Key Features
- Property code: COVE1
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- Air Con
- Near beach
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Discount for small parties
- Dishwasher
- Electric vehicle charging (see description)
- Ground floor accommodation
- Hot Tub
- Garden or outside space
- Swimming pool
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Short breaks available
- Tumble dryer
- Washing machine
- Waterside
- WiFi
Description
Cove 1 is a large, comfortable apartment located above the busy Cove Bar and Restaurant, overlooking Maenporth Beach. It's the perfect choice of holiday accommodation for a large family. Less than a minute from the beach, and 10 minutes from the bustling town of Falmouth where you'll find something of interest for everyone in your party. The property also benefits from new partial air-conditioning and sound-proofing.
The apartment is on the ground floor, and accessed via the foyer shared with the Penthouse. Once inside you'll see the huge open-plan living area with comfortable sofas and armchairs, a dining table and fully equipped kitchen. The conservatory is furnished with comfortable wicker chairs where you can relax with your book, bask in the warmth and watch the activity on the beach or the sea in all its moods. The property also benefits from new partial air-conditioning and sound-proofing.
Cove 1 may be suitable for those with limited mobility - please contact us for details.
Maenporth is an exclusive, secluded resort overlooking a beautiful sheltered cove, but close to the bustling port town of Falmouth, with its historical associations. The countryside around here is glorious: perfect for those who enjoy peace and quiet, the coast, and the great outdoors. The houses that comprise the resort are sheltered by established trees, and there’s a good restaurant and bar overlooking the family friendly beach where guests can unwind, enjoy some good food and watch the world go by. The resort has a large indoor heated swimming pool, jacuzzi and sauna, 4 tennis courts, pool and table tennis tables, and a children’s play area. There are plenty of scenic walks along the South West Coastal Path for those who want the exercise, and the sandy beach will keep adults and children endlessly entertained. It’s a great destination for families or couples all year round.
Please note, the tennis courts are currently closed for essential maintenance and aim to be open for May Half Term.
Key Features
- Property code: COVE1
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- Air Con
- Near beach
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Discount for small parties
- Dishwasher
- Electric vehicle charging (see description)
- Ground floor accommodation
- Hot Tub
- Garden or outside space
- Swimming pool
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Short breaks available
- Tumble dryer
- Washing machine
- Waterside
- WiFi
Description
Cove 1 is a large, comfortable apartment located above the busy Cove Bar and Restaurant, overlooking Maenporth Beach. It's the perfect choice of holiday accommodation for a large family. Less than a minute from the beach, and 10 minutes from the bustling town of Falmouth where you'll find something of interest for everyone in your party. The property also benefits from new partial air-conditioning and sound-proofing.
The apartment is on the ground floor, and accessed via the foyer shared with the Penthouse. Once inside you'll see the huge open-plan living area with comfortable sofas and armchairs, a dining table and fully equipped kitchen. The conservatory is furnished with comfortable wicker chairs where you can relax with your book, bask in the warmth and watch the activity on the beach or the sea in all its moods. The property also benefits from new partial air-conditioning and sound-proofing.
Cove 1 may be suitable for those with limited mobility - please contact us for details.
Maenporth is an exclusive, secluded resort overlooking a beautiful sheltered cove, but close to the bustling port town of Falmouth, with its historical associations. The countryside around here is glorious: perfect for those who enjoy peace and quiet, the coast, and the great outdoors. The houses that comprise the resort are sheltered by established trees, and there’s a good restaurant and bar overlooking the family friendly beach where guests can unwind, enjoy some good food and watch the world go by. The resort has a large indoor heated swimming pool, jacuzzi and sauna, 4 tennis courts, pool and table tennis tables, and a children’s play area. There are plenty of scenic walks along the South West Coastal Path for those who want the exercise, and the sandy beach will keep adults and children endlessly entertained. It’s a great destination for families or couples all year round.
Please note, the tennis courts are currently closed for essential maintenance and aim to be open for May Half Term.
Access via the communal foyer.
Living room with sofas and armchair TV with Sky and DVD. Door to terrace area.
Dining area with table and seating for 6.
Conservatory with wicker seating.
Well-equipped kitchen with hob, integrated oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, dish washer, washing machine/tumble dryer.
Master bedroom 1 with king size bed. En-suite shower room with shower cubicle, hand basin WC and heated towel rail.
Bedroom 2 with double bed.
Bedroom 3 with 3ft bunk beds.
Family bathroom with bath, shower over, hand basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Please note: Cove 1 is directly above the restaurant. Please expect some business-related noise.
Terrace area overlooking the beach with garden table and chairs.
The Maenporth Estate is just two miles from Falmouth and overlooks the beautiful Maenporth Beach. It’s a private complex with a coded entrance gate, making it safe and secure for all guests. Set in 29 acres of natural woodland, with stunning views of the cove, it’s a perfect base for family holidays. You'll find two all-weather tennis courts, a children's play area, and a Leisure Centre with an indoor heated pool, sauna and Jacuzzi. There are pool and table tennis tables - all free of charge.
The famous, award-winning Cove Restaurant is located just behind the beach, or if you'd prefer something simple, try Life's a Beach Cafe for fresh crab sandwiches or a Cornish clotted cream ice-cream. Two miles along the coast and you'll come across Helford Passage and the wonderful Ferryboat Inn which specialises in local seafood dishes. From here you can catch the foot ferry across to Helford Village, or hire a rowing boat or paddle board for the afternoon.
Maenporth is a sheltered cove with shallow waters, making it perfect for all kinds of family beach activities: the little ones will love paddling and clambering through rock pools. There’s plenty of sand and piles of pebbles for sand castle building, and beautiful clear water for swimming. Arvor Sea Kayaking offer guided kayaking trips throughout the year, and Cornwall Divers will take you on a scuba diving course from the beach! And, at low tide, you may spot the famous Scottish trawler, Ben Asdale, that was wrecked off the Maenporth coast on 30th December 1978.
The nearest town is Falmouth - the third largest natural harbour in the world. From here, take a boat trip along the Carrick Waters or hop on the ferry to St Mawes. Visit the National Maritime Museum, great for children with its hands-on approach, or catch some Grand Medieval Jousting at Pendennis Castle. Or simply sit with a cold glass of white wine in one of the waterside bars and watch the boats glide by.
Whatever you choose to do, a holiday in Maenporth offers the perfect opportunity to unwind from the stresses of everyday life and relax on the south Cornish coast.
Designated parking for 2 cars.
- Included: Bed linen, towels, (guests must provide their own beach towels), electricity, heating, Wi-Fi. Cots and high chairs available to hire.
- Regret no pets, and No Smoking.
- Coin-operated Telephone. Mobile reception varies.
- Short Breaks may be available. Please contact West Cornwall.
- Small Party Discounts may be available for 1-4 guest (date dependent).
- Please Note: The Maenporth Estate does not allow minibuses or trade vans on site.
- EV Car Charging: Four electric car charging points on the estate next to the Leisure Centre. Two chargers are 7kW and two are 22kW, all with type 2 chargers. You will need the EV Charge app.
