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Sunsets | Beautifully refurbished apartment overlooking Porthtowan beach | Sleeps 4 | Amazing views

  • Ref: 11307
  • Sleeps: 4 (2 Bedrooms)

  • Nestled in the valley of Porthtowan village, within close proximity of the A30.
  • Ideally situated between Sunsets in Porthtowan & Whispering Waves in Porthtoiwan, enabling up to 3 families to holiday at one time.
  • Overlooking the blue flag golden beach with the benefit of a coastal facing balcony.
  • Within walking distance of all local amenities.
  • Free parking and WiFi provided. 
  • Chargeable EV Charger located within 50 metres of property, in public car park.

Please note we do not accept pets.

Minimum 2 night booking low season, 7 night booking peak season, as displayed in booking calendar.

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Sunsets in Porthtowan – Beachfront Bliss on the Cornish Coast

Welcome to Sunsets in Porthtowan, a beautifully styled 2-bedroom apartment just moments from the beach, offering breathtaking coastal views and a front-row seat to the famous Cornish sunsets. Sleeping up to 4 guests, this modern seaside retreat is perfect for beach lovers, surfers, and anyone looking to unwind by the ocean.

Decorated in a contemporary coastal theme, the apartment combines comfort with relaxed seaside charm. Gaze out over the Atlantic from your window, or step outside to feel the sand between your toes – the beach is quite literally on your doorstep.

Inside, you'll find:

  • Two bright and comfortable bedrooms (one double, one twin) with fresh linens and coastal décor

  • A stylish open-plan living, kitchen, and dining area designed for relaxation and sociable evenings

  • A well-equipped kitchen for home-cooked meals

  • A modern bathroom

  • Free allocated parking – a rare luxury this close to the sea

Watch surfers ride the waves, explore rock pools, or take a dip in the nearby natural tidal pool. In the charming village of Porthtowan, everything is within easy walking distance: a handy grocery shop, fish & chip shop, two welcoming pubs, a beachfront café, ice cream parlour, surf hire, and even a beautician for a little holiday indulgence.

Whether you’re planning lazy days on the sand or scenic cliff-top walks, Sunsets in Porthtowan is your perfect home by the sea – where every evening ends with a spectacular view.

  • During peak season changeover day is a Friday.
  • Arrival from 4pm and departure by 10.00am.

Local Area

Discover Porthtowan – A Hidden Gem on Cornwall’s North Coast

Tucked between rugged cliffs and rolling waves, Porthtowan is a charming coastal village with a laid-back surf vibe and breathtaking natural beauty. A favourite with locals and visitors alike, this small but vibrant village offers the perfect mix of relaxation, adventure, and Cornish character.

At the heart of Porthtowan is its Blue Flag beach – a wide stretch of soft golden sand backed by dunes and cliffs, ideal for sunbathing, beach games, and sandcastle building. It’s also one of Cornwall’s top surf spots, with consistent waves perfect for all levels. Surf lessons and board hire are available right on the beachfront, making it easy to dive into the action.

At low tide, the beach reveals fascinating rock pools and a hidden treasure – the Porthtowan tidal pool, carved into the rocks at the far end of the beach. It’s a magical place for a quiet swim or simply soaking up the views.

The village itself has everything you need within walking distance:

  • A friendly local shop for essentials

  • A delicious fish & chip takeaway

  • Two fantastic pubs – one with dramatic clifftop views and the other right beside the sand

  • A beachfront café and bar, perfect for sunset drinks

  • A surf shop and hire centre

  • An ice cream parlour for post-beach treats

  • A local beautician offering relaxing treatments

Walking and nature lovers will enjoy direct access to the South West Coast Path, with stunning cliff-top walks in both directions. Head west to discover the dramatic mining heritage of St Agnes Head, or east towards Chapel Porth and beyond, where the coastline is dotted with hidden coves and historic engine houses.

Porthtowan is also ideally located for exploring more of Cornwall’s highlights. In under 30 minutes, you can reach:

  • St Agnes, a quaint village with artisan shops and independent cafés

  • The lively seaside town of Perranporth, known for its long beach and beach bar

  • The city of Truro, with its cathedral, theatre, shops, and restaurants

  • Falmouth, with maritime heritage, galleries, and ferry trips

  • Iconic attractions like The Eden Project, St Ives, and Newquay are all within reach for day trips

Whether you're here for surf and sea, walking and wildlife, or just to relax with the sound of the waves, Porthtowan offers the perfect base for an authentic and memorable Cornish escape.

Getting Here

Get directions
  • From the M5, take exit 30 to join the A30.
  • Continue on the A30 for about 100 miles, passing Carland Cross (there will be windmills to your right), until you reach Chiverton Cross. Exit here. 
  • Take the 5th exit off the roundabout, sign posted St Agnes.
  • Continue on the road for a mile or so until you come to a crossroads, where you turn left, signposted Porthtowan.
  • At the end of this road go straight across, again following signs to Porthtowan.
  • Stay on this road until you see the sea on your right, head down the hill and turn right at the bottom into Beach Road. Head straight through the village until you come to the car park on your right.
  • Once in the car park head left towards The Beach Shop sign. This is the end of the apartments.
  • You will see a gap in the wall....this is the rear access to the apartments. Once inside you will find a parking permit.
  • Unload your car, then take it out of the car park turning left and immediate left again. You will see houses on the left, and our car park is immediately behind them.
  • The spaces are numbered. You park in 20, ensuring the permit is clearly displayed.

