- Wood-clad sauna
- Sea-view hot tub
- Elevated balcony
- Designed by Kast Architects
- Ocean views over Porthtowan
- Walking distance to the beach
Blending cool Scandi interiors with a breath-taking coastal backdrop, Gwelefan is a stunning property nestled above Porthtowan Beach adored by The British Travel List and Luxurious Magazine. Designed by Cornwall’s Kast Architects, this timber-clad home has been carefully composed to maximize its views out to sea, while using natural and eco-conscious materials. Enjoying spa-like facilities inside and out, you’ll find a luxurious sauna and a sea-view hot tub, along with an elevated balcony and ground floor terrace for wave-watching.
Elegantly set across one floor, the kitchen, living and dining area encourages everyone to gather together. Finished in ocean teals and earthy exposed woods, the interiors complement the sea views that await just beyond vast sliding glass doors. Perfect for sociable dining, the repurposed table seats 10 guests, with the contemporary wood-clad kitchen within easy reach. Spill out onto the balcony during summer, or retreat to the living area after supper for golden orange sunsets.
The ground floor is home to all four bedrooms. Minimal in design yet instantly welcoming, they echo the same beautiful interiors woven throughout the house, with wooden floors, monochrome fixings, and fresh artwork lining the walls. To the front of the house, three bedrooms open onto the sea-view terrace, hot tub and dog-friendly lawn, through sliding doors that welcome in the sea breeze.
There are two gorgeous king size bedrooms and another with a zip and link bed, providing flexibility for different group make-ups. The fourth bedroom features bunk beds with a king size bed on the bottom and a single on top. This, coupled with a PlayStation 4, makes it perfect for younger guests. The family bathroom encourages mid-holiday indulgence thanks to a walk-in waterfall shower, bath tub and private sauna.
With Porthtowan’s family-friendly beach within walking distance, it's easy to spend days here skimming stones in its shallow waters, swimming in its tidal pools or surfing its sheltered tides. The Blue Bar and Porthtowan Beach Café both offer relaxed dining options, while St Agnes is a 10 minute drive away and home to the sought-after Peterville Inn and Tap House. Loved for its watersports scene, there’s board hire available from Tris Surf as well as SUP tours, coasteering and kayaking tours – all bookable through our inclusive concierge service.
- Wood-clad sauna
- Sea-view hot tub
- Elevated balcony
- Designed by Kast Architects
- Ocean views over Porthtowan
- Walking distance to the beach
Our favourite features
Home to a private sauna, the house is instantly spa-like. Return from cold water dips on Porthtowan Beach and head straight inside for a dose of heat therapy, followed by a soak in the hot tub just outside.
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We recommend...
Tucking into seafood dishes at The Blue Bar
Booking a beach yoga class with Eskinzo
Exploring the orchards at Healy’s Cyder Farm
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More about theLower Ground Floor
Master Bedroom with En-suite
Awash in whites, blues and monochrome prints, the master bedroom provides a tranquil haven for two. Sliding doors reveal views over Porthtowan’s beach, with the hot tub, outdoor dining terrace and grassy lawn just footsteps away. The large king size bed and heavy linen curtains promise a restful night’s sleep while a bespoke built-in vanity, shelving and wardrobe unit provide plenty of storage. Two marbled bedside tables and a suede blue armchair round off the space, and a Google Nest speaker is ready to soundtrack your day.
Complete with its own en-suite bathroom, you’ll find a blue-hued wet room with a waterfall shower and built-in bench seating. Finished in brushed brass and textured white tile, this generous space also features under-the-sink storage and plenty of natural light.
Bedroom Two
Similar to the master, this room has been decorated in pale blues and gentle greys. Sliding doors reveal far-reaching coastal views and allow for easy access onto the terrace, no matter the time of day. Benefitting from a 6ft zip and link bed, this bedroom can transition from a king to a twin with ease, depending on your group’s sleeping arrangements. Meanwhile, a dressing table and bespoke built-in wardrobes promise to take care of your storage needs.
