A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
Discover nearby landmarks
Close to Portreath Beach
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Garage parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue grill
Deck or patio
Free Wi-Fi
Explore the area
Portreath, England
West Cornwall Adventure
Place, West Cornwall Adventure
3 min walk
Portreath Beach
Place, Portreath Beach
5 min walk
Feadon Farm Wildlife Centre
Place, Feadon Farm Wildlife Centre
11 min walk
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
47 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Beach Days
2 Single Beds
Silver Sea
1 Double Bed
Woodland Retreat
1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Puffin Cottage - Perfect for couples or a family holiday in Cornwall
Puffin Cottage Portreath is a luxury 3 bed holiday home in the lovely village of Portreath on the north coast of Cornwall, half way between St Ives and Newquay.
The cottage has a large modern kitchen/diner which catches the morning sun, making it a wonderful space to have a relaxing breakfast, that is if you are not outside in the courtyard garden, tucking into a delicious breakfast of fresh pastries, or maybe a traditional saffron bun from the local Portreath Bakery, only a couple of minutes walk away. At the end of an active day the contemporary lounge, which catches the evening sun, is the perfect place to relax, chat with family or friends or watch a spot of tv, and, in the winter it takes on a very cosy feel with the multi fuel burner giving additional warmth and a focal point to the room. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms, one of which can be set up as a twin, and a third which has a bunk bed, perfect for the children. The bedrooms are themed 'Woodland Retreat', 'Silver Sea' and 'Beach Days' and have been decorated to be relaxing spaces to aid a good night's sleep. There is also a modern, relaxing bathroom which has a bath with shower above.
Puffin Cottage also has a large porch, a garage for storing bikes, surf boards etc and off road parking to the rear. There is a paved front garden and an enclosed courtyard garden to the rear which has some relaxing chairs and also a six seater dining set, perfect for those warm summer evenings of al fresco dining.
Being situated in Portreath, Puffin Cottage benefits from being in a fantastic location, only 2 minutes walk from Portreath's wonderful sandy beach, which is manned by lifeguards all summer. Within a minutes walk is 'Baby Beach' which is perfect for young children. The beach has numerous rock pools and one, 'Rocky Pool'which is large enough to swim in if you don't fancy the open water! In summer look out for seals and dolphins which can often be seen! There are also some beautiful walks from the village, taking in the magnificent coastal views of the north cliffs, as well as wooded areas full of bird life.
If you like getting out on a bike, then the coast to coast off road cycle trail may be for you which starts in Portreath and treks cross country to a nice pub stop by the estuary!
Portreath has a couple of pubs which serve good food, Portreath Bakery, a village store, a hairdressers, a chinese takeaway, a fish & chip takeaway and several cafes, as well as bike and surf board hire.
Portreath is only a 10 min drive from the A30, the main dual carriageway through Cornwall, and this makes it easy to tour the various attractions across the county, but to stay in a lovely 'base' village on the coast.
So, whether you are a couple looking for a romantic break, or a family looking for something for everyone, come and stay at the lovely Puffin Cottage for your perfect home away holiday.
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Property # 10229426
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
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
About the area
Redruth
Located in Redruth, this cottage is near the beach. Cornwall National Landscape and Tehidy Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Feadon Farm Wildlife Centre and Treasure Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Carn Brea Leisure Centre and Paradise Park and JungleBarn. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
South West Coast Path Section 18 Trailhead - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
West Cornwall Adventure - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Portreath Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Feadon Farm Wildlife Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Tehidy Country Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
Getting around
Camborne Station - 11 min drive
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 46 min drive
Restaurants
Cousin Jack's Fish And Chips - 4 min drive
The Inn For All Seasons - 8 min drive
Morrisons Cafe - 7 min drive
Blue Bar - 8 min drive
Dragon Spring - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Puffin Cottage - Perfect for couples or a family holiday in Cornwall pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Puffin Cottage - Perfect for couples or a family holiday in Cornwall?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Puffin Cottage - Perfect for couples or a family holiday in Cornwall?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Puffin Cottage - Perfect for couples or a family holiday in Cornwall?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Puffin Cottage - Perfect for couples or a family holiday in Cornwall located?
This family-friendly Redruth cottage is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Portreath Beach and South West Coast Path Section 18 Trailhead. Cornwall National Landscape and West Cornwall Adventure are also within 10 minutes.
About the host
Hosted by Tamsin
Hello! We are Tamsin & Mark. Welcome to Puffin Cottage. We married in 2016 and having a holiday let had been one of the things that both of us had always wanted so here we are! The combination of chartered architect and plumbing/heating engineer/tiler/property developer has meant that both of us have been able to completely refurbish Puffin Cottage ourselves, giving it a bespoke interior that is finished to a very high standard.
Why they chose this property
So why Puffin Cottage?! Well.....Portreath has been part of Tamsin's life ever since she was born. Whilst her mum was born on Bodmin Moor, her dad was born in the village, so was his mum, and his grandmother, and we have traced family routes to the village and surrounding area going back to the late 1700's. As a child all of Tamsin's family holidays were in Portreath and she has such fond memories of lovely hot summers where every day was spent on the beach! Then there were the cosy Christmas holidays with long, wind swept walks along the north cliffs and Christmas Day family gatherings around an open fire! Back in the winters of the 1970's and 80's the whole village would smell of open fires burning - not the scene for the modern very special memories of a very special place. So when the opportunity arose to purchase what is now Puffin Cottage, Tamsin & Mark couldn't say no!
What makes this property unique
We are a new fully refurbished holiday property with new kitchen and bathroom and open all year round. All the interior has been newly decorated and all the appliances and fixtures and fittings are brand new (as of June 2019). The cosy log burner in winter and nice sun-trap rear garden, as well as the view of the baby beach and harbour, are great features. The house has a very calm and welcoming feel and colourful and vibrant interior, as well as clean and tidy modern and contemporary exterior. The attention to detail and finish offer a real luxury holiday rental to help unwind and relax in comfort and enjoy a great holiday!