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Ocean Blue, Porthtowan

Ocean Blue is paces from Porthtowan Beach and has gorgeous sea views from the living room and balcony. Set amidst this coastal hot-spot in a vibrant village community, there are foodie pubs, a delicious deli cafe, the famed Blue Bar cafe/restaurant and a little supermarket all within a few minutes walk. Porthtowan Beach is ideal for play, picnics and swimming, with surf school, boards and wetsuits for hire and seasonal lifeguard patrol. Ramblers will enjoy the scenic delights along the coastal footpath. There are so many beautiful beaches to discover along the north Atlantic coast. Trevaunance Cove at St Agnes is a worthy walk; reward yourself with a real ale and hearty grub from the famed Driftwood Spars inn. Maritime favourite Falmouth on the south coast is reached within a half hour drive. Peruse the harbour, choice of beaches, museum, eateries for all appetites and galleries lining the charismatic lanes. What more do you need from a beside-the-sea bolthole?

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Accommodation Details

All on the first floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin. Bathroom: bath with shower over, separate shower, basin, WC, TV. Open plan living room with kitchen and dining area.

Ocean Blue in Porthtowan is perfect for families and couples seeking a beachside retreat. With a sandy beach within paces and gorgeous sea views from the living room and balcony, it is buckets and spades at the ready! Ocean Blue offers welcoming, comfy and contemporary-styled accommodation, nestled within a small development of apartments almost on the beach. Taking advantage of its first floor position, there are glorious elevated views towards the ocean and lush countryside. The interior is fresh and homely with an open-plan living room with dining area and kitchen and patio doors to the sunny balcony. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner at the bijou table and bench in the Cornish air. There are two serene bedrooms, one with double bed and the other with double lower bunk and single upper for couples and children. Restful sleep is a given after a soak in the bathroom. Set amidst this coastal hot-spot in a vibrant village community, there are foodie pubs, a delicious deli cafe, the famed Blue Bar cafe/restaurant and a little supermarket all within a few minutes walk. Porthtowan Beach is ideal for play, picnics and swimming, with surf school, boards and wetsuits for hire and seasonal lifeguard patrol. Ramblers will enjoy the scenic delights along the coastal footpath. There are so many beautiful beaches to discover along the north Atlantic coast. Trevaunance Cove at St Agnes is a worthy walk; reward yourself with a real ale and hearty grub from the famed Driftwood Spars inn. Maritime favourite Falmouth on the south coast is reached within a half hour drive. Peruse the harbour, choice of beaches, museum, eateries for all appetites and galleries lining the charismatic lanes. What more do you need from a beside-the-sea bolthole?

Porthtowan is a small village resting on west Cornwall’s beautiful coastline, renowned for its Blue Flag beach, which at low tide exposes almost a mile and a half of fine, golden sands. Fringed by impressive granite cliffs, the beach is a popular surfing venue and is lifeguarded during the summer, making it ideal for families. Porthtowan is part of the St Agnes designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and there are some wonderful walks to be found, offering vivid scenery along the South West Coast Path, whether you choose to head east to St Agnes or west to Portreath. The towns of St Ives and Penzance, with their art galleries, restaurants and quaint harbours, are half an hour’s drive away, whilst Flambards Theme Park, The Cornish Seal Sanctuary in Gweek, and the Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station are just a few of the other diverse attractions scattered around this picturesque region. A great base for a varied family break.

Amenities & Facilities

Electric central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer. Smart TV. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Balcony. Off road parking for one car. Sorry no pets or smoking. Shop and pub 5 minute walk. Note: Ten external steps up to first floor.

Location Details

Porthtowan is a small village resting on west Cornwall's beautiful coastline, renowned for its Blue Flag beach, which at low tide exposes almost a mile and a half of fine, golden sands. Fringed by impressive granite cliffs, the beach is a popular surfing venue and is lifeguarded during the summer, making it ideal for families. Porthtowan is part of the St Agnes designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and there are some wonderful walks to be found, offering vivid scenery along the South West Coast Path, whether you choose to head east to St Agnes or west to Portreath. The towns of St Ives and Penzance, with their art galleries, restaurants and quaint harbours, are half an hour?s drive away, whilst Flambards Theme Park, The Cornish Seal Sanctuary in Gweek, and the Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station are just a few of the other diverse attractions scattered around this picturesque region. A great base for a varied family break.

Cornwall's visitors are constantly tempted back to the beautiful coastline, tiny fishing villages, hidden coves and the world-class surfing. Whatever the reason, Cornwall has long cemented its place as one of Britain's premier holiday destinations.

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Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Porthtowan is detailed below.

Wed 4th Heavy intensity rain 13°C 8°C 30mph 8.7mm 1,024mb
Thu 5th Moderate rain 14°C 10°C 29mph 3.0mm 1,013mb
Fri 6th Moderate rain 14°C 8°C 34mph 2.8mm 1,020mb
Sat 7th Light rain 11°C 8°C 47mph 1.4mm 1,006mb
Sun 8th Light rain 10°C 8°C 43mph 3.3mm 1,021mb
Mon 9th Light rain 9°C 6°C 31mph 0.5mm 1,034mb
Tue 10th Sky is clear 7°C 5°C 23mph 0.0mm 1,035mb

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