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FANTASTIC COTTAGE 60 METRES FROM BLUE FLAG SANDY BEACH

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Beach nearby
Beach nearby
Aerial view
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Ocean view
    Ocean view

Explore the area

Map
Porthtowan, England
  • Porthtowan Beach
    4 min walk
  • Wheal Coates Tin Mine
    8 min drive
  • Chapel Porth Beach
    10 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    42 min drive

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About the area

Truro

When you a stay at this cottage in Truro, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Porthtowan Beach. .This family-friendly cottage is 18.5 mi (29.7 km) from St Ives Harbour and 3 mi (4.8 km) from St Agnes Beacon.
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What's nearby

  • Porthtowan Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wheal Coates Tin Mine - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • St Agnes Beacon - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Trevaunance Cove - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Perranporth Beach - 26 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Inn For All Seasons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Portreath Beach Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Cornish Pantry - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Smokey Joes Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Robartes Arms - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

FANTASTIC COTTAGE 60 METRES FROM BLUE FLAG SANDY BEACH

Castaways is now managed by Cornwall Hideaways - for availability please contact: https://www.cornwallhideaways.co.uk/st-agnes-surrounding-villages/porthtowan-holiday-cottages/castaways - thank you. Castaways is a fantastic holiday cottage situated just 60 metres from the Blue Flag sandy beach in the village of Porthtowan, on Cornwall’s picturesque and rugged north coast. Equipped to a very high standard, the cottage enjoys views of the sea, sand dunes and cliffs. Available all year; the cottage is a great base for the beach, walking, surfing and touring Cornwall. Off road parking and secure garden. New furniture throughout.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and an electric kettle.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

James & Sally Harrison

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced garden
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: One well behaved dog is welcome.

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Fantastic Cottage 60 Metres From Blue Flag Sandy Beach Truro
Fantastic Cottage 60 Metres From Blue Flag Sandy Beach Cottage

FANTASTIC COTTAGE 60 METRES FROM BLUE FLAG SANDY BEACH Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 38 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Saira W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Hols at Castaways at Porthtowan
The house was just right for 4 Adults and 2 Children the location was superb Parking Superb! and 6 days of glorious weather we lived on the Beach a very memorable holiday - Thank you! When can we book for next year? Alan Schpot and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Almost perfect
Great house in a lovely location, but beds are not good. Such a shame to be uncomfortable at night. Please spend more on your mattresses and change them more often. Also no hanging space in the master bedroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katerina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay by the beach
Lovely house, close to the beach. Perfect for a family holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Paul J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Porthtowan
Lovely property in Porthtowan, clean and well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen G., Ilkeston

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic holiday
Lovely cottage in perfect location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lynda walton

Location, Location, Location
Could not fault the location, the living space, crockery, cookware and the excellent shower. Double bed comfortable but seemed rather small. Disappointed there was less than half a toilet roll left and no bin bags available. The fridge and sofas were showing signs of wear and after the summer the house needed a deep clean. But would return because of the quiet spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Saira W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous location right by a fabulous beach!
We loved our stay at Castaways. The location was perfect for us as with 3 teenage kids they just wanted to body board and be on the beach. Fantastic life guarded beach. Lovely little village, amazing restaurant/bar which met all our family’s needs just across the sand. A perfect week in Porthtowan. We’ll be back! x
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Castaways 2022
Great position next to the beach. Close to shop/PO and an excellent chippie. Able to relax together inside or in the garden, or walk across to the pub. We did travel about too, to St Agnes and Perranporth - both within easy reach - and to the Victory Inn 1/2 mile away, but the home beach is a huge asset and not too crowded as others may be.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just wonderful
Such a lovely, homely property. So close to amenities, beautiful location, wonderful hosts. Will be staying again. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location
Weather was superb so being very close to the beach was ideal. A little cramped for 4 adults and 2 children
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Lovely place, great position, we had a fantastic time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Joanna K.

Fab beach Sid holiday
Perfectly located by the beach this lovely cottage was perfect for a holiday. It had all we needed to make our stay comfortable and porthtown is a lovely. The cottage is right on the edge of the beach and a 1 minute walk from the pub which serves lovely food. We had a lovely week's holiday, thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philip L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location for walks and beach time.
Just the ticket. We didn’t want an over crowded location. This was ideal for walks on the coast. The property had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shelley H.

Beautiful property,perfect location
We enjoyed our stay at castaways,lovely spot easy to find,easy access to pubs,cafes and the beautiful beach
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, lovely house.
Wonderful property in a quaint little village. As the photo’s show, this is pretty much a beachside location. It was perfect for us (2 x adults & 1 x toddler) with plenty of space. Great spot to stay and wake up to the waves. We found it handy to head out in any direction in the car with Porthtowan being in between Newquay & St. Ives. No phone signal (which I loved) so wifi for everything. Hope to return at some point.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kerry I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family holiday
Loved the location of the holiday home, it was just what we wanted. It had everything we needed and can’t wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael S., Chesterfield

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic spot for a relaxing break
What a wonderful place! Perfect position next to the beach. Lovely place with everything you need to enjoy self catering. This is a home from home which makes you relaxed as soon as you move in. Porthtowan has everything you need as long as you want lovely beach and walks with the dog as well as the clean sea which is looked after by the RLNI. We wish we had booked two weeks instead of only one. We plan to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lee H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great property, double bed, 2 singles and bunks. Great for family with kids and so close to the beach, pubs and park. Would defo recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The beach felt closer than 60m.
Good stay the facilities excellent- don’t forget to bring your own towels though! The posh dyson useful given the amount of sand. Would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

James O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous location
We had a lovely family stay at Castaways. The accommodation was just right for a family of 5, well furnished in a simple tasteful style, with a well equipped kitchen. The location was fabulous for us, right on the beach so we were able to pop to and from the beach with no fuss. The atmosphere in Porthtowan is laid back with some good places to eat and drink and well stocked little shops. If you enjoy a beach holiday you'll be hard pushed to do better. We shall come back! Thanks James and Sally.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location
We stayed during the Summer holidays, and couldn't fault the house for being exactly as described. We're a family of 5 with a dog, so at times the kitchen felt a little tight, but overall, the house was nicely decorated and furnished. And if you want to be by the beach, you can't get much closer than this. The hosts were really lovely too, very good at communicating / responding although the only issue we had was one that we created ourselves!! The town (more of a Village) is lovely, it has a great vibe to it, very chilled and just fully of lovely people. A couple of great places for food and amazing fish and chips. Some beautiful walks and plenty of surf too. Very happy to recommend the house and Porthtowan and we'll definitely return. Thank you James and Sally :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
A lovely property, great location literally open the front door and you are on the beach. Would definitely recommend it
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019