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Serene chalet on Cornwall’s Roseland Peninsula short track to superb sandy beach
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6645.8 sq ft
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Portscatho, Cornwall
- Place, Towan Beach6 min walk
- Place, Porthbeor Beach20 min walk
- Place, Falmouth University35 min drive
- Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)44 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Living Room 1
1 Double Bed
Master bedroom
1 Double Bed
Second bedroom
2 Twin Bunk Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet
En suite
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Serene chalet on Cornwall’s Roseland Peninsula short track to superb sandy beach
This secluded, extra-comfortable and carefully maintained self-catering chalet — a perfect refuge in summer and winter alike — is hidden away in a corner of one of Cornwall’s most unspoiled and beautiful areas, the Roseland Peninsula, bordered on one side by the famous sailing waters of the Carrick Roads, on the other by the English Channel. Set amongst lawns and trees at the very narrowest point of the peninsula, with views over woods and farmland, the chalet is 350 metres from the wonderful sandy Towan beach on one side, and 100 metres from the picture-book winding creek of Froe and its tidal estuary on the other. It offers perfect peace — but also proximity to a unique range of attractions, including the Eden Project with it's spectacular biodomes, the Falmouth Maritime Museum, the Tate at St. Ives and numerous famous gardens. There are some excellent country inns in the vicinity — and a superb 7-day shop in Portscatho, just over a mile away, selling pretty well everything you might need.
The Roseland Peninsula: The Roseland is one of Cornwall’s most special places, a motley of sea- and river-scapes, woods and fields, lanes and churches, pretty beaches. Besides offering infinite scope both for gentle lazing and for vigorous pursuits on land or sea, the Roseland also gives easy access to other areas of Cornwall.
The Chalet: The chalet has been well equipped to offer optimum comfort and convenience in all seasons, with its sunset dining verandah, south facing dining patio, triple-aspect living/dining room, fall-asleep sofa, ubiquitous radiators, well-equipped kitchen with garden views, two bathrooms (one en-suite), and a general air of calm seclusion. The chalet is only a ten minute walk down a track from the lovely Towan beach, without having to cross any roads.
Due to this property's remote location, it is approached by a track of about 350 metres. We have an ordinary family Car and have no problems, but if you do have a low slung vehicle with very little ground clearance then Towan Beach chalet is probably not for you. Car parking is provided at the top of this track.
Besides yourself and your belongings you need only bring kitchen/bathroom consumables, and your own bed linen and towels.
PLEASE NOTE: Guests need to bring their own their own sheets, duvet covers, pillow case covers and other laundry such as tea-towels.
In season there is a Weber charcoal barbecue unit which is situated beside the front patio.
Internet can only be obtained by “tethering” to your mobile phone. Apple use the term “personal hotspot” for this.
NB: Smoking is NOT PERMITTED within the chalet or on the balcony verandah.
Provisions etc.: For provisions, the village of Portscatho (1+ miles) offers an excellent papers-to-popadoms, wine-to-widgets 7-day store. The picturesque resort of St Mawes with its medieval castle and sailing/fishing fleet is 7 miles away, while the towns of Falmouth and Truro are both 14 miles via the ancient chainlink river-crossing, the King Harry Ferry. These latter towns both offer the normal panoply of banks, supermarkets, chain stores etc.
The nearest postcode for satnavs is TR2 5EX. Note: the chalet has no actual postcode. Clients will be sent full travel directions.
The Roseland Peninsula: The Roseland is one of Cornwall’s most special places, a motley of sea- and river-scapes, woods and fields, lanes and churches, pretty beaches. Besides offering infinite scope both for gentle lazing and for vigorous pursuits on land or sea, the Roseland also gives easy access to other areas of Cornwall.
The Chalet: The chalet has been well equipped to offer optimum comfort and convenience in all seasons, with its sunset dining verandah, south facing dining patio, triple-aspect living/dining room, fall-asleep sofa, ubiquitous radiators, well-equipped kitchen with garden views, two bathrooms (one en-suite), and a general air of calm seclusion. The chalet is only a ten minute walk down a track from the lovely Towan beach, without having to cross any roads.
