Porthcothan Lodge
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Overview
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The wonderful Porthcothan Lodge boasts a stunning countryside location yet is just a 10 minute, almost entirely traffic-free wander from the delightful sandy Porthcothan Bay. Within Cornwall’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Porthcothan is a pretty, tranquil village. The bay is of Poldark fame when it was filmed as Nampara Cove. Porthcothan Lodge’s elevated position makes the most of the stunning views down to the bay. With three exceptional bedrooms, this stunning holiday home sleeps six guests in exquisite, modern comfort.
The open plan living area is both striking and extremely comfortable. It boasts warm wooden floors thoughout, high vaulted ceilings, a trendy hanging log burning stove and an incredible amount of light flooding in through the many windows and patio and tri-fold doors. The kitchen and dining area is raised from the lounge area and features beautiful white and wooden units, a useful breakfast bar where guests can keep the chef company, dining with a view as well as a gorgeous white piano and a super comfy contemporary chair. Perhaps you have some budding pianists who can entertain you all while the chef is preparing a delicious meal? There is such a wonderful sense of space with the high ceilings and the calm colour scheme. You will find lovely modern artwork on the walls giving little colour pops and striking lighting from the ultra high ceiling. The oak doors to the rest of the house are fabulous with eye-catching coloured glass panels. Just a few steps down, you will find the very attractive lounge area with its perfectly fitting corner sofa, its hanging fire and extraordinary views across to the village and bay. The full floor-to-ceiling glass doors and apex windows bring the outside in and make this a fabulous, countryside haven. No matter what the weather you will no doubt enjoy this delightful space. The mellow colours of the furnishings blend perfectly with the exposed natural, local stone wall behind the fire.
Once outside, you are greeted with a raised decking area, again making the most of the breathtaking vistas and a lower lawned garden. This is rural enrapture at its best! Just at the end of the lane you will find the public footpath taking you almost all the way to Porthcothan Bay. The sensational sand dune flanked beach promises hours of entertainment.
All three bedrooms are spacious and light filled. Two offer super-king sized beds and contemporary en-suite bathrooms with powerful drench showers. Charming sloped ceilings and fabulous wooden beams feature. The third bedroom is a twin which has use of the gorgeous family bathroom. All of the bathrooms are fully tiled in a lovely honey colour. The family bathroom boasts a bath and shower.
What you should know…
- The house is mostly on one level so is good for those with mobility issues, albeit there are steps from the decking to the lawn
- At the end of the lane you can take the public footpath which goes almost all the way to the bay
Property Features
Ground Floor
- Large living room with comfortable sofas, satellite TV, stove and access to the terrace and garden
- Open plan dining area for 6 people with piano and access to the terrace
- Fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar
- Family bathroom with bath
- Bedroom with king size bed, access to the garden and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with king size bed and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with two single beds
Exterior Grounds
- Large garden and terraced area
- Outdoor dining
- Garden furniture
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Washing machine & dryer
- Travel cot & high chair available on request
- Parking
Location
About the surrounding area of Porthcothan LodgePorthcothan Lodge is a fabulous, peaceful, rural haven, bliss for those that love the outdoors. With the stunning Porthcothan Bay just a 10 minute walk from the house, easy access to the famous South West Coast Path and the dramatic National Trust headland, the popular foodie town of Padstow and the legendary Bedruthan Steps close by, this location is wonderful.
Porthcothan Beach is a very attractive north west-facing cove backed by pretty grassy dunes. It is a favourite with families as it becomes very sheltered at high tide due to the cliffs. Poldark fans will enjoy remembering it as Nampara Cove. Fans can also explore around Pendeen and Botallack where the UNESCO listed mines doubled as Wheal Leisure.
Surfers will want to head to the rolling waves of Constantine Bay, Harlyn or further north to the famous surf beach of Polzeath. Harlyn Bay is home to a famous surf school so is a very good bet if you fancy some tuition.
The South West Coast Path boasts incredible scenery with landscape and seascapes synonymous with shipwrecks and smugglers. Walkers enjoy spectacular clifftop views looking out over Bedruthan Steps where colossal, pointed stacks stand majestically out of the Atlantic waves. The coastal path between Carnewas to Stepper Point is a mix of sandy bays and high cliffs. Above Trevone Bay you will enjoy views of striking marble cliffs at Porthmissen Bridge. Past Mother Ivey’s Bay, the prominent Trevose Head boasts stunning views up and down the coast.
