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Tonga

Porthtowan, Cornwall
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
5 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Quirky
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Cliff-top house with sublime sea and coastal views
  • Designed to let light flood in and make you feel part of the landscape
  • Outdoor patio and lawned garden expand your feeling of freedom

Overview
Property code: OC-PC718A

Tonga, situated within yards of the South West Coast Path on the spectacular north Cornwall coast, provides superior accommodation for a family or friends sharing.  This contemporary reverse-level property has been designed to make the most of the awe-inspiring views across the bay stretching from St Ives to St Agnes and across the sparkling waters of the Atlantic Ocean.  The stylish, spacious interior has been finished to a high standard with oak flooring, underfloor heating and a double set of bi-fold doors in the living room providing a splendid outlook from sunrise to sunset. Feature skylights have been carefully positioned to enjoy the fresh Cornish sea air.

Head out onto the coast path where you can walk north towards St Agnes or south towards Portreath. Stop for lunch at the trendy Blue Bar on the beach at Porthtowan. This stretch of coastline is famous for its surfing, long sandy beaches, the coast to coast cycle trail and the mining heritage with former engine houses and mine stacks dotted around the landscape. A 15 mile drive is all it takes to cross the county to explore the gentle south coast around Falmouth with its wonderful maritime scene.

GROUND FLOOR:  
Hall: Cloakroom with WC and basin, wooden stairs leading to first floor
Lounge: Two sofas, wood-burning stove, radio/iPod dock, double set of bi-fold doors leading to patio with seating
Bedroom 2: Super kingsize bed (6'), wardrobe, bedside units, en suite shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Bedroom 3: Twin beds (3'), bedside unit, wardrobe
Bedroom 4: Twin beds (3'), bedside unit, wardrobe
Bathroom: Bath with freestanding roll-top bath, separate walk-in shower, basin and WC

FIRST FLOOR:
Kitchen/dining/living room: Electric range cooker, fridge/freezer, Nespresso coffee machine, microwave, washer/dryer, the living area has a sofa, easy chairs and  TV.
Bedroom 1: Super king size bed (6'), bedside units, wardrobe, drawer units, chaise longue
En Suite Bathroom: With freestanding roll-top bath with shower attachment, basin and WC

GARDEN & PARKING: Parking for 2 cars. Additional parking on the lane by the property. Lawned garden, not enclosed. Two patio areas accessed from the ground and first floor with garden furniture and gas barbecue. Hot water outside shower.

Pet Welcome: Maximum 3; £25 per week 
Power and Heat: Electricity included in rent, initial supply of logs for wood burner.
Bedding and Linen: Pillows & duvets included; bed linen and towels provided (please bring your own beach towels).
Baby Equipment: High chair; travel cot available on request; please order in advance, other equipment may be hired.
Shop: 1 ml Pub: 1 ml

NOTES:  No smoking. WiFi provided. Welcome pack provided. Mobile phone reception varies. Please note this property is approached via an unmade road. Porthtowan beach has a seasonal dog ban 15th May to 30th September between 10am and 6pm. Outside these hours and between 1st October and the 14th of May dogs are allowed on the beach.  

Please note that there are external security cameras at the property, overlooking the car pack and the back door.

  • 4 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size bedroom, 2 twin bedrooms, 1 super-king-size bedroom
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with free-standing roll-top bath, separate walk-in shower and WC, 1 en-suite with walk-in shower and WC, 1 en-suite with free-standing roll-top bath and shower attachment, 1 cloakroom with WC
  • Kitchen with electric range cooker, fridge/freezer, Nespresso coffee machine, microwave, washer/dryer
  • Welcome pack
  • Highchair and travel cot available upon request
  • Wood burner with initial supply of logs
  • TV in first-floor lounge
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • 3 dogs accepted 
  • Lawned garden (not enclosed), two patio areas accessed from the ground/first floor with garden furniture and gas BBQ, hot water outside shower
  • Private parking for 2 cars – additional parking available in the lane next to the property
  • Shop pub, beach within half a mile
  • There are external security cameras at the property, overlooking the car park and back door
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Victoria Vine

This property is personally managed by Victoria.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 24 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Victoria 1st June 2025

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A beautiful house with amazing views. We had a wonderful holiday. Its easy to walk down to Porthtowan or over to Chapel Porth. Just need to improve the wet room drainage

Reviewed by Sally 17th May 2025

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The beds soo comfy. The views stunning no where so good off road parking great. Treats fir dogs very thoughtful. Lots of bags cleaning items. Beautiful stunning home of which you are so lucky.

Reviewed by Martin 21st April 2025

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Great property. We really enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Claire 13th April 2025

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Amazing property, stunning views, well equipped, just a bit of a tricky access road to be mindful of

Reviewed by Mark 23rd February 2025

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This property has it all. Loved the master suite and the views from the large window. The most amazing views from all windows. Great walks, beautiful beaches. Ate at Unicorn on the beach and had fish and chips from Porthtowan, delicious. Really an A1 5 star property.

