When you a stay at this vacation home in Truro, you'll be by the sea, just steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Porthtowan Beach. .This family-friendly vacation home is 16.6 mi (26.7 km) from Fistral Beach and 17 mi (27.4 km) from Carbis Bay Beach.
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.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a washing machine.
This smoke-free vacation home offers games.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
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
Smoke-free property
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
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
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
Reviews
Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 160 reviews
10 - Excellent
129
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 160 reviews
8 - Good
24
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 160 reviews
6 - Okay
6
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 160 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 160 reviews
2 - Terrible
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Reviews
8/10 Good
Jeffrey D.
15 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Jeffrey D.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lisa S.
11 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Lisa S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Vanessa M., London
5 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Vanessa M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ann b., Gloucester
18 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Ann b.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jane H.
26 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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 .
Jane H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Barbara V.
8 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wow those steps !!
Excellent but details are right about the steps. Would not suit anyone with mobility/medical problems. View fantastic as were locals except for abusive neighbour as we were trying to load our car this morning. Can’t possibly repeat her language but people renovating next door helpful. Nervous car Parker's beware of steep drive
Barbara V.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Samuel H.
4 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Samuel H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Sean B.
20 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Sean B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Julia N.
3 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and value for money
A lovely Beach House, in a down to earth part of Cornwall. Great price and great spaces.
Julia N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Melinda B.
5 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Melinda B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sam B.
29 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Sam B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sophie L.
26 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Sophie L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mrs C G.
23 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Mrs C G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Katie A.
22 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Katie A.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karen M.
18 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Karen M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Theo H.
15 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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 !
Theo H.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Buck M.
13 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Buck M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Julie T.
9 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant house
Loved this house , very clean , and fabulous views .Beds super comfortable Would recommend to everyone .love to return
Julie T.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Sarah S.
26 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Sarah S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Heather K.
11 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Heather K.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca
9 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Rebecca
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kevin M.
31 Mar 2025
Kevin M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sarah N., Newport
31 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Fantastic house with spectacular views. Very spacious and superb outdoor space overlooking the beach.
Sarah N.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan S.
24 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend
7th visit in 8 years to this property, perfect location, everything you need is catered for, Blue Bar, Unicorn excellent, Porthtowan is my heaven.
Jonathan S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Danielle T.
21 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
February half term get away
Lovely place to stay We went for morning walks on the beach Used the blue bar and had a wonderful meal at the unicorn which are both less then a 5min walk Used the post office to buy a pint of milk again 2 min walk The house was amazing every thing you need to stay felt very safe in the area used the carpark to park tge cars didnt use the drive