For a day away from the beach, you can visit the magnificent late Victorian country house of Lanhydrock and its fabulous gardens and wooded estate. After a devastating fire in 1881, the Jacobean house was completely refurbished in Victorian style. You can discover two sides of Victorian life, upstairs and downstairs. The extensive gardens are beautiful. You can also enjoy off-road cycle trails, hiring cycles there or you can walk for miles.
The picturesque port of Padstow is within easy distance, nestled on the beautiful Camel Estuary. It boasts excellent shops, charming pubs, cafes and renowned gourmet restaurants including Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant. It is full of character and historical interest and offers watersports, fishing trips, speedboat rides and sea cruises. The Black Tor ferry takes passengers over to Rock in around 5 to 10. Padstow is the start of the wonderful Camel Trail over to Bodmin Moor. You can hire cycles in the town if you do not have your own. Overlooking Padstow, you will find the fine Elizabethan country house, Prideaux Place which boasts formal gardens and a deer park. It was built in 1592 and has been passed down through the generations to the current owners, Peter and Elisabeth Prideaux-Brune.
| Local Amenities | |||
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| Nearest Airport |
Cornwall Airport
(10 km) |
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| Nearest Village |
Porthcothan
(850 m) |
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| Nearest Town/City |
Padstow
(7 km) |
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| Nearest Restaurant |
The Olive Tree
(2 km) |
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| Nearest Bar/Pub |
Tredrea Inn
(600 m) |
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| Nearest Supermarket |
Tesco Superstore
(7 km) |
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| Nearest Beach |
Porthcothan Beach
(1 km) |
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| Nearest Golf |
Trevose Golf & Country Club
(3 km) |
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Region
When it comes to natural good looks, Cornwall sets the bar for UK holiday destinations. From long stretches of sand to the jaw-dropping scenery, this coastal county makes a fabulous retreat for anyone looking to escape the city scene. But most importantly, you quickly realise that you don’t have to fly around the world to seek adventures. With forests, castles and beaches for days, Cornwall is the ultimate staycation - perfect for all ages.
In recent years, Cornwall has come on leaps and bounds and found a newfound style. That being said, discover our range of beautiful large holiday homes in Cornwall to start planning your next holiday!
Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesFamilies adore Porthcothan Lodge. It is very spacious, inside and out with plenty of room for children to play. The garden is large and the short stroll to the beach is a good plus. Porthcothan Bay is nestled within dunes and cliffs so is very sheltered. If children want to surf you can head to Constantine Bay or Harlyn Bay. Constantine Bay is a wonderful beach with fine, golden sand and with rock pools to explore. The famous Harlyn Surf School has been described by the Sunday Times as ‘the best surf school on the North Cornish coast’. It offers surfing, coasteering, stand up paddleboarding and guided sit on top kayak tours. You can stick to one watersport or arrange multi activity days. The surf school has been established for over 20 years and run summer surf camps for 8 – 12 year olds. You can also hire all watersports equipment from them.
At Padstow families can take a variety of boat trips, enjoying watersports, fishing, exploring the coastline or spotting dolphins and porpoises. You can visit the National Lobster Hatchery where you will learn about their conservation programmes, see young lobsters being reared ready for release and meet the resident giant lobster and Spider crabs. You can adopt a lobster or sponsor their conservation work if you would like. Also in Padstow is the small but perfectly sized Old MacDonald’s Farm. Children will encounter pigs, cows, lambs, chickens and ponies. Children can bottle feed the lambs and calves. There are also attractions to enjoy such as the miniature train, pony rides, crazy golf, pedal go-karts and roller racers.
Another popular family trip is to the Cornish Birds of Prey Centre. There are other animals to meet as well as the birds of prey, a waterfowl lake, small play area and a cafe. There are three displays each day when you can watch hawks, owls, falcons, vultures and eagles in glorious flight. You can book a falconry handling session to get someone special in your group up close to these gorgeous predators.
Camel Creek Adventure Park at Wadebridge offers a good variety of both fun and thrilling rides for all ages. Little ones can meet Swampy and Dina, the park’s resident characters and enjoy the Toddler’s Village. Older children can test their fear on Morgawr, the sea serpent roller-coaster and the scariest ride, The Beast. Thunder Falls Log Flume is good soggy family fun.
Kids Activities Close-by
- Beach Nearby
- Walk to Beach
- Walk to Village
- Walk to Restaurant
- <1hr to Airport
- Watersports
- Fishing
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
- Tourist Towns & Villages
Onsite Facilities
- Fenced Grounds
Extras
At Oliver’s Travels, we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to travel services, we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team, who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team.
