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Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach

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Outdoor dining
Sea views from 4 bedrooms
Bedroom 1 with ensuite
Living area
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Porthtowan, Cornwall
  • Place, Porthtowan Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Chapel Porth Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, St Ives Harbour
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

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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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

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

Property # 8075064
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

About the area

Truro

Located in Truro, this holiday home is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Fistral Beach and Carbis Bay Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore St Ives Harbour. Consider Gwennap Pit for a night out or Feadon Farm Wildlife Centre if you're travelling with kids. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding and other activities like birdwatching.
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Porthtowan, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Porthtowan Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Chapel Porth Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 32 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Fistral Beach - 36 min drive - 33.4 km
  • St. Michael's Mount - 40 min drive - 40.3 km

Getting around

  • Redruth Station - 13 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cornish Pantry - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Inn For All Seasons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪St Agnes Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Schooners - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Canteen Mount Hawke - ‬6 min drive

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 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 177 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous, house is perfect, steps were a bit challenging at the end of a busy day. Loved the area and beach, booking again
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CAROLE N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a lovely, spacious, sunny property. It felt like home from home. Access does require a little work as there are many steps to negotiate but well worth the effort. In warmer weather it is likely most holidaymakers would eat out on the decking which has a view of the beach and countryside
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great time with family
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eloise T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at the Beach House and we absolutely love it. Really great location, only a few minute walk to the beach and bars/restaurants. The beds are super comfortable and the place is always lovely and clean. The shower in the ensuite was a bit temperamental but thankfully could just use one of the others. We absolutely love sitting on the decking looking out to the beach. There are a lot of stairs to the property but we don't really mind this at all. A little difficult to get two cars on the drive but grateful it has parking. Already booked again for next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, perfect for our needs. Be aware the driveway is a bit awkward for larger vehicles.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic weekend with friends at this beautiful Beach House
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Beach House is a fabulous place to stay - Just like home from home. Plenty of space for everyone who went. Very well equipt with everything you could need. The only downside for us, was the parking. It was very difficult to get up the slope for the first car as it's steep and the second car couldn't get on the driveway, so that the driver could get out and even though the car was in park, it rolled down the ramp. But all said would recommend a stay in the Beach house as it's amazing :D
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

jane n.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
The house was really lovely, the booking process was very hard work. The dates were changed as VRBO should not have allowed us to book the dates we did apparently. We rebooked for the day after but then paid more. I was then contacted to change the dates again and I said I couldn't. Then 2 weeks before we were due to stay we were told this house we booked was being refurbished so we had to stay in the sister house. So although the house was great, this was the hardest booking I have had with VRBO. It did turn out alright in the end though.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and value for money

A lovely Beach House, in a down to earth part of Cornwall. Great price and great spaces.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Selina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samuel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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 .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Teddie enjoying the lovely decking area
The house by night
The view from the bedroom
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeffrey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Allison G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything I expected
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

kevin a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

nice house - great location

very happy wit the accommodation - would definitely stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic elevated seaside spot

Lovely space and flexible accommodation in an idyllic spot
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great property

Great property
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mark

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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.

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