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Property grounds
A picnic area with benches and a table, surrounded by a low stone wall and greenery.
A beach with clear water, a sandy shore, and a person walking.
A stone tower with a chimney, surrounded by dense shrubbery.
A beach at sunset with the sun reflecting on the water.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4646 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Porthtowan
  • Place, Porthtowan Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Chapel Porth Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Fistral Beach
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Truro

This cottage places you next to Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within a 5-minute walk of Porthtowan Beach. The cottage includes a patio, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Porthtowan Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Chapel Porth Beach - 14 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Carbis Bay Beach - 32 min drive - 22.3 miles
  • St Ives Harbour - 34 min drive - 24.4 miles
  • Fistral Beach - 37 min drive - 21.2 miles

Getting around

  • Redruth Station - 13 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Inn For All Seasons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cornish Pantry - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Schooners - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blue Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪St Agnes Hotel - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Driftwood - a holiday home that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

Driftwood is magically situated a stone's throw from one of the best beaches in Cornwall, Driftwood is dog friendly (there are summertime dog restrictions on the beach, see below) The accommodation comprises a fully fitted kitchen diner, and living room on the ground floor with two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. As a bonus, Driftwood now has an EV charge point installed. There is a small garden to the rear with a decked area and a table with benches.

Porthtowan is one of the finest beaches on the North Coast, there is a vast expanse of golden sand at low tide which is ideal for a family game of rounders or cricket. Flanking the beach are impressive cliffs, rock pools, caves, and a tidal pool, but Porthtowan is renowned for its fantastic curling break, there is lifeguard cover during the Easter holidays and from May through to September, and there is a surf school that can teach anyone from 8 years upwards, at the top of the beach is a playground. There are a plethora of dog walks nearby from cliff walks on the coast path, please keep your family friend on a lead, on the beach (however dogs are banned between 10am and 6pm between May 15 and September 30), to exploring the rich mining heritage including Wheal Coates, the archetypal Cornish engine house, dramatically perched on the cliffs at Towanroath approximately 1km north of the beach.

Accommodation
Ground Floor: Enter into living room with comfortable seating, flat screen TV, stairs to first floor. Kitchen / dining room with fitted units and appliances, combined fridge / freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, dining table and chairs.
First floor: Landing with doors to: Master bedroom with 4'6" double bed and storage, double aspect with low velux windows that have views over the beach. Bunk bedroom with storage. Family bathroom with shower over the bath, WC and hand basin.
External: Parking space with TAP EV charging point. Rear garden with decked area, picnic table with benches, Charcoal BBQ. There is another parking space, if required.
The cottage is heated and features a patio and space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a microwave, a refrigerator, and a dishwasher.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 646 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

633360

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this cottage?

This cottage is located in Truro and just steps from Porthtowan Beach and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You'll also find Trevaunance Cove and St Agnes Beacon within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Driftwood - a holiday home that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Yes, there is an electric car charging station available.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Driftwood - a holiday home that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Couples staying at this cottage will value amenities like a smart TV, a water view in some cottage, as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Driftwood - a holiday home that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage include breakfast service?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at Driftwood - a holiday home that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cottage.

What is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall), which is 19.6 mi away (42 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Driftwood - a holiday home that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Yes, every cottage at Driftwood - a holiday home that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms comes with a patio and some offer water views.

Driftwood - a holiday home that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

A really good location

Good location parking outside door all equipment their that's required. Pub over road quite good , cafe good . Enjoyed my holiday their , especially good for dogs .
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ideal location

We stayed here for a week and we couldn't be happier. The cottage does show some minimal wear and tear but nothing that presents as a problem. The property was completely functional for our needs - well equipped for cooking and a short walk to the sea (literally a minute away!!). We will definitely be coming back to stay!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kate E.

Great cottage for the beach at Porthtowan

This is the 2nd time we have have stayed at Driftwood albeit it several years apart. The location is great - just a minutes walk to the beach but it is beginning to feel a bit tired. The flooring could do with updating - carpets maybe need new underlay and the lounge flooring is showing a fair bit of wear. One thing that was a real pain was the bathroom Velux window has no privacy glass - it wouldn't take much effort to add some privacy film - I ended up taping together some news paper to put on it. Also there were no keys for the downstairs windows so we couldn't lock them for security. Another bug bear was that there was no key for the front door - just the back door. The cleaner had a key for the front door but it was not available for the tenants. There were cobwebs in the corners of the Velux windows which was a bit of putting but on the whole a nice place to stay. A washing/drying line in the garden would be very handy too as the clothes horse inside is too small for much to be hung on it and the rails on the radiators are just too low - had to hang towels over the doors. As they say on the TV - location location location!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fab cottage in excellent location

We loved our stay at Driftwood! A stones throw from the beautiful beach, and everything we needed right on our doorstep and to explore more of Cornwall. We hadn't stayed at Porthtowan before but have fallen in love with the place! The cottage was super clean and comfortable, and well equipped for everything we needed. Highly recommend. (The addition of a floor brush would be handy, obviously bringing sand in from outside, you don't always want to have to use the hoover! And a washing line would be helpful too.)