Enchanting 5* holiday home overlooking Porthcothan Bay, 600m from beach.

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A wonderful holiday home 600m from Porthcothan beach with lots to do 4 everyone.

Entrance with Sitting Room on your LHS & Drawing Room on your RHS.
Sea views.

Sitting room with wide screen plasma tv/blu ray player and fire. Sea views.

Drawing Room. Perfect for the whole party or peace & quiet. Log fire. Sea views.

Front terrace with slate table, garden furniture & bbq. Beach & ocean views.

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6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 11362.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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Nr Padstow, North Cornwall

Harlyn Bay Beach
‪7 min drive‬
Padstow Harbour
‪9 min drive‬
Constantine Bay Beach
‪23 min drive‬
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

*** AS FEATURED IN CORNWALL LIFE ".. a beautifully restored farmhouse .. with a lovely atmosphere, space and light that makes the most of its prominent position .." ***

Our 20th year providing lifelong memories of happy times with family and friends.

Welcome to Porthcothan House, an enchanting Georgian farmhouse in a prime location on the north coast of Cornwall, mid-way between Watergate Bay and Padstow, overlooking Porthcothan Bay, 600m from the beach and a few minutes from the Coast Path, Trevose Golf Club and some of the finest beaches, gardens and restaurants in Cornwall. Lovingly restored and modernised the house is extremely comfortable and well equipped, spacious, light, full of character and has a wonderful atmosphere and views - perfect for a really special holiday at any time of year.

Relax in a blissful Savoir No2 Bed - the original 'Savoy Bed' - and absorb the view of the valley and coast as you ponder the big decisions of the day: do you surf at Constantine, walk some spectacular coastline, play golf or tennis at Trevose, have cream tea at Bedruthan Steps, a treat at Rick Stein’s, Number 6 or Nathan Outlaw's. Or do you simply stroll down for a peaceful day on Porthcothan Beach .. paddling in the sea .. and wiggling your toes in warm sand.

For a wonderful holiday, celebration or relaxing short break – with all your family .. and friends .. or just for two.

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Languages

English, French

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Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 9:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Maximum of 2 pets subject to conditions/charges

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

All bookings subject to Terms & Conditions supplied on request. Up to 2 pets may be allowed subject to conditions and a charge of £50 per pet.

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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

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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

About the area

Padstow

Located in Padstow, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Watergate Bay Beach and Fistral Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Padstow Maize Maze, or check out an event or a game at Mount Wise Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.

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Nr Padstow, North Cornwall

What's nearby

Porthcothan Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Harlyn Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
Trevone Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
Padstow Harbour - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
Constantine Bay Beach - 23 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

St Columb Road Station - 21 min drive
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪Farmers Arms - ‬3 min drive
‪Beach Box - ‬6 min drive
‪Trevose Golf and Country Club - ‬5 min drive
‪Catch Seafood, Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
‪Bedruthan Hotel and Spa - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enchanting 5* holiday home overlooking Porthcothan Bay, 600m from beach. pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Enchanting 5* holiday home overlooking Porthcothan Bay, 600m from beach. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enchanting 5* holiday home overlooking Porthcothan Bay, 600m from beach. ?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Enchanting 5* holiday home overlooking Porthcothan Bay, 600m from beach. located?

This family-friendly Padstow holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Porthcothan Beach and South West Coast Path Section 16 Trailhead. Treyarnon Bay Beach and Pepper Cove are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Leo M.

2 Sept 2024

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

Porthcothan House

We had a truly wonderful stay at Porthcothan House. There’s a very peaceful feel about this property and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anybody thinking about a staycation in Cornwall. The owner Tim’s communication was first rate and we wanted for nothing at the property.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camilla W., East Sussex

14 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful place to stay

Lovely house, super location to the beach and the Coastal Path for walking and all that North Cornwall has to offer. The owner was very helpful and thoughtful. Nothing was too much trouble.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

NIGEL D.

3 July 2022

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

Magical Holiday Home with views to match .

Apart from the stunning views of the Countryside & the Sea from the house this rental ticks all the boxes for a fabulous holiday. Beach is 6 minutes walk, great walks of coastal paths nearby & the house itself is spacious , beautifully furnished & very well equipped . Would thoroughly recommend this rental for a relaxing holiday.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirke H.

21 June 2024

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

Porthcothan House -- our introduction to Cornwall

We were three couples, all seniors, good friends who have traveled together before. All of us enjoyed the visit, found the house very comfortable and appreciated the many great recommendations by Tim, the VRBO host. The coast trail hikes in both directions were beautiful, and two evenings' catering by Georgie at Kaloura's Kitchen was fantastic.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel E.