- Local Facilities: Beach 50 yards. Complex includes restaurant and bar near the beach, indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, tennis courts, games tables and children’s play area. Falmouth with all facilities 3 miles.
Life's a Beach Cafe
(Less than a mile)
(44)
Cafe and beach shop right on the sand at Maenporth beach. The cafe serves a great selection of freshly prepared food including crab sandwiches and delicious cornish cream teas, along with ice creams, coffees and lots more. And if you’ve forgotten your bucket and spade you’ll find one in the beach shop along with other beach toys, wetsuits and souvenirs. Cash only.
Lifes a Beach Maenporth Beach, Falmouth (T: 01326 251209)
Good cafe. Fair prices
April 2024
We love Life's a beach, fantastic location, great food and coffee, really friendly staff.
October 2023
Life's a Beach is on the top ten of my favourite places in the world. The setting is glorious, right on the beach with coastal walks available in both directions and it's open 7 days a week. The menu is perfect (in my book) and the food much more delicious than you might expect from a beach cafe. My only criticism is that it isn't open 24 hours a day!
October 2023
Lovely coffee and cakes
August 2023
Absolutely excellent. Ice cream amazing
August 2023
Lovely cafe! Just a shame they were out of so many items on the menu. After a busy Monday, they didn’t seem to restock all week.
August 2023
Great beach cafe!
August 2023
Really good location & the food was good too.
July 2023
Delightful cafe with lovely food on a really beautiful beach. Definitely worth a visit .
July 2023
Excellent food and drink in a beautiful setting. Love the recent improvements to the decking area!
April 2023
Great little cafe with helpful and and friendly staff.
August 2022
Lovely breakfast sausage baps early on the beach, yummy milkshakes made with icecream too! Great place and great choice of food. Would certainly recommend
August 2022
Outstanding food and service. The cafe makes the place for us!
July 2022
Lovely little cafe, great food & the ice-cream is delicious. The staff could not be more helpful. If like myself you have mobility issues and cannot walk on sand they have a fabulous Sand Chair (beach wheelchair) which you can book out and have a push down to the shore line, it was a fabulous find. Many thanks all
June 2022
We used life's a beach every day, lovely food, drink and staff, great place.
June 2022
A perfect beach cafe!
June 2022
Friendly service, and great food!
June 2022
Lovely food, great choice & very polite, helpful staff
June 2022
Right on your doorstep - lots of people swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking - if that's your thing
May 2022
Love this cafe - great service, friendly team and the food is delicious. Highly recommend the mackerel brioche when it's available!
May 2022
A good selection of hot drinks, lunch and ice cream which you can sit outside on the picnic tables by the beach to eat and drink. We came here a few times.
April 2022
Great beach cafe.
November 2021
Stopped off one morning for tea and a bacon sarnie - well recommended.
October 2021
Had a lovely coffee sat watching all the dogs in the water … we sat for ages ,.just relaxing by the sea
October 2021
Very good beach bar.
October 2021
Beautiful position lovely coffee and tea and cake
September 2021
We only used this to buy ice creams and a bucket and spade for the kids... Ice creams wer fab!
September 2021
Only bought drinks and ice-creams from here. However the food we saw other people eating looked good. As there is no local shop would have been helpful if they had stocked basic essentials like milk.
September 2021
We loved this beach cafe, great menu, fab staff and amazing cake!!!
September 2021
Very good food.
August 2021
Wonderful cafe. Food is fantastic and very reasonably priced.
August 2021
Very good lunch time food, unfortunately very long queues
August 2021
Lovely cafe, great food, drinks and ice creams - everything you need from a beach cafe
August 2021
Fantastic breakfast rolls
July 2021
Good food and cracking ice cream. Very reasonably priced.
July 2021
Good range of snacks/drinks. Plenty of seating overlooking beach. xx
July 2021
Had a lovely meal there, very friendly staff, perfect location.
July 2021
We love this cafe - great food - the mackerel brioche bap is a must :-) and excellent service. It was really well organised for the Covid-19 regulations, too. Please visit and support the team.
April 2021
not in operation during our stay
October 2020
Fab location and good food.
September 2020
Long queues due to only one queue for taking food orders and ice creams possibly due to current situation. Hotdogs lovely and large, used mainly for ice creams.
August 2020
all you need for a beach cafe
July 2020
Great service and good variety of daytime food & snacks. Temporary buildings a bit of a mess,Is it going to be improved / rebuilt
September 2019
Life's a Beach is in a lovely location. Unfortunately when we visited they had recently had a bad fire so it is closed.
June 2019
AWNA coffeehouse
(Less than a mile)
(1)
A small yet stylish, dog-friendly cafe serving speciality coffee, fresh cakes, bakes and pastries. Stop by for brunch, lunch or a takeaway coffee and cinnamon bun.
Lovely atmosphere
April 2021
The Red Lion
(Less than a mile)
(5)
A thatched traditional inn in the heart of Mawnan Smith just minutes from the South West Coast Path and a pretty stroll through the woods to Maenporth Beach. Here you can sample local ales and ciders in the raftered bar along with enjoyable food from light lunches to a evening menu packed full of fresh local Cornish produce. A great spot to stop off when walking or visiting nearby Glendurgan or Trebah Garden. Children and dogs welcome.
The Red Lion, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth TR11 5EP (T: 01326 250026)
25% off food with your Toad Hall Cottages Discount Card
We visit this pub often but this visit they declined our 25% off . Apparently Toad cottages were informed.. this made us feel very embarrassed. Can you comment on this please
May 2023
Excellent pub - great food and service would pop in again.
October 2021
The staff were brilliant but the food was just average, I'm afraid. We would not be likely to go there again.
June 2021
We ate here in the first couple of days of our stay. The staff were very friendly, as were the 'locals' and there is a good choice of seating areas and a varied menu. Food quality was very good and the service was prompt, all at a fair price. Would definitely go back. The Boar burger was lush !!
August 2019
We ate in The Red Lion and found the food to be well cooked and a decent portion. Service was prompt and well worth a visit.
June 2019
Hooked On The Rocks
(2 miles)
(4)
Overlooking Swanpool Beach this primarily fish and seafood restaurant has a luxurious feel with rich hues and intimate booth seating. The menu is locally sourced, sustainable where possible and uses the freshest Cornish produce. Although fish has the starring role here, non fish eaters won’t be disappointed with some delicious meat and vegetarian options too.
Hooked On The Rocks, Swanpool, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 5BG (T: 01326 311886)
Very good food at lunch time, a bit pricey but the fish is very good. A bit of a wait to get your food which makes it a bit difficult if you have kids. Very busy so booking is essential
August 2021
Great restaurant, addressed all COVID concerns, excellent food and a brilliant view from the terrace.
August 2020
Had the best fish and chips ever, with homemade tartar sauce and squashed minted peas. We’ll be back for more
August 2020
A great spot for just a coffee or a lovely meal
August 2019
Gylly Beach Cafe
(2 miles)
In a gorgeous setting right on the beachfront, the sleek and stylish Gylly Café offers an enticing menu full of locally sourced dishes. Featuring it’s own on site bakery, the cakes and bread are also to die for.
