Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
Beach equipment
A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to Porthcothan Beach
1 bedroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Balcony
Dog-friendly
Barbecue
Free Wi-Fi
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Explore the area
Padstow, Cornwall
Cornwall National Landscape
Place, Cornwall National Landscape
1 min walk
South West Coast Path Section 15 Trailhead
Place, South West Coast Path Section 15 Trailhead
1 min walk
Porthcothan Beach
Place, Porthcothan Beach
2 min walk
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
26 min drive
Where you'll sleep
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Queen Bed
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Cosy with a real Cornish feel right on the beach, near Padstow.
The Red Buoy is an idyllic sunny beach apartment attached to a Victorian slate house right on Porthcothan beach. This beautiful beach has sand dunes, caves, rock pools, surfing and is fantastic for swimming and fishing. The coastal path runs right past the end of the garden with wonderful cliff walks, stunning views and great birdwatching. This apartment has whitewashed wooden walls throughout. The kitchen and bathroom have a conservatory roof and are very light and sunny. The kitchen shelves and work surfaces are hand crafted from hardwoods washed up on Cornish beaches. The double bedroom is like a ships cabin, with a lot of cupboard space and an ensuite bathroom (shower, basin and WC). The living room has a futon bed, armchair, table and four chairs, oil heater, maps, books and games. It has DVD/CD and wireless broadband. The entrance is through its own private garden with a washing line, table and chairs, access to a laundry room, telephone and the local shop.
Sun Decks: The kitchen has a wooden deck just outside the door where you can eat at a table a chairs provided. There is another wooden deck with a door onto it from the bedroom, a suntrap in the afternoon.
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Padstow
Located in Padstow, this cabin is in a rural area and near the beach. Padstow Museum and Lighthouse Cinema are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Padstow Harbour and Great Western Beach. Padstow Maize Maze and National Lobster Hatchery are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
South West Coast Path Section 15 Trailhead - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
South West Coast Path Section 16 Trailhead - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Porthcothan Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Padstow Harbour - 12 min drive - 12.0 km
Getting around
St Columb Road Station - 22 min drive
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
The Merrymoor Inn - 6 min drive
The Beach Box Cafe - 6 min drive
Padstow Tasting Rooms - 9 min drive
The Cornish Arms - 5 min drive
The London Inn - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Cosy with a real Cornish feel right on the beach, near Padstow. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Cosy with a real Cornish feel right on the beach, near Padstow.?
As of 29 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cosy with a real Cornish feel right on the beach, near Padstow. on 6 February 2027 start from NZ$841, 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 Cosy with a real Cornish feel right on the beach, near Padstow.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cosy with a real Cornish feel right on the beach, near Padstow.?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cosy with a real Cornish feel right on the beach, near Padstow.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Cosy with a real Cornish feel right on the beach, near Padstow. located?
Situated by the ocean, this cabin is steps away from Cornwall National Landscape, South West Coast Path Section 15 Trailhead and South West Coast Path Section 16 Trailhead. Porthcothan Beach and Treyarnon Bay Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
A beautifully decorated apartment, suited the three of us and our dog very well. Places to sit in the sun and shelter from the rain when needed. The beds are very comfy and everything we needed for cooking was in the kitchen. The location is fantastic, just a couple of minutes' walk and you're on the beach. Thank you Jane for your wonderful accomodation and welcome.
The Red Buoy is a unique place, full of character and homely creative touches. During the hot hot weather, the flat itself was thankfully cool (except for the bathroom and kitchen, but that was the sun's fault!) and the covered outdoor space was very welcome. The bed is comfy. It's a stone's throw to the most beautiful beach. I wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Christine H.
19 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Great location if you love to be in the sea and walking coastal paths pet friendly and a lovely beach shop nearby selling delicious food and hot drinks
An ideal location in a corner of Cornwall that feels relatively untouched. A quirky hideaway that has all you need for a holiday. The owner was lovely, and very helpful.
Perfect stay with 2 adults and 7 years old child. Unique beach house attached to Jane's house. For people who appreciate a creatively made housing without too much luxury but with a great vibe. And a 2 minute walk to the porthocothan beach.
The location can not be beaten, right on the beach of Portcothan Bay. This is one of these places you're kids will remember when they grow older "the time we stayed in the house with all the stuff found at the beach". It has great summer, beachie vibes and Jane is a lovelly host. Its a long way from where we usually live otherwise this would become our favourite weekend spot for sure
Unique and arty - we came with our bikes to cycle along the Camel Trail and loved this hideaway, with its beautiful art-works and beachcombed wooden shelves. The steps up are not for the faint-hearted (though we're both in our seventies and managed it OK) and don't expect all mod-cons (eg a dish-washer). Very comfortable bed, well-equipped kitchen and lovely hot shower, though, and Jane was very friendly and accommodating. Porthcothan beach is on the door-step and the small shop nearby is useful for bread and milk. A great experience, recommended.
You pay for the beach side location which is outstanding....accommodation which is decribed as 'quirky' is more like what was cheap 1970s student bedsit style accommodation... worn, run down decor and furniture....nowhere comfortable to sit indoors....Supposedly sleeps 4.... only if you don't
mind a complete lack of privacy ... kitchen cramped and difficult to use... outdoor seating areas cramped and overshadowed by shrubs and trees - Expedia advertises it as having a hot tub....non-existant - parking entails reversing up a long narrow drive....access to accommodation from car is up an irregular and wobbly in places flight of stone steps. Disappointing accommodation but with a refurb it has massive potential.