28 Aug 2023

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

Our new favourite place

A truly beautiful house in a perfect location. The house is a perfect blend of old and new, with plenty of period features sensitively preserved alongside all the modern creature comforts. Very well equipped kitchen with a huge Aga at its heart, opening into the great family dining room, which then opens into the pretty well maintained walled garden, you hardly need the other three beautifully furnished reception rooms! We all enjoyed our stay immensely and the owner was very responsive and super helpful at all times. Thank you - we’ll be back next year!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David O., United Kingdom

29 May 2021

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

Fabulous house and location

We had a wonderful two week stay in Porthcothan House. The house is very spacious and homely, with all we wanted and needed. The light and the views are glorious. The grounds were ample for, at one point, eleven of us plus two dogs - to play frisbee, badminton and sunbathe. Easy walking distance to the local beech plus short driving distance to many others (dependent on whim and wind for surfing). Many good restaurants again within a short hop in the car plus a very nice pub two minutes walk from the house. Tim and Jane introduced us to the house and how it worked and were there when on one occasion we needed their help. Absolutely fabulous; we would love stay stay again.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philip B.

29 Apr 2022

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

Perfect house

This was the perfect property for a relaxing holiday with an extended family group. It is exceptionally well equipped and very comfortable with plenty of space to spread out. The location is great with fantastic views. Only short work walk to Porthcothan beach and a short drive to Padstow and other lovely beaches. Tim, the owner could not have been more helpful and welcoming.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo H.

29 Aug 2021

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

Beautiful house, stunning scenery, great host!

Wow what a fantastic week we've just had! The house is just as beautiful as in the photos and easily housed all three generations of our family. The beds are super comfortable, lots of bathrooms and we even learned to cook on an Aga! Tim was a wonderful host, very welcoming and thoughtful. Thank you for a lovely week and for arranging the sunshine too :)

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

30 July 2021

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

Fabulous house

Wonderful period property that really felt like home. Every detail was provided from quality wine glasses to two toasters and the owner helped us plan our stay and find restauatnts and dog boarders. Excellent location close to the beautiful and in my view probably underrated Portcothan beach. Couldn't fault it.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Julia F.

15 Aug 2020

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

Great family get together house

Ideal house for a large family gathering of different ages.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

7 Aug 2020

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

Family Holiday Getaway

Excellent location for beach, golf, wonderful walks and a variety of other sports. Very attractive and comfortable accommodation to a very high standard.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

29 Oct 2019

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

Just Once in a Lifetime

Lovely location. This property was excellent, with spacious rooms on both floors. It met our requirements perfectly. Ideal for a family or friends gathering, summer or winter.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

17 Sept 2019

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

St Merryn

The property was very spacious, fascinating and very well equipped. It was extremely comfortable with lovely 100% cotton sheets, hot showers and dog friendly. There were plenty of sitting rooms - for tv, reading or chatting. Sea views from virtually all the windows and a short off-road walk down to the beach. Coastal walks fabulous.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Caroline W.

19 Apr 2019

A wonderful house in a beautiful cove.

We were greeted most warmly by Tim, who introduced us to his wonderful house, which was beautifully presented and offered everything we needed for a really great family holiday. Our party spanned 4 generations and it suited all our needs. Porthcothan cove was a great hit with our grandson and all our needs were met within a few mile range of the house. We were able to visit many local locations, enjoyed cycling the Camel trail and also coastal walks. Perfect for all our family.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ruby W.

7 Jan 2019

Wonderful house

We spent New year at Porthcothan House with our kids and friends. The house is warm and generously sized with incredibly comfy beds and great cooking facilities. The owners have renovated this Georgian house beautifully, retaining the proportions of the large rooms. Teenagers had their own screen zone while the adults hunkered down by the fire with jigsaws and books, and everone congregated around the massive dining table for meals cooked on the Aga. A footpath to the beach meant we could take the kids down to build sandcastles without walking on the road, while the hardier adults swam daily (in wetsuits) and everone enjoyed the dramatic clifftop walks. I would recommend this wonderful house and hope we will return.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

21 Jan 2018

Impressive Accommodation In a Beautiful Coastal Location

Just a spent a week with 6 adults and 5 kids at Porthcothan House over New Year, . It's an impressive, beautifully restored 6 bedroom house set back from the road behind private gates and only a short walk down to a stunning beach at Porthcothan. The beach comes into its own at low tide when a myriad of caves and coves become accessible and you get the sense of the scale and rugged beauty of the Cornish coastline. Owner Tim met us on arrival (those who had made it through snow!) to ensure everything was to our satisfaction. The house has a spacious open kitchen, dining room, and conservatory area with an Aga oven, though we ended up mostly using the Aga hobs. The two lounge areas gave us a space to break out into a multimedia room - essential PlayStations for the teenagers plugged into the TV, and a drawing room, for piece, quiet and a little guitar strumming. The bedrooms each had amazing bespoke beds as designed for the Savoy which gave us a long peaceful nights sleep, perhaps aided a little by the New Year food and drink. All in all an amazing place that exceeded everyone's expectations and somewhere definitely to come back to.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017

About the host

Hosted by Manager

Why they chose this property

Instantly fell for the wonderful proportions, light and atmosphere of the house, its position and views and the sound of sea waves on the shore - despite its sad condition after 70 years of neglect.

What makes this property unique

Faithfully restored and modernised over 6 years to its true wonder for all to celebrate, enjoy and remember on special family occasions. Guests often comment on the light, space and wonderful atmosphere of the house and feel instantly at home. Others love the views, walks, local beaches and waking to the sound of the sea. Others still do so much we wonder if they relax at all; yet they keep coming back - for what will be their 9th year!

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English, French

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6 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

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