Title: Driftwood - a holiday home that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Driftwood - a holiday home that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Cottage in Truro with patio ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101440000/101431500/101431457/97344bd8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101440000/101431500/101431457/4f63592c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101440000/101431500/101431457/3f783f9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101440000/101431500/101431457/00743ee1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101440000/101431500/101431457/1cefc503.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in the heart of Porthtowan, Driftwood is a haven for beach lovers and dog owners alike. This charming retreat boasts a fully fitted kitchen diner, living room with flat-screen TV, and two bedrooms with storage. Enjoy al fresco dining on the decked area or take advantage of the EV charge point. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4646 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Water view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Driftwood - a holiday home that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Driftwood is magically situated a stone's throw from one of the best beaches in Cornwall, Driftwood is dog friendly (there are summertime dog restrictions on the beach, see below) The accommodation comprises a fully fitted kitchen diner, and living room on the ground floor with two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. As a bonus, Driftwood now has an EV charge point installed. There is a small garden to the rear with a decked area and a table with benches. Porthtowan is one of the finest beaches on the North Coast, there is a vast expanse of golden sand at low tide which is ideal for a family game of rounders or cricket. Flanking the beach are impressive cliffs, rock pools, caves, and a tidal pool, but Porthtowan is renowned for its fantastic curling break, there is lifeguard cover during the Easter holidays and from May through to September, and there is a surf school that can teach anyone from 8 years upwards, at the top of the beach is a playground. There are a plethora of dog walks nearby from cliff walks on the coast path, please keep your family friend on a lead, on the beach (however dogs are banned between 10am and 6pm between May 15 and September 30), to exploring the rich mining heritage including Wheal Coates, the archetypal Cornish engine house, dramatically perched on the cliffs at Towanroath approximately 1km north of the beach. Accommodation Ground Floor: Enter into living room with comfortable seating, flat screen TV, stairs to first floor. Kitchen / dining room with fitted units and appliances, combined fridge / freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, dining table and chairs. First floor: Landing with doors to: Master bedroom with 4'6" double bed and storage, double aspect with low velux windows that have views over the beach. Bunk bedroom with storage. Family bathroom with shower over the bath, WC and hand basin. External: Parking space with TAP EV charging point. Rear garden with decked area, picnic table with benches, Charcoal BBQ. There is another parking space, if required. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden - Unit size: 646 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76590000/76584300/76584222/27b7395d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wesley House Holiday Cottages Redruth - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill 8.8 Excellent 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=76584222&PinnedHotelID=76584222&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69370000/69366500/69366441/8b092f5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### WOODLAND RETREAT - Summer school holiday dates still available. 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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 633360 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.28596%2C-5.24146&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LqSwlR31HNs19uDDnJ6KS1LqFE8=) Porthtowan #### What's nearby - Porthtowan Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Chapel Porth Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Fistral Beach - 29 min drive - 19.8 miles - Watergate Bay Beach - 32 min drive - 22.7 miles - Eden Project - 45 min drive - 35.9 miles #### Getting around - Redruth Station - 13 min drive - Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 42 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cornish Pantry - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Inn For All Seasons - ‬7 min drive - ‪Portreath Arms - ‬8 min drive - ‪Red Lion Inn - ‬8 min drive - ‪Schooners - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Driftwood - a holiday home that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Driftwood - a holiday home that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Driftwood - a holiday home that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Driftwood - a holiday home that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located? > Situated in Truro, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Porthtowan Beach. Chapel Porth Beach and Wheal Coates Tin Mine are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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