Guests say
Porhellik is a spacious and well-equipped cottage in a peaceful location, just a short walk from the beautiful Porthtowan beach and coastal paths. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, modern decor, and suitability for families or groups. The property is light, airy, and offers excellent Wi-Fi and parking. While the approach road is unmade and can be challenging, and one guest noted the need for a deeper clean in some areas, the overall experience is highly positive, with many guests returning for multiple stays.
Most guests found the property very clean, immaculate, and well looked after, with only occasional mentions of cobwebs and an oven needing a deeper clean.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the beach and coast paths, peaceful surroundings, and easy access to local attractions, though the steep hill and unmade road are noted.
Guests describe the cottage as spacious, light, airy, and comfortable, with good showers and beds, though one guest suggested the front bedroom bed could be upgraded.
The property is well equipped for self-catering, with plenty of dishes, cutlery, and modern amenities. Parking for two cars and strong Wi-Fi are appreciated. Some maintenance concerns about the access road were mentioned.
There are no specific mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Situated in the award-winning Towan Valley resort, in the seaside village of Porthtowan, this privately owned property is perfect for those who love walking.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: 38" Freeview TV, DVD Player, Bluray Player, CD Player, Ipod Dock, DVDs, Books, Games, French Doors
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request. Welcome pack. Large decked area with terrace, sitting-out area and garden furniture. Balcony. 1-acre grounds (shared). Parking. No smoking. Please note: There are 2 steps to the rear entrance.. Sitting in a sheltered valley just minutes from the golden beach, this contemporary, eco-friendly, semi-detached holiday home has been thoughtfully designed to provide comfortable and green holiday accommodation. It has also been awarded a Visit Britain 4* grading and a gold award. The property has a place to store wetsuits and there are metal loops in the wall to secure bikes. The coastal village of Porthtowan has a rugged feel with cliff-top walks, a golden dune-backed beach and walks along the coastal path. There is a fantastic bar situated directly on the sand, which has live music and great food. Two surf shops provide water-based entertainment with tuition and hire, a great way to spend a day before the evening sets in for that al fresco dinner on the terrace of Porhellik. Locally, you will find Tehidy Country Park, a large wooded estate perfect for walks and cycling, with bike hire close by. Golf, horse riding, surfing and kayaking are all available nearby. A little further west, a short drive along a beautiful coastal road will bring you to St Ives, home to galleries, beaches, shops and restaurants. Beach ½ mile. Shop and pub serving food ½ mile.
Free WiFi
Nearby points of interest
- Trevaunance Cove
- Fistral Beach
- Copper Trail
- Royal Cornwall Museum
- Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay
- Newquay Zoo
- Porthminster Beach Café
- Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
- Enys Gardens
- St Peter’s Church, Flushing
Reviews (11)
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Iain
Our third stay at this lovely property. It is well looked after and an ideal location, as a short walking distance to porthtowan beach and close driving distance to other places such as St Agnes, Perranporth, Truro, Portreath. We had two cars, a visitors space was always free for the second car we had which was a bonus. Very spacious property for the 4 of us. Ideal to have the double option in all 3 bedrooms. We'll be back next year. Highly recommend.
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Ian Armstrong
Accomodation great only draw back is the terrible road to it .. massive pot holes .. kept hitting bottom of car had to get all passengers out before going over sleeping policeman. Daughter tripped up in one of large holes hurt her leg
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Confirmed Guest
This property was up an unmade road, and was on first impressions clean. However, we felt that a deep clean was needed as there were a number of cobwebs around the house and the oven would've benefited from a professional clean as it smelt of burning fat when used. Having said that it was well equipped and very comfortable.