The wonderful Porthcothan Lodge boasts a stunning countryside location yet is just a 10 minute, almost entirely traffic-free wander from the delightful sandy Porthcothan Bay. Within Cornwall’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Porthcothan is a pretty, tranquil village. The bay is of Poldark fame when it was filmed as Nampara Cove. Porthcothan Lodge’s elevated position makes the most of the stunning views down to the bay. With three exceptional bedrooms, this stunning holiday home sleeps six guests in exquisite, modern comfort.
The open plan living area is both striking and extremely comfortable. It boasts warm wooden floors thoughout, high vaulted ceilings, a trendy hanging log burning stove and an incredible amount of light flooding in through the many windows and patio and tri-fold doors. The kitchen and dining area is raised from the lounge area and features beautiful white and wooden units, a useful breakfast bar where guests can keep the chef company, dining with a view as well as a gorgeous white piano and a super comfy contemporary chair. Perhaps you have some budding pianists who can entertain you all while the chef is preparing a delicious meal? There is such a wonderful sense of space with the high ceilings and the calm colour scheme. You will find lovely modern artwork on the walls giving little colour pops and striking lighting from the ultra high ceiling. The oak doors to the rest of the house are fabulous with eye-catching coloured glass panels. Just a few steps down, you will find the very attractive lounge area with its perfectly fitting corner sofa, its hanging fire and extraordinary views across to the village and bay. The full floor-to-ceiling glass doors and apex windows bring the outside in and make this a fabulous, countryside haven. No matter what the weather you will no doubt enjoy this delightful space. The mellow colours of the furnishings blend perfectly with the exposed natural, local stone wall behind the fire.
Once outside, you are greeted with a raised decking area, again making the most of the breathtaking vistas and a lower lawned garden. This is rural enrapture at its best! Just at the end of the lane you will find the public footpath taking you almost all the way to Porthcothan Bay. The sensational sand dune flanked beach promises hours of entertainment.
All three bedrooms are spacious and light filled. Two offer super-king sized beds and contemporary en-suite bathrooms with powerful drench showers. Charming sloped ceilings and fabulous wooden beams feature. The third bedroom is a twin which has use of the gorgeous family bathroom. All of the bathrooms are fully tiled in a lovely honey colour. The family bathroom boasts a bath and shower.
Porthcothan Lodge is a fabulous, peaceful, rural haven, bliss for those that love the outdoors. With the stunning Porthcothan Bay just a 10 minute walk from the house, easy access to the famous South West Coast Path and the dramatic National Trust headland, the popular foodie town of Padstow and the legendary Bedruthan Steps close by, this location is wonderful.
Porthcothan Beach is a very attractive north west-facing cove backed by pretty grassy dunes. It is a favourite with families as it becomes very sheltered at high tide due to the cliffs. Poldark fans will enjoy remembering it as Nampara Cove. Fans can also explore around Pendeen and Botallack where the UNESCO listed mines doubled as Wheal Leisure.
Surfers will want to head to the rolling waves of Constantine Bay, Harlyn or further north to the famous surf beach of Polzeath. Harlyn Bay is home to a famous surf school so is a very good bet if you fancy some tuition.
The South West Coast Path boasts incredible scenery with landscape and seascapes synonymous with shipwrecks and smugglers. Walkers enjoy spectacular clifftop views looking out over Bedruthan Steps where colossal, pointed stacks stand majestically out of the Atlantic waves. The coastal path between Carnewas to Stepper Point is a mix of sandy bays and high cliffs. Above Trevone Bay you will enjoy views of striking marble cliffs at Porthmissen Bridge. Past Mother Ivey’s Bay, the prominent Trevose Head boasts stunning views up and down the coast.
For a day away from the beach, you can visit the magnificent late Victorian country house of Lanhydrock and its fabulous gardens and wooded estate. After a devastating fire in 1881, the Jacobean house was completely refurbished in Victorian style. You can discover two sides of Victorian life, upstairs and downstairs. The extensive gardens are beautiful. You can also enjoy off-road cycle trails, hiring cycles there or you can walk for miles.
The picturesque port of Padstow is within easy distance, nestled on the beautiful Camel Estuary. It boasts excellent shops, charming pubs, cafes and renowned gourmet restaurants including Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant. It is full of character and historical interest and offers watersports, fishing trips, speedboat rides and sea cruises. The Black Tor ferry takes passengers over to Rock in around 5 to 10. Padstow is the start of the wonderful Camel Trail over to Bodmin Moor. You can hire cycles in the town if you do not have your own. Overlooking Padstow, you will find the fine Elizabethan country house, Prideaux Place which boasts formal gardens and a deer park. It was built in 1592 and has been passed down through the generations to the current owners, Peter and Elisabeth Prideaux-Brune.
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