Gylly Beach Café Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth TR11 4PA (T: 01326 312884)
Falmouth Surf School & Watersports
(Less than a mile)
(4)
Falmouth Surf School offer adult surf lessons and hire along with transport on the ‘Surf Bus’ to Cornwall’s best surfing beaches. From their base at Maenporth Beach they also offer SUP boarding, SUP Yoga and Kayaking hire and tuition, and can deliver equipment direct to your holiday cottage.
Click here for further details
Enjoy a 10% discount with your Toad Hall Cottages discount card
Really helpful chaps and reasonably priced hire
August 2023
Fantastic surfing experience. They were extremely helpful and wanted you to get the most out of the time.
June 2022
Brilliant experience
July 2021
Excellent hire from the guys. Paddle boards and kayaks hired with buoyancy aids at very good prices. Great fun by all.
July 2021
Nays Yoga
(Less than a mile)
Friendly SUP yoga classes at Maenporth Beach with experienced teacher Nay. Run from 1st August.
Click here for further information
Mawnan Craft Centre
(Less than a mile)
An authentic, centuries old smithy which has been restored as a working forge, offering you the chance to watch a skilled blacksmith, sign-writer, silversmith and furniture maker as they work and browse their unique, hand-crafted products. There’s also an exhibition where you can learn all about the history of Mawnan Smith and the restoration of its smithy.
Mawnan Craft Centre, Carwinion Road, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth TR11 5JF
Falmouth Golf Club
(2 miles)
A par 72 golfcourse which winds its way along Cornish cliff tops with stunning views across Falmouth Bay. The facilities cater for all levels of golfer, and visitors are made to feel very welcome both on the course and in the friendly clubhouse.
Click here for further information
Glendurgan Garden
(2 miles)
(6)
Run by the National Trust, Glendurgan Gardens span over three valleys, filled with sub-tropical plants, exotic flowers and bright blooms. The peaceful gardens lead down to the unspoilt beachside hamlet of Durgan. Here you can take a rest and enjoy the stunning views of the Helford River, treat yourself to an ice cream, build sandcastles and watch the wildlife on the water. Glendurgan Garden offer a great day out for the entire family thanks to its impressive maze and Giant’s Stride rope swing, shop and teahouse, which serves traditional Cornish cream teas, light lunches and Children’s meals.
Glendurgan Garden, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth TR115JZ (T: 01326 252020)
No dogs allowed
September 2023
We would love to visit Glendurgan, but cannot do so until they become dog-friendly. In contrast, Trebah gardens nearby allow dogs and they do not appear to cause any problems.
May 2023
Brilliant place run by the National Trust - rhodos,etc were finished so do book your holiday for end of April, spring Bank holiday if its spring flowering stuff you want to see -
May 2022
Beautiful gardens. Enjoyable walk down the gully to the village and beach. Then the steep walk back! Lovely sub tropical plants, nice cafe at the top
May 2022
Beautiful gardens with lovely cafe and second hand bookshop.
October 2021
Gardens have been kept lovely but unfortunately there were staff shortages so long queues for food or ice cream. There were no plants to buy this year but that is hardly surprising. The staff all worked very hard to make the visit pleasant. They deserve a medal!
September 2021
Maenporth Beach
(Less than a mile)
(38)
A scenic sweep of golden sand flanked by cliffs, this family friendly beach looks out across Falmouth Bay towards Pendennis Castle and the lighthouse at St Anthony Head. There’s plenty of sand and shallow water which is great for children and excellent facilities, including a cafe selling great food and beach equipment, plus toilets and car park. Maenporth is also a lovely spot to launch a kayak or paddleboard, both of which can be hired on the beach during summer months. Dogs allowed from October to Easter Sunday.
Fantastic beach
April 2024
Lovely and clean, beautiful.
October 2023
Absolutely loved Maenporth. Lovely sheltered beach with fantastic cafe
August 2023
Lovely beach but early morning dog owners do not on occasion clean up on their dogs. We had to borrow a shovel on two occasions to clear the mess
August 2023
If you think this will be a quiet, hidden gem then you’d couldn’t be more wrong. It’s a very busy, active beach with lots to do and changing tides. We felt very blessed to be staying so close so we didn’t have to arrive super early to get a car parking space. Loved how safe it felt most of time, except when the fog came rolling in as fast as a wave! Enjoyed paddling, swimming, rock-pooling, playing with local dogs (after hours), someone built an incredible pyramid sandcastle which the kids and adults enjoyed.
August 2023
This beach is beautiful! Not too busy and everything is within a short distance.
July 2023
My favourite beach. Sunrise from here is something else!
April 2023
Used the beach but time off visit big waves so paddle boarding out off the question but had great fun on the body boards. Not a crowed beach parking prices reasonable, parking right on the beach .
September 2022
Lovely beach our third year in a row. The only problem which is not unique to this beach, is weaver fish. I do think visitors need to be made more aware of the adviseability of wearing beach shoes to protect against this problem. I think all beaches should have signs to this effect.
August 2022
Mix of sand and shingle beach. Quite a bit of seaweed when we were there but of the lettuce type so not too problematic. Not much in the way of waves so not good for body boarding but good for paddle boards or kayaks and swimming. Nice little take out cafe.
August 2022
Lovely beach and so convenient to Maenporth Estate. Shame about the seaweed that arrived! But beautiful nonetheless.
August 2022
Lovely beach
July 2022
Wonderful beach, very clean. Lovely view , didn’t use coffee shop so can’t comment.
June 2022
A lovely, perfect beach, ideal for everyone and great for rock pooling. Really clean too.
June 2022
Beautiful...although it did say no dogs, and there were plenty!
June 2022
Love this beach never tire of the view
October 2021
Lovely 'out of the way' beach with great outlook. Can be a bit 'smelly' when the tide it out in the lagoon nearby but does not distract from the beach or surrounds.
September 2021
Beautiful beach a hidden gem
September 2021
Great beach with a mix of sand and stones. Interesting caves when the tide is out. The tide goes out quite far so a bit of a walk to the sea but great for kids and adults alike.
September 2021
Lovely secluded beach -safe for children and doing water sports. Cafe and toilets nearby. Only downside no tap to wash sand off feet.
September 2021
Beautiful
September 2021
A bustling and busy sandy beach offering water sports and swimming and yet without the crowds of other parts of Cornwall. The coastal walks from there are glorious too.
September 2021
Great beach.
August 2021
Love this beach. It’s just stunning. Definitely returning.
August 2021
This is a great beach for swimming, snorkelling, kayaking, exploring caves and rock pooling. Clean clear water, easy car parking and toilets plus a little cafe.
July 2021
Nice beach but disappointed that many dogs were running free on it. Witnessed several dogs pooing on the beach. This is supposed to be a dog free beach from Easter to October and I visited in June. Does no one police this blatant ignoring of the rules?!!
July 2021
Lovely Sandy beach with great cafe, toilets, parking and coast paths to enjoy.
