This two-storey former fisherman's cottage is built into the old sea wall on Porth Beach, on the rugged North Cornwall coast between Newquay (1.5 miles) and Watergate Bay (2 miles). Well suited to couples and families seeking a beach holiday, the cottage sits just beyond the sand. Porth is a large west-facing sandy beach sheltered by headlands on either side, with streams, rock pools, and caves running along its edges. Children and adventurers of all ages can spend hours exploring the shoreline, building sandcastles, or scrambling over the rocks. A narrow wooden footbridge leads across to Porth Island, a headland steeped in history where a blowhole sends rainbow sprays of water skyward at mid-tide. The coast path connects to Lusty Glaze Beach (1 mile) in one direction and Watergate Bay (5 miles) in the other, while the rolling cliffs of Mawgan Porth stretch further along the coastline (4 miles).
The living room opens directly onto views of the beach and sea, furnished with a comfortable sofa and chairs, an open fire, a TV, and a Bluetooth speaker. The dining area sits alongside, with an oak table and chairs framed by beach views. Beyond, a spacious kitchen is well-equipped for self-catering stays. Stairs rise from the ground floor to a sun porch on the first floor, where wide beach and sea views make this a particularly inviting spot to unwind. The king-size bedroom, also on the first floor, has chairs set in a bay window overlooking the sea. Both the twin bedroom and the family bathroom are accessed through the double bedroom, so guests in the twin room will need to pass through.
A small, secluded courtyard sits beside the beach, furnished with seating and offering sea views – a sheltered spot for al fresco dining. Private parking is available for one car.
House Rules
Additional information and rules
No dogs allowed
- 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin; the twin bedroom is accessed through the double bedroom
- 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC; accessed through the double bedroom
- Electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and washing machine
- Travel cot and highchair available
- Open fire
- TV, Bluetooth speaker
- Enclosed courtyard with seating
- Private parking for 1 car
- Shops, pubs and restaurants less than 0.5 miles, beach 20 metres
- Seasonal dog ban on Porth Beach between 10am and 6pm from 1 July to 31 August
Additional information and rules
No dogs allowed
- 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin; the twin bedroom is accessed through the double bedroom
- 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC; accessed through the double bedroom
- Electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and washing machine
- Travel cot and highchair available
- Open fire
- TV, Bluetooth speaker
- Enclosed courtyard with seating
- Private parking for 1 car
- Shops, pubs and restaurants less than 0.5 miles, beach 20 metres
- Seasonal dog ban on Porth Beach between 10am and 6pm from 1 July to 31 August
Host Terms & Conditions
The Travel Chapter Limited, trading as “holidaycottages·co·uk”, acts as agent for the property owner. Therefore, when you make a booking the contract is between you and the owner. Please note our terms and conditions will also apply when you make a booking. These can be found in the footer of our website, holidaycottages·co·uk.
Full travel and key collection instructions will be emailed directly to you upon receipt of full payment.