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Cove View - Porthtowan

Porthtowan, near Truro, Cornwall
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Waterside views
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Romantic
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Apartment
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Contemporary apartment which boasts stunning sea views and is minutes walk of Porthtowan Beach and the South West Coast Path.
  • Relax  on the balcony in this stylish escape after a day spent exploring all that this corner of Cornwall has to offer.
  • Just a short drive to historic harbour towns of Portreath and Padstow or why not spend the day at the unique nearby Eden Project.
Property code: 86648

Explore this pretty area of Cornwall from this contemporary apartment which sleeps four guests. Whether you prefer walking the coastline, soaking up the sun or visiting quaint villages, this is a well-located property with everything you need for a perfect getaway.

Head through the shared entrance and up to the charming and stylish apartment. The bright hallway offers a warm welcome before you get to the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. Here, large windows provide stunning views across to Porthtowan Beach. Rustle up a delicious breakfast, prepare some lunch or cook up a fabulous evening meal in the well-equipped kitchen and enjoy eating together at the dining table, from where you can view the waves down on the beach. After a busy day exploring, take a seat on the comfortable sofas and snuggle up watching a film. When you’re ready for some shut-eye, choose from either the double or twin bedroom(which can also be made up as a super king bed on request). Open up the patio doors from the lounge and relax on the balcony seating with a good book.

The village has plenty of amenities including a shop and a few places to eat, so you won’t need to travel far for essentials. On the beach is a tranquil tidal pool tucked away under the cliffs; take a dip at low tide in the clear water. Stroll along the South West Coast Path which runs through the village, and explore the rugged coastline and stunning views. For further amenities and pretty beaches and coves, travel 4 miles to the thriving village of St Agnes. Try your hand at surfing at the seaside resort of Newquay (16 miles) or take a visit to the Blue Reef Aquarium, a fabulous family day out.

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 Double and 1 twin zip-and-link (which can be made up as a super-king-size on request)
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 en-suite shower room with shower and WC, 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric oven and gas hob, dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge/ freezer, microwave, and coffee machine
  • Welcome pack on arrival
  • Beach towels included
  • Travel cot and high chair available
  • Smart TV in the lounge area
  • Balcony with bistro set for two
  • This is a first floor property with steps up to the property. There is no lift within the building
  • Allocated parking for one car - marked as No4 (one further space can be made available on request to owner)
  • Please note signal is intermittent due to location outside of the property
  • Beach, pubs and shop within walking 500 metres
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Paula Hart

This property is personally managed by Paula.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 30 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Anita 20th June 2025

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High quality fixtures and fittings, everything you could possibly need including beach towels, welcome cream tea and prosecco, tea coffee etc etc. Loverly owner very happy to help if required. The nearby shop, fish and chips takeaway, unicorn on the beach and blue bar excellent food and service and our freinds dogs were welcome. The beach is fabuloRead moreus good for walking and surfing, family friendly, we had the good fortune to see the gig rowers training. Hide

Reviewed by Joy 6th June 2025

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The second time we have stayed at Cove View. Just as last time we visited everything was thought of. The apartment was immaculate. Couldn't find fault if we tried. Thanks again to Lou for providing us with such a lovely place to stay. We will miss that view of the sea. Lovely cream scones and prosecco on arrival too. We will be back.

Reviewed by Karen 30th May 2025

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We had a lovely week at Cove View. The flat was very clean and comfortable and perfectly equipped - we had everything we needed to cook, without the cupboards being cluttered. The welcome cream tea was a lovely surprise. The beach is a very short walk from the flat and gave us access to beautiful surf and long stretches of unspoilt coast path. WoulRead mored definitely recommend a stay here. Hide

Reviewed by Dawn 23rd May 2025

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Quite location. Lovely cliff walks and a great beach.

Reviewed by Finn Ole 9th May 2025

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We had an outstanding stay, the apartment is incredibly beautiful, the place is pure relaxation and the communication worked wonderfully.

Reviewed by Colin 2nd April 2025

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This was our second stay at this property and we enjoyed it just as much as the first. The property is clean and comfortable.and we were made very welcome on our arrival with Prosecco and homemade scones! The location is ideal, being a few minutes walk from the beach and, if feeling a little more energetic, a beautiful clifftop walk to Chapel PorthRead more and St Agnes. Truro, Newquay and Perranporth are all within an easy drive, with a particularly enjoyable drive to St Ives via the coastal roads. Hide

Reviewed by Steven 14th March 2025

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Lovely modern apartment, close to a beautiful beach and some nice pubs and cafes. So peaceful and quiet, plus an ideal place to walk the coast path.

Reviewed by Patricia 29th January 2025

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This holiday apartment is a real gem - totally clean, beautifully furnished, sea view! Super comfortable beds, parking space and the kitchen is really well equipped. You can see that this is a project close to the heart. We will definitely come back and are really happy that we found this apartment!! The owner, Lou, was available to us at any time Read moreand is a really nice person. We had a very relaxing week here and are already looking forward to the next time! Hide

Reviewed by Duncan 24th January 2025

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We were a party of three and had a great time staying at Cove View. The house was spotlessly clean, cosy and very well equipped. We wouldnt hesitate to return.

