Serene chalet on Cornwall’s Roseland Peninsula short track to superb sandy beach
This secluded, extra-comfortable and carefully maintained self-catering chalet — a perfect refuge in summer and winter alike — is hidden away in a corner of one of Cornwall’s most unspoiled and beautiful areas, the Roseland Peninsula, bordered on one side by the famous sailing waters of the Carrick Roads, on the other by the English Channel. Set amongst lawns and trees at the very narrowest point of the peninsula, with views over woods and farmland, the chalet is 350 metres from the wonderful sandy Towan beach on one side, and 100 metres from the picture-book winding creek of Froe and its tidal estuary on the other. It offers perfect peace — but also proximity to a unique range of attractions, including the Eden Project with it's spectacular biodomes, the Falmouth Maritime Museum, the Tate at St. Ives and numerous famous gardens. There are some excellent country inns in the vicinity — and a superb 7-day shop in Portscatho, just over a mile away, selling pretty well everything you might need.
The Roseland Peninsula: The Roseland is one of Cornwall’s most special places, a motley of sea- and river-scapes, woods and fields, lanes and churches, pretty beaches. Besides offering infinite scope both for gentle lazing and for vigorous pursuits on land or sea, the Roseland also gives easy access to other areas of Cornwall.
The Chalet: The chalet has been well equipped to offer optimum comfort and convenience in all seasons, with its sunset dining verandah, south facing dining patio, triple-aspect living/dining room, fall-asleep sofa, ubiquitous radiators, well-equipped kitchen with garden views, two bathrooms (one en-suite), and a general air of calm seclusion. The chalet is only a ten minute walk down a track from the lovely Towan beach, without having to cross any roads.
Due to this property's remote location, it is approached by a track of about 350 metres. We have an ordinary family Car and have no problems, but if you do have a low slung vehicle with very little ground clearance then Towan Beach chalet is probably not for you. Car parking is provided at the top of this track.
Besides yourself and your belongings you need only bring kitchen/bathroom consumables, and your own bed linen and towels.
PLEASE NOTE: Guests need to bring their own their own sheets, duvet covers, pillow case covers and other laundry such as tea-towels.
In season there is a Weber charcoal barbecue unit which is situated beside the front patio. Internet can only be obtained by “tethering” to your mobile phone. Apple use the term “personal hotspot” for this. NB: Smoking is NOT PERMITTED within the chalet or on the balcony verandah.
Provisions etc.: For provisions, the village of Portscatho (1+ miles) offers an excellent papers-to-popadoms, wine-to-widgets 7-day store. The picturesque resort of St Mawes with its medieval castle and sailing/fishing fleet is 7 miles away, while the towns of Falmouth and Truro are both 14 miles via the ancient chainlink river-crossing, the King Harry Ferry. These latter towns both offer the normal panoply of banks, supermarkets, chain stores etc. The nearest postcode for satnavs is TR2 5EX. Note: the chalet has no actual postcode. Clients will be sent full travel directions.
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Water view
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Please leave car in car park at top after unloading.
Dogs must not be allowed to roam unsupervised.
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Frequently asked questions
Is Serene chalet on Cornwall’s Roseland Peninsula short track to superb sandy beach pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Serene chalet on Cornwall’s Roseland Peninsula short track to superb sandy beach?
As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Serene chalet on Cornwall’s Roseland Peninsula short track to superb sandy beach on 20 June 2026 start from AU$187, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Serene chalet on Cornwall’s Roseland Peninsula short track to superb sandy beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Serene chalet on Cornwall’s Roseland Peninsula short track to superb sandy beach?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Serene chalet on Cornwall’s Roseland Peninsula short track to superb sandy beach?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Serene chalet on Cornwall’s Roseland Peninsula short track to superb sandy beach located?
Situated by the sea, this chalet is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Towan Beach and Porthbeor Beach. Portscatho Beach and Cellars Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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We had an excellent stay with our two children (13 and 11) at this chalet in the Roseland Peninsula. A short walk to a local beach and lots of lovely walks in the area. The chalet is very quaint, clean and well equipped and set in beautiful surroundings and gardens. A wonderful place to relax !
A lovely chalet, very spacious with ensuite shower and toilet, so 2 bathrooms /toiletsand everything you need. A lovely sunny balcony with sunloungers. Beautiful large garden, full of nature and wildlife. Within walking distance to a dog friendly beach and cafe. Situated in a beautiful part of Cornwall
The Chalet had everything we would need. Doing the check-in and check-out incl. cleaning entirely by following written instructions felt a bit unusual, but worked out well. We had two wonderful weeks. Thank you.
Larger than expected accommodation, with all home comforts. Lots of outdoors space including gardens and the veranda. Beautiful and peaceful location, 10 mins from a great beach. Plenty of walking trails in area. Friendly hostsvand great communication. Recommended if you like a nice peaceful location.
This property and its location well exceeded our expectations. The chalet had a lovely, calm and warming feel to it and is extremely comfortable and well equipped. Surrounded by nature and with views through the trees down to the creek it was blissfully quiet and peaceful.Just a 10 minute walk to a sandy beach and 2 miles from an excellent pub. Wonderful !!
Beautiful stay at this chalet, so cosy and clean, had everything you could need. Beautiful remote location, if you follow all the very detailed instructions from owners you will find it no problem. 10 min walk to a beautiful beach with breathtaking coastal walks, we were lucky ro spot some local seals! Loved every minute..fully recharged for the new year!
Easy to find thanks to the very descriptive directions. As others have said the photos really dont do this beautiful chalet justice. The garden space is amazing and every little detail considered carefully. Everything you need is there. The kids loved the place, especially the wildlife and easy access to the beach
The cottage was in a peaceful setting Very clean and fully equipped The road up to the cottage is narrow and bumpy. No passing place if you do meet another car In 2 weeks of going to an fro we never did There are 5 chalets who are the sole users of the road Each chalet had a large garden and therefore very private The description given on the Virbo site is exactly what you will find when you arrive and doesn't disappoint
We had a brilliant holiday here, it was a great escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The accommodation was spotless and everything so well thought out from the summerhouse to the games inside.
During our stay we swam in the sea, saw seals, played games on the beach and enjoyed walks to Portscatho, St Anthony Head and went by ferry to St Mawes.
At meal times we sat and watched the birds coming and going and sat on the verandah in the evening watching the bats flying by. If you love nature this is definitely the place for you.
We cannot recommend this place enough, we thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish.
We read the reviews and had no idea where we were going. When we arrived, the instructions were very clear and we followed the Google map instructions.
The chalet is set in a wonderful location. We had amazing weather and spent most of our days on the beautiful beaches. We hardly drove as we brought everything with us Our 3 teenage daughters spent their days walking and swimming and hardly spent time on their phones. It was true bliss and would highly recommend.
Tana C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
About the host
Hosted by George Coulsting & Chez Williams
Why they chose this property
We have recently added a summerhouse to the property which we call the "Storyhouse". This provides a small library/creative space for children and a library/retreat space for adults.
What makes this property unique
Only a ten minute walk down the track to the lovely Towan beach, without having to cross any roads. There is now a café called "Thirstea" above the beach at the National Trust entrance.
Languages:
English, French
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests