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Beach side Accommodation, Porthtowan

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Porthtowan
  • Place, Porthtowan Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wheal Coates Tin Mine
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Trevaunance Cove
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beach side Accommodation, Porthtowan

"Surfsounds" is located on the eastern side of Porthtowan Beach, nestled into the cliffs of the dramatic north Cornwall coast. Porthtowan's large sandy beach is a surfers paradise and perfect for families, romantic getaways, walking holidays or for Writers and Artists getaways. Blue flag beach is only 50 metres away, patrolled by lifeguards in summer. Apartment sleeps 4/5. 2 bedrooms, 1 double, 1 twin, + sofabed. All windows have blackout blinds or curtains. Ceiling fan in mezzanine bedroom. Fully fitted kitchen/living/dining room with large leather sofa, comfy chairs and a flat screen smart TV and bluetooth music system with multiple inputs. Patio doors to private veranda with table/chairs, perfect for watching sunsets and surf. Luxury bathroom with Jacuzzi bath and instant shower. Unlimited Internet. Free dedicated car parking nearby.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
It's a great place for kids, of all ages!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
We welcome up to 2 dogs
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You can smoke on the balcony

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Truro

Located in Truro, this apartment is near theme parks and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Fistral Beach and Carbis Bay Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore St Ives Harbour. Travelling with kids? Consider Treasure Park and Feadon Farm Wildlife Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Porthtowan

What's nearby

  • Porthtowan Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Chapel Porth Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Wheal Coates Tin Mine - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Portreath Beach - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Trevaunance Cove - 10 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Redruth Station - 13 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Portreath Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cornish Pantry - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Inn For All Seasons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Schooners - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪St Agnes Hotel - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach side Accommodation, Porthtowan pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Beach side Accommodation, Porthtowan?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Beach side Accommodation, Porthtowan?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach side Accommodation, Porthtowan?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach side Accommodation, Porthtowan located?

Nestled on the beach, this Truro apartment building is just steps away from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Porthtowan Beach. Chapel Porth Beach and Wheal Coates Tin Mine are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for beach days! Lovely compact accommodation with everything you need! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

karin h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

surfing heaven

the property is perfect in terms of location and access to local restaurants. The view and access to beach is awesome and decor and comfort premium. highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic relaxing holiday

Great location Close to beach Well equipped
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfekte Lage in Cornwall

Schöne gemütliche Wohnung mit guter Ausstattung in perfekter Umgebung.Kommunikation mit Vermieter war freundlich und lief reibungslos. Wir empfehlen die Unterkunft auf jeden Fall weiter.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property in fantastic location

Just what we needed as a family of 4 with great access to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsay R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely beach holiday

such a beautiful beach side apartment had a lovely week here, the apartment is so comfortable. would have given five stars if there had been no electric coin meter apart from this everything was lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing sea views

A beautiful apartment with everything you could wish for , we loved it there .
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tamesin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb spot

We loved the cozy little flat with mezzanine bedroom. It was warm and bright with a fabulous view
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful holiday

We have been goint to this same location for many years as it is so beautiful but this was the first time staying in this property and it definitely did not disappoint, in location, cleanliness and comfort, we had everything and more we needed. The whole experience from booking to departure was an easy pleasurable one. We definitely recommend it
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apartment

What a great little apartment! The location is perfect, stunning views of the beach and sea. The balcony is the perfect place to watch the beautiful sunsets with a glass of wine. We had a fab week away, the apartment was clean and had everything we needed. Gilly is a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivien T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Fantastic
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Lovely apartment in a lovely area. Couldn’t be any closer to the beach. Local facilities good. Owners of the apartment were very friendly and extremely helpful. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Porthtowan

Absolutely fabulous time staying in Porthtowan. The accommodation was brilliant. Everything you needed and loved the veranda looking over the beach. beds were comfortable and accommodation equipped for all of our needs. Contact with the owner was great. Thank you so much Gilly ….very quirky with the rope handrail for the stairs….loved it ! 😁
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place

What an amazing place, it was clean , comforatable, had everything we needed and great location. Amazing veiws from the balcony. Ideal place to stay to expolre cornwall, we visited landsEnd, st Ives and the seal sanctuary. Porthtowan beach was great for body boarding and exploring rock pools and lovely walks. Would definatly recomend this place. Just amazing!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good area nice Apartment

Our stay was very nice, well equipped apartment got everything in it for the stay except a washing machine, close to the beech, pub and breakfast cafe - only downside was had to put 3 pound in electric meter along with owner left 2 pound - no big deal really but price paid would of expected that to be included - we loved it and previous year 2022 stayed 2 doors away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beach and Beyond.

Loved the position, we enjoyed our meals on the balcony, listening to the surf, watching the board riders, generally enjoying the view. During the day we either walked the beach (be mindful of the tides, nearly caught one day!) or chose the well worn path over the hill, where, thanks to the locals we discovered the coffee stop en route to the next village! The coffee shop soon became our destination rather than our waypoint!! The local store was a gem, there appeared to be nothing they could not supply-we often took their sandwiches out for lunch, it was an absolute gem, lovely staff as well! Super holiday Trevor and. Margaret from Australia.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Great location very clean and everything you need brilliant views
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful sea views.

Beach was really wild and beautiful. Lovely coastal walks. Although the weather wasn’t brilliant we really enjoyed listening to the roar of the waves crashing on the rocks from the balcony. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time in Porthtowan

Have just spent a fabulous week at Surfsounds. The apartment was excellent with its position next to the stunning beach. Views from the balcony are amazing. Porthtowan is a lovely seaside village. Our hosts provided excellent directions to the property . We have booked to go back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect apartment by the beach

Lovely apartment, perfectly kitted out, amazing location and view. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Merry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seaside flat

Beautifully formed flat overlooking the beach. Our dog loved the beach! Perfect location for seeing the lovely beaches of Cornwall.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony C., St Albans Herts

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven by the sea

This is a lovely place to stay. Wonderful location, just a few minutes walk to the beach and a great view of the sea. At this time of year it was very relaxing as there weren’t many people around, just what I wanted. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

steve p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Porthtowan

Lovely family apartment, great access to the seafront. Would go again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

MY LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN

First time my family and I have stayed in this part of Cornwall, but wont be our last. The property is in an ideal location, 1 min stroll to the beach.. if that. The views are stunning from the little balcony, with views of the beach, sea and adjacent cliffs. The property was one of the few that allowed dogs to stay and this was amazing for us to bring our 2 very small fur babies. We as a family cant wait to stay here again - the atmosphere of the place is amazing, families on the beach watching the sunset go down having bbq's and no mess left behind. The only criticism I had was that the property decor is dated (a little lick of paint and filler)and that the sink is cracked in bathroom which could be a potential hygiene issue. Another improvement would def be an outside tap to wash off the sand before entering the property.. however these are small issues and has not in the slightest deterred me and my family from returning to this lovely place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property fab location would not hesitate to return

Had a great holiday in a lovely place
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Gillian Weaver

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My husband and I have lived in Dorset for 35 years and love the south west. We run our own company from home and also manage permanent lettings.

Why they chose this property

We love Cornwall, having spent many happy holidays in our camper surfing and playing in the sea. We rented an apartment in Porthtowan when our niece held her wedding reception in the Blue Bar. We were so taken with the apartment that my husband left notes with all the apartments asking if they wanted to sell - 18 months later we got the call, wow, how lucky is that. Its a fabulous spot in an unspoiled area of Cornwall and yet still handy for many attractions.

What makes this property unique

The village of Porthtowan is small but has everything you need for a great holiday and, judging by the comments left by guests, you think so too.

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English

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