Abbamead Holiday Cottalow 2012

Abbamead was originally a wheel-right’s cottage and has been recently renovated to provide a peaceful and beautiful holiday setting; it is ideally suited for families of six, four, or couples. Located at Towan, now known as Eastcliff, next to the 500 year old Towancott, formally the old farm house and opposite the working dairy farm at the head of a quiet valley, the Cottalow is just 500 yards from the sandy beach of Porthtowan.  The small no-through lane is used for local access only and so  enjoys very low levels of traffic, making it safe and tranquil.

The National Trust owned beach of Chapel Porth is situated a mile to the east.  At low tide it is possible to walk along 2 miles of sand below the rugged 200-foot cliffs and explore the numerous caves and rock pools. The area is famed for surfing, and all the local beaches have a lifeguard service throughout the season. Abbamead is situated about 300 yards from the North Cornish Coastal Path, allowing both the gentle and avid walkers a wealth of majestic scenery all year round.

The Accommodation  in Abbamead comprises lounge, kitchen, shower room and two bedrooms. All in all it sleeps 6. The main bedroom sleeps two adults, the second has two bunk beds suitable for children and young adults, there is a generous futon in the lounge, which comfortably sleeps two adults.  Additionally, the lounge contains a colour television, with digi-box, DVD player, table and chairs and a number of games and books & DVD’s. The kitchen area has a full-size electric cooker, washing machine, microwave oven, fridge, iron & board electric kettle, toaster and cooking pots, pans and utensils. The shower room has an electric shower, wash basin and toilet. Water heaters installed by the sink supply hot water.  Electric convector heating is installed. Electricity is included in the hire charge. The Cottalow has a small enclosed back garden with a deck, which enjoys a sunny aspect and is safe for children to play; there are also open gardens to the front as pictured. There is a table & chairs, a picnic table and a BBQ outside. Off road car parking for up to two average size cars, is in front of the Cottalow.

Porthtowan The small village of Porthtowan, set in the valley  contains  a village shop, various seasonal shops, a Post Office, a public house and a brassarie. Porthtowan is also famous for its sandy beach and surfing competitions during the summer. Abbamead is also close  to the village of St Agnes, once famous for it’s central role in the tin & copper mining industry of Cornwall. This village has a range of small shops , places to eat, and craft outlets.  Much of the coast around St Agnes is owned by the National Trust and provides some of  the best scenery in Cornwall, and excellent walking. 

A little further up the coast is Perranporth where there is a 3-mile beach and a golf course. The comprehensive leisure centre at Carn Brea is only 6 miles away.