Bedroom Three
The last of the sea-facing bedrooms, this king size room is drenched in natural light and radiates a serene, welcoming feel. The wooden headboard complements the fresh white interiors, while contemporary surf prints adorn the walls. You’ll also find a dressing table and built-in wardrobes that make the morning routine a breeze.
Bedroom Four
Home to bunk beds with a king size bed on the bottom and a single on the top, bedroom four can sleep up to three guests. With crisp white linens and exposed wooden furnishings, it’s ideal for younger guests and comes complete with a PlayStation 4. There’s also a chest of drawers for storing holiday clothes and black-out blinds for when early bedtimes call.
Family Bathroom and Sauna
Completing the ground floor is the luxurious family bathroom. Gold fixtures sit beautifully against white tiles, while the waterfall shower provides a pop of colour in glossy teal tiles. Serving bedrooms two, three and four, this bathroom is incredibly spacious with dual basins and an indulgent bath tub.
Hidden behind a glass door is the beguiling sauna, complete with bench seating and an intricate wood pattern design. Return from refreshing ocean dips and let the warmth of the sauna and the scent of eucalyptus revitalise you before tiptoeing to the hot tub for another touch of spa-like luxury.
More about theGround Floor
Kitchen, Dining and Living Area
Incredibly spacious and occupying the breadth of the first floor, the open plan kitchen, dining and living area offers awe-inspiring views over the beach. An ode to Scadinavian design, the living area sits beneath large pendant lighting and is complemented by deep blue velvet sofas and built-in seating that lines the wall. Inviting the outdoors in from the balcony, vast sliding doors open to reveal an ocean panorama so that the sound of crashing waves is never far away. There’s an LG Smart TV and Polk Soundbar for entertaining, as well as a Google Nest speaker for morning radio shows.
Just behind the living space, a reclaimed wood dining table seats 10 guests, making it the natural setting for holiday meals. It’s framed by a trio of art prints and enjoys gorgeous sea views, best taken in through the striking picture window.
Finished in a combination of teal tones, ashy woods and grey terrazzo tiles, the contemporary kitchen sits behind the dining area. Complete with a Cuisine Master induction hob* and oven, home chefs will relish preparing meals here, with a dishwasher on hand to take care of the washing up. There’s also a large larder cupboard providing plenty of storage for the holiday food shop, as well as a Hisense fridge-freezer. The built-in window seating is where couples will gather for freshly-made lattes from the L’Or coffee machine, while breakfast cooks and the rest of the group wakes up.
*Please note that guests with pacemakers should avoid using the induction hob as this can interfere with the device.
Utility and WC
Finished in fresh white cabinetry and cool-toned concrete worktops, the utility is accessed through pocket doors at the front of the house. The space provides plenty of additional storage, an additional sink, a Liebherr fridge-freezer, plus a Samsung washing machine and tumble dryer. You’ll also find the WC which serves the first floor living area.
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Terrace, Garden and Hot Tub
Lined by Cornish grasses and yuccas, the tiered terrace provides a peaceful sanctuary for wave-watching and afternoon drinks. Leading directly onto the grassy lawn, there’s plenty of room for little ones to play, while four-legged friends can soak up the rays from their sundrenched spot on the patio. The hot tub enjoys far-reaching views over Porthtowan’s shores and is perfectly positioned to catch the golden hour glow each evening.
Accessed via either a flight of steps from the first floor, or through the ground floor bedrooms, it's easy to reach the outdoor dining table with trays of icy drinks and sharing platters. There’s a charcoal barbeque too, meaning everyone can gather together for celebratory suppers, with sparking ocean views.
Outdoor Shower
Tucked away behind the back of the property is a heated waterfall shower. Return from sandy days on the beach and head straight here to rinse off salty hair, wetsuits and bodyboards.
Parking and EV charger
The driveway provides enough parking for four cars, and access to a solar-powered EV charger (pay at point).