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
Oliver's Travels Chef Service: A Gourmet Dining Experience
Make hosting a memorable dinner party at your villa an absolute breeze with our superb Chef Service. Our chefs will take care of everything for you from start to finish so you can just sit back and enjoy the gastronomic experience. They will bring all the necessary ingredients, cook and serve the food and even clean up afterwards. To find out more visit www.oliverstravels.com/chefs
| Security deposit | No security deposit is required for booking this property |
| Arrival time | 4pm |
| Departure time | 10am |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | No security deposit is required for booking this property |
| Arrival time | 4pm |
| Departure time | 10am |
| End of stay cleaning included? | Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. |
| Linen & towels included? | Bed linen, bath and pool towels are included in the rental price. |
| Energy costs included? | Yes, included in the rental price. |
| Internet access? | Wi-Fi internet access included in rental price. |
| Minimum stay | 7 nights |
| Changeover day | Friday. |
| Pets welcome? | Not allowed. |
| Smoking Allowed? | Not permitted. |
* Please note that due to Covid-19, the check in and out times have been temporarily amended to allow for additional cleaning. Check in is now 5pm, check-out is 9am. Thank you for your understanding.
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 6 people:
| Rental period | 3 Nights | 4 Nights | 5 Nights | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8th 2023 - Dec 15th 2023 | £1,071 | £1,201 | £1,331 | £1,396 |
| Dec 15th 2023 - Dec 22nd 2023 | £1,862 | £2,097 | £2,332 | £2,449 |
| Dec 22nd 2023 - Dec 29th 2023 | £1,879 | £2,116 | £2,354 | £2,473 |
| Dec 29th 2023 - Jan 5th 2024 | £1,879 | £2,116 | £2,354 | £2,473 |
| Jan 5th 2024 - Jan 12th 2024 | £1,021 | £1,144 | £1,267 | £1,329 |
| Jan 12th 2024 - Jan 19th 2024 | £1,021 | £1,144 | £1,267 | £1,329 |
| Jan 19th 2024 - Jan 26th 2024 | £1,021 | £1,144 | £1,267 | £1,329 |
| Jan 26th 2024 - Feb 2nd 2024 | £1,021 | £1,144 | £1,267 | £1,329 |
| Feb 2nd 2024 - Feb 9th 2024 | £1,021 | £1,144 | £1,267 | £1,329 |
| Feb 9th 2024 - Feb 16th 2024 | £1,085 | £1,217 | £1,348 | £1,414 |
| Feb 16th 2024 - Feb 23rd 2024 | £1,054 | £1,181 | £1,309 | £1,373 |
| Feb 23rd 2024 - Mar 1st 2024 | £1,021 | £1,144 | £1,267 | £1,329 |
| Mar 1st 2024 - Mar 8th 2024 | £1,021 | £1,144 | £1,267 | £1,329 |
| Mar 8th 2024 - Mar 15th 2024 | £1,028 | £1,152 | £1,276 | £1,338 |
| Mar 15th 2024 - Mar 22nd 2024 | £1,037 | £1,162 | £1,287 | £1,349 |
| Mar 22nd 2024 - Mar 29th 2024 | £1,457 | £1,638 | £1,819 | £1,910 |
| Mar 29th 2024 - Apr 5th 2024 | £1,629 | £1,833 | £2,037 | £2,139 |
| Apr 5th 2024 - Apr 12th 2024 | £1,457 | £1,638 | £1,819 | £1,910 |
| Apr 12th 2024 - Apr 19th 2024 | £1,198 | £1,345 | £1,491 | £1,565 |
| Apr 19th 2024 - Apr 26th 2024 | £1,198 | £1,345 | £1,491 | £1,565 |
| Apr 26th 2024 - May 3rd 2024 | £1,267 | £1,422 | £1,578 | £1,656 |
| May 3rd 2024 - May 10th 2024 | £1,278 | £1,435 | £1,593 | £1,671 |
| May 10th 2024 - May 17th 2024 | £1,317 | £1,480 | £1,642 | £1,723 |
| May 17th 2024 - May 24th 2024 | £1,330 | £1,494 | £1,659 | £1,741 |
