Beside the Dunes is a lovely ground-floor apartment with views of Perranporth's beautiful sand dunes from the living room. You can't get much closer to the beach, with the golden sand and great surf just a few short steps away. The golf course is also close by, and Perranporth's independent shops, bars and restaurants all within a quick level walk, making this an ideal base for a family holiday.
The front door opens into a well-presented white kitchen, providing an electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, 4-slice toaster and combination washer/dryer.
The comfortably furnished and carpeted lounge/diner seats four around the square wooden dining table. Two 2-seater leather sofas are the perfect place to relax and unwind in comfort after a busy day sightseeing. The apartment is well equipped to keep guests entertained including a TV/DVD player with Sky TV, a CD/radio with Bluetooth connectivity, Wii games console and selection of games, a mini board games compendium and a surf rack to store surfboards after enjoying Perranporth's famous waves. The room is heated by a wall mounted electric fire, making it cosy whatever the weather.
Two bedrooms sleep four guests: bedroom one is furnished with a double bed (4'6") with feature beach hut style wardrobe, bedside cabinet, small chest of drawers and a TV/DVD player. Bedroom two has twin beds (3' each) with wooden headboards and a bedside cabinet. The bathroom is fitted with a shower over the bath, a toilet and basin. The apartment is equipped with a modern electric heating system throughout and benefits from one allocated parking space, and one additional visitors space (please ask for details) in the car park.
Electricity is not included in the rental price and is operated by a smart meter with a top-up card.
- Apartment
- Linen & towels
- No Pets
- Perfect for golfers
- Perfect for surfers
- Perfect for walkers
- Romantic getaway
- Short breaks
- WiFi
- Parking
- Accessible
- Bath
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Beach Life
Perranporth boasts a beautiful three mile long sandy beach with undulating dunes, a tidal swimming pool built into the striking Chapel Rock, and rock pools that are perfect for paddling. Swim and surf in the big blue, explore caves and enjoy the space to stretch, run and breathe. Take a picnic for lazy hazy days in the dunes or take the dog and relish the three mile expanse of golden sand.
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Culture and History
St Piran, the patron saint of Cornwall, is said to have washed up on Perranporth’s shores, and the remains of his 6th century oratory can still viewed in the dunes. Perranporth was the site for two tin mines in years gone by and the inspiration for Winston Graham’s Poldark novels which were all written here. High above the beach the millennium sundial tracks Cornish time (approximately 12 minutes later than GMT).
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Food and Drink
From fine dining to fish and chips on the promenade, Perranporth has a wide array of food and drink, so you can treat yourself to time away from the kitchen. Share delicious tapas, try vegan street food, or enjoy great bar food in sunny gardens. Local takeaways include Indian, Chinese, Thai and pizza, and remember to leave room for an indulgent Cornish ice cream or post dinner local gin!
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Get Active
The north coast of Cornwall is made for adventure. In addition to the wild playgrounds of the beaches there are also loads of organised activities available too. Book lessons with a surf school, gallop a horse along the beach, and play tennis at beautifully maintained grass and hard courts. There’s also a links golf course in the dunes, hang-gliding, a bowling green, children’s play park and boating lake.
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Local Attractions
There’s plenty to see and do in the local area, without having to travel too far. Within a short drive of all our properties, visitors can pet farm animals and sample the local cyder at Healeys Cyder Farm, find out how ice cream is made (and of course treat yourself to some!) at Callestick Farm Cornish Ice Cream, and discover the ruins of St Piran’s Oratory in the sand dunes at Perranporth. Dairyland, with horse rides, farm animals, and a huge soft play area, is a great day out for families with young children, as is Lappa Valley Steam Railway with train rides and play park and exploring creatures of the deep at Newquay's Blue Reef Aquarium at Towan Beach.
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Explore Cornwall
Slightly further afield is The Eden Project with its famous biomes, the National Trust houses of Lanhydrock, Trelissick and Trerice, and the spectacular gardens of Glendurgan, Trebah and The Lost Gardens of Heligan. From the rugged and dramatic north coast to the sheltered harbours of south coast fishing villages, everyone is bound to find a corner of Cornwall that captures their heart. Visit St Ives for cobbled streets and art galleries including the Tate St Ives, walk the causeway to St Michael’s Mount island off Marazion, and explore Falmouth’s fascinating maritime history. Padstow is a foodie’s heaven, while Truro boasts a stunning Gothic Revival cathedral and is the county’s shopping hub.