Wings
- Cosy and well positioned 3 bedroom cottage in Porthcothan
- Comfortable and homely, Wings is perfect for a beach holiday with all you need within easy walking distance
- Sleeps 6 with an optional single bed (bring your own bedding and linen)
- Large front garden, and sheltered rear terrace, perfect for warm evenings and sunny lunches
- Just a 3 minute flat walk to the wonderful Porthcothan beach, the local shop for papers or just a few minutes walk up to the Tredrea pub
- This house is professionally cleaned by the Raintree housekeeping team. For stays of two weeks or more, the house will be cleaned and the bed linen and towels changed weekly
** Please note – 1 small well-behaved dog is now welcome at Wings, and there is a fence across the front of the garden making the front lawn dog secure.**
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Key Features
The Property
Wings is conveniently located just a few minutes walk down an easy flat lane leading straight off the beach at Porthcothan. It has been lovingly looked after over the years and offers a comfortable, easy spot in which to relax and enjoy the area. The beach at Porthcothan, shop/cafe and pub are all within easy walking distance. It is also ideally positioned for walking the nearby coastal path with Diggorys Island and Bedruthan Steps to explore to the South and Treyarnon & Constantine Bays to the North.
Sleeping
There are 3 bedrooms in total at Wings, all lead off the central corridor that runs from front to back. The first bedroom along the corridor is a twin room with double aspect windows, the larger of the two looks out across the picturesque green of the valley to the front. It is decorated with chequered curtains and seaside artwork. There is a curtained row of clothes hooks, as well as a chest of drawers for clothes storage. Further down the corridor is the double room, with two windows either side of the fireplace (no longer in use) with views out to the side of the house. In this room is the optional single bed which can be used if you bring your own linen and towels . There is an attractive period chest of drawers, large freestanding wardrobe and two chairs. The third and final bedroom is at the back of the house with bunk-bed (full size) There is also a chest of drawers and one bedside table. This final bedroom faces the back garden and patio with a large window all along the back and side of the room, making the space feel light and inviting.
Bathrooms
There are two bathrooms at Wings. The first has a bath, basin and loo and the other a shower cubicle, loo, basin and mini tumble dryer. Both are tiled, clean, simple spaces.
Kitchen and Dining
The kitchen and dining space has an open layout with an L shaped kitchen unit design that helps to divide the cooking and dining areas. A further smaller unit against the back wall houses the oven and hob. A large wooden farmhouse table sits centrally to the dining area. The patio can also be easily enjoyed from the dining area through sliding doors and makes it simple for meals to be enjoyed outside.
Living
The living room has pleasant views out of the front of the house, down over the sloping front lawn and across the valley. It has a comfortable homely feel with smart carpet and a well positioned corner sofa that makes the most of the space. It has an armchair and two further lounge chairs. A TV with DVD and video is set into the bookshelf alongside a good selection of holiday reads - perfect for enjoying by the open fire. The walls are decorated with reminders of the local coastline, including a useful OS map of the area.
Facilities
There is a washing machine with built in Tumble dryer in the main corridor just before you enter the kitchen with freezer above and then into the main kitchen area there is a fridge, microwave, dishwasher, electric hob and oven. There is also a washing line outside and there is wireless broadband.
Outside
There is a large sloping lawn which leads up from the private lane and then changes level again up steps to the front door. The front garden has a pleasant open aspect and provides quite a large area for ball games. The lane directly opposite the garden is very quiet and great for children to practice bike riding or to brush up on their skateboarding.
At the back of the house is the second outdoor space which leads straight out from the kitchen dining area through sliding doors. This consists of a patio area and smaller grassed lawn above which is used to access the washing line. The paved patio area is a simple space which neatly fits the outdoor table and chairs and provides a cosy private space to dine outdoors.
Nearby
Wings is located off the main road, past the car park, and then along a private lane leading back away from the coast. The beach is a short flat walk along the lane. The beach is a fantastic stretch of sand particularly at low tide. Porthcothan Stores supplies papers, milk and bread every day in season and is located on the path from the road through to the beach. Up the hill on the other side (Padstow-side) is the Tredrea pub, providing a convenient spot for refreshment, with super views down over the bay from its large sunny terrace.
The beach at Porthcothan is particularly special. At low tide, the beach opens out with huge rock pillars, caves and pools. It is great to explore. It is also very good for swimming and surfing. Around the south headland, can be found the Trescore Islands, wonderful for swimming in the shallow lagoon and more like the Med in good weather. Good walking can be found further south, towards the fascinating rocky inlet of Porthmear and on to Bedruthan Steps and Mawgan Porth. To the north, the walk along the headland to Treyarnon is particularly beautiful.
Newquay Airport is only 10 minutes away, a little closer at Mawgan Porth is a small cluster of beachside shops/cafes and restaurants, while St Merryn is the nearby village which provides pubs and shops, as well as a number of restaurants. Finally Padstow is also within easy reach for shopping and dining, only 10 minutes by car to the north.
Stayed: 26th Jun 2024
We love staying at Wings and have stayed almost every year it has been with Raintree, as we were guests of the family prior to it being a Raintree property so we have a long connection with it. We love the property and the village of Porthcothan. Thank you.
Stayed: 17th Jul 2019
Thanks for this. We had a great time, amazing location and a lovely house.
Stayed: 8th Aug 2018
Thanks Raintree for another enjoyable week at Wings . We had a lovely holiday in beautiful Porthcothan.
Stayed: 4th Jul 2018
Lovely property and comfortable furniture/beds etc thank you.
Stayed: 27th Jun 2018
We very much enjoyed Our holiday at Wings. Carry on the good work!
Stayed: 13th Jun 2018
7th Year of renting “Wings” have to say bed Linen and towel of really good Quality, house has been kept spotless, updated & maintained to a very high standard since “Raintree” has taken over the management of the property.
Thank you so much for another fantastic week.
Stayed: 30th Mar 2018
We had a superb time down at Wings in Porthcothan. The proximity to the beach and the laid back lifestyle of the village suited us down to the ground.
Stayed: 16th Aug 2017
Stayed: 12th Jul 2017
Thanks for a lovely holiday. Only better weather would make it better!
Stayed: 12th Jul 2017
Thanks for a lovely holiday. Only better weather would make it better!
Stayed: 14th Jun 2017
We did enjoy our week at Wings. Superb weather. Very comfortable.
It was good to have bed linen and towels provided.