July 2021
Fantastic holiday in a beautiful location. The holiday home was spacious, clean & the whole site was Covid friendly. We chose this holiday as we felt it was the safest option during these difficult times and everything about it came up to & beyond our expectations. My granddaughter especially enjoyed using the children's playground & indoor pool. The booking procedure and use of the swimming pool was ideal. Well organised. Many, many thanks. We came home feeling relaxed after a great week.
September 2020
Best beach in the area, its like been on a Greek island when the sun is shining
September 2020
Better beach than Swan pool, ideal for young children, gently sloping, perfect for water sports
August 2020
Really convenient if staying at maenporth estate. Mix of sand, shingle and rocks. Great for rock pooling. Calm sea so safe for families and watersports such as paddle boarding and kayaking. Wasn't overcrowded even when very warm!
August 2020
Beautiful quiet cove idyllic spot
July 2020
great beach complete with smugglers cave
November 2019
Lovely beach with decent facilities, but beach needs regular cleaning even after bank Holiday week
September 2019
This is a fabulous family friendly beach as it is quite sheltered. A great place to paddle board, relax and eat ice cream! You do need to get there early as the car park and beach fills up really quickly. I would also recommend beach shoes as several people were stung by weaver fish who were hiding in the sand as the tide went out. Definitely worth a visit ????
August 2019
Perfect beach
June 2019
Lovely beach ,best off season.
June 2019
A beautiful beach and wonderful setting.
June 2019
Nansidwell Beach (Woodlands Beach)
(Less than a mile)
Found between Maenporth and Mawnan Smith, this is a small, pretty sandy beach with some shingle and rocks accessed by footpath from the road. It’s a five to ten minute walk, meaning the beach itself is often quiet and uncrowded with lovely swimming. No amenities though and the walk isn’t suitable for buggies or those with limited mobility. Also known as Woodlands Beach. Dogs allowed all year round.
Bream Cove
(Less than a mile)
A pretty sheltered cove in a secluded setting surrounded by low cliffs and woodland, Bream Cove consists of a sand and shingle beach dipping down to clear water with excellent swimming and snorkelling. At low water rock pools are exposed which children will love to explore and it’s possible to scramble over the rocks to the sandy beach next door at Gatamala Cove. There are no facilities here and no car park, but there are parking spaces on the nearby road between Maenporth and Rosemullion Head close to the Meuden Hotel, with access to the beach via footpath. Dogs welcome all year.
Prisk Cove
(2 miles)
Prisk Cove beach can only be reached on foot, either from the village of Mawnan through a pretty wooded valley or via the South West Coast Path. Located just south of Rosemullion Head the beach consists mainly of shingle with a huge expanse of rockpools exposed at low tide. Parking at Mawnan Church or on the road, dogs welcome all year.
Swanpool Beach
(2 miles)
(6)
A lovely sandy cove on the outskirts of Falmouth with lots of sand and clear water for swimming. If relaxing on the sand’s not your thing though, the beach backs onto Swanpool Nature Reserve where you can walk dogs on leads or feed the ducks and swans, and there’s also a beach cafe, kayak hire and 18 hole crazy golf course. Dogs allowed from October to Easter Sunday
A lovely beach but does get a bit crowded sometimes. Parking can be a problem in busy times too.
September 2021
Even in the middle of what has been one of the busiest summers cornwall has seen, this still offered space and attractions without the crowds. Loved being able to take the dog for a swim before 10am and after 6pm
September 2021
Lovely beach and costal walk
September 2020
Lovely beach, not fine sand but ideal for Kayaking and paddleboarding
August 2020
A lovely beach, plenty of parking, sheltered, 2 good cafe/ restaurants - whats not to like
August 2019
A beautiful beach with nice walks into Falmouth.
June 2019
November 2023
Very much so thank you. A beautiful apartment with a lovely aspect.
Thank you so much for your comments!
- The Toad Hall Team
July 2023
Maenporth beach is a beautiful location and the facilities on the estate were excellent. Whilst ‘restaurant noise’ is highlighted as a potential issue in the description, the noise levels went far beyond that. 1. The extractor fans to the rear of the property were extremely loud (even with windows closed). They run from circa 10am until 11 pm. Sleeping was difficult. It was not possible to open the windows for air as a result of the extractors and the air conditioning was limited to the living room area only. 2. Save for the extractors the restaurant during opening hours was relatively quiet. However, at 11pm, out of the 7 nights we stayed there was extremely loud music coming from the restaurant. The music was so loud it causes vibrations through the floor . It continues for around 45 minutes each night (which given the time was very inconsiderate). It is assumed this was staff at the end of the shift. Although the property itself was lovely as were the staff at Toadhall properties unfortunately I would not recommend Cove 1.
We are so sorry about the noise you experienced in Cove 1. The extraction fans at the rear of the property do cause problems for some guests which is why the owner has installed double-glazed windows and soundproofing. We would have been more than happy to speak to the Restaurant Manager about the after-hours music, had we known. Please do let us know if you experience any issues in the future as we do try to sort problems out for guests. Many thanks for letting us now know - we have solved the issues for the next guests.
- The Toad Hall Team
November 2022
Yes we did as always.
August 2022
Beautiful location, ideal holiday for my two young grandchildren. Would love to come again.
August 2022
Fantastic property in wonderful location.
We agree, but it's so nice you loved Cove 1 too! Thanks so much!
- The Toad Hall Team
July 2022
It rained for first week, but really love this place so will be coming back, but would be good to know that my suggestions have been put into action buy then. Thank you Toadhall
We'll do our very best. It would be useful to know about any issues whilst you are in residence - I appreciate you didn't want the disruption, but we could have had a new washing machine lined up ready for the next guests, had we known it was broken. This has now been resolved, along with shower house and wobbly patio table. We look forward to seeing you again in the future!
- The Toad Hall Team
July 2022
We enjoyed Cornwall very much. But Cove 1 while being a nice apartment with an amazing view spoilt the week for me because of the incorrect information on the website. This apartment is NOT 'all on one level'. It was such a waste of money when we could have stayed somewhere more suitable if we hadn't been fooled by the apartment description.
October 2021
We have stayed in all the Cove apartments over he years.The view and the close proximity to the beach Is perfect .
Really pleased to hear you've been returning to the Coves over the years, always great to have returning customers, shows we're doing something right! It truly is the perfect setting isn't it?!
- The Toad Hall Team
September 2021
Really enjoyed stay, very large apartment and stunning view, only real issue apart from patio door was that the Ensuite shower room was too small.
Fantastic! We'll certainly address the patio door! Many thanks for bringing that to our attention!
- The Toad Hall Team
September 2021
The apartment was fantastic, well furnished and clean, loads of space and well equipped. Washing machine and dishwasher were a boon. A steep climb to the leisure centre but worth it, the staff were very friendly and welcoming. I was impressed by the email after the weekend from Paul explaining about the blind in the main bedroom and offering to fix it immediately. Hairdryer was a bonus, plenty of storage space if you needed it. We did not use the restaurant but sat in the terrace area for drinks on a couple of evenings and were made to feel welcome, even with the kids. Beach was lovely and very convenient, luckily we had the weather to use it. All in all a great holiday, we would definitely book again
Wow! It sounds like you had an amazing holiday! We look forward to welcoming you back to Cove 1 in the future!