Need to Know
Key details
Sleeps
8 – 9 (maximum 8 adults)
Changeover day
Saturday for peak periods, flexibility at other times and for short breaks
Arrival and departure
Arrival from 4:30pm, departure by 10am
Dog-friendly
Yes (one maximum). £60 per week. Read this property’s dog rules here.
Mobile reception
Refundable security deposit
£1,000
Additional information
While Gwelefan can sleep up to nine guests, it accepts a maximum of eight adults as the bunk bed in bedroom four is suitable for two adults and one child.
There are steps around the internal and external areas of the property
Guests with pacemakers should avoid using the induction hob as this can interfere with the device
The electric car charger is operated on a 'pay at point' basis. You'll find specific instructions for use in the Guest Information Tablet when you arrive. Find nearby EV charging stations here.
If you’d like to check any specific information that may not have been covered in our descriptions, please call us to speak to our Property Advisors or see our FAQs page.
Inclusions
- Inclusive concierge service
- Welcome hamper to include local produce
- High quality bed linen (changed weekly)
- One hand towel, one bath sheet and one leisure towel (for the hot tub and sauna) per guest
- Wi-Fi
- One travel cot and one highchair
- Two stairgates
- Underfloor heating
- Trevarno luxury hand wash
Facilities
- Parking for four cars
- 7kW Zappi electric car charger (pay at point)
- Hot tub
- Sauna
- Charcoal barbeque
- Google Nest speakers
- Polk soundbar
- LG Smart TV
- PlayStation 4
- Philips L’Or Barista Sublime coffee machine
- Outdoor shower
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Changeover day not right for you? Call 01208 895570 as outside of peak times, we can sometimes offer some flexibility.
Changeover day not right for you? Call 01208 895570 as outside of peak times, we can sometimes offer some flexibility.
Seasonal week and short break pricing
| Date | 7 Nights | 3 Nights | 4 Nights | 5 Nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec - 27 Dec 2024 | £3465 | - | - | £3265 |
| 29 Dec - 04 Jan 2025 | £3465 | - | - | £3265 |
| 05 Jan - 14 Feb 2025 | £1990 | £1590 | £1690 | £1790 |
| 15 Feb - 21 Feb 2025 | £1990 | - | - | - |
| 22 Feb - 28 Mar 2025 | £1990 | £1590 | £1690 | £1790 |
| 29 Mar - 04 Apr 2025 | £2300 | £1900 | £2000 | £2100 |
| 05 Apr - 18 Apr 2025 | £3250 | - | - | - |
| 19 Apr - 23 May 2025 | £2700 | £2300 | £2400 | £2500 |
| 24 May - 30 May 2025 | £4700 | - | - | - |
| 31 May - 27 Jun 2025 | £3300 | £2900 | £3000 | £3100 |
| 28 Jun - 04 Jul 2025 | £4250 | £3850 | £3950 | £4050 |
| 05 Jul - 29 Aug 2025 | £4995 | - | - | - |
| 30 Aug - 05 Sep 2025 | £3950 | £3550 | £3650 | £3750 |
| 06 Sep - 26 Sep 2025 | £3300 | £2900 | £3000 | £3100 |
| 27 Sep - 17 Oct 2025 | £2300 | £1900 | £2000 | £2100 |
| 18 Oct - 31 Oct 2025 | £2650 | - | - | - |
| 01 Nov - 19 Dec 2025 | £1990 | £1590 | £1690 | £1790 |
| 20 Dec - 26 Dec 2025 | £3500 | - | - | £3300 |
| 27 Dec - 28 Dec 2025 | £3500 | - | - | - |
| 29 Dec - 04 Jan 2026 | £3500 | - | - | £3300 |
Area Map
Local Area
Porthtowan
Food and drink
Though small in size, Porthtowan isn’t short of cafés, pubs and nearby restaurants. For a relaxed beachfront dining experience, head to The Blue Bar. A stone’s throw from the sand, it enjoys lovely views over the waves. During the summer months, order fish tacos, loaded fries and halloumi salads from Porthtowan Beach Café before sampling something sweet from the Moomaid of Zennor ice cream hut. Or, satisfy your seaside cravings at Seasmiths fish and chip shop, where the catch of the day can be enjoyed from your favourite spot on the beach.
