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Serene chalet on Cornwall’s Roseland Peninsula short track to superb sandy beach

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Chalet Patio
Front Approach
Front Patio, south facing and very sheltered.
Living Room & Dining Area
Dining Area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 660 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Portscatho, Cornwall
  • Falmouth University
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Pendennis Castle
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Gyllyngvase Beach
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living room 1

1 Double Bed

Master bedroom

1 Double Bed

Second bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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
Covid 19 Update: Until the virus subsides we are asking guests to bring their own pillows as well as their own sheets, duvet covers, pillow case covers and other laundry.

In season there is a Weber charcoal barbecue unit which is situated beside the front patio.

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.

Property manager

George Coulsting & Chez Williams

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
There is a secure verandah for drying dogs out.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on verandah due to fire hazard.
Please leave car in car park at top after unloading.
Dogs must not be allowed to roam unsupervised.

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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

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. Travelling with kids? Consider Enys Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Aberfal Outdoor Pursuits. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Portscatho, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Falmouth University - 31 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Swanpool Beach - 32 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Pendennis Castle - 33 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Gyllyngvase Beach - 60 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Maenporth Beach - 61 min drive - 30.8 km

Getting around

  • St Austell Station - 29 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Front - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪5 Degrees West - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪The Shed - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene chalet on Cornwall’s Roseland Peninsula short track to superb sandy beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Serene chalet on Cornwall’s Roseland Peninsula short track to superb sandy beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene chalet on Cornwall’s Roseland Peninsula short track to superb sandy beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serene chalet on Cornwall’s Roseland Peninsula short track to superb sandy beach located?

This family-friendly Truro chalet is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Towan Beach. Porthbeor Beach and Portscatho Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JILL J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Magical Hideaway!
This property and its location well exceeded our expectations. The chalet had a lovely, calm and warming feel to it and is extremely comfortable and well equipped. Surrounded by nature and with views through the trees down to the creek it was blissfully quiet and peaceful.Just a 10 minute walk to a sandy beach and 2 miles from an excellent pub. Wonderful !!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Twixmas Break
Beautiful stay at this chalet, so cosy and clean, had everything you could need. Beautiful remote location, if you follow all the very detailed instructions from owners you will find it no problem. 10 min walk to a beautiful beach with breathtaking coastal walks, we were lucky ro spot some local seals! Loved every minute..fully recharged for the new year!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Half term
Beautiful break as always, amazing hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tobias N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ein sehr schöne Umgebung
Es war sehr schön. Die Strandnähe. Die Ruhe.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded expectations
We read the reviews and had no idea where we were going. When we arrived, the instructions were very clear and we followed the Google map instructions. The chalet is set in a wonderful location. We had amazing weather and spent most of our days on the beautiful beaches. We hardly drove as we brought everything with us Our 3 teenage daughters spent their days walking and swimming and hardly spent time on their phones. It was true bliss and would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful - as usual
Without chikdren was just as good as with! A wonderfully relaxing two weeks in this very specisl place. Thank you.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antje W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traumhaftes kleines Chalet in idyllischem Garten in Meerrsnähe
Wir durfte eine wunderschöne Woche in Georges und Chez Chalet verbringen. Mit 2 Erwachsenen und 2 Kindern ist es perfekt. Das Häuschen ist klein aber perfekt durchdacht und sehr gepflegt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Chalet in beautiful location
Larger than expected accommodation, with all home comforts. Lots of outdoors space including gardens and the veranda. Beautiful and peaceful location, 10 mins from a great beach. Plenty of walking trails in area. Friendly hostsvand great communication. Recommended if you like a nice peaceful location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful setting
Beautiful garden . Beach & walks from Chalet
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Perfectly positioned, perfectly located, perfect set up, Bliss!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Towan Beach
It is a lovely chalet in beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cliff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Chalet
A great stay in a tranquil location with the beach just a short walk away. The property sits on a large garden with plenty of space to relax and just enjoy. The kids loved to run around the space and use the reading nook. Towan beach is a 5 min walk down the track (10mins walk back) with a great little cafe for ice cream and other treats. We came prepared and only used the car once in the week we spent there. We walked to Place (around 45mins with kids) and took the ferry across to St Mawes for a day out. Another day we walked up to Portscatho which took around 30mins. Overall a great stay in a lovely location. It was exactly what we wanted for a quiet
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Escape to the Seaside
We had a brilliant holiday here, it was a great escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The accommodation was spotless and everything so well thought out from the summerhouse to the games inside. During our stay we swam in the sea, saw seals, played games on the beach and enjoyed walks to Portscatho, St Anthony Head and went by ferry to St Mawes. At meal times we sat and watched the birds coming and going and sat on the verandah in the evening watching the bats flying by. If you love nature this is definitely the place for you. We cannot recommend this place enough, we thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just perfect
Easy to find thanks to the very descriptive directions. As others have said the photos really dont do this beautiful chalet justice. The garden space is amazing and every little detail considered carefully. Everything you need is there. The kids loved the place, especially the wildlife and easy access to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonia E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Lovely place, very well equipped and furnished. Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline G., scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxed and comfortable
The cottage was in a peaceful setting Very clean and fully equipped The road up to the cottage is narrow and bumpy. No passing place if you do meet another car In 2 weeks of going to an fro we never did There are 5 chalets who are the sole users of the road Each chalet had a large garden and therefore very private The description given on the Virbo site is exactly what you will find when you arrive and doesn't disappoint
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful position
Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil location close to beach
A tranquil, secluded property close to a sheltered beach. Perfect for paddleboarding, swimming and snorkelling.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bridget S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Idyllic for outdoor adventurers
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicola B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
This is lovely accommodation in a beautiful place. The chalet is very clean and has all that you need for your stay. I would highly recommend a stay here if you like peace and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carole D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow just wow
Clean, spacious, comfortable chalet, better than the photo's suggest. Wonderful beach nearby where you can spot seals daily. Fabulous coastal paths in each direction within a walk from the door. St Mawes was beautiful infact we went twice during our weeks stay. We parked the car on arrival & didn't use it again until our return journey. Loved our week there, much more to explore & will definitely return to this most picturesque part of Cornwall.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jana D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent holiday chalet
Beautiful-peaceful place The location was ideal, the chalet is absolutely stunning & well equipped and has everything you could need. Lovely garden with small summer house, 10 min walk to beautiful dog friendly (all year)beach. Good/clear communication with host, easy check in, first time for me chalet wit self catering and i love it. We didn't want to leave & would definitely stay again Thanks
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location
We loved our stay, easy check in and out Loved all the wildlife our dog Django would sit on the veranda watching for hours. Beautiful beach went fishing a few nights and had the beach to ourselves just perfect. Many thanks Chez and George
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

samantha g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Homely chalet
The chalet is bright and well decorated. The garden is very well kept. The Roseland peninsular is a lovely place to explore.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicola C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent holiday
An excellent property only a short walk from a fabulous beach. Quiet, secluded location, with very helpful owners. We had the most wonderful holiday here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by George Coulsting & Chez Williams

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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