Portholland Travel Guide

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Portholland from West Portholland Portholland is a lovely secluded village by the sea. The beaches of East and West Portholland become one at low tide. The tide is in here, but going out.
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Portholland from West Portholland Portholland is a lovely secluded village by the sea. The beaches of East and West Portholland become one at low tide. The tide is in here, but going out.
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The concrete sea wall at East Portholland on a "wavy" day A few seconds after we got quite wet
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Perbargus Point West Portholland Looking west from the Portholland sea defence wall to Perbargus Point with Shag Rock a mile or so distant.
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Coastline at Portholland The beach at West Portholland in the foreground, the foundations for East Portholland on the left side and Dodman Point in the background
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The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate

The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate

4 out of 5
Pentewan Road St Austell England
The price is AU$151 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$151
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in St Austell. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Everything was excellent! All of the staff were extremely helpful, pleasant and attentive. We used the bar, restaurant, reception, and spa. We stayed in two rooms both were very nice rooms and very clean and comfortable. The bar was very cosy with a fabulous log fire and the service was excellent. ...

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate
Greenbank Hotel

Greenbank Hotel

4 out of 5
Harbour side Falmouth England
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Falmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Excellent stay one again. All staff so friendly. Room clean, lovely view. Lovely meal in restaurant.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

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Great Western Hotel

Great Western Hotel

3 out of 5
Cliff Road Newquay England
The price is AU$113 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
AU$113
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Newquay. Enjoy parking (surcharge), daily housekeeping and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (863 reviews)
The room was clean and the staff were brilliant

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Great Western Hotel
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SeaSpace

SeaSpace

4.5 out of 5
Watergate Rd Newquay England
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Newquay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Whipsiderry Beach and Porth Beach are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (96 reviews)
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Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

SeaSpace
Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach

Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach

Porthtowan Cornwall
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Truro. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Porthtowan Beach and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (148 reviews)
We had a fabulous stay at The Beach House and was perfect for our requirements for a long weekend to visit and celebrate an elderly parent's birthday who live locally and with family who live in Porthtowan. Whilst we used it as a base and for breakfast, it was very condrtsbke for 6 adults and 1 teenager. ...

Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach
Beach Cottage with amazing beach and sea views

Beach Cottage with amazing beach and sea views

Porthtowan Cornwall
Stay at this cottage in Truro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Porthtowan Beach and Chapel Porth Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (144 reviews)
Great stay! 4 nights in Truro region with magnificent beach views. Will need car for access to property and is down some rough roads to get there but a clean and spacious house awaits there.

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Beach Cottage with amazing beach and sea views
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Popular places to visit

Porthtowan Beach

Porthtowan Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Porthtowan Beach during your trip to Porthtowan? Wander the gardens and beaches in the area.

Porthtowan Beach
Truro

Trelissick Gardens

Roam through vast swaths of countryside and explore gardens bursting with color at this stunning, all-ages heritage attraction on the banks of the River Fal.

Trelissick Gardens

Hall for Cornwall

You can enjoy a show at Hall for Cornwall during your trip to Truro. Make time to visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its lively bars.

Hall for Cornwall

Truro Cathedral

5/5(2 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Truro when you spend time at Truro Cathedral. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Truro Cathedral

St. Mawes Castle

Learn about the local history of St. Mawes when you spend time at St. Mawes Castle. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

St. Mawes Castle

Carne Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Carne Beach during your trip to Veryan?

Carne Beach

Activities

Cornwall: Luggage Storage

Cornwall: Luggage Storage

AU$13
per adult
Cornwall: Luggage Storage
Surf Lesson

Cornish Surf Day

AU$150
per adult
Cornish Surf Day
Half-Day Surf Experience in Newquay

Half-Day (2hr) Surf Experience in Newquay - Beginners & Improvers

AU$100
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day (2hr) Surf Experience in Newquay - Beginners & Improvers
Paddleboard Mini Lesson from Newquay

Paddleboard Mini Lesson from Newquay

AU$110
per adult
Paddleboard Mini Lesson from Newquay
We also offer intermediate development sessions

Bespoke Surfing Experiences on Fistral Beach Newquay

AU$240
per adult
Bespoke Surfing Experiences on Fistral Beach Newquay
Private One on One Surf Lesson in Newquay, for Beginners / Novice Surfers

Private One on One Surf Lesson in Newquay, for Beginners / Novice Surfers

AU$240
per adult
Private One on One Surf Lesson in Newquay, for Beginners / Novice Surfers
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