Beach side Accommodation, Porthtowan

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

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

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Porthtowan

Porthtowan Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Wheal Coates Tin Mine
‪8 min drive‬
Trevaunance Cove
‪11 min drive‬
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
‪44 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

"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.

Property manager

Gillian Weaver

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

It's a great place for kids, of all ages!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

We welcome up to 2 dogs

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

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. Wheal Coates Tin Mine and East Pool Mine are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fistral Beach and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Consider Gwennap Pit for a night out or Raze the Roof Indoor Play & Laser Tag if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.

Porthtowan

What's nearby

Porthtowan Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Wheal Coates Tin Mine - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
Trevaunance Cove - 11 min drive - 7.6 km
Portreath Beach - 14 min drive - 7.3 km
Perranporth Beach - 26 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach side Accommodation, Porthtowan pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

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).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Margaret K.

30 Apr 2024

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

8/10 Good

Lindsay R.

14 Apr 2025

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

Tamesin P.

2 Nov 2024

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.

24 Sept 2024

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.

3 July 2024

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

Wendy H.

12 June 2024

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

Clare R.

6 Apr 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Vivien T.

7 Oct 2023

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

Fantastic

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Y.

5 Aug 2023

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.

8 July 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

25 Apr 2023

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

Andrea H.

15 Apr 2023

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

Christine A.

31 Dec 2022

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

Margaret C.

9 Nov 2022

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.

19 Oct 2022

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.

19 Apr 2022

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.

28 Feb 2022

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

18 Dec 2021

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.

9 Sept 2021

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.

8 Sept 2021

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.

22 June 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Barry P.

15 June 2021

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

Perfect home but with a view

Great place to stay and you get mesmerised by the view surfing from 5.30 am till 10pm at night . Lovely feel to the apartment really homely with all you would need for your stay , bed upstairs really comfortable and good ventilation if it was to get really hot. Kitchen well equipped and shower over bath great when you get back from body boarding. All In we had a fantastic week and would return to this stunning location thanks Barry and marita

10/10 Excellent

lytisha t.

8 May 2021

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

Recommended.

Super location, ideal for waterbabies like us, in and out the sea. Beautiful sunsets from the balcony.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

David T.

1 May 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous location

We had one of our best ever Cornish holidays here. The location is perfect with a first floor balcony looking out over the beach, giving a grandstand view of the crashing waves, surfers and sunsets. The property itself is full of character and comfortable, providing for all of our needs, as well as nice touches such as a pair of binoculars, books and games and even a few little surf boards, which we didn't use. It's right on the coast path with exhilarating walks in both directions. There is even a chic bar beneath serving terrific food. You do need to keep a bag of £1 coins handy for the electricity meter and I have docked a couple of stars from the cleaning rating after finding an alarming build up of old chocolate wrappers, crumbs and even mouldy food, as well as the inevitable sand, under the sofa, spotted while doing my morning exercises, probably because the sofa itself is quite hard to move (pictures available). This did nothing to spoil our holiday (it took only a few minutes to clean up) and overall the appartment has a lovely, homely feel. We were very sad to leave it.

10/10 Excellent

denise forrester F.

27 Apr 2021

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

Cosy chalet with fabulous views

Owner kindly changed our booking for us twice due to covid. Chalet is in an ideal location....proper surfers paradise with everything you need on hand

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Gillian Weaver

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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2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

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