Iona

Porthcothan, Cornwall

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Sea View: Yes
Bedrooms: 5
Parking: Yes
Pets: Yes

Sleeps: 11
Bathrooms: 4
Beach: 700 metres
Arrival: Friday

Sea View: Yes
Bedrooms: 5
Parking: Yes
Pets: Yes

Sleeps: 11
Bathrooms: 4
Beach: 700 metres
Arrival: Friday

Highlights

Walk to the beach

Walk through the pretty field and be on the beach in just over five minutes.

Best thing about

The interiors, the space, the views. It is the perfect family escape, just moments from the beach.

The Details

Location

Where is it?

Iona is a newly converted contemporary home, down a quiet country road, with the golden sands of Porthcothan reachable in just over a 5 minute walk. On route you will pass fields of wildflowers which line the coastal path down towards the cove. Porthcothan is one of Cornwall's secret bays, a deep inlet surrounded by rocky headlands with a big expanse of sand at low tide. This tiny coastal village has a lovely hidden quality; it has remained largely undeveloped and provides an 'away from it all' feel.

There are eleven beaches all within a 5-20 minute drive of Porthcothan. You'll find Porthcothan beach is quieter than many of the better-known beaches with a focus on playing on the sand and in the sea. Around the corner is the more popular Treyarnon Bay, a beautiful golden sanded beach with a coast path leading to panoramic views over Constantine Bay.

Just a short drive from Porthcothan is Padstow with its picturesque harbour and Rick Steins Seafood Restaurant. Watergate Bay and its array of restaurants are just 15 minutes away by car and Newquay a little further, with great shopping, beach activities and all kinds of cafes, pubs and restaurants.

The Property

A beautiful, five-bedroom house flawlessly renovated just a short walk from Porthcothan beach on Cornwall's north coast.
Enviable open plan living, dining and kitchen space with cosy autumnal colours throughout.
Living space with large corner sofa, coffee table and TV with Freeview.
Curl up in front of the crackling fire on a two seater sofa in the snug area, as your loved one cooks up a storm in the kitchen.
Fully equipped kitchen with a striking breakfast bar, four stools, Belfast sink, feature drop down lighting, range cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, drinks fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle, Nespresso coffee machine, and excellent range of cookware.
A very generous dining space with floor to ceiling windows bringing the outside in. Dine at the large wooden table seating up to 14 guests, overlooking the garden with sea views in the distance.
Relax with a book and watch the kids play in the garden from the bespoke window seating.
Utility room with washing machine, dryer, and sink.

Sleeping:

Three stylish bedrooms located on the ground floor, with two further bedrooms on the first floor, all with lovely views.
Master bedroom on the first floor with sea views, super king size zip and link bed, two bedside tables, dressing table, single day truckle bed and two chest of drawers.
En-suite to the master with bath, separate walk-in rainfall shower, heated towel rail, wash basin and wc.
Second bedroom on the first floor with king size bed, chest of drawers and country views.
En-suite to the second bedroom on the first floor with separate rainfall shower, heated towel rail, wash basin and wc.
Third bedroom on the ground floor with super king size bed, chest of drawers and country views.
Fourth bedroom on the ground floor with twin beds, chest of drawers, bedside table and lamp.
Fifth bedroom on the ground floor with twin beds.
Bathroom on the ground floor with bath, separate rainfall shower, underfloor heating, heated towel rail, wash basin and wc.
Second bathroom on the ground floor with separate rainfall shower, underfloor heating, heated towel rail and wash basin.
Separate wc.

Outside:

Large and enclosed garden with patio and outside seating accessed through the dining room bi-fold doors.
Outside shower.
Space to hang wetsuits.
Parking for 4 vehicles.

Need to Know

What can I walk to

Porthcothan beach in just over a five minute walk
The Tredea Inn
Porthcothan Bay Stores
The South West Coast Path
Surf lessons are available at Porthcothan

Guest Reviews

Iona is a fantastic house to stay in and is exactly as the photos and description. It had everything we needed and is a beautiful house. Was wonderful to be able to walk from the back gate down to the beach and the coastal walks, which were just stunning ! Well located to travel around Cornwall, including Padstow and St Ives. We had 6 adults and 2 dogs in our party and we all absolutely loved our stay at Iona and didn't want to leave.

L Fairclough, September 2021

We had an amazing week staying at Iona. A beautifully renovated property. So well laid out and the design and furnishings of the interior made it such a relaxed and beautiful space to spend time in. The location on the coastal path and the incredible views literally just outside the front door made it all just perfect.

A Parkin, May 2021

We had such a lovely time at Iona. The home is absolutely beautiful and the location is amazing. It was the perfect place for our family to get away and enjoy the sea and scenery. We will definitely be back. Iona is perfection!

S Sparks, April 2021

Fantastic property with great layout, in fabulous location. Elevated position with picturesque countryside views, along with fleeting views of the ocean from sun room and one upstairs bedroom. Beach is sub 10 minute walk along a pretty footpath, and the SW Coast path runs literally 50m from the back of the house. We had a great week in Iona - will be back next year.

B Matthews, April 2021