| May 24th 2024 - May 31st 2024 | £2,206 | £2,487 | £2,769 | £2,909 |
| May 31st 2024 - Jun 7th 2024 | £1,506 | £1,694 | £1,882 | £1,976 |
| Jun 7th 2024 - Jun 14th 2024 | £1,538 | £1,731 | £1,923 | £2,019 |
| Jun 14th 2024 - Jun 21st 2024 | £1,665 | £1,874 | £2,083 | £2,188 |
| Jun 21st 2024 - Jun 28th 2024 | £1,768 | £1,990 | £2,213 | £2,324 |
| Jun 28th 2024 - Jul 5th 2024 | £1,895 | £2,135 | £2,375 | £2,495 |
| Jul 5th 2024 - Jul 12th 2024 | £2,027 | £2,285 | £2,542 | £2,671 |
| Jul 12th 2024 - Jul 19th 2024 | £2,228 | £2,512 | £2,796 | £2,938 |
| Jul 19th 2024 - Jul 26th 2024 | £2,397 | £2,704 | £3,011 | £3,164 |
| Jul 26th 2024 - Aug 2nd 2024 | £2,736 | £3,088 | £3,440 | £3,615 |
| Aug 2nd 2024 - Aug 9th 2024 | £2,736 | £3,088 | £3,440 | £3,615 |
| Aug 9th 2024 - Aug 16th 2024 | £2,736 | £3,088 | £3,440 | £3,615 |
| Aug 16th 2024 - Aug 23rd 2024 | £2,736 | £3,088 | £3,440 | £3,615 |
| Aug 23rd 2024 - Aug 30th 2024 | £2,736 | £3,088 | £3,440 | £3,615 |
| Aug 30th 2024 - Sep 6th 2024 | £1,753 | £1,974 | £2,194 | £2,305 |
| Sep 6th 2024 - Sep 13th 2024 | £1,668 | £1,877 | £2,087 | £2,191 |
| Sep 13th 2024 - Sep 20th 2024 | £1,399 | £1,572 | £1,746 | £1,832 |
| Sep 20th 2024 - Sep 27th 2024 | £1,251 | £1,405 | £1,559 | £1,635 |
| Sep 27th 2024 - Oct 4th 2024 | £1,220 | £1,369 | £1,519 | £1,594 |
| Oct 4th 2024 - Oct 11th 2024 | £1,220 | £1,369 | £1,519 | £1,594 |
| Oct 11th 2024 - Oct 18th 2024 | £1,220 | £1,369 | £1,519 | £1,594 |
| Oct 18th 2024 - Oct 25th 2024 | £1,552 | £1,746 | £1,940 | £2,037 |
| Oct 25th 2024 - Nov 1st 2024 | £1,552 | £1,746 | £1,940 | £2,037 |
| Nov 1st 2024 - Nov 8th 2024 | £1,021 | £1,144 | £1,267 | £1,329 |
| Nov 8th 2024 - Nov 15th 2024 | £1,021 | £1,144 | £1,267 | £1,329 |
| Nov 15th 2024 - Nov 22nd 2024 | £1,021 | £1,144 | £1,267 | £1,329 |
| Nov 22nd 2024 - Nov 29th 2024 | £1,021 | £1,144 | £1,267 | £1,329 |
| Nov 29th 2024 - Dec 6th 2024 | £1,021 | £1,144 | £1,267 | £1,329 |
| Dec 6th 2024 - Dec 13th 2024 | £1,021 | £1,144 | £1,267 | £1,329 |
| Dec 13th 2024 - Dec 20th 2024 | £1,037 | £1,162 | £1,287 | £1,349 |
| Dec 20th 2024 - Dec 27th 2024 | £1,868 | £2,104 | £2,340 | £2,458 |
| Dec 27th 2024 - Jan 3rd 2025 | £1,870 | £2,107 | £2,343 | £2,461 |
| Jan 3rd 2025 - Jan 10th 2025 | £1,021 | £1,144 | £1,267 | £1,329 |
| Jan 10th 2025 - Jan 17th 2025 | £1,021 | £1,144 | £1,267 | £1,329 |
| Jan 17th 2025 - Jan 24th 2025 | £1,021 | £1,144 | £1,267 | £1,329 |
| Jan 24th 2025 - Jun 10th 2025 | £1,021 | £1,144 | £1,267 | £1,329 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
Reviews
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Beautiful views!
Our second visit to this property, perfect location, light and spacious property. Great fire place for chilly evenings. Wonderful views from outside balcony and from inside.
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A relaxing week
The great thing about beautiful Porthcothan Bay is that it is close to so many things. Close to Padstow, close to natural coastal beauty spots like Bedruthan Steps, St Agnes, Constantine Bay, close to Newquay Airport. It was easy to have a relaxing week in the countryside, but still see and do interesting things when we felt like it.
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