Transport Links

Nearest Airport: Newquay 25 mi
Nearest Ferry Port: Plymouth 48 mi
Nearest Railway Station: Redruth 4 mi
Nearest Motorway Junction: M5 Jt 30 83 mi

Rates

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Rental rates are for the entire property.

Description From To Weekly Monthly Week Night Weekend Night Minimum Stay
03 Jan 25 13 Feb 25 £412 - £82 £103 2 Nights
14 Feb 25 21 Feb 25 £464 - - - 7 Nights
21 Feb 25 04 Apr 25 £400 - £75 £85 3 Nights
04 Apr 25 25 Apr 25 £716 - - - 7 Nights
25 Apr 25 23 May 25 - - £103 £124 3 Nights
25 May 25 06 Jun 25 £875 - £100 £100 2 Nights
06 Jun 25 13 Jun 25 £895 - £100 £100 2 Nights
13 Jun 25 20 Jun 25 £945 - £135 £145 3 Nights
20 Jun 25 27 Jun 25 £995 - £140 £150 3 Nights
27 Jun 25 04 Jul 25 £1025 - £145 £155 2 Nights
04 Jul 25 11 Jul 25 £1050 - £150 £160 2 Nights
11 Jul 25 18 Jul 25 £1095 - £155 £165 7 Nights
18 Jul 25 22 Jul 25 £1400 - £150 £150 3 Nights
01 Aug 25 29 Aug 25 £1400 - - - 7 Nights
29 Aug 25 05 Sep 25 - - £200 £200 3 Nights
05 Sep 25 12 Sep 25 £950 £1000 £155 £165 3 Nights
12 Sep 25 19 Sep 25 £900 £1000 £140 £155 3 Nights
19 Sep 25 26 Sep 25 £850 £1000 £120 £140 3 Nights
26 Sep 25 24 Oct 25 £600 £1000 £75 £80 2 Nights
24 Oct 25 31 Oct 25 £600 £1000 £110 £120 3 Nights
31 Oct 25 19 Dec 25 £500 £1000 £80 £100 2 Nights
19 Dec 25 02 Jan 26 £700 £1000 £150 £150 4 Nights
02 Jan 26 31 Jan 26 £420 £1000 £75 £80 2 Nights
31 Jan 26 28 Feb 26 £450 £1000 £75 £80 2 Nights
28 Feb 26 03 Apr 26 £450 £1000 £80 £100 2 Nights
Easter 03 Apr 26 10 Apr 26 £720 - - - 7 Nights
Easter 10 Apr 26 17 Apr 26 £720 - - - 7 Nights
17 Apr 26 22 May 26 £750 - £100 £125 3 Nights
May Half Term 22 May 26 29 May 26 £875 - - - 7 Nights
29 May 26 05 Jun 26 £900 - £120 £130 3 Nights
05 Jun 26 12 Jun 26 £925 - £125 £135 3 Nights
12 Jun 26 19 Jun 26 £950 - £130 £140 3 Nights
19 Jun 26 26 Jun 26 £1000 - £145 £155 3 Nights
26 Jun 26 03 Jul 26 £1050 - £147 £157 3 Nights
03 Jul 26 10 Jul 26 £1100 - £153 £163 3 Nights
10 Jul 26 17 Jul 26 £1150 - £160 £170 3 Nights
17 Jul 26 04 Sep 26 £1415 - - - 7 Nights
04 Sep 26 11 Sep 26 £1050 £1200 £150 £160 3 Nights
11 Sep 26 18 Sep 26 £950 £1200 £145 £155 3 Nights
18 Sep 26 02 Oct 26 £850 £1200 £125 £135 3 Nights
02 Oct 26 23 Oct 26 £500 £1000 £100 £120 3 Nights
October half Term 23 Oct 26 30 Oct 26 £620 £1000 - - 7 Nights
30 Oct 26 18 Dec 26 £400 £1000 £70 £80 2 Nights
Christmas / New Year 18 Dec 26 02 Jan 27 £600 £1000 £120 £120 4 Nights
02 Jan 27 31 Mar 27 £400 £1000 £70 £80 2 Nights
  • Price does not include £80 cleaners fee.

All bookings during Peak Season are Friday to Friday.

During Off Peak bookings of minimum 2 nights may be requested.

A 30% non-refundable deposit is payable at the time of bookings, the remainder due 6 weeks prior to arrival. 

Price will include a refundable security deposit of £100. This will be returned within 7 days of your stay, assuming the cleaner confirms there is no damage to the property, and all equipment is as found.

Any accidental breakages should be reported, to enable replacements to be provided for future guests enjoyment. 

Parking permits, where not left at the property on departure, will result in a reduction of £20 from the security deposit to enable the purchase of a replacement.

