Holiday rentals and lettings in Portreath

In Portreath you can choose from a variety of modern and contemporary holiday rentals in the heart of town with excellent sea views and a few steps from the beach. This little resort boasts two sandy beaches and a breakwater that makes it a popular destination for holidaymakers and surfers. Plan your next getaway and enjoy your time in this AONB in Cornwall.

Add an extra bit of luxury to your holidays and stay in a holiday letting with swimming pool, stunning views, a lovely manicured garden and a hot tub to relax. Plan a family holiday, a romantic weekend to celebrate a special occasion or enjoy a quiet time on your own to recharge your batteries and explore the beauty of the stunning surroundings. With the beach at your doorstep, the holiday lettings offer quality time in lovely decorated rooms, cosy lounges and equipped kitchens. Do not miss the chance to enjoy your holidays here!

Portreath is a coastal resort with a small harbour for fishing boats. The town offers a variety of cafés and shops in a friendly atmosphere. You can explore it walking or cycling around the old tram-roads that have been turned into cycle paths. From Portreath you can cycle south to Devoran. Enjoy the beach, take your four-legged furry friend for a walk or have some fun at the amusement arcade.

Portreath is a hidden gem of a village. Enjoy a fabulous time in a quiet haven away from busier resorts. Go for a meal at any of the pubs, enjoy some shopping time and unwind in the afternoon or the evening. No day is ever the same. The ocean views invite you to admire them, capture them with your camera and use them as inspiration for writing, painting or just letting your imagination fly. A stroll around town will bring you to Portreath’s history and its industrial past.

Portreath Beach is a large stretch of soft fine sand, chosen by many families to spend their holidays in. The harbour wall is popular among skilled surfers for its “vortex” surf break. The lovely sandy beach is a popular one among families and surfers. Majestic cliffs are at the western end of the beach, together with a smaller cove. To the other side of the beach, the granite wall protects the small harbour. A few hundred metres off the coast, you will be able to see the twin islets that make up Gull Rocks, an iconic view in Cornwall. Top up your tan, read a book, swim in clear waters or ride the waves.

Portreath is ideal for wayfarers as they can join the South West Coast Path, following the hemline of rugged cliff-gilded scenery along the coastline of Portreath. The stunning views along the coastline will take your breath away. For a short walk, you can choose the 5-mile route there and back from North Cliffs to Basset's Cove. There is also an 8-mile walk further north to Porthtowan. For those who want to reach further distances, there is an 11-mile bike trail to Devoran. Take in the views, admire the wild fauna and the beautiful countryside. Portreath is an unforgettable experience for your senses.

Cornwall is popular for the traditional Cornish pasty, cream teas, the Cornish Yarg, the Hevva cakes, Cornish Fairings, stargazy pies or the saffron buns. The Basset Arms, located beyond the harbour, welcomes visitors to enjoy a meal and share their Cornish ales and the popular cider named Cornish Ratter. Up in Tregea Hill, The Terrace offers a Mediterranean-style cuisine mixing flavours from Galicia and France with Cornish ingredients, and excellent views. In the neighbouring village of Porthtowan, The Blue Bar offers delicious surf and turf combos with chilled wine and great beers.

Tehidy Country Park lies about a mile and a half from Portreath. This is a beautiful country park with acres of woodland and nature trails. Once the property of the Bassett family, now it is run by Cornwall City Council and is open to the public all year round. If you like riding horses, you can do so along the bridleways, or you can enjoy a two-wheel time on the tracks for mountain bikes. Go to the lake and watch the swans and ducks. Pleasant strolls, and a little adventure!

A short drive up the coast from Portreath, there is the little village of Porthtowan, with a lovely beach. Enjoy a day under the sun, build sandcastles, surf the waves, have a picnic, take a walk, and remember to book your table at The Blue Bar.

The mining past of the area, led to having two railways once. The much-needed efficient transport system back then, made them build the Portreath to Poldice tramway, in the early 1800s. The lines were a link to the mines of Camborne and Illogan with the harbour. At present, these railway routes are a pleasant walk along the wooded tram-way that you can follow from the valley into the cove.

Close to Portreath, you can visit several colourful gardens full of vibrant flower beds and a lovely display that will make you fall in love with them. Visit the Penrose Water Gardens, near Truro, and have a guided tour around the ponds and admire the varied wildlife. The Godolphin House and medieval Gardens in Helston, can be visited from March to October as well as the beautiful mansion. In Redruth, there is a 30 acre woodland garden and a nursery where you can buy some plants for your garden.