- The Toad Hall Team
September 2021
To add to my above comment on the state of cleanliness, this really was the o ly thing that let it down. You can tell that the owners have done such a brilliant job setting this up as a holiday rental, it really was brilliant and the welcome gift a superb touch. It was just the cleaning that was an issue and felt unacceptable considering the cost and check in/check out times
I am so very sorry we let you down with the cleaning. This isn't our usual nor accepted standard. If you had rung us at the time, we would have been very happy to come and put things right for you.
- The Toad Hall Team
August 2021
Really loved the apartment, much bigger than expected and a fantastic location. The restaurant below was closed for the first half of our stay, when it opened the noise from the extractor fan was quite loud in the bunk bedroom, but switched off at 11pm sharp, which was fine for us (maybe not for those with younger children, especially if it’s very warm and you want to keep the window open).
August 2021
Fabulous stay and great location
July 2021
All that said we enjoyed our stay very much as there is so many lovely walks etc. The location is the key for this flat.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review. I'm sorry you experienced some difficulties with the fire alarms going off early on Wednesday morning. However, it has helped both us and the Cove Restaurant to review our policies and improve our service going forward. Regarding carpets, they were all cleaned at the beginning of the season, and the property has been fully occupied since there , making it really difficult to get them cleaned and dried for the next guests
- The Toad Hall Team
August 2020
The Cove 1 in Maenporth is in an outstanding location overlooking the beach. The flat is extremely spacious and had everything we needed and was spotlessly clean. A couple of niggles; the decor and both the bathrooms are very dated and the en-suite shower is so small its virtually unusable. The extractor fans from the restaurant below are directly outside both of the rear bedroom windows and go on from 9am until midnight and are incredibly noisy. There was also loud music coming from the restaurant below all day until it closed.
Many thanks for leaving such a thorough review. We agree, there is some noise from being above the Cove restaurant. The benefits are the fabulous views, outside space and quick walk to the beach. It is great for guests to hear this before booking, so that they can weigh up what is more important for them.
- The Toad Hall Team
February 2020
Loved it, as usual!
November 2019
We have been coming here for many years and it never disappoints.
November 2019
We loved our stay here even though the weather did its best to put us off. The location is great, the children loved being this close to the beach which we enjoyed even in the rain and wind (the wind was especially interesting to our youngest 1 year old who couldnt get enough of it, wanting to go out on the patio all the time ). The restaurant below is a good place to eat, and my initial concerns that it might be intrusive with noise from diners were unfounded, although bedrooms at the back of the property did have the drone of the restaurant fans to contend with. There was more than enough room for all of us, the open plan aspect of the apartment is very pleasant.
Very impressed that you managed to enjoy your holiday even though it was the wettest and windiest October half-term ever! Many thanks for mentioning the windows; we are just about to start on the winter maintenance program, so this is really useful feedback.
- The Toad Hall Team
August 2019
During heavy rain and stormy weather we noticed that there were a number of leaks in the conservatory roof and windows. It would benefit from an overhaul as not all the windows open easily either.
Sorry you had that problem and the maintenance team will look at it during the next changeover. Thank you for letting us know and hope you enjoyed your holiday.
- The Toad Hall Team
June 2019
Thanks for a great holiday
You're very welcome! Hope to see you again!
- The Toad Hall Team
February 2019
12th January 2019 - every thing was there that we needed perfect location,the beach was just in front of the apartment the restaurant below the pool and gym at the rear , it was perfect in every way
November 2023
Very much so thank you. A beautiful apartment with a lovely aspect.
Thank you so much for your comments!
- The Toad Hall Team
July 2023
Maenporth beach is a beautiful location and the facilities on the estate were excellent. Whilst ‘restaurant noise’ is highlighted as a potential issue in the description, the noise levels went far beyond that. 1. The extractor fans to the rear of the property were extremely loud (even with windows closed). They run from circa 10am until 11 pm. Sleeping was difficult. It was not possible to open the windows for air as a result of the extractors and the air conditioning was limited to the living room area only. 2. Save for the extractors the restaurant during opening hours was relatively quiet. However, at 11pm, out of the 7 nights we stayed there was extremely loud music coming from the restaurant. The music was so loud it causes vibrations through the floor . It continues for around 45 minutes each night (which given the time was very inconsiderate). It is assumed this was staff at the end of the shift. Although the property itself was lovely as were the staff at Toadhall properties unfortunately I would not recommend Cove 1.
We are so sorry about the noise you experienced in Cove 1. The extraction fans at the rear of the property do cause problems for some guests which is why the owner has installed double-glazed windows and soundproofing. We would have been more than happy to speak to the Restaurant Manager about the after-hours music, had we known. Please do let us know if you experience any issues in the future as we do try to sort problems out for guests. Many thanks for letting us now know - we have solved the issues for the next guests.
- The Toad Hall Team
November 2022
Yes we did as always.
August 2022
Beautiful location, ideal holiday for my two young grandchildren. Would love to come again.
August 2022
Fantastic property in wonderful location.
We agree, but it's so nice you loved Cove 1 too! Thanks so much!
- The Toad Hall Team
July 2022
It rained for first week, but really love this place so will be coming back, but would be good to know that my suggestions have been put into action buy then. Thank you Toadhall
We'll do our very best. It would be useful to know about any issues whilst you are in residence - I appreciate you didn't want the disruption, but we could have had a new washing machine lined up ready for the next guests, had we known it was broken. This has now been resolved, along with shower house and wobbly patio table. We look forward to seeing you again in the future!
- The Toad Hall Team
July 2022
We enjoyed Cornwall very much. But Cove 1 while being a nice apartment with an amazing view spoilt the week for me because of the incorrect information on the website. This apartment is NOT 'all on one level'. It was such a waste of money when we could have stayed somewhere more suitable if we hadn't been fooled by the apartment description.
October 2021
We have stayed in all the Cove apartments over he years.The view and the close proximity to the beach Is perfect .
Really pleased to hear you've been returning to the Coves over the years, always great to have returning customers, shows we're doing something right! It truly is the perfect setting isn't it?!
- The Toad Hall Team
September 2021
Really enjoyed stay, very large apartment and stunning view, only real issue apart from patio door was that the Ensuite shower room was too small.
Fantastic! We'll certainly address the patio door! Many thanks for bringing that to our attention!
- The Toad Hall Team
September 2021
The apartment was fantastic, well furnished and clean, loads of space and well equipped. Washing machine and dishwasher were a boon. A steep climb to the leisure centre but worth it, the staff were very friendly and welcoming. I was impressed by the email after the weekend from Paul explaining about the blind in the main bedroom and offering to fix it immediately. Hairdryer was a bonus, plenty of storage space if you needed it. We did not use the restaurant but sat in the terrace area for drinks on a couple of evenings and were made to feel welcome, even with the kids. Beach was lovely and very convenient, luckily we had the weather to use it. All in all a great holiday, we would definitely book again
Wow! It sounds like you had an amazing holiday! We look forward to welcoming you back to Cove 1 in the future!
