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Coastal eco-home for up to 6, short walk from Porthtowan village and beach

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Spacious, bright and cosy living room
Large dining area with solid oak furniture
Timber clad eco-home
Exterior detail
Dining area with access to rear terrace
Reviews
10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61076 sq ft

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Porthtowan, ENG
  • Popular LocationPorthtowan Beach8 min walk
  • Popular LocationChapel Porth Beach8 min drive
  • Popular LocationTrevaunance Cove8 min drive
  • AirportPlymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)97 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Coastal eco-home for up to 6, short walk from Porthtowan village and beach

Our beautiful holiday lodge sits at the highest point of the Towan Valley resort, tucked away in a quiet corner. It has a rear terrace, front veranda and a first floor balcony that offer privacy and enable you to be in the sun all day long, or in the shade if it gets too hot. The communal garden to the front is great for children to play and meet others staying in neighbouring properties. The large paved terrace at the rear is a private and sheltered space ideal for sunbathing and relaxing on the large corner sofa.

Porthtowan's famous sand and surf beach is just a short walk away, while village amenities include a small grocery store, children's playground, surf hire and tuition and numerous cafes and pub / restaurants including the famous Blue Bar and newly refurbished Unicorn On The Beach.

NEW for 2023!
Refurbished bathrooms with integrated WC and basin units, real wood flooring to the ground floor and best of all, an air source heat pump providing warm air to the whole house during the chillier days of spring and autumn. It also provides air conditioning on those hot summer days!

The high speed fibre internet service keeps you in touch with the rest of the world at all times, and provides up to date local information and guides covering the whole of Cornwall.

The ground floor of the house is very spacious and light with three glazed doors and side windows. The lounge area has two comfortable leather sofas, coffee tables, a 49 in. Smart TV and a wide choice of reading material, games etc. The dining area has a large and sturdy oak dining set to seat 8, plus a further table for study, card games etc. The kitchen is separate and also large and well-equipped with a view to the rear and back terrace. There is also a WC on the ground floor.

The rear of the house is open right up to the roof with huge windows which greet the morning sun. A painted wood staircase leads to the first floor.

The main bedroom is also very spacious and has a delightful balcony which gets the sun for most of the day and has a lovely view over the rooftops to the surrounding countryside and down to the sea. This room has a superking size bed, plenty of drawers and a hanging rail plus a good sized en-suite shower room. Two more bedrooms offer a king size double bed and twin beds , both with storage space and hanging rails. The shared family bathroom has a full size bath with thermostatic shower mixer, plus wash basin and WC.

There is an allocated parking space about 50 metres walk from the entrance door. Please note the access path is on a slope and includes some steps so is probably not suitable for anyone with limited mobility that wants to come and go frequently.

Property manager

Gordon Hathway
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Languages

Danish, English, French, Norwegian, Swedish

Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Truro

Located in Truro, this vacation home is in a rural area and by the sea. While the natural beauty of Fistral Beach and Carbis Bay Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out St Ives Harbour. Traveling with kids? Consider West Cornwall Adventure, or check out an event or a game at Mount Wise Stadium. Kayaking and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Porthtowan, ENG

What's nearby

  • Porthtowan Beach - 8 min walk
  • Wheal Coates Tin Mine - 6 min drive
  • Chapel Porth Beach - 8 min drive
  • Trevaunance Cove - 8 min drive
  • Perranporth Beach - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Redruth Station - 13 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Cornish Pantry - 8 min drive
  • Smokey Joes Cafe - 8 min drive
  • Fox & Hounds Inn - 9 min drive
  • Portreath Beach Cafe - 10 min drive
  • Railway Inn - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Coastal eco-home for up to 6, short walk from Porthtowan village and beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Coastal eco-home for up to 6, short walk from Porthtowan village and beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coastal eco-home for up to 6, short walk from Porthtowan village and beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Coastal eco-home for up to 6, short walk from Porthtowan village and beach located?

This family-friendly Truro vacation home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Porthtowan Beach. Chapel Porth Beach and St Agnes Beacon are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
We arrived early but as the house had been cleaned we were able to enter the lovely property and await the arrival of our friends, house was fantastic, area was clean and small but on the one day that it rained we weren't bored, loved it and would use it again, thanks to Gordon for allowing us to use this unusual, beautiful holiday home.

10/10 Excellent

Marion B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property
A lovely property to stay in very clean and quiet we had everything we needed for our stay. A good location for the beach and the village. Porthtowan is a great location for all that the west of Cornwall has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property
Lovely property, perfect base in Cornwall for a family. Can't fault it will absolutely be back.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
21 Towan Valley
Lovely stay at a clean spacious and very well equipped property. Short downhill walk to the beach. Bedrooms very comfortable, spotless throughout and a good outside hose and water jet for washing wetsuits and sand off. Very helpful owner and useful written information on arrival. Would highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Brent K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Location
It is a wonderful property in a beautiful location. Very well thought through to ensure a comfortable stay with everything you need. Very spacious, indoors and out. We loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gordon Hathway

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Gordon and his Norwegian wife Bodil have many years experience of owning, renting and staying in holiday homes in Cornwall, Dorset, Bristol, Cheltenham and also many places in Norway as part of our business as specialist travel agents. After 30 years living by the sea in West Dorset, in 2020 we moved to Cornwall to be close to both our adult children who live there with their own families. We think this is our ultimate destination.

Why they chose this property

We rented a house in Towan Valley resort several times before the opportunity arose to buy one. We jumped at the chance and chose one in the best possible location.

We especially like the Porthtowan area for many reasons, not least easy access in about 1.5 hours on the A30 from the end of the M5 at Exeter. It is also an ideal location for day excursions, with nearly all of west Cornwall being less than an hour's drive away and much of it closer. The local area offers superb beaches, stunning scenery and endless coastal walks, plus the rich mining heritage which is always fascinating.

What makes this property unique

We especially like our house in Towan Valley because you so quickly feel at home there, whether the sun is shining outside or if you need somewhere cosy to curl up while a storm passes.

The furniture and wooden floors have been carefully chosen so that they are easy to keep clean and give the house some real character which is so often lacking in resort accommodation. We have used pictures and paintings by people we know and chosen soft furnishings than make it feel warm and welcoming at any time of year. We hope you will enjoy staying there as much as we do ourselves.

Languages:

English, French, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish

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