In nearby St Agnes, you’ll also find the delightful Peterville Inn. Renowned for its Sunday lunches and contemporary pub suppers, this should certainly be on your ‘to-dine’ list during a stay. Schooners and The Tap House are also worth a visit, with both offering plenty of local wines and ales, served alongside delicious pizzas, small plates and fresh seafood.
Activities for children
Fantastic for families with a range of local activities, woodlands and historical landmarks nearby, there’s plenty to keep children entertained. Explore the whimsical world of Heartlands in Redruth, where history, play and discovery intertwine to create a family-friendly day out. There’s a botanical garden, mining museum and an indoor soft play area, as well as a café for day-trippers. A haven for skateboarders and BMX enthusiasts, you’ll also find Mount Hawke Skate Park nearby, or for an authentic farm experience, head to Callestick Farm, where children can meet the animals and sample delicious ice cream made on-site.
Outdoor pursuits
The surrounding scenery of Porthtowan is shaped by Cornwall’s rich mining heritage and windswept coastlines. The South West Coast Path can be accessed within moments and leads you over to Chapel Porth Beach in one direction and Portreath in the other. Popular with Poldark fans, the coast path takes you to Wheal Coates and over to St Agnes Head, where the ancient mine sits perched on the cliff edge. Also loved by wildlife watchers for its swallows, warblers and choughs, be sure to take your binoculars when exploring this beautiful part of the coastline.
Beaches and watersports
A paradise for beach-lovers, Porthtowan’s Blue Flag shores are perfect for sunbathing, rock pooling and sandcastle building. Also home to its own crystal-clear tidal pool, sea swimmers will love taking to the waters for morning dips away from the waves. With a good surfing scene too, it’s perfect for beginners. Sheltered by the two headlands, take to the salty seas on boards hired from Tris or Eskinzo. The shallow swell can also be enjoyed by little ones on bodyboards and when the tides allow, head out on a SUP tour or kayaking adventure with Global Boarders.
Festivals and events
Porthtowan comes alive with a vibrant calendar of festivals and events. Taking place every July and enjoying an incredible ocean backdrop, Tropical Pressure is a small, family-friendly festival sure to play a lot of reggae and funk music. Known by locals as ‘St Aggie Carnival’, the streets of St Agnes enjoy a buzzing procession of local bands, fancy dress and colourful floats every August. With many visiting from far and wide to watch the carnival go by, there’s something beautifully unique about this event that makes it well worth a visit. Other dates for your diary include Healy’s Rattler Fest, The Watering Hole’s Tunes in the Dunes and The Little Orchard Festival in Penhallow.
Concierge
InclusiveConcierge
From the moment of booking one of our luxury holiday homes, our bespoke concierge service is provided at no additional cost.
With extensive insider knowledge and local expertise, our team can arrange anything from private chefs to one-to-one surf tuition and in-house spa therapists. We’re also on hand to help plan special occasions and events, whether you’d like a locally sourced cake or pre-arranged flower deliveries.
Our team can also remove the hassle from planning those smaller practical details. We have a bank of trusted local contacts, so we can organise everything to ensure you have a stress-free holiday, from babysitters to taxi reservations and extra housekeeping.
Whatever you decide, our concierge team will be on hand to fill your getaway with creativity, relaxation and adventure.
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From first opening the door we felt a home-from-home atmosphere. The glass wall enabled us to enjoy the sea and sky views from indoors and everywhere was spotless. We were happy to use the hot tub and sauna. The small things including the welcome hamper and a basket of towels for the beach and tub were much appreciated.
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