Porthtowan

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Porthtowan
This shot was taken from the beach on glorious winter morning showing the entrance to the harbour with the lighthouse on the cliff. Porthtowen can be very dramatic in the winter and surfing is popular.
A view from the cliff path at Porthtowan, looking south west towards St Ives. #beach
In the next village to where I live (which is a seaside village with a popular surfing beach) there is a pool carved out next to 100 foot cliffs.  At high tide the waves break over the end wall and refresh the water.  It's pretty well hidden, so if you don't know it's there you might miss it.  And yes, those are my toes.
Porthtowan Beach. Not many people on the beach on this hot Summer day. It is June however. The scene here in late July or August would be much more crowded. The landrover belongs to the beach lifeguards who are keeping a close eye on the surfers at this state of the tide (half out).
Greenbank Hotel

Greenbank Hotel

4 out of 5
Harbour side Falmouth England
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Falmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
I like the hotel. I’ve lodged twice at the hotel. Beautiful scenery. I enjoyed the food and the bar. Fantastic breakfast. Everywhere was clean and tidy. Enjoyed my stay.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Greenbank Hotel
Tregenna Castle Resort

Tregenna Castle Resort

3 out of 5
Tregenna Castle Estate St Ives England
The price is RM409 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
RM409
RM491 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in St Ives. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Great view from very plain and aged room the pool was spotless golf course well maintained room cleaners did half a job

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Tregenna Castle Resort
The St Ives Bay Hotel

The St Ives Bay Hotel

3.5 out of 5
The Terrace, Cornwall St Ives England
The price is RM282 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
RM282
RM339 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in St Ives. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.6/10 (691 reviews)
Nice

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

The St Ives Bay Hotel
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SeaSpace

SeaSpace

4.5 out of 5
Watergate Rd Newquay England
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Newquay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Fistral Beach and Whipsiderry Beach ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (103 reviews)
Staff, rooms, the silence and the view

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

SeaSpace
Beachcombers Apartments

Beachcombers Apartments

4 out of 5
Watergate Bay Newquay England
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Newquay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay Beach are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (72 reviews)
The apartment was very clean and well appointed. Very warm and comfortable. Beds and bed linen were wonderful with spectacular pillows. Easy to get keys etc. Cons: Couple of the bathroom doors really need changing as they are flaking and look terrible. Some of the floor tiles could certainly do with ...

Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

Beachcombers Apartments
Porth Veor Villas & Apartments

Porth Veor Villas & Apartments

4 out of 5
Porth Way Newquay England
Stay at this aparthotel in Newquay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
Multi-generational weekend away visiting family. Loved the location close to Porth beach. Also the good breakfast (additional, but discounted, cost). Great unusually-shaped villa. Both upstairs double bedrooms en-suite. Downstairs double bedroom with wc and shower (but not ensuite). Staff very helpful. ...

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Porth Veor Villas & Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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