Reviewed by Joy 28th September 2024

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Absolutely fab place to stay. The apartment was immaculately presented with all the little details thought of even down to buckets for soggy wet suits. We will really miss looking out at the sea every day. Scones, jam, clotted cream and prosecco as a welcome were yummy.

Reviewed by Kevin 20th September 2024

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We have stayed in this lovely clean comfortable apartment before and as last time this stay was just as enjoyable. It makes for a really good holiday to have somewhere so nice to stay.

Reviewed by Lyn 30th August 2024

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The apartment is perfect, there is everything you need in the kitchen. It's a home from home very comfortable and above average. I would not hesitate to recommend the apartment to anyone

Reviewed by Tobias 26th July 2024

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Very nice holiday apartment (with parking!) in a good and quiet location. Short walk to the beach, you can hear the sound of the sea when the window is open! Very clean and well equipped. Ideal for a family with 2 children. Very nice and helpful landlady. We had a perfect vacation and would love to come back! We were lucky with the weather too!

Reviewed by Hamid 20th July 2024

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Immaculately presented apartment which is just a short walk from the cafes, pubs, gift shops and the beautifully clean beach in Porthtowan. The apartment is finished to a very high standard but also feels like a home from home. Also a great base to explore nearby towns of St Agnes, Perranporth and St Ives.

Reviewed by Marie 12th July 2024

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The apartment itself is lovely with a good view of the sea. Really well equipped kitchen with a cream tea and bottle of Prosecco waiting on arrival! There are a few issues with the communal areas of the apartment block that could use some attention to make it more welcoming.

Reviewed by Diane 14th June 2024

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It was a beautiful apartment, well presented, clean and very home from home. Couldn't have chosen a nicer place.

Reviewed by Martin 7th June 2024

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Cove View provides excellent accommodation to a very high standard. The owners really have thought of everything which made our stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. Porthtowan has a lovely beach, there are a couple of shops and places to eat and drink and the coastal path provides some challenging walking with exceptional views, would definiteRead morely recommend Cove View. Hide

Reviewed by Neil 31st May 2024

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This is a very well presented and fitted out apartment. Everything we needed was at hand. A very pleasant stay indeed. And Lou was always available via text for any advice.

Reviewed by Peter 25th May 2024

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Really well kept, lovely apartment in a great location and fantastic view. Very clean and homely and was equipped with everything you need including the smaller items such as hand soap etc. The owner was very friendly and helpful and the scones, milk and Prosecco left for our arrival was much appreciated after a long journey down to Cornwall. WouldRead more be very happy to stay here again if visiting the same area. Hide

Reviewed by Maria 17th May 2024

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We had a wonderful stay at Cove View! Hope to stop again in the future. Very clean and comfy. Wonderful views of Porthtowan beach. Was so nice to relax in the mornings and evenings with a view. Owner was friendly. Lovely welcome pack with cream tea and Prosecco. Thanks again

Reviewed by Julie 19th April 2024

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Reviewed by Dawn 12th April 2024

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Very clean, comfortable flat just a few minutes walk from the beach. Kitchen well equipped. The owner was extremely helpful and accommodating. There was also a lovely cream tea and a bottle of prosecco waiting for us when we arrived plus milk and plenty of tea and coffee. We would recommend this flat for either a short stay or a week's holiday withRead moreout any hesitation. Hide

Reviewed by Paula 5th April 2024

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Perfect in every way. It was my third time staying at The Cove and we had a lovely time as always . The owner really cares about the place and leaves some goodies for you to find on arrival,

Reviewed by Shaun 22nd March 2024

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The apartment is spacious, clean and well appointed. It is in a great location with a see view from the lounge. It is a very calming property, great for getting away from it all. We would definitely consider booking again in the future.

Reviewed by dean 27th December 2023

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Very nice clean and tidy accommodation. Conveniently positioned for easy access to many places

Reviewed by Ann 1st November 2023

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We were made to feel very welcome to this lovely cosy apartment. It was very comfortable and it had everything we could possibly need for our stay and it was so nice to have a sea view too. We really appreciated the lovely welcome pack, thank you. We've all had a lovely break by the sea before the winter sets in, even though we had storm Ciaran on Read moreour first night, but thankfully no damage! Hide

Reviewed by Colin 6th October 2023

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Reviewed by Kevin 22nd September 2023

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This holiday let is one of the nicest weve stayed in over the 20 years weve been visiting Cornwall. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Glyn 8th September 2023

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The flat is very well equipped and kept very clean by the owner. Location is good for touring most of Cornwall and close to the huge sandy beach. Good walking routes direct from flat and lots more a short drive away. Porthtowan village is less touristy than many coastal locations, with a definite focus on locally-based surfing activities, but does Read morehave a good pub, bar and local shop, all within walking distance. Hide

Reviewed by Reita 1st September 2023

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