Payment to be made via direct bank transfer (preferred) or online card payment.

Reservation deposits are non-refundable unless dates can be re-let, in which case the deposit will be refunded less any difference in the rental fee from the replacement booking and a £20 admin fee. 

Cancellations less than 6 weeks prior to the arrival date result n the loss of the full holiday cost, again unless the dates can be re-let, and again,  less any difference and a £20 admin fee.  It is recommended that travel insurance is taken out at time of booking to avoid such an eventuality.

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Reviews

What Guests Say About Sunsets in Porthtowan

Guests love the stunning views, peaceful atmosphere, and unbeatable location of Sunsets – with many describing it as the perfect place to unwind by the sea. From morning coffee on the balcony to watching the sky light up at dusk, it's a stay that leaves a lasting impression.

If you’ve stayed with us, we’d love to hear about your experience! Your feedback helps us grow and gives future guests a glimpse of what makes Sunsets so special.



Oh wow! What a perfect location, we so look forward to returning to Porthtowan to stay at Sunsets each year.
Something happens when you arrive, walk through the door at Sunsets and get to sit on the balcony.. suddenly you get to relax and take in the sea air..everything is going to be alright!.
Sunsets is clean, tidy and well maintained. It has all that you need and of good standard, the location to the beach is amazing. A must would be to sit on the balcony with a glass in hand and soak up the amazing Sunsets, you can't beat it.
My husband said its great to have a parking space and not having to worry about the car all week!

Jennie Hoult , 

Absolutely fantastic location as virtually on Porthtowan beach, with everything (convenience shop, cafe, bar, pub, fish & chips, and kids play park etc) all within a few hundred meters.
The open plan living space has floor to ceiling patio windows onto the large balcony with table and chairs, and directly overlooks the sea so plenty of people and surfer watching opportunities!
Always spotlessly clean, useful efficient heaters (one stay was off season) loads of hot water, comfy beds, and there is a parking permit for a space just a short walk away.
Looking to book for the third time in 2025, as are family members who love it as much as I do.

Cathie McColl, 

What a wonderful hidden gem. Sunsets is a fabulous apartment, with a super balcony that overlooks the beach. Two spacious bedrooms, the mezzanine main bedroom is comfortable and very relaxing, especially with the velux window enabling you to sleep to the sound of the waves. The twin bedroom is a good size and as a party of four adults we had plenty of space. The kitchen is well equipped, although with three wonderful eating establishments within a stones throw, we didn’t do much cooking ourselves. The seating area is comfortable and on a dreary day we turned the sofa around and sat watching the enormous waves rolling in. Porthtowan itself is a beautiful setting. We spent a lot of time exploring the beach and bays and watching the surfers. There are also lovely costal walks in both directions. It was a wonderful retreat from the hustle and bustle of a busy life and we will hopefully be back before too long. Sarah is a wonderful host and any queries are promptly responded too.

Lynn Manning, 

Stayed at porthtowan, absolutely beautiful, beautiful apartment, Sarah couldn’t do enough for us very highly recommend the best holidays

Karen Lockhart , 

We love staying at Sunsets having been here numerous times over the years. The apartment is very well designed and maintained. It’s always spotless and welcoming. The location of the apartment is incredible with sea views from the lounge . There is a lovely balcony for four people where you can immerse yourself in the surroundings and feel even closer to the sea …. And the beautiful sunsets of course. You can explore on foot straight from the door so if you don’t want to be driving around you really do not have to. The local bar and pub have a great atmosphere and the ice cream and fish and chips are a must. We have often booked Sunsets at the same time friends or family have booked Whispering Waves to make it into an even bigger experience. We’ve visited in the summer and in October and both times of year offer something different. Because it’s not as well known as other parts of Cornwall, even in peak season it never feels overrun with people. The host Sarah is brilliant and always available to help with anything we may need. We will definitely be back again.

Tanya Speight, 

This is our fourth consecutive year at Sunsets. 10/10. Couldn't fault it. Perfect in every way.
The village is not overcrowded and has an amazing beach and walking paths. There's an amazing ice cream parlour, a surf shop, two surf schools, two restraurants, Fish and Chip shop, a cafe and a village shop with reasonable prices.
The apartment is fully equipped and always clean and immaculate. You literally can't get an accomodation any closer to the beach. The sunset from the balcony is amazing.
The host is the best I've dealt with, goes above and beyond.
This trip is the highlight of our year. Can't wait to go back next year.

Faisal Khalaf, 

I’ve stayed here many of times , absolutely beautiful, lovely stunning apartment, right on the beach everything you need in the apartment, home from home, stunning sunsets , stunning beach ,well worth the money , I absolutely love staying here.

Karen Lockhart , 

Enquiries

Ready to Wake Up by the Waves?

If you’re dreaming of a coastal escape with golden sands, sea views, and everything you need just a short stroll away, Sunsets in Porthtowan could be your perfect getaway. We’d love to welcome you – simply get in touch to check availability or make an enquiry. Your relaxing beachside break starts here!

Please note we do not accept:
- Pets

Sarah Phippen

sarah@cornwallcoastalholidays.co.uk

07860155724

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