Escape to the north coast of Cornwall for a seaside self-catering holiday in Portreath. Rent a self catering cottage, house or log cabin near Portreath in Cornwall for a relaxing family seaside holiday.
Situated between the St Agnes Heritage Coast and the Godrevy Portreath Heritage Coast, Portreath is well located for a coastal cottage holiday in Cornwall.
Hints and Tips on Cottage Holidays in Portreath
With a lovely sandy beach, sheltered in a bay with cliffs at either side, for those looking to take a relaxing break where they can just laze on the beach and build sandcastles, Portreath could be perfect, making the village a popular choice of destination for families.
A former fishing village it has a harbour surrounded by a protective wall where there is a tidal swimming pool. The beach is popular with surfers trying to catch a wave and children foraging in the rock pools. The stark mass of Gull rock juts out of the sea just off the coast.
There are cliff walks with lovely views. The whole area is good for bird watching.
The village of Portreath offers good facilities and leisure amenities for families enjoying good value self catering holidays. There are shops for provisions and leisure facilities such as indoor swimming pools, tennis, and a selection of golf courses is nearby. The nearest town is Redruth for another shopping opportunity and a different place to visit during your holiday.
Things to See and Do on a Cottage Holiday in Portreath
• Within Portreath there are a few shops, a cafe and a couple of eateries, so if you want to eat out as well as in on holiday, then there are options available.
• Days out can be enjoyed discovering nearby beaches and villages like Chapel Porth Beach and Godrevy Beach.
• For a good choice of shops, eateries and a stunning sandy beach, St Ives is just half an hour's drive from Portreath.
• If you want to see a different side to Cornwall, parts of the south coast are within half an hour's drive.
• Recommended places to visit include the village of Marazion with its charm, wonderful sandy beach and close proximity to amazing St Michael's Mount (a historic castle on an island which becomes cut off at high tide when it can only be reached by boat, the gardens too with their subtropical plants are well worth a visit)
Rent a coastal cottage in Portreath and enjoy all of the facilities of this lovely village close at hand, or hideaway in a lodge or rural retreat in the surrounding countryside. Whatever type of accommodation suits you best, we hope you find the perfect self-catering holiday cottage for your Portreath holiday on Country Cottages Online.
Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Portreath, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Cornwall.
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