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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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
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 does it cost to stay at Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach?
As of 7 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach on 14 July 2026 start from NZ$695, 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 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
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had an amazing weekend, everything we needed and it was so clean. Beds and sofa really comfortable and plenty of space for everyone. Host Mark was great and got back to me with a solution very quickly. Plenty of parking in car park, steps up to property bit tricky but ok if fit. Great stay thank you
Great place to stay for 11 of us ( 3 families) in February. Mark was great with his communication and gave us an extra mattress so we could accommodate an additional person. Lovely spot, sea views and easy to find. Yes, there are steps up to the house (about 70) but we all managed it and we're getting on a bit! We managed to park two small cars on the concrete ramp/driveway. The 30 metres of unmade road to it is narrow so possibly tricky if you are nervous driver...but again we managed it with three different drivers.Would definitely book again!
We had a fabulous stay at The Beach House and was perfect for our requirements for a long weekend to visit and celebrate an elderly parent's birthday who live locally and with family who live in Porthtowan. Whilst we used it as a base and for breakfast, it was very condrtsbke for 6 adults and 1 teenager. The beds were extremely comfortable with big feather duvets and luxury bed linen and their was plenty of hot water for all the bathrooms and showers. The views are stunning and worth the steps up from the car each time. All in all we enjoyed this house and have already booked for a longer visit next summer.
Really lovely house with great views over the bay. Ideal place for a grown up family to celebrate my husbands 60th. Lots of space and really well equipt. The parking is a bit tricky, car park in the village free for the next few months.
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.
Christian V.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeff S.
24 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
The property was excellent however there was no prior information about the difficult access up steps from the car park area that had a narrow unmade track approach which would have influenced my booking.
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.
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!
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 .
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
7th visit in 8 years to this property, perfect location, everything you need is catered for, Blue Bar, Unicorn excellent, Porthtowan is my heaven.
Jonathan S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2025
Thank you Jonathan for choosing to spend your regular holidays in Cornwall at Beach House. The secret is out, we agree that Porthtowan is a very special place indeed !
About the host
Hosted by Mark
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.