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Porthtowan Lodge, pet-free, short walk to beach and SW coastal path

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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 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Porthtowan, ENG
  • Porthtowan Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Wheal Coates Tin Mine
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Trevaunance Cove
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Porthtowan Lodge, pet-free, short walk to beach and SW coastal path

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 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 just a short walk from the entrance door.

Property manager

Gordon Hathway
Premier Host

Languages

Danish, English, French, Norwegian, Swedish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Truro

Located in Truro, this holiday 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 explore St Ives Harbour. Travelling with kids? Consider Lappa Valley Steam Railway, 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 - 0.7 km
  • Wheal Coates Tin Mine - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • St Agnes Beacon - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Trevaunance Cove - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Perranporth Beach - 19 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Inn For All Seasons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Portreath Beach Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Cornish Pantry - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Smokey Joes Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Unicorn on the Beach - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Porthtowan Lodge, pet-free, short walk to beach and SW coastal path pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Porthtowan Lodge, pet-free, short walk to beach and SW coastal path?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Porthtowan Lodge, pet-free, short walk to beach and SW coastal path?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Porthtowan Lodge, pet-free, short walk to beach and SW coastal path located?

This family-friendly Truro holiday 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 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 44 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

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

Porthtowan

Excellent property and location - will certainly think about booking this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna B., Coventry

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

Fantastic stay!

Really happy with our stay. Plenty of room indoors and front and back outdoor space. Very comfortable and provided everything that we needed. Nice view from back of the property too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

Fabulous!

Great stay in Porthtowan. Everything was close to hand. The house was well equipped, very clean and comfortable. Porthtowan is a lovely place to be and an ideal base.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul and Heidi C.

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

Fantastic house

Lovely house and felt so homely. Everything we needed. Gordon was a fantastic host and even delivered a nightlight to the house within 48 hours of us asking whether there was one in the house! We would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Victoria E.

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

Perfect stay in Porthtowan

Can't recommend highly enough. Fantastic high spec property with everything needed for a home from home. Communication and check-in was great. Less than 10 minute walk to beautiful Porthtowan. Would love to come back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy J.

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

Perfect

We're been visiting Porthtowan for years but this was the first time at this property. Absolutely perfect, nothing else to say, couldn't recommend it highly enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andreas K., Switzerland

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

Family holidays

The accommodation suited our family of five very well. The communication with the host was extremely courteous, everything worked out very well. We can recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gez M.

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

Absolute gem of a place to stay

Have visited Porthtowan on many occasions over the years and stopped in a number of properties there. This is by far the best property we have stayed in. It is a short walk down the hill to the beach (less than 5 mins). The property was spotlessly clean, with modern furniture in a spacious open plan setting. The kitchen has everything you need and all utensils, cutlery and crockery match perfectly. Bathrooms were also spotless. A lot of care and attention has been taken by the owner who's communication before during and after has been impeccable. We will certainly be looking to head back in the near future. A gem of a property in one the best little beach resorts Cornwall has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt J.

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

Perfect holiday stay

The property worked well on so many levels. The rooms were a good size and all are decorated like a home, so you feel instantly relaxed. The kitchen has everything you need and the beds are comfy. The outdoor space was great - sun in the back in the morning and sun on the front decking in the evening. Hooks outside the back for drying off wetsuits and space outside for all the surf/beach paraphernalia. It’s about 10 mins walk to the beach and less to the coast path .. a 3 min hill (yep, we timed it ;) which is steep, but ok to get back to the property. But then you feel like you’ve ‘earned’ your cold beer. Porthtowan is great. It has places to eat, a village shop, fish and chips and a family friendly beach with the most stunning sunsets! Really enjoyed our stay and was sad to leave such a beautiful place.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank B.

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

Ein wunderbarer Ort

Ein perfektes und liebevoll eingerichtetes Haus für einen wundervollen Urlaub. Es fehlte an nichts und die Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter war super.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sören G.

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

Absolut empfehlenswert!

Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen!. Die Lage des Hauses ist sehr gut und das Haus ist mit allem ausgestattet, was man braucht. Der Gastgeber hat sich sehr um uns bemüht, alle Fragen beantwortet und uns tolle Tipps gegeben. Das Haus war so, wie wir es uns aufgrund des Inserats vorgestellt hatten.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayley P.

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

Great base - Porthtowan is lovely!

House is great, has everything you need and is clean and tidy! Front outdoor space was also ideal for children to play and meet other children on holiday too. Porthtowan is quant with a nice village feel. We were lucky most days with weather so didn't leave Porthtowan too much for the week we stayed. The walk up the hill to Towan Valley resort from the beach is quite steep and a bit of mission but is do-able. We were concerned about parking with two cars before we arrived but everyone at the resort double parked in their parking bays and there were plenty of room. Just one main little grocery shop in Porthtowan so also wise to book a online delivery for when you arrive if you can. Tesco, Asda, sainsbury's and Waitrose all delivered whilst we were there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

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

Great property a short walk from the beach and surf

Great property, well set out and very comfortable for a family of six as long as people don’t mind sharing. Other children about for a bit of friendship making and games. Local town lacks the capacity needed for the numbers that come here, but the accommodation was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

PETER S.

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

Excellent area for beach activities and services

Communication with owner excellent, has everything you need ,home from home very clean and tidy will stop again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Super host, super property

Gordon’s communication was on point and he went above and beyond to help host our 18 month old. The house is spot on for a family and the location is quiet without being too far from the beach and amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina G.

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

Familienurlaub Cornwall

Tolles Haus mit allem was man braucht. Schön eingerichtet, modernes sehr ansprechendes Resort. Toller Strand mit Lifeguards und netter Surfschule vor Ort. Perfekter Ausgangspunkt um Cornwall zu erkunden.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

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

A perfect home from home in a beautiful part of Cornwall

A clean and well maintained property with good layout ideal for family stay-cations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Homely, spacious and great location

Thank you for a brilliant stay. The house was really clean and airy. Nicely decorated and felt fresh and clean. The house is in the top corner of the resort which felt very private and not overlooked. The sun outside on the terrace for diner was lovely. A quick stroll down to the beach and the play park near the beach was amazing for our 4 year old and obviously the beach! Lots of nice places to eat nearby. Grreat communication from Gordon too. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

Great Easter Break

Accommodation was perfect for our family of 6.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

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

Excellent holiday house

A modern, clean and extremely well equipped property - everything that we needed for our stay was there. Very friendly and helpful owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

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

Excellent property in a perfect location

We had a fabulous time in the property. Ideal for a family or a set of friends to relax and use as a base for some beautiful walks. Just a 5 minute walk to the beach and the small community of Porthtowan, the property gave us everything we wanted.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G., Nottingham

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

Wonderful Cornish Retreat

As peaceful and comfortable as we’d hoped. A few minutes walk down to the beach or out to the headland and coast path. Glorious. The retreat was well equipped especially the kitchen - sharp knives are a cottage gem! Comfortable beds, heating that adjusts easily, hot water on tap and white goods that work well all made for a home from home. Thanks Gordon.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tony R.

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

Well equipped and pleasant house

The house is clean, bright and comfortable. It's very well-equipped. The house notes provided by the owner are excellent. Porthtowan is a great base for the north coast with a good surf beach; a shop and cafes; easy access to the coastal paths and further afield. We would happily stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Perfect Porthtowan

Great base for exploring Cornwall, on the south coast path. House has lots of amenities , home from home.Tiny access road but managed with a transit van.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

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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