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Just north of Redruth is the delightful harbour of Portreath, once a busy port in Cornwall's mining era. Stroll down to the harbour and imagine unwieldy sailing ships laden with coal and copper ore navigating the entrance to this narrow harbour in a storm. At high tide the huge swell now attracts body boarders and surfers who put on a daring display for spectators.
Portreath is a friendly village, especially if you support the local shops and cafés. The former mining railroads are put to good use as hiking trails and cycle paths lined with industrial and natural history. Take the Portreath Tramroad to Devoran on Carnon Downs or cycle the Wheal Busy Loop past Killifreth Mine's pumping house and the tallest chimney in Cornwall. The sandy beach at Portreath is ideal for families, with a stream running down to the sea offering plenty of opportunities for paddling and dam-building.
A six-mile walk northwards along the South West Coast Path will bring you to St Agnes, another charming village which has traded mining for tourism. It has plenty of craft shops, art galleries and restaurants, making it a great choice for staying in a Cornish holiday cottage. The row of sea captains' cottages down Stippy-Stappy and the free museum capture the area's fascinating past. Walkers can enjoy the coastal paths linking cliffs and coves and sharp-eyed nature-lovers may spot pods of dolphins, seals and seabirds. You can even climb St Agnes Beacon and count 32 church spires in neighbouring village communities!
Here is our selection of the very best holiday homes in and around the Portreath & St Agnes area...
Cob Cottage, St Agnes is a characterful cottage skillfully refurbished to provide modern comforts. The farmhouse kitchen is a lovely place to spend time, as is the cosy lounge with its log fire. There's an enclosed garden with a terrace and barbeque.
A charming Cornish cottage with plenty of original character alongside contemporary features
Cedar House, Presingoll Barns, St Agnes, is a contemporary lodge house with beautiful countryside views. This wood and brick home has a lovely open plan first floor with a high, beamed ceiling, vast lounge, sleek kitchen, log burner, and balcony.
A unique wood and brick holiday home with beautiful views of the countryside
The Deck House, St Agnes is a countryside eco-home with stunning coastal views from bifold doors & private deck. Open floorplan, modern kitchen & contemporary woodburner. Two bedrooms & two bathrooms are ideal for four guests. Walk to beach & St Agnes pubs.
Contemporary clifftop eco house with deck and panoramic views
Teyr at Mor Cliff, Goonvrea is an architect designed home with reverse floorplan & magnificent coastal/sea views. Modern open living room, three bedrooms & three bathrooms. Large deck & lawned gardens with shower & surfboard storage. Near Chapel Porth Beach.
Contemporary home with reverse floorplan and panoramic sea and countryside views
Birch House, Presingoll Barns, St Agnes is a two bedroom two bathroom contemporary barn-style home with first floor open living space, contemporary well-equipped kitchen & balcony. Parking & BBQ area. Walk to pub & shops. Close to Chapel Porth Beach.
Modern home with reverse floorplan offering balcony & rural views
Beach Cottage, St Agnes is an exceptionally well-appointed beach house with four ensuite bedrooms, kitchen with American fridge, Bluetooth speakers & wine fridge. Walk 200m to beach, cafes & shops. Parking for four cars. Large garden with outdoor shower.
Modernised beach cottage with garden, bluetooth speaker & American-style fridge
Amaroo, St Agnes is a characterful bungalow with two bedrooms & two bathrooms (one ensuite). Open plan living; well equipped kitchen with dishwasher & breakfast bar. Bifold doors connect the sitting area with BBQ terrace & garden. Walk to beach & cafes.
Characterful open plan bungalow with garden near beach
Westerley is a fantastic property perched on the headland above Portreath, with epic sea views. This luxurious five-bedroom house stands on over an acre of grounds and has a games room, study, triple aspect sun room, wood burner and a large deck.
A fantastic five-bedroom house perched on the headland above Portreath Beach
Wavelength, St Agnes is within walking distance of Chapel Porth Beach. This eco-friendly holiday home has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, open-plan living with woodburner & bi-fold doors to the deck with amazing sea views. Designated parking.
Character cottage with sea views in the heart of the village
Oreo’s Cottage, St Agnes is a two bedroom, two bathroom farm cottage five minutes stroll from St Agnes pubs, shops and award-winning restaurants. Modern kitchen with dishwasher & cosy sitting room with Sky TV & woodburner. Garden with breathtaking sea views.
A farm cottage with garden and breathtaking sea views!
St Ives View, Porthtowan is a modern split-level property with stunning sea views from sunroom, open living room with logburner & terraces. Within walking distance of Porthtowan Beach, it accommodates eight with four bedrooms & two bathrooms. Off-road parking.
Split level beach house with stunning views of Porthtowan Beach
Secret Garden, Mithian is a one bedroom luxury apartment in peaceful village setting. French doors from the sitting room open onto a furnished deck with stunning garden & countryside views. Modern kitchen with dishwasher. Off-road parking.
A garden lover's hideaway with rural views