A selection of holiday properties in Porthtowan
Porthtowan is a small popular village on the Atlantic coast. It lies within the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape which is a World Heritage Site. Its name comes from the Cornish words 'porth' and 'tewynn' to mean Cove of Sand Dunes. Porthtowan's history is associated with mining and one of its most prominent buildings is a former engine house converted for residential use. It is also within walking distance by National Trust coastal walks to Chapel Porth, Wheal Coates, Trevaunance Cove and St Agnes. Porthtowan owes much of its present day character to its popularity as a local seaside resort in Victorian and Edwardian times; the locals from Redruth and the surrounding areas went there, particularly on Bank Holidays. Overlooking Porthtowan are the remains of Wheal Towan, one of Cornwall's most prolific 18th century copper mines, which provided Ralph Allen Daniell of Trelissick with a fortune estimated at the time as a "guinea a minute" night and day. Porthtowan’s beach has acquired Blue Flag status and consists of soft white sands and dunes. Porthtowan has become well known as a surf resort and the surfclub building can be found directly on the beach. This is where the judges can be found for the annual SAS Rip Curl Cornish and Open Longboard Championship which is widely covered by the local radio station Atlantic FM. The beach is kept under the constant scrutiny of the St Agnes based charity Surfers Against Sewage. The town has a general/convenience store, several pubs - including the Blue Bar, which overlooks the beach – a village hall, a couple of cafes and several beach shops. There is also a Chinese restaurant just outside the village called The Flaming Wok. Every August, Porthtowan beach hosts the SAS/O’Neill Cornish and Open Surf Festival.
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Sandy Cove, Porthtowan
No Pets Allowed
Sleeps 4
No smoking allowed
From £299
Fresh, light and contemporary in style, Sandy Cove sits just behind the sand dunes that form the backdrop to Porthtowan Beach. The perfect retreat for those that simply like the ...
Porthtowan Beach Apartment
- No Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 4
- No smoking allowed
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From £287
Just a few steps from the sandy beach, Porthtowan Beach Apartment is perfect for those who want to listen to the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean. Children will love to ...
Atlantic View, Porthtowan
- No Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 4
- No smoking allowed
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From £360
Just paces from the sandy beach at Porthtowan with sublime views across the ocean and horizon beyond, Atlantic View Apartment offers well presented accommodation for up to four. Wake up to the ...
St Ives View, Porthtowan
- No Pets Allowed
Sleeps 8- No smoking allowed
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From £490
While away lazy days on the sun terrace above the hustle and bustle of the sands below from this outstanding beach house. The spectacular panorama of the Atlantic Ocean west ...
