Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 0 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
We are pleased to offer this lovely, well-equipped self-catering accommodation in Portreath, Cornwall. The apartment sleeps 4-6.
Awarded a 3* English Tourist Board rating, “Harbour Retreat” is a well presented, spacious first floor apartment, conveniently situated in the village square in the popular seaside resort of Portreath, less than 50 metres from the harbour and within a few minutes easy walk along the harbourside to the beach.
Outside there is a south facing balcony area with table and benches. A kettle BBQ is also supplied.
Spoil yourself - have a break by the sea!
Lounge/Dining Room
Double Bedroom
Portreath Beach and Gull Rock
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/82653
The West Country / Cornwall region
Cornwall is such a beautiful place and a variety of holiday styles can be thoroughly enjoyed here. Whether you prefer an active holiday where you can go surfing and enjoy other watersports, or you like to go walking and take in the beautiful sights on the County's many coastal paths, or you just prefer to take things easy and relax on a beach holiday - Portreath in Cornwall is the place for you!
Now even more easily accessible with the new addition to the A30, there is no excuse for avoiding the journey - the benefits will be so worth it! Portreath is ideally centrally located to visit so many Cornish attractions. Visit St Ives and the Tate Gallery, the world famous Eden Project, the Cornish Seal Sanctuary, the wonderful Minack Theatre, the Lost Gardens of Heligan and even the Cornish Gold Centre which is just up the road - the options are absolutely endless and a holiday pack will be provided at "Harbour Retreat" for you to peruse and decide which of the many attractions you would like to visit.
Portreath area
Portreath was a key place in Cornish industrial history and was above all a mineral harbour. However, it also provided a holiday base for the working populations of the Camborne-Redruth mining districts in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The construction of Portreath Harbour is thought to have begun in 1760 and by 1827 it was described as perhaps the most important port in Cornwall. It has strong links with South Wales where coal was procured and Cornish copper smelted. Hundreds of men left here for South Wales on the coal ships, making their way via copper ore barques to work as miners in Cuba in the 1830s and 40s. The Portreath Tramroad (1809) and the Portreath branch of the Hayle railway (1838) linked the mines in the Camborne/Redruth and Gwennap mining districts with the port. The Hayle railway is marked by a major piece of railway engineering, the Portreath Incline (see Photo No 15) - this famous Incline is clearly visible from the main bedroom and patio area of "Harbour Retreat".
The former Mineral Tramroad now provides an excellent bicycle trail from the north coast at Portreath along to the south coast at Devoran and this can be joined just over the road from the property (if you need to hire bikes, visit The Bike Barn at Elm Farm on the outskirts of the village).
Portreath village is suited to families and couples and is extremely popular with surfers. The village offers a variety of pubs to suit those looking for a quieter time and also those who may prefer something a bit livelier (The Waterfront regular hosts local bands and acts). The nearest clubs can be found in Redruth and Camborne, just a 10 minute drive away. The cathedral city of Truro is about 25 minutes away and boasts many lively bars and some great clubs; for an even wilder night-life Newquay is about 30 mins drive away! There is a bus-stop just across the road from the property and Redruth train station is only about 10 minutes away.
For dining out, as well as 3 pubs, the village boasts a very good Chinese restaurant and a couple of cafes - all eateries offer great food and service.
"Harbour Retreat" is ideally situated in The Square above a small parade of shops - a Costcutter shop (which also houses a post office), a cafe bistro, a Bodyboard shop and also Portreath Bakery which offers the most amazing Cornish Pasties! The famous Portreath Harbour is just over the road, less than 50 metres from the property. The beach is within a few minutes easy walk along the harbour side. The nearest golf course is at Tehidy 1.5 miles away (a couple of minutes drive or perhaps a 30 minute walk). Tehidy Country Park is certainly worth a visit - it is the largest single area of woodland in West Cornwall - some 250 acres! It offers over 9 miles of footpaths and trails and also bridle tracks. Children will love feeding the swans in the large south lake! There is also a golf course in the other direction at Radnor Golf & Ski Centre, a 5 minute drive away. Radnor has a fun indoor ski machine where instructors will teach you to ski from scratch or you can have lessons to brush up on your technique before your Winter holiday!
