A superb beach retreat with stunning clifftop views of Porthtowan
Located in an enviable elevated position, aptly-named The Beach House benefits from a striking location, perched on a clifftop overlooking award-winning Porthtowan beach.
A stunning example of a holiday home in Porthtowan, sleeping ten guests, you can expect floor-to-ceiling windows throughout to take full advantage of the dramatic coastal outlook, alongside generous grounds with a bubbling hot tub, and sumptuous bedrooms for a restful night’s sleep.
Split across two floors, you’ll appreciate the natural Cornish light that fills this property as soon as you enter The Beach House. On the ground floor guests can enjoy the generously-sized open-plan kitchen/diner space, complete with breath-taking sea views from the three sets of glass doors. For those that like to play chef the kitchen comes well equipped with everything you need to cook up a storm, plus there’s a sweeping central breakfast bar and large dining wooden dining table to enjoy a Cornish feast. For those that prefer to eat alfresco, simply slide back the door and the terrace, complete with plenty of outdoor garden furniture, awaits. Or if you like to grill, there’s a secluded spot to the rear of the property with chunky wooden benches and a gas BBQ, too.
The living room boasts a stunning outlook, again with oversize windows, a delightful hanging egg chair, two sumptuous sofas plus bi-folding doors to the terrace. If you tire of the view, simply kick back and enjoy the 55″ smartTV and captivating gas coal effect inset fire.
There are two well-appointed bedrooms on the ground floor, alongside a stunning modern family bathroom, complete with a lavish volcanic stone freestanding double-ended bathtub and separate walk-in shower. Next door is the light filled bedroom which benefits from a zip ‘n’ link mattress, which can conveniently be set up as a super-king or twin. Meanwhile the ensuite king size bedroom features patio doors which leads out to the rear patio garden.
The luxury continues upstairs, with a further three elegantly styled bedrooms to choose from. The master bedroom boasts the best view in the house, with a fabulous glass-fronted balcony with sweeping views of Porthtowan and beyond. There’s a lavish king-size bed and contemporary shower ensuite, too.
The two additional bedrooms on the first floor, also benefit from gorgeous sea views. One is a double, and the other is a twin. They both share access to a convenient shower room.
Naturally, the outside space for this coastal property has the wow factor. The Beach House boasts two fabulous outdoor areas. At the front of the house, enveloped by the coastal vista beyond, guests can enjoy a raised terrace with plenty of garden furniture and an impressive fire pit. The rear patio terrace, with a laidback Mediterranean vibe, may not feature sea views, but the outdoor shower, BBQ area, sun loungers and hot tub soon make up for that.
The Beach House is a truly special property, a beautiful beach retreat on the sought-after Coast Road, you’ll be on the sandy shores of Porthtowan beach in moments using the secret shortcut through valley. Your Cornwall beach holiday starts here.
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High-quality bed linen and towels are provided at all of Cornish Secrets properties.
Just moments from the award-winning Blue Flag Porthtowan beach and its fabulous facilities, you could easily spend the week here. There’s also plenty of eateries down by the beach. At low tide you can take a walk east from Porthtowan to the neighbouring beach at Chapel Porth. A National Trust-owned beach, overlooking Chapel Porth is the dramatic ruins of the famous Wheal Coates engine house.
The local area is steeped is mining history with the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site of Heartlands on your doorstep with a museum, gardens and cafe. Two miles away, St Agnes has a host of good eateries, cafes and pubs as does the cathedral city of Truro, Cornwall’s only city.
The pretty sandy beach at Portreath, with a stream running down to the sea on the left-hand side is only three miles away. Popular with surfers and bodyboarders, it has a laid back, chilled feel and very handy parking for all your beach kit. You’re also not far from Godrevy, St Agnes and further along the coast to St Ives, Marazion and beyond to the stunning Penwith peninsula. Sennen and Porthcurno are a 50-minute drive away to the west. Set in a peaceful location it is within easy reach back to the A30 to access the north and south coasts and to the far west of Cornwall.
Tehidy Country Park is nearby; the largest area of dog friendly woodland in Cornwall with over 9 miles of woodland paths and waterways, there is also the chance to feed friendly squirrels and birds here.
The Beach House is available weekly from a Saturday.
Other arrival dates and short breaks are also available out of peak times.
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Booking fee: There is a non-refundable booking fee of £35 per booking
Damage deposit: A refundable damage deposit of £500 is payable.  This will be held until the end of the occupancy and will be returned to the guest within 2 weeks of departure, subject to deductions for any damage to property caused during the occupancy.
Dog stays: £50/dog/week – up to 2 small dogs are welcome with prior permission.
NB. All bookings are subject to our Terms and Conditions.
Large beach retreat sleeping 10
Five elegantly-styled bedrooms
Four bathrooms
Moments from Porthtowan beach
Dog-friendly property
Stunning sea views of Porthtowan
Two fabulous outdoor areas
Rear patio with hot tub and BBQ area
Sea view terrace plus fire pit
King-size master bedroom with glass-front balcony
Contemporary open-plan kitchen/diner
Living room complete with coastal outlook
Heated outdoor shower
Surfboard and wetsuit storage
Parking for up to four cars
We had such a fantastic time here.