Guests say
Porth Cove is a well-regarded holiday rental with stunning sea views and proximity to the beach. Guests have praised its high standard of facilities, including a hot tub and modern appliances. While some minor issues were noted, the overall experience is highly recommended by most reviewers.
Cleanliness scores highly, though some guests reported issues with cleaning standards, such as finding hairs and stains. However, these seem to be isolated incidents, with others finding the property spotless.
The location is consistently praised for its excellent position, sea views, and proximity to the beach, making it a standout feature of Porth Cove.
Comfort is generally well-received, with some suggestions for additional furniture and bed configurations to better accommodate adult couples. The lounge and bedroom storage received mixed feedback.
Facilities are deemed high-spec and a great asset, though some maintenance issues like hot tub cleanliness and appliance malfunctions were reported. The quick response to reported issues mitigates some concerns.
There is insufficient information regarding thoughtfulness, such as gifts or special touches provided by the host, to accurately score this category.
About this property
With sea views, Porth Cove is a four-bedroom reverse-level holiday home in Porth, Cornwall and the perfect place for a family holiday. Enjoying a sea view balcony, hot tub, and a TV, but also have the opportunity to get some sunshine during the day, while enjoying the beach being just paces away. The first floor is an open-plan living space with a sea view; it has a eight-seater dining table, an electric oven, hob, instant hot water tap, plus Coffee Machine and plenty of other cooking appliances to make cooking a feast for the family; the adjoining balcony is also a great place to take in the sea views.
On the ground floor, the bathroom is fitted with a walk-in shower and a freestanding bathtub giving you the option of a quick rinse off after the beach or a soak after a day of walking. The first bedroom is a spacious Super king-size room with an ensuite shower room on the first floor with magnificent sea views, while the second, third and fourth bedrooms are situated on the ground floor, have one double, two singles and one king-size, for a flexible sleeping arrangement. Spend your evenings unwinding in the fresh sea air; the enclosed patio is furnished with a hot tub, seating area and an outdoor shower, which makes it the ideal spot for you to relax in with some privacy.
When you want to venture out and about, Porth is a popular seaside location in Cornwall with a handful of attractions to keep visitors entertained, a selection of pubs and restaurants to dine at when your designated chef needs a break. In addition Whipsiderry beach and Watergate bay are just nearby. Newquay Zoo and Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay are great for animal lovers, while Porth Beach and Pirate's Quest Adventure Golf are perfect for those who enjoy the great outdoors, whether that is beachcombing the shores or getting competitive with a round of minigolf. Within easy reach is Truro, a picturesque city home to the impressive Truro Cathedral, as well as Boscawen Park, Victoria Gardens, and the Royal Cornwall Museum.
There are also plenty of shops and restaurants in the city centre, making Truro a great place to spend a day. Next stop is the pretty town of St Ives which lies on the rugged north coast of Cornwall, between the Atlantic Ocean and St Ives Bay. It's a popular tourist destination, thanks to its stunning coastline and array of attractions, including the Tate St Ives, St Ives Harbour, Porthgwidden Beach, and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden. There are also plenty of restaurants and bars in the town, serving up fresh seafood and local ale. Porth Cove has something for everyone, any time of year!
Porth is a small seaside village on Newquay's outskirts. The village has a shop, cafes, restaurants, and a pub on the sandy beach, and the South West Coast Path, which offers spectacular scenery, is nearby. Watergate Bay is a short walk away, with its rolling waves, surf schools, cafes, and pubs, and the popular resort of Newquay, with its beaches, watersports, pubs, restaurants, zoo, and aquarium, is well worth a visit. Fistral Beach and surf centre are three miles west of Porth, while Lusty Glaze Beach's surf training school is actually within the village.
Accommodation
Enclosed patio with hot tub, seating area, outdoor shower and lovely views.
Reverse-level.
Four bedrooms: 1 x Super king-size with en-suite walk-in shower , double basin and WC, 2 x ground-floor singles (zip-link, can be made into super king on request), 1 x ground-floor double.
1 x ground-floor King-size.
Ground-floor bathroom with freestanding bath, walk-in shower, hand-held shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
First-floor open-plan living space, kitchen, dining area, sitting area, and sea view balcony.
Utility.
Games room with TV
Central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, Wine cooler fridge, Samsung washing machine, Samsung dryer.
TV, WiFi, table tennis, table football, board games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, highchair, and stairgates available on request.
Please note: cot linen is not provided.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.8 miles, pub 0.1 mile, beach 0.2 miles.
Please note: no stag party, hen or similar.
If you do require the beds to be made up as a superking - please notify us as soon as possible.
Please note - the hot tub can take up to 8 hours to heat up
Reviews (19)
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Josh
Nice property and great location with great views and a 5min walk to the sandy cove which is perfect! (sea does come in quickly though during the day). Only a pub and pizza place near the beach, so have to head into Newquay for any food shops, or have a online delivery done. Location is amazing other than the lack of a local shop where the pub is. Was worried reading other reviews about the cleaning, but was pretty good overall and house is well equipped with Washer/Dryer, hair dryers, clothes horse, iron and iron board, kettle and boiling water tap (read below safety warning on this). SAFETY NOTE: Kitchen mixer tap is a bit dangerous as no safety twist to stop children or even adults turning it on thinking its a hot tap - just a plastic sign saying its boiling water but as it looks like a standard mixer tap and works the same way, everyone would just turn it on like normal. Some improvements that would make it perfect: > Better pillows on the beds > Hooks on back of doors (especially in the bathrooms - no where to hang anything) especially in the main bathroom only a small radiator to hang bits on. > Toilet roll holders on the walls in all toilets > Some safety measures on the hot boiling tap (looks just like a hot tap and had a near miss) > Oven only has one shelf - would be better to have 2 plus another oven tray and some oven gloves
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Christopher
Location of the property was great - fantastic views from the property out over Porth beach and some amazing sunsets. Also liked the local area - good options for food/drinks and activities within 10/15 minutes walk. Beach was great and perfect time to visit in early July as not too busy. First time visiting Cornwall but would definitely return, and stay at Porth Cove again without any hesitation.
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Sarah
Luckily we had a tool kit with us and we tightened it up but might be worth changing the bed This is our 2nd stay with your house and itâs amazing thanks for letting us stay in it x