Porthtowan Lodge eco-home, short walk to beach and coastal path.

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Beach nearby
Smart TV
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Porthtowan, England
  • Place, Porthtowan Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Wheal Coates Tin Mine
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Trevaunance Cove
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the area

Truro

With a stay at this lodge in Truro, you'll be by the sea, just a 1-minute walk from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 6 minutes by foot from Porthtowan Beach. .This lodge is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from St Agnes Beacon and 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Wheal Coates Tin Mine.

What's nearby

  • Porthtowan Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wheal Coates Tin Mine - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Trevaunance Cove - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Portreath Beach - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Perranporth Beach - 13 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Redruth Station - 13 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cornish Pantry - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Inn For All Seasons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Portreath Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Red Lion Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Schooners - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Porthtowan Lodge eco-home, short walk to beach and coastal path.

This lovely timber holiday home is located in a small resort of similar properties, just a few minutes' walk from Porthtowan beach, village and coastal paths. The house is at the heart of the resort in an elevated position and with a private rear access direct from its own parking space. It has a spacious and enclosed rear terrace, a front veranda, and a first floor balcony that offer privacy and the option of sun or shade all day long. The high speed fibre internet connection makes the house ideal for even the most demanding of internet users or for remote working.

The house has many sustainable features including cedar cladding, a sedum turf roof, very high levels of insulation, an integrated ventilation system with heat recovery and a heat pump / air conditioning unit. The resort is located in a sheltered coastal valley, and was carefully designed to blend in beautifully with the surrounding landscape.

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.

The ground floor is very spacious and light with three glazed doors and side windows. The lounge area has two large leather sofas, coffee table, and a 43 in. Smart TV. The dining area has a large and sturdy oak dining set and a third leather sofa. 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 in summer. A staircase leads to the first floor.

The first floor has high quality laminate flooring throughout and tiles in the bathrooms. The main bedroom is large and has a delightful balcony with a fine view over the rooftops to the surrounding countryside and this gets the sun for most of the day . This room has a king size bed, a wardrobe and chest of drawers plus a good sized en suite with electric shower. Two more bedrooms offer a double bed and twin beds , both with storage space and hanging rails. The shared family bathroom has a full size bath with bath / shower mixer, plus wash basin and WC.

The spacious rear terrace gets the sun in the morning and provides an ideal spot for breakfast, or to rinse off and relax after a swim or surf. There is access directly from the allocated parking space and it is enclosed which will be especially useful if you are bringing the family pet.
There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 steps to reach entrance
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

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
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets not allowed upstairs or on furniture.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators