Cottage vacation rentals in Porthtowan

Lovely few days in half term with the kids. Unable to use the hot tub as weather was relentless and was windy and wet. Driveway is a bit ropey so careful if your car is low to the ground! Hosts were really helpful and even had a visit from one of the cats!

Our first air b&b experience as a family of 4 (2 kids age 7&10) and it has definitely set a high standard! We arrived to Cornwall on the wettest day - not what we imagined! But as soon as we stepped in the cottage it felt like a holiday straight away. We headed to the shop (10 second walk) for logs and fired up the log burner, found everything we needed in the kitchen to cook dinner and had a board game and movie night! We were blessed with sunshine for the rest of the stay so headed to beaches for surf lessons and horseriding - the cottage is such a great location and close to plenty of gorgeous beaches. We found a play park behind the cottage near the village hall which the girls enjoyed very much. The cottage is tastefully decorated, plenty of clothes storage for a short stay and the beds are so comfy!! Hot tub is a great addition - we would have loved to have stayed longer to enjoy this more as we only had time to get in once. We will definitely return in future.

This is one of the best airbnbs I’ve stayed in - no signal or WiFi, but it forced us to switch off which was magical. The location is stunning, gorgeous walks and sunsets. We walked down to the secluded cove they have about 10 mins walk to the top of the hill, through a farm. The Airbnb was such a surprise - the photos don’t do it justice! Lovely touches, and cream tea on our arrival. Will 100% come back again

Beautiful accommodation just like in the pictures. So dreamy and the hot tub is the cherry on the top! Overall a lovely stay with great hosts. Just make sure to buy enough firewood, the house is a little bit cold in spring (which is normal for an older building). I would definitely come back anytime! Thanks Beckie & Vince!

I highly recommend, this is my second time staying at one of Kate’s properties. The space is beautifully designed with little touches of luxury throughout, whilst also creating a welcoming and at home feeling. It’s an easy drive to many beaches. It all makes for a very enjoyable and relaxing stay.

Beautiful home from home accommodation. Very relaxing very clean, some lovely little extra touches, bottle of Fizz, tea, biscuits etc . Particularly loved the outside space. Claire and Connor very responsive, good clear instructions for check in and check out. Would definitely recommend a visit if you need somewhere to chill out.

We loved our stay at bumblebee cottage. It was beautiful, clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Loved the attention to detail and was very thankful for the welcome pack. The hot tub is private and a great size for relaxing. Tracy our host was very communicative, friendly and at hand for any questions. We will definitely be returning. Our children loved it that much they asked if we could move in.

We really enjoyed our stay and our accommodation was perfect. I have a long list of what was great! 1. Parking outside the house - great for unloading 2. Doggy friendly 3. Secure garden for dogs 4. Great outdoor space with covered area for food prep and a bbq. Outdoor fire, table and chairs. Really pretty garden, which we found lovely to relax with a drink after some lovely long walks! 5. The coastal path is literally 2 mins away from the house! The coastal paths are stunning! 6. Short walk into St Agnes, which has some really lovely restaurants. We went to 3 different ones during our stay and the food was delicious and the staff were super friendly. Great for vegan food also, loads of choice! I must say the vegan Cornish pasties, bread and carrot cake were delicious! 7. The house was clean, and the bed was comfy. Great books on bookshelf. 8. Lovely indoor wood burner Kate left us some Prosecco, fresh bread and butter in the fridge! Highly recommend!

Had a lovely stay at the Cottage. Clear instructions provided to gain access to the property. Accurately described and met all of our needs as a family. If anything the listing doesn’t do it justice. Nice location for lots of local dog walking and plenty of beaches commutable nearby. Will 100% return in future.

Had a great stay, lovely area, accommodation was perfect for us, would consider it again when visiting our favourite part of the world. Plus perfect host.

We had a fantastic time staying at Chloe cottage. Was spacious enough for a family of four and a dog. Everything you needed, and very clean. Louise responded really quickly to any enquiries or help that we needed. More of a walk than we thought to Porth, but lots to do in short driving distance. My Girls were very impressed with The PlayStation, as we don’t have one at home!!

We had a lovely few days a Wisteria Cottage. The surroundings are beautiful and it was so peaceful. Walking from this location was a dream with access to the South West Coast Path very close by. The cottage had everything we needed and was warm and dry after wet walks! Thank you

Came down for a family wedding nearby and location was perfect for us. The farmhouse was cozy, welcoming and spacious. The beds were comfy, so much so we all overslept on checkout morning. Facilities, especially in the kitchen were ideal for us. We would love to come again, next time for longer so we can explore the local area more thoroughly and probably with the dog who missed out this time. Thanks for having us to stay.

We had a fantastic time at Jenny’s lovely cottage! Jenny is kind and helpful, and communicated throughout to make our stay as pleasant as possible. The cottage is beautifully decorated and the garden and location is a little peace of heaven. Small mishap with the cleaning at arrival, but quickly resolved with a very friendly housekeeper. Thank you so much for having us, we’ll be back soon!

We had an absolutely wonderful experience spending our holiday here! The house is fantastic—great location, clean, bright, with a well-equipment kitchen and two bedrooms upstairs offering a beautiful view of the sea. The welcome treats were so heartwarming! We also enjoyed seafood, Spanish tapas, and mead by the sea, just a 15-minute walk away, following Amy’s helpful guest guidebook. I highly recommend exploring the charming village in the morning as well.

Excellent cottage in a perfect location. Jayce and Hannah were great hosts, would definitely recommend to anyone planning at trip to St Ives. I will be back 😊

Lovely place as a base for a great holiday in Cornwall with the family!

Wonderful family stay at Winnie’s cottage. In beautiful surroundings and in beautiful accommodation. Family break where everything was provided and so much more opportunities. From the log burning to the opportunity to have a cozy bbq set up. Surrounded by animals in a sublime environment. Immaculate cottage where everything was provided, even a welcome gift by an amazing host, Maria, who was welcoming and inviting throughout our visit.

Claire and Chris were extremely hospitable and flexible. We arrived at a rather unsociable hour, but they were both more than understanding and welcoming. This little gem is spotless and fresh, with tasteful decor and a timeless Cornish cottage feel. Claire left some great snacks etc which were most welcome after a long drive. The location is great, too, with the A30 literally a few minutes drive away, and super close to the lively Lanivet Inn. Couldn’t recommend enough for both tourists, and (once!) locals coming back to Cornwall to visit.

This house is actually bigger and much nicer than it looks on the pictures. We would love to stay here over and over again!

This was a beautiful cottage with everything we needed for a great stay… Fabulous central location, quiet private space. Lovely hosts ensuring we had everything we needed and offering local recommendations… Can’t recommend highly enough we will definitely be back… thank you 🧡

A beautiful gem in a fabulous serene location near so many brilliant places in Cornwall. Perfectly furnished and thoughtful set up. Super helpful and friendly host - down to getting the bbq ready for us and being able to hose down wetsuits on site plus lots of great local recommendations - plus very quick responses and let us know we could check in early. Could not recommend enough (except to ensure there’s some availability next summer so we can return!). Exactly what we needed and such a stunning private garden too - ideal if you are bringing a furry friend. Many thanks and hope to be back soon

We all thoroughly enjoyed our three-night stay in this wonderful cottage. It truly felt like a home away from home—very comfortable, clean, and well-equipped with everything we needed, especially in the kitchen. We all slept really well, which says a lot about how cosy it was. The gardens were a real highlight, we loved spending time out there, listening to the birds in the morning . Such a peaceful and relaxing setting. The hosts were fantastic, extremely helpful and full of useful information about the area. The cottage is just a lovely few minutes’ stroll into the village, We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing break in Cornwall.

This getaway was just what I needed—a beautiful quiet spot surrounded by nature and lovely walks. The hosts were fantastic and extremely fast at responding whenever I had a query. The place itself was lovely, clean and spacious. Do note that the place is right next to the hosts’ own home, and so whilst they are amazing at giving you your own space, you aren’t totally secluded on your own and may occasionally cross paths/see hosts walking by from the cottage window etc.. Not a problem at all for me, and as I say, they couldn’t be better at making it feel like you are in your own space + all my interactions were lovely, but just mentioning here as a general point to be aware of ☺️ Thank you so much for the stay, I really loved it! 🙏