Our family of four (two boys aged 4-6) loved The Red Buoy - enough space and good that it’s separate from the main house as the kids weren’t quiet!
I'd liked to have stayed longer to explore but most time was spent enjoying the lovely surf, beach and child friendly stream that runs alongside. We saw the best sunset ever on arrival as the bay faces due west.
From reading the amenities list/reviews we were looking forward to accessing the beach directly through Glencoe’s enchanting wild garden, slate steps and driftwood gate - especially handy for quick visits to The Red Buoy’s toilet for our 4 year old and for carrying body boards. Instead we were a bit disappointed when Jane directed us to the beach via her driveway, main road and lane that runs past the shop next-door. Perhaps she was concerned about the kids slipping on the steps but we all enjoyed using the charming ones we encountered.
The flat was cosily furnished with beach finds, comfy beds and country throws, a well equipped kitchen and good shower. The bathroom roof let the sun in to help dry swim wear. I loved Jane's artwork and 3D frames made from driftwood and wrecking items.
No tv/phone reception but wi-fi worked and the boys were happy with children's dvds kindly provided, along with kids’ surf boards, plenty of loo-roll and local info.
Jane is forthcoming and The Red Buoy is an absolute delight - we didn’t want to leave and would stay again in a heart beat, although we need to practise reversing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Andrew D.
25 September 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Our short stay at the Red Bouy
We stayed at the Red Buoy for three days in June 2019.
The accommodation itself is located round the back of the house and up some steep uneven steps: it was rainy when we arrived and we found the slate steps up to the annexe, as well as the decking to the front door, to be somewhat slippery.
From the inside, the accommodation offers no scenic views, which we would have preferred, although the decked terrace out front offers a view of the garden and opposing hillside.
The living room is pleasant and the furniture comfortable. There is also a table and chairs.
The kitchen is small but adequately equipped, the full-size fridge/freezer was particularly useful. However the taps in the kitchen are fixed quite low to the small sink making both the sink and taps somewhat awkward to use. Also we found the kitchen heats up like a greenhouse on sunny days due to its having a polycarbonate sheet roof.
We found the bed to be comfortable with good storage and hanging space in the bedroom.
The bathroom was good: the shower had a strong spray, there was hand soap and toilet paper provided, as well as bath towels, but no hand towels.
There was wi-fi, though it was a weak signal and dropped out intermittently. There is no mobile phone signal whatsoever.
There was a file, in the living room, with useful information in it, that was very helpful.
There is a long narrow driveway up to the accommodation that is best to reverse up, or, if the proprietor's car is not there, you can execute a five point turn, as reversing back out onto the road is potentially hazardous.
The best feature of the accommodation, by far, is its close proximity to the beach: which is accessed through the garden gate. There are ten or more steep and uneven slate steps as you go through the garden. Had we known about this we may have considered not booking as one of us has mild issues with balance.
Overall we found the accommodation to be quiet, clean and adequate, and we enjoyed our stay; however we are unlikely to be staying at this accommodation again.
Wonderful and cosy place. So quiet and peaceful as well. The little galley kitchen really made me want to cook dinner there but we were only on a long weekend and there are too many great places to eat and drink all within easy distance - plus fish n chips on the beach as the sun sets. Really easy to find the place and once you’re there it’s such a simple walk back along the drive and you’re at the beach. Lovely coastal walks in both directions from the property as well.If you like to mix it up then there’s not just Porthcothan beach on your doorstep but you have really easy drives to Harland Bay, Mother Ivy’s, Constantine Bay, Booby’s Bay, Mawgan Porth and Watergate Bay. The coastal walk up around the headland above Tregirls is particularly beautiful. We ate at Rafferty’s in St Merryn (superb), The Cornish Arms also in St Merryn (very nice) and then got our fish n chips from Padstow as we know they’re very tasty from there and stay hot enough on the short drive back to Porthcothan to enjoy them al fresco.Jane was lovely- easy comms and we had no problems during our stay at all. Suffice to say we will be looking to rebook later in the year.
A comfortable and bohemian hideaway by the sea - a magic location and great facilities! Really enjoyed the extensive dvd collection when it was raining and loved how close the beach and village shop was. Jane was so very helpful and kind when I left my reading glasses behind. Would love to visit again.
A fantastic location in an authentic beach property.
We had an amazing time staying here. An awesome location ideal for getting away from the hassle and bustle. Fantastic walks, surf and farm shops. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2023
Hi Simon just saw this review - thank you. Hope you are both well.
I am a painter, writer and film maker. I made a film about beach combing which was shown on BBC4 a few years ago. There is a copy in the apartment for you to see when you arrive. I spend a lot of time on the beaches and the main house has beach finds in the garden.
Why they chose this property
My husbands family have lived in this house since 1947. They were a farming family.
What makes this property unique
The main house with the Red Buoy apartment attached is one of very few houses on the coast of Cornwall with a garden door which opens onto the beach. It is a very special place- everyone who comes here says so. The beach and cliff walks and coves are really beautiful in summer and winter- any time of year because its always different.
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