a lovely relaxing tine away & made sure everything was tidy & clean when leavibgThank you MarkKind regardsKaren mitchell
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theo H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Review 1

The property and location were great. The car parking was was not ideal but we knew that clearly beforehand. The thing that was not mentioned beforehand was all the steps and was a hassle taking pushchairs and prams and even the luggage up and down. Overall it was worth the hassles !
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Buck M.

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

Great Beach Home

The property was extremely clean and well-stocked. It's a beautiful home with a beautiful view of the beach. We really enjoyed our time there. The driveway is a killer and there are several steps to the entrance, but the climb is so worth it! Thanks for a great few days in Porthtowan!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Mark

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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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