Due to this property's remote location, it is approached by a track of about 350 metres. We have an ordinary family Car and have no problems, but if you do have a low slung vehicle with very little ground clearance then Towan Beach chalet is probably not for you. Car parking is provided at the top of this track.
Besides yourself and your belongings you need only bring kitchen/bathroom consumables, and your own bed linen and towels.
PLEASE NOTE: Guests need to bring their own their own sheets, duvet covers, pillow case covers and other laundry such as tea-towels.
In season there is a Weber charcoal barbecue unit which is situated beside the front patio.
Internet can only be obtained by “tethering” to your mobile phone. Apple use the term “personal hotspot” for this.
NB: Smoking is NOT PERMITTED within the chalet or on the balcony verandah.
Provisions etc.: For provisions, the village of Portscatho (1+ miles) offers an excellent papers-to-popadoms, wine-to-widgets 7-day store. The picturesque resort of St Mawes with its medieval castle and sailing/fishing fleet is 7 miles away, while the towns of Falmouth and Truro are both 14 miles via the ancient chainlink river-crossing, the King Harry Ferry. These latter towns both offer the normal panoply of banks, supermarkets, chain stores etc.
The nearest postcode for satnavs is TR2 5EX. Note: the chalet has no actual postcode. Clients will be sent full travel directions.
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
There is a secure verandah for drying dogs out.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on verandah due to fire hazard.
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
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Truro
Located in Truro, this chalet is in a rural area and on a river. Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Towan Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Poppy Cottage Garden and Trelissick Gardens. Hall for Cornwall and Enys Gardens are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Portscatho, Cornwall
What's nearby
- Towan Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Porthbeor Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Falmouth University - 35 min drive - 31.2 km
- Gyllyngvase Beach - 36 min drive - 31.9 km
- National Maritime Museum Cornwall - 36 min drive - 31.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Chain Locker - 31 min drive
- The 'Front - 31 min drive
- The Rising Sun - 13 min drive
- The Stable - 31 min drive
- Harbour Lights - 31 min drive
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Reviews
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Exceptional
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Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
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Verified
Nov 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Joanna P.
Jun 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joanna P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Sea of Sorrows
Sep 6, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sea of Sorrows
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Debbie C.
Apr 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil
Debbie C.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Hannah A.
Sep 3, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Chalet
Hannah A.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
timothy s.
Jun 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
excellent
timothy s.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jackie G.
May 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Chalet
Jackie G.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sheena L.
Jul 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely peaceful chalet
Sheena L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jenny P.
Aug 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pure joy
Jenny P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bridget B.
Dec 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Towan Beach
Bridget B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rosemary T.
Sep 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rosemary T.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sonia E.
Aug 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Sonia E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jackie G.
May 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful setting
Jackie G.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Martin Michael P.
Aug 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely stay
Martin Michael P.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alan S.
Nov 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Half term
Alan S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Terry F.
Jun 14, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful position
Terry F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tim M.
Jun 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Chalet in beautiful location
Tim M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
JILL J.
Jan 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Magical Hideaway!
JILL J.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Clare C.
Jan 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Clare C.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Katie M.
Jan 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Twixmas Break
Katie M.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bridget S.
Aug 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful - as usual
Bridget S.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lucinda
Aug 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just perfect
Lucinda
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jacqueline G.
Jul 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxed and comfortable
Jacqueline G.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Aimee D.
Aug 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Escape to the Seaside
Aimee D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tana C.
Sep 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded expectations
Tana C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
About the host
Hosted by George Coulsting & Chez Williams
Why they chose this property
We have recently added a summerhouse to the property which we call the "Storyhouse". This provides a small library/creative space for children and a library/retreat space for adults.
What makes this property unique
Only a ten minute walk down the track to the lovely Towan beach, without having to cross any roads. There is now a café called "Thirstea" above the beach at the National Trust entrance.
Languages:
English, French
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