- The Toad Hall Team
September 2021
To add to my above comment on the state of cleanliness, this really was the o ly thing that let it down. You can tell that the owners have done such a brilliant job setting this up as a holiday rental, it really was brilliant and the welcome gift a superb touch. It was just the cleaning that was an issue and felt unacceptable considering the cost and check in/check out times
I am so very sorry we let you down with the cleaning. This isn't our usual nor accepted standard. If you had rung us at the time, we would have been very happy to come and put things right for you.
- The Toad Hall Team
August 2021
Really loved the apartment, much bigger than expected and a fantastic location. The restaurant below was closed for the first half of our stay, when it opened the noise from the extractor fan was quite loud in the bunk bedroom, but switched off at 11pm sharp, which was fine for us (maybe not for those with younger children, especially if it’s very warm and you want to keep the window open).
August 2021
Fabulous stay and great location
July 2021
All that said we enjoyed our stay very much as there is so many lovely walks etc. The location is the key for this flat.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review. I'm sorry you experienced some difficulties with the fire alarms going off early on Wednesday morning. However, it has helped both us and the Cove Restaurant to review our policies and improve our service going forward. Regarding carpets, they were all cleaned at the beginning of the season, and the property has been fully occupied since there , making it really difficult to get them cleaned and dried for the next guests
- The Toad Hall Team
August 2020
The Cove 1 in Maenporth is in an outstanding location overlooking the beach. The flat is extremely spacious and had everything we needed and was spotlessly clean. A couple of niggles; the decor and both the bathrooms are very dated and the en-suite shower is so small its virtually unusable. The extractor fans from the restaurant below are directly outside both of the rear bedroom windows and go on from 9am until midnight and are incredibly noisy. There was also loud music coming from the restaurant below all day until it closed.
Many thanks for leaving such a thorough review. We agree, there is some noise from being above the Cove restaurant. The benefits are the fabulous views, outside space and quick walk to the beach. It is great for guests to hear this before booking, so that they can weigh up what is more important for them.
- The Toad Hall Team
February 2020
Loved it, as usual!
November 2019
We have been coming here for many years and it never disappoints.
November 2019
We loved our stay here even though the weather did its best to put us off. The location is great, the children loved being this close to the beach which we enjoyed even in the rain and wind (the wind was especially interesting to our youngest 1 year old who couldnt get enough of it, wanting to go out on the patio all the time ). The restaurant below is a good place to eat, and my initial concerns that it might be intrusive with noise from diners were unfounded, although bedrooms at the back of the property did have the drone of the restaurant fans to contend with. There was more than enough room for all of us, the open plan aspect of the apartment is very pleasant.
Very impressed that you managed to enjoy your holiday even though it was the wettest and windiest October half-term ever! Many thanks for mentioning the windows; we are just about to start on the winter maintenance program, so this is really useful feedback.
- The Toad Hall Team
August 2019
During heavy rain and stormy weather we noticed that there were a number of leaks in the conservatory roof and windows. It would benefit from an overhaul as not all the windows open easily either.
Sorry you had that problem and the maintenance team will look at it during the next changeover. Thank you for letting us know and hope you enjoyed your holiday.
- The Toad Hall Team
June 2019
Thanks for a great holiday
You're very welcome! Hope to see you again!
- The Toad Hall Team
February 2019
12th January 2019 - every thing was there that we needed perfect location,the beach was just in front of the apartment the restaurant below the pool and gym at the rear , it was perfect in every way
Life's a Beach Cafe
(Less than a mile)
(44)
Cafe and beach shop right on the sand at Maenporth beach. The cafe serves a great selection of freshly prepared food including crab sandwiches and delicious cornish cream teas, along with ice creams, coffees and lots more. And if you’ve forgotten your bucket and spade you’ll find one in the beach shop along with other beach toys, wetsuits and souvenirs. Cash only.
Lifes a Beach Maenporth Beach, Falmouth (T: 01326 251209)
Good cafe. Fair prices
April 2024
We love Life's a beach, fantastic location, great food and coffee, really friendly staff.
October 2023
Life's a Beach is on the top ten of my favourite places in the world. The setting is glorious, right on the beach with coastal walks available in both directions and it's open 7 days a week. The menu is perfect (in my book) and the food much more delicious than you might expect from a beach cafe. My only criticism is that it isn't open 24 hours a day!
October 2023
Lovely coffee and cakes
August 2023
Absolutely excellent. Ice cream amazing
August 2023
Lovely cafe! Just a shame they were out of so many items on the menu. After a busy Monday, they didn’t seem to restock all week.
August 2023
Great beach cafe!
August 2023
Really good location & the food was good too.
July 2023
Delightful cafe with lovely food on a really beautiful beach. Definitely worth a visit .
July 2023
Excellent food and drink in a beautiful setting. Love the recent improvements to the decking area!
April 2023
Great little cafe with helpful and and friendly staff.
August 2022
Lovely breakfast sausage baps early on the beach, yummy milkshakes made with icecream too! Great place and great choice of food. Would certainly recommend
August 2022
Outstanding food and service. The cafe makes the place for us!
July 2022
Lovely little cafe, great food & the ice-cream is delicious. The staff could not be more helpful. If like myself you have mobility issues and cannot walk on sand they have a fabulous Sand Chair (beach wheelchair) which you can book out and have a push down to the shore line, it was a fabulous find. Many thanks all
June 2022
We used life's a beach every day, lovely food, drink and staff, great place.
June 2022
A perfect beach cafe!
June 2022
Friendly service, and great food!
June 2022
Lovely food, great choice & very polite, helpful staff
June 2022
Right on your doorstep - lots of people swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking - if that's your thing
May 2022
Love this cafe - great service, friendly team and the food is delicious. Highly recommend the mackerel brioche when it's available!
May 2022
A good selection of hot drinks, lunch and ice cream which you can sit outside on the picnic tables by the beach to eat and drink. We came here a few times.
April 2022
Great beach cafe.
November 2021
Stopped off one morning for tea and a bacon sarnie - well recommended.
October 2021
Had a lovely coffee sat watching all the dogs in the water … we sat for ages ,.just relaxing by the sea
October 2021
Very good beach bar.
October 2021
Beautiful position lovely coffee and tea and cake
September 2021
We only used this to buy ice creams and a bucket and spade for the kids... Ice creams wer fab!
September 2021
Only bought drinks and ice-creams from here. However the food we saw other people eating looked good. As there is no local shop would have been helpful if they had stocked basic essentials like milk.
September 2021
We loved this beach cafe, great menu, fab staff and amazing cake!!!
September 2021
Very good food.
August 2021
Wonderful cafe. Food is fantastic and very reasonably priced.
August 2021
Very good lunch time food, unfortunately very long queues
August 2021
Lovely cafe, great food, drinks and ice creams - everything you need from a beach cafe
August 2021
Fantastic breakfast rolls
July 2021
Good food and cracking ice cream. Very reasonably priced.
