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Come and Stay on the beach in Cornwall at the Location Voted Best UK Beach 2024 by The Times/Sunday Times

Three True Beach Houses based upon Porthkidney Sands Beach , St Ives Bay, Cornwall, U.K

Beachfront Holiday Houses sleeping either one person or larger groups of up to 20+ guests,

Ferry House 8, Beach House 5, Ferryman’s Rest 10

Enjoy great facilities such as indoor heated pool, three sea view hot tubs, a water sport enthusiast’s paradise,

Dogs welcome to stay all year-round,

adjacent to Cornwall’s oldest links Golf Course and positioned directly upon SW Coastal Footpath aka The Salt Path.

Offering Cornwall Beach Holidays without the car.

Travel by train direct to Lelant!

Book direct with the owner. Avoid costly commissions and OTA fees!

"It was truly a magical experience.I want to start by saying I will absolutely be submitting a glowing review for Ferry House but I wanted to also take the opportunity to send a personal email of thanks to you. I’m not sure I will ever find the words to do Ferry House justice and I will be mulling over my words to the review for a while I’m sure trying to pick the right ones, but you as a host are just as special at the property. The many small beautiful personalised touches to the stay is something I will treasure and appreciate forever. Thank you to you and the team for allowing and helping us all that book with you, make core lifelong memories at Ferry House"
Bedroom Window view out to beach and sea at sunset with two walkers with a dog
EmilyMay 2024
"Amazing stay at a stunning location. The location of the Beach House is incredible. There's something special about the walk through the dunes to this magical beachfront hideaway. Each step takes you closer to holiday-mode. The house is tucked away through a wrought iron gate and as you walk along the beautiful garden path, the sense of being 'away from it all' is tangible. The house itself is simple enough to make for the kind of holiday living that we appreciate as a family, whilst having everything we needed. And the view...we've stayed in some nice places over the years, but the view from this place is unsurpassed in our experience. To lie in bed and watch the sea and listen to the waves was incredible. Our final day at the property was incredibly windy, but this just made for an even more interesting view, as kite-surfers took to the waves and entertained us with their antics. That epitomised the location really - despite being remote and peaceful, we never felt isolated. People walked their dogs on the beach, paddle boarders drifted by, fishing boats chugged out to sea at dawn, and surfers and pilot gigs meant there was always something to watch. Communication with Nicola was exemplary. We broke down en route, arriving 24 hours late, and she gifted us an extra night! And then there was the birthday cake and card for my wife, the Father's Day message for me and the encouraging words for our daughter's gig at a nearby hotel. So thoughtful and kind. What could have made it better... Another week or two!"
Dog sat at the Beach House door looking out towards azure blue water with blue sky and blue deck chair
Matt June 2024
"Had a lovely time at Nicola’s place. House was very nice, the surroundings and view was absolutely amazing. Nicola provided very clear information and guidance for everything. Easy checkin and checkout, lots of towels provided, everything was great. Everyone enjoyed it the kids and adults. Strongly recommended." MostafaAir BnB Guest June 2024 "Absolutely incredible stay in LelantIt was beautiful, and great size for 8 of us on a long weekend away. Being so close to the beach was perfect!"
Louisa
LouisaAir BnB Guest May 2024
"A house with a gorgeous view. Fantastically located. We would come back any time. Nicola provided us with great recommendations for our trip by train and was always there for us with questions. Thank vou! Translated from German"
Three