How to get there
The nearest airport is Newquay, which operates budget airlines from many destinations, including Ryanair and Air Southwest. When viewing the Interactive Map below, click the Aerial button for a better view.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Newquay: 30 km
Railway:
Redruth: 7 km
Ferry:
Plymouth: 100 km
Activities near Portreath
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen provided, please check with the advertiser regarding towels.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, BBQ
Further details indoors: The accommodation comprises: - Entrance hall leading to two bedrooms (one double-bedded and one twin-bedded) both with a mixture of wardrobes and drawers. - Newly-fitted kitchen with microwave, full-size cooker, integrated fridge-freezer, washer/dryer, etc. All cooking equipment and crockery, cutlery, glasses etc are provided for 6 people. - A comfortable lounge/dining room (with double sofa bed for extra sleeping), TV/DVD/VCR and stereo, modern glass dining table with 6 chairs. - Recently updated bathroom that has bath with electric shower over, washbasin and WC.
Further details outdoors: There are sea glimpses leading up the steps and into the patio area.
There are public parking areas on various roads near the property.
Further details
We have various dates available in 2009. Check-in time is not before 2 pm, check-out is by 10:30 am.
Bed linen, a hand towel and a tea towel are provided (guests must provide their own bath and beach towels).
A clean, well behaved pet is acceptable.
Conditions
IMPORTANT NOTE: Elderly/infirm guests need to be aware that this property is only accessible via 19 outdoor steps, so booking is at their discretion - contact owner for further details.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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24 Oct 09
340£340
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400£400
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300£300
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450£450
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13 Feb 10
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340£340
9090
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27 Mar 10
300£300
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Easter 2010
27 Mar 10
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380£380
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Spring 2010
10 Apr 10
1 May 10
300£300
7070
8585
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1 May 10
8 May 10
320£320
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9595
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22 May 10
340£340
7575
9090
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Inc Whit Sunday 2010
22 May 10
29 May 10
410£410
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Spring Half Term 2010
29 May 10
5 Jun 10
410£410
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5 Jun 10
26 Jun 10
370£370
7575
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Early Summer 2010
26 Jun 10
17 Jul 10
505£505
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Mid Summer inc Bank Hol
17 Jul 10
4 Sep 10
615£615
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Late Summer 2010
4 Sep 10
2 Oct 10
460£460
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161
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Electricity is rechargeable by key meter (it is credited with approximately £10 on arrival and guests are asked to replenish any electricity used before departure – this can be done in the local shop or post office).
* Security Deposit of £100 required at time of booking, refundable within 10 days of departure if all in order.
* If booking made more than 8 weeks prior to the start of the holiday - 25% of the rental fee to be forwarded as Holiday Deposit (together with the Security Deposit).
* If booking made less than 8 weeks prior to the start of the holiday - whole of the rental fee required immediately (+ Security Deposit).
*Should payment not be received when requested, your booking may be cancelled and the Holiday Deposit lost. Your Security Deposit of £100 will be returned.
*Cancellations: up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the holiday a cancellation will result in the forfeit of the Holiday Deposit. Cancellations less than 8 weeks prior to the holiday will result in the forfeit of the total rental fee. In both cases the Security Deposit will be returned in full. If the apartment can be re-let at this short notice, the rental will be returned minus the Holiday Deposit.
Guestbook for "Harbour Retreat"
"So very pleased with the accommodation. It was lovely and clean, almost like being at home (and I'm fussy). All the little added extras in the flat made it that bit special, We hope to come again." - The Kerrys, King's Lynn, Norfolk.
"Great location, central to everything. Flat has all you need." - The Finns, Harlow, Essex.
"A lovely flat with lots of thoughtful extras. Had a great week, will certainly come again, thanks." - The Sheehams, Bushey, Hertfordshire.
"A lovely, well-equipped flat, most welcoming - cream tea and fresh flowers! Had everything we needed. Perfect location." - The Abbotts, Bramcote, Nottingham.
"A very nice and lovely flat, eye for detail and well equipped, feeling 'home' directly after getting in! Thanks for everything, we will visit this gorgeous place and flat very soon again!" - The Gosschalks, Landgraaf, Netherlands.
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 82653
Name:
Katrina Bawden
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+44 (0)7974 559623
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