This contemporary cottage sits just 50 metres from Porth beach, making it an ideal base for families, adventurers and explorers of all ages. When children draw a seaside scene, they draw Porth – streams, rockpools and caves beg to be explored, whilst a sweep of beach provides ample terrain for sandcastle building and sand-fairy making. A narrow wooden footbridge leads to Porth Island, a headland where you can stand back at mid tide, particularly on windy days, as the blow hole shoots rainbow sprays of water.
Inside, a spacious open-plan layout combines a professional chef's kitchen – featuring a drinks fridge and downdraft extractor – with a long dining table seating eight and a large sitting room with log burner, corner sofa, large bean bags and a 40-inch Smart TV. A Ruark audio DAB radio is also provided. The utility room has a washing machine and tumble dryer. The master bedroom has a king-size bed and doors opening onto a patio with views over Porth beach, while the second bedroom also offers a king-size bed with en-suite shower room. has a king-size zip-and-link bed with a built-in wardrobe and a glimpse of the sea, while the fourth is a twin. A generous family bathroom with roll-top bath and separate rainfall shower, a ground-floor wet room and a separate cloakroom complete the layout. Outside, the front garden has curved bench seating, a charcoal BBQ area, an outdoor sofa with table and stools for dining or relaxing, and there is private parking for two cars plus an outdoor surf shower for summer use.
Head south along the coast path to Lusty Glaze Beach (0.5 miles) or north towards Watergate Bay (2 miles). The rolling cliffs of Mawgan Porth lie 4 miles along the coast. Back on Porth Beach, beachside eateries serve pizza and ice cream. Porth Island is worth visiting in any season – wrap up warm and bring a camera for dramatic sunrises and storms alike.