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

Family-friendly vacation home in Truro

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Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby
Located in Porthtowan, Beach House offers a tranquil retreat near the Blue Flag beach. Explore the South West coastal path from your doorstep or learn to surf at Tris Surf. Unwind with great food and drinks at 'Blue Bar' or indulge in world-famous HedgeHog ice cream from Chapel Porth National Trust cafe.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102691 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2,691 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Porthtowan, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Porthtowan Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Wheal Coates Tin Mine - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Portreath Beach - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Trevaunance Cove - 10 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Perranporth Beach - 14 min drive - 8.9 miles

Getting around

  • Redruth Station - 13 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cornish Pantry - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Portreath Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Inn For All Seasons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Robartes Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Red Lion Inn - ‬8 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).

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?

Check-out 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 vacation home is located by the sea, just steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Porthtowan Beach. Chapel Porth Beach and Wheal Coates Tin Mine are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

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

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 160 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

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

Great property

Great property
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian B.

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

Tolle Lage, schöne Aussicht

The house is beautifully situated above the village. You have a great view of the beach. We felt very comfortable in the house. We have rarely vacationed in such a well-equipped and beautifully furnished house.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine J.

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

Porthtowan

Beautiful house and location. Comfortable beds . Everything we needed. Lovely village. So close to the beach. Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel G.

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

Great sea view

Perfect location. Lovely balcony with view of the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francesca O.

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

Amazing house in great location

We stayed with family and loved the house. Stunning views of the ok ocean and very well equipped and clean, we will definitely come back
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Great visit!!

Property is accurately described in the listing. House is very spacious! Bed was very comfortable. Nice quiet neighborhood. Beautiful beach view! We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly C., England

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

Holiday

Thank you so much for letting us book last minute! The house was lovely even better than the pictures, we can’t wait to come back with more family next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaun K.

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

Winter break

Lovely house with fantastic views. Really well equipped and spacious. Very close to the beach, perfect place for a Cornish break! Our only slight gripe would be the parking, it was a little tricky reversing down off the slope.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah K.

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

Spacious family house ideal for large family gatherings

A Christmas venue for family get together. Host gave us access as soon as it was ready and any minor issues caused by previous tenants were resolved satisfactorily. As long as you are fit, the climb up the steps is totally worth it for the amazing views from the decking and garden. The 3 en suites plus a family bathroom are a real bonus for large family get togethers.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie L.

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

Wonderful weekend!

We had an amazing weekend at this property, it’s a really comfortable house with all you need. We were two families with kids aged between 5-10 and we all had a blast! The beds are super comfortable, seating areas are great with ample space for relaxing and enjoying the stunning views. We were blessed with amazing April weather and it was such a treat to wake up to the sound of the waves and watch the sun rise above Porthtowan. Local cafe and bars are lovely too and bonus playground within watching distance. We have already booked to return- highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Super house, great location

A well equipped house with plenty of room for all to enjoy. Rooms are all comfortable and there are plenty of toilets and showers. The house was warm and the owners provided everything needed. The views are gorgeous and it literally is a two minute walk to the lovely beach and coastal walks. The Unicorn Pub does good food and is a 1 minute walk. There are a lot of steps up to reach the property!! We loved our stay at Beach House.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas l.

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

Lovely house

Lovely house with amazing views of Porthtowan beach. Stayed with a group of friends to celebrate a birthday, had an amazing time. Large take and sofa to accommodate a large group. Would be amazing in the summer. Slight issue when we arrived due to a leak from a upstairs bathroom into downstairs bedroom. Message Mark on WhatsApp and he replied quickly. Plumber arrived same day and fixed the issue. Please note parking is a very steep ramp and we struggled to get our cars up the ramp Overall a lovely stay, would go back again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Annette Z.