Reviewed by Lisa 11th January 2025

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Absolutely gorgeous house. Location brilliant. Feels extremely remote yet 20 minutes drive to Truro. Breathe taking views of the coastline down to St. Ives. Two - very comfortable and airy sitting areas. All that you require to feel at home in a perfect sea views to die for location. Will definitely be back.

Reviewed by Raghavendra 2nd November 2024

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Excellent home we loved it and have booked for nect year again. Lots of space for all the family. Views are to die for especially sun set. Few small things an upgraded tv would be lovely.

Reviewed by Alison 14th October 2024

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Reviewed by Achim 1st October 2024

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Hello, first: I definitely recommend this house. Our stay was wonderful despite bad weather. The beds, linens, mattresses are excellent. The bathrooms and towels are excellent. The cleanliness was very good. It was pleasantly warm, the showers were excellent and the water was hot. Yes, some of the dishes are damaged, but there are tons of them. ThRead moreere are also more than sufficient numbers of beautiful glasses, cutlery and appliances. The appliances, the stove are excellent. Everything is well organized, there is a drawer with tools, there are even a few light medications for emergencies. Everything neatly sorted. The stylish plexiglass chairs look great, but should be handled with care, one already had a crack that we sorted out in advance. Nevertheless, the backrest of one chair broke off!! Thank God nothing happened to us. The beautiful couch upstairs actually needs to be cleaned, it smells really unpleasant. The wooden chairs on the terrace are partly rotten, you can put one of the numerous blankets over them. Parking and the driveway onto the property are unproblematic (VW Passat, Touran). The path down to the beach can only be used by experienced hikers. Hide

Reviewed by Catherine 21st September 2024

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We had a fantastic week at Tonga. The views are to die for the photos do not do it justice The house was very well equipped and we appreciated the tea and coffee etc left for us. Previous reviews had mentioned that the house was not clean and was somewhat shabby. We didnt find this at all and were delighted with the accommodation. Its in a gRead morereat location for anyone walking the coast path which we were and after a days walking the house was great to go back to Hide

Reviewed by Susan 19th August 2024

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Fabulous location whatever the weather. Property would not feel cramped with 8 people, although we only had 4 in our party. Not sure you will find a better view when cooking! Would definitely return.

Reviewed by Oliver 11th August 2024

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Vor unserer Anreise haben wir, aufgrund schlechter Bewertungen, bei der Agentur/Eigentmer nachgefragt, ob diese stimmen! Der Eigentmer hat dies verneint! Leider haben sich einige Dinge bewahrheitet! Schimmel hinter der Badewanne und bei der Dusche teilweise auch bei den groflchigen Tren, Dachflchenfenster extrem verschmutzt Kche Ofen-BackrohRead morer extrem verschmutzt WC Deckel im EG defekt Einfahrt zum Haus sehr steil "aufpassen" Die Lage und die Aussicht sind Top, aber aufgrund der Sauberkeit ist der Preis fr das Haus viel zu teuer! Hide

Reviewed by Karen 29th June 2024

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We had an amazing stay at Tonga. The view from the property is superb and really made the holiday for us. The property itself was clean, light and airy and had everything that we needed with lots of special touches. It was situated right next to the coastal path so ideal for walks. A truly fab holiday in a beautiful property.

Reviewed by Tracy 22nd June 2024

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The Location of this property is excellent A*. Due to the lack of cleanliness and love lost on this property my Husband and I will unfortunately not be returning and will not recommend to family and friends.

Reviewed by Penny 1st April 2024

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Stunning location and comfortable & beautiful house. Great views and walks from property.

Reviewed by Richard 18th February 2024

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Tonga House has a amazing location with some incredible views of Porthtowan and the coastline. Access to the coastal path is great for walks to St Agnes. The house is spacious and was very warm for February! We loved sitting by the round window in the master bedroom on the chaise longue. The outside shower was brilliant after a swim in the cold winRead moreter sea. The welcome pack was much appreciated. We did find a lack of hanging space for wet gear and our wetsuits. The lighting in the kitchen space needs improving. Overall, we had a wonderful stay for my 60th birthday. Hide

Reviewed by Christina 6th January 2024

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This is a perfect property for a family and friends with a dog.

Reviewed by Sarah 31st December 2023

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Lovely few days away with family. Great house with plenty of space. Fab fire place in downstairs lounge. Close to wonderful beach and views from house are incredible!

Reviewed by Sigurd 26th November 2023

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Reviewed by Jane 1st October 2023

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Reviewed by Alan 24th September 2023

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Location amazing, lovely property

Reviewed by Deborah 14th September 2023

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Reviewed by Tim 24th August 2023

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Reviewed by Chris 14th August 2023

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The Travel Chapter Limited trading as Original Cottages is an appointed representative of ITC Compliance Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (their registration number is 313486) and which is permitted to advise on and arrange general insurance contracts as an intermediary.
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