cottage is in great location for the beach it's clean & comfy & has all you need with a few added extras.

I could not have asked for more from a holiday let. The apartment was spacious and contained everything that we could possibly need on holiday. It was well located for people who enjoy the surf and there is an area especially for wetsuits to be cleaned. Mark, the owner, is so helpful and always gets back to you immediately with an queries.

Location couldnt't be better for the best of Porthtowan. Cottage has everything you need. Thoroughly recommended!

Great house and great location. Everything we needed for our stay (wifi especially!). Two minute walk from the beach, yet quiet location. Mark, the owner, was extremely helpful before we went (despite me making a very last minute booking) & afterwards. Lots of information about the local area at the house. The house was spacious, clean and comfortable. Porthtowan has an amazing beach and there are some beautiful walks from the house across the cliffs. A good pub in the village and a convenient convenience store. Would definitely stay here again.

We're very sad to be back home after a fantastic 10 day stay in Porthtowan. There were 6 of us staying in Mortreth - four adults and two small children - and the cottage was perfect for our needs. We were all comfortable and and had plenty of room to sleep even taking the inevitable musical beds that happens with toddlers into consideration. There are lots of things which make this a great place to stay - the enclosed decked balcony with sea view was great for the kids and also for eating out on. We really appreciated the separate laundry and drying area, especially our surfing friends who had somewhere to hang their wetsuits and store their boards. The kitchen is a bit wee but we managed and ate most of our meals in at night, including a fair few bbqs! As for the area, we just loved it. Porthtowan itself is quiet and lovely, the beach was great for sand castles and rock pools and the walk round to Chapel Porth and back over the cliffs was lovely. We enjoyed some really lovely food (and beer!) at Blue Bar and also heard a great band at the Unicorn on the Saturday night. When not hanging out at the beach we were spoiled for choice with things to do and Heligan and the Minack Theatre were particular favourites. We were extremely lucky with the weather! Could go on and on but basically, five stars, Mark (the owner) is also extremely helpful, and we all hope to go back one day.

Perfect little holiday cottage with lots of extras (games, beach towels, dvd's etc.) and very near the beach. Would suit couples or families with young or teenage kids. Fabulous, picturesque location. Perfect for the beach, surfing, walking along the cliffs or as a base for sightseeing. The local pub, café and bar all serve good food and have nice atmospheres. The owner is very friendly and full of top tips for visiting the area. I would highly recommend.

Mark has been amazingly helpful and friendly from the very beginning of our enquiry into renting the cottage through to the organising of keys. The organisation was extremely thorough and smooth so that we were able to make the most of our Christmas holiday stay without any worries about the cottage. The cottage is very cosy and welcoming, we instantly felt at home and comfortable, the interior is much more spacious than expected from the photos, as there were quite a few of us and a baby, but even when we had a day of rain we never felt cooped up. There is a lovely view from the front patio area, and although set among other cottages, the cottage still feels private and secluded. The location is ideal for walking along the beautiful North coastline and enjoying Porthtowan beach, close to the Blue Bar and the Unicorn pub, both of which are great places to warm up after being on the beach or walking. There are loads of games at the house, everything you could want for chilling out in the evening after a day outside. The cottage is also very suited for children and babies, and Mark was very helpful to let us know what equipment would be available for the little 9 month old in our party. We all agreed we would definitely return to the cottage whenever the opportunity arises.

Having rented many times before, I would rate this one as one of the best. Dealings with the owner Mark has been so easy and he is quick to respond. The accommodation is as good as it looks in the photos. Its clean and tidy and very homely. Having two bathrooms with teenagers was a bonus and an up to date TV and Wi-fi brilliant!. The back garden was my personal favorite. Very lovely and sunny sheltered spot to enjoy a glass of wine. If I had to think of a negative, at a struggle I would like to alter the front balcony with the sea view. The top board did restrict the view from a seated position. Extremely happy with Porthtowan, the surrounding area stunning. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend or go back again to "Mortreath".

From the moment Mark contacted me the whole experience was just amazing. Mark obviously loves the area and has spent sometime in the property and he has made sure that it is a real home from home with almost everything you could need in the cottage. The rooms were very comfortable and well equipped. The location is perfect, 2 minutes from the beach and all the amenities you'd expect of a small seaside town. I cannot recommend the property enough and will hopefully have a chance to visit again in the future. Thank you Mark!

Accommodation very good, well equipped. Excellent location for our trip as we were attending a wedding, the reception being held at The Blue Bar, in Porthtowan, had a fantastic time. Only downside for me with the accommodation was that I couldn't sit on the terrace and appreciate the view, as it was obscured by the wooden planks that created the boundary.