July 2021
Good range of snacks/drinks. Plenty of seating overlooking beach. xx
July 2021
Had a lovely meal there, very friendly staff, perfect location.
July 2021
We love this cafe - great food - the mackerel brioche bap is a must :-) and excellent service. It was really well organised for the Covid-19 regulations, too. Please visit and support the team.
April 2021
not in operation during our stay
October 2020
Fab location and good food.
September 2020
Long queues due to only one queue for taking food orders and ice creams possibly due to current situation. Hotdogs lovely and large, used mainly for ice creams.
August 2020
all you need for a beach cafe
July 2020
Great service and good variety of daytime food & snacks. Temporary buildings a bit of a mess,Is it going to be improved / rebuilt
September 2019
Life's a Beach is in a lovely location. Unfortunately when we visited they had recently had a bad fire so it is closed.
June 2019
AWNA coffeehouse
(Less than a mile)
(1)
A small yet stylish, dog-friendly cafe serving speciality coffee, fresh cakes, bakes and pastries. Stop by for brunch, lunch or a takeaway coffee and cinnamon bun.
Lovely atmosphere
April 2021
The Red Lion
(Less than a mile)
(5)
A thatched traditional inn in the heart of Mawnan Smith just minutes from the South West Coast Path and a pretty stroll through the woods to Maenporth Beach. Here you can sample local ales and ciders in the raftered bar along with enjoyable food from light lunches to a evening menu packed full of fresh local Cornish produce. A great spot to stop off when walking or visiting nearby Glendurgan or Trebah Garden. Children and dogs welcome.
The Red Lion, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth TR11 5EP (T: 01326 250026)
25% off food with your Toad Hall Cottages Discount Card
We visit this pub often but this visit they declined our 25% off . Apparently Toad cottages were informed.. this made us feel very embarrassed. Can you comment on this please
May 2023
Excellent pub - great food and service would pop in again.
October 2021
The staff were brilliant but the food was just average, I'm afraid. We would not be likely to go there again.
June 2021
We ate here in the first couple of days of our stay. The staff were very friendly, as were the 'locals' and there is a good choice of seating areas and a varied menu. Food quality was very good and the service was prompt, all at a fair price. Would definitely go back. The Boar burger was lush !!
August 2019
We ate in The Red Lion and found the food to be well cooked and a decent portion. Service was prompt and well worth a visit.
June 2019
Hooked On The Rocks
(2 miles)
(4)
Overlooking Swanpool Beach this primarily fish and seafood restaurant has a luxurious feel with rich hues and intimate booth seating. The menu is locally sourced, sustainable where possible and uses the freshest Cornish produce. Although fish has the starring role here, non fish eaters won’t be disappointed with some delicious meat and vegetarian options too.
Hooked On The Rocks, Swanpool, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 5BG (T: 01326 311886)
Very good food at lunch time, a bit pricey but the fish is very good. A bit of a wait to get your food which makes it a bit difficult if you have kids. Very busy so booking is essential
August 2021
Great restaurant, addressed all COVID concerns, excellent food and a brilliant view from the terrace.
August 2020
Had the best fish and chips ever, with homemade tartar sauce and squashed minted peas. We’ll be back for more
August 2020
A great spot for just a coffee or a lovely meal
August 2019
Gylly Beach Cafe
(2 miles)
In a gorgeous setting right on the beachfront, the sleek and stylish Gylly Café offers an enticing menu full of locally sourced dishes. Featuring it’s own on site bakery, the cakes and bread are also to die for.
Gylly Beach Café Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth TR11 4PA (T: 01326 312884)
Falmouth Surf School & Watersports
(Less than a mile)
(4)
Falmouth Surf School offer adult surf lessons and hire along with transport on the ‘Surf Bus’ to Cornwall’s best surfing beaches. From their base at Maenporth Beach they also offer SUP boarding, SUP Yoga and Kayaking hire and tuition, and can deliver equipment direct to your holiday cottage.
Click here for further details
Enjoy a 10% discount with your Toad Hall Cottages discount card
Really helpful chaps and reasonably priced hire
August 2023
Fantastic surfing experience. They were extremely helpful and wanted you to get the most out of the time.
June 2022
Brilliant experience
July 2021
Excellent hire from the guys. Paddle boards and kayaks hired with buoyancy aids at very good prices. Great fun by all.
July 2021
Nays Yoga
(Less than a mile)
Friendly SUP yoga classes at Maenporth Beach with experienced teacher Nay. Run from 1st August.
Click here for further information
Mawnan Craft Centre
(Less than a mile)
An authentic, centuries old smithy which has been restored as a working forge, offering you the chance to watch a skilled blacksmith, sign-writer, silversmith and furniture maker as they work and browse their unique, hand-crafted products. There’s also an exhibition where you can learn all about the history of Mawnan Smith and the restoration of its smithy.
Mawnan Craft Centre, Carwinion Road, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth TR11 5JF
Falmouth Golf Club
(2 miles)
A par 72 golfcourse which winds its way along Cornish cliff tops with stunning views across Falmouth Bay. The facilities cater for all levels of golfer, and visitors are made to feel very welcome both on the course and in the friendly clubhouse.
Click here for further information
Glendurgan Garden
(2 miles)
(6)
Run by the National Trust, Glendurgan Gardens span over three valleys, filled with sub-tropical plants, exotic flowers and bright blooms. The peaceful gardens lead down to the unspoilt beachside hamlet of Durgan. Here you can take a rest and enjoy the stunning views of the Helford River, treat yourself to an ice cream, build sandcastles and watch the wildlife on the water. Glendurgan Garden offer a great day out for the entire family thanks to its impressive maze and Giant’s Stride rope swing, shop and teahouse, which serves traditional Cornish cream teas, light lunches and Children’s meals.
Glendurgan Garden, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth TR115JZ (T: 01326 252020)
No dogs allowed
September 2023
We would love to visit Glendurgan, but cannot do so until they become dog-friendly. In contrast, Trebah gardens nearby allow dogs and they do not appear to cause any problems.
May 2023
Brilliant place run by the National Trust - rhodos,etc were finished so do book your holiday for end of April, spring Bank holiday if its spring flowering stuff you want to see -
May 2022
Beautiful gardens. Enjoyable walk down the gully to the village and beach. Then the steep walk back! Lovely sub tropical plants, nice cafe at the top
May 2022
Beautiful gardens with lovely cafe and second hand bookshop.
October 2021
Gardens have been kept lovely but unfortunately there were staff shortages so long queues for food or ice cream. There were no plants to buy this year but that is hardly surprising. The staff all worked very hard to make the visit pleasant. They deserve a medal!
September 2021
Maenporth Beach
(Less than a mile)
(38)
A scenic sweep of golden sand flanked by cliffs, this family friendly beach looks out across Falmouth Bay towards Pendennis Castle and the lighthouse at St Anthony Head. There’s plenty of sand and shallow water which is great for children and excellent facilities, including a cafe selling great food and beach equipment, plus toilets and car park. Maenporth is also a lovely spot to launch a kayak or paddleboard, both of which can be hired on the beach during summer months. Dogs allowed from October to Easter Sunday.