Liked: Communication, location

Lovely property, a few niggles

The property is spacious and well positioned for the beach. Difficult to park a car on their driveway so had to park elsewhere. The BBQ and oven were not clean. Leak in shower room and one shower not working but fixed whilst we were there. The property is lovely and the host personable. With the charges for cleaning i would expect it to be spotless. Check in time too late at 5pm and check out 9.30am too early should be at the very least 10am and 4pm. Especially with all the steps to get everything up and down. Even with these niggles it was a lovely holiday in a beautiful property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Leah P.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful views, lovely house - let down by unfinished work

We stayed here for 2 nights in January 2025 for 2 nights as a group of 8 including young children as a family weekend away. The house itself is lovely with good facilities and stunning views. Appreciate it was off season however arriving with the majority of the outside area unable to use was a big let down. Tools, wood cuttings, nails and screws everywhere, gaps in unfinished railings some of which were at a high height made it unsafe for our kids to go outside as well as the dogs. Scrap pieces of wood had been piled at the top of the garden with nails sticking out of them, it was all everywhere. It was not communicated to us at all that the house would be having work done and half the deck unable to use. I messaged the host to see if we could arrive an hour early as was travelling from a distance to which they eventually agreed but initially said they would need to check as the deck has been replaced that week. It was completely unfinished when we arrived. It really affected our stay it was a present to our in laws as a gift and it really let us down. Porthtowan is a beautiful place and this house I’m sure will be stunning in the summer when the work is complete, I have just never experienced something like this. No apology or any communication from host to explain situation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

8/10 Good

Melinda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property with great views, comfortable and well equipped. We've stayed in the village several times but this was our first time in this house, I'm sure it won't be the last.Lots of steps up to the property, might be a problem for older and less physically fit people, but weren't a problem for us. The views are worth it! We found the steep driveway a bit of a problem but found parking elsewhere
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs C G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Perfect Short Family Break

We had a few minor problems on arrival, which are charming host sorted quickly. The house and location are stunning. It is close to the beach, various eateries and a Post Office/ local store.The steps up to the house were challenging, but worth the effort. All the rooms were clean, well equipped and comfortable. And it was wonderfully quiet at night. We hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Beautiful seaside house

Lovely house, beautiful views,lots of space very comfortable beds, huge comfortable settee, the views were amazing local bar & restaurant near by6 ladies away had a lovely relaxing tine away & made sure everything was tidy & clean when leavibgThank you MarkKind regardsKaren mitchell
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theo H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Review 1

The property and location were great. The car parking was was not ideal but we knew that clearly beforehand. The thing that was not mentioned beforehand was all the steps and was a hassle taking pushchairs and prams and even the luggage up and down. Overall it was worth the hassles !
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Buck M.

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

Great Beach Home

The property was extremely clean and well-stocked. It's a beautiful home with a beautiful view of the beach. We really enjoyed our time there. The driveway is a killer and there are several steps to the entrance, but the climb is so worth it! Thanks for a great few days in Porthtowan!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

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

Brilliant house

Loved this house , very clean , and fabulous views .Beds super comfortable Would recommend to everyone .love to return
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Great location and beautiful views

Lovely stay, nice house took advantage of the beach which was lovely. Great bar by the sea nearby. Some decor needs refreshing and the single day beds are not suitable for teens as too restrictive. House has everything you need but bring firewood and kindling as not much provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

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

A beautiful spacious property overlooking Porthtowan beach.

The property is fantastic. It is clean, well equipped and very comfortable. The views to the beach and coastal path are stunning. We so enjoyed our mini break. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Great spot

Matk was very accommodating so thank you. Lovely spot right next to the beach. Yes the steps was a challenge by myself and dogs but was well worth it just for the view.Not able to park on the drive as the Car wouldn’t get up the drive due to luggage in thr boot. Parked in a nearby car parkProperty had everything I needed and was very cleanI did highlight to Mark about the oil tank outside producing fumes but haven’t had a response. So be careful using naked flames next to it . Nice large fridge but the surround system didn’t work although there was sky and a large TV. Loved the living room. And the blind mechanism which was quite smart. It is an old building so expect some noise from the pipes when the boiler is on Overall great vacation let. Sent from my iPhone
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

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

Fantastic

Fantastic house with spectacular views. Very spacious and superb outdoor space overlooking the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025