Fantastic beach
April 2024
Lovely and clean, beautiful.
October 2023
Absolutely loved Maenporth. Lovely sheltered beach with fantastic cafe
August 2023
Lovely beach but early morning dog owners do not on occasion clean up on their dogs. We had to borrow a shovel on two occasions to clear the mess
August 2023
If you think this will be a quiet, hidden gem then you’d couldn’t be more wrong. It’s a very busy, active beach with lots to do and changing tides. We felt very blessed to be staying so close so we didn’t have to arrive super early to get a car parking space. Loved how safe it felt most of time, except when the fog came rolling in as fast as a wave! Enjoyed paddling, swimming, rock-pooling, playing with local dogs (after hours), someone built an incredible pyramid sandcastle which the kids and adults enjoyed.
August 2023
This beach is beautiful! Not too busy and everything is within a short distance.
July 2023
My favourite beach. Sunrise from here is something else!
April 2023
Used the beach but time off visit big waves so paddle boarding out off the question but had great fun on the body boards. Not a crowed beach parking prices reasonable, parking right on the beach .
September 2022
Lovely beach our third year in a row. The only problem which is not unique to this beach, is weaver fish. I do think visitors need to be made more aware of the adviseability of wearing beach shoes to protect against this problem. I think all beaches should have signs to this effect.
August 2022
Mix of sand and shingle beach. Quite a bit of seaweed when we were there but of the lettuce type so not too problematic. Not much in the way of waves so not good for body boarding but good for paddle boards or kayaks and swimming. Nice little take out cafe.
August 2022
Lovely beach and so convenient to Maenporth Estate. Shame about the seaweed that arrived! But beautiful nonetheless.
August 2022
Lovely beach
July 2022
Wonderful beach, very clean. Lovely view , didn’t use coffee shop so can’t comment.
June 2022
A lovely, perfect beach, ideal for everyone and great for rock pooling. Really clean too.
June 2022
Beautiful...although it did say no dogs, and there were plenty!
June 2022
Love this beach never tire of the view
October 2021
Lovely 'out of the way' beach with great outlook. Can be a bit 'smelly' when the tide it out in the lagoon nearby but does not distract from the beach or surrounds.
September 2021
Beautiful beach a hidden gem
September 2021
Great beach with a mix of sand and stones. Interesting caves when the tide is out. The tide goes out quite far so a bit of a walk to the sea but great for kids and adults alike.
September 2021
Lovely secluded beach -safe for children and doing water sports. Cafe and toilets nearby. Only downside no tap to wash sand off feet.
September 2021
Beautiful
September 2021
A bustling and busy sandy beach offering water sports and swimming and yet without the crowds of other parts of Cornwall. The coastal walks from there are glorious too.
September 2021
Great beach.
August 2021
Love this beach. It’s just stunning. Definitely returning.
August 2021
This is a great beach for swimming, snorkelling, kayaking, exploring caves and rock pooling. Clean clear water, easy car parking and toilets plus a little cafe.
July 2021
Nice beach but disappointed that many dogs were running free on it. Witnessed several dogs pooing on the beach. This is supposed to be a dog free beach from Easter to October and I visited in June. Does no one police this blatant ignoring of the rules?!!
July 2021
Lovely Sandy beach with great cafe, toilets, parking and coast paths to enjoy.
July 2021
Fantastic holiday in a beautiful location. The holiday home was spacious, clean & the whole site was Covid friendly. We chose this holiday as we felt it was the safest option during these difficult times and everything about it came up to & beyond our expectations. My granddaughter especially enjoyed using the children's playground & indoor pool. The booking procedure and use of the swimming pool was ideal. Well organised. Many, many thanks. We came home feeling relaxed after a great week.
September 2020
Best beach in the area, its like been on a Greek island when the sun is shining
September 2020
Better beach than Swan pool, ideal for young children, gently sloping, perfect for water sports
August 2020
Really convenient if staying at maenporth estate. Mix of sand, shingle and rocks. Great for rock pooling. Calm sea so safe for families and watersports such as paddle boarding and kayaking. Wasn't overcrowded even when very warm!
August 2020
Beautiful quiet cove idyllic spot
July 2020
great beach complete with smugglers cave
November 2019
Lovely beach with decent facilities, but beach needs regular cleaning even after bank Holiday week
September 2019
This is a fabulous family friendly beach as it is quite sheltered. A great place to paddle board, relax and eat ice cream! You do need to get there early as the car park and beach fills up really quickly. I would also recommend beach shoes as several people were stung by weaver fish who were hiding in the sand as the tide went out. Definitely worth a visit ????
August 2019
Perfect beach
June 2019
Lovely beach ,best off season.
June 2019
A beautiful beach and wonderful setting.
June 2019
Nansidwell Beach (Woodlands Beach)
(Less than a mile)
Found between Maenporth and Mawnan Smith, this is a small, pretty sandy beach with some shingle and rocks accessed by footpath from the road. It’s a five to ten minute walk, meaning the beach itself is often quiet and uncrowded with lovely swimming. No amenities though and the walk isn’t suitable for buggies or those with limited mobility. Also known as Woodlands Beach. Dogs allowed all year round.
Bream Cove
(Less than a mile)
A pretty sheltered cove in a secluded setting surrounded by low cliffs and woodland, Bream Cove consists of a sand and shingle beach dipping down to clear water with excellent swimming and snorkelling. At low water rock pools are exposed which children will love to explore and it’s possible to scramble over the rocks to the sandy beach next door at Gatamala Cove. There are no facilities here and no car park, but there are parking spaces on the nearby road between Maenporth and Rosemullion Head close to the Meuden Hotel, with access to the beach via footpath. Dogs welcome all year.
Prisk Cove
(2 miles)
Prisk Cove beach can only be reached on foot, either from the village of Mawnan through a pretty wooded valley or via the South West Coast Path. Located just south of Rosemullion Head the beach consists mainly of shingle with a huge expanse of rockpools exposed at low tide. Parking at Mawnan Church or on the road, dogs welcome all year.
Swanpool Beach
(2 miles)
(6)
A lovely sandy cove on the outskirts of Falmouth with lots of sand and clear water for swimming. If relaxing on the sand’s not your thing though, the beach backs onto Swanpool Nature Reserve where you can walk dogs on leads or feed the ducks and swans, and there’s also a beach cafe, kayak hire and 18 hole crazy golf course. Dogs allowed from October to Easter Sunday
A lovely beach but does get a bit crowded sometimes. Parking can be a problem in busy times too.
September 2021
Even in the middle of what has been one of the busiest summers cornwall has seen, this still offered space and attractions without the crowds. Loved being able to take the dog for a swim before 10am and after 6pm
September 2021
Lovely beach and costal walk
September 2020
Lovely beach, not fine sand but ideal for Kayaking and paddleboarding
August 2020
A lovely beach, plenty of parking, sheltered, 2 good cafe/ restaurants - whats not to like
August 2019
A beautiful beach with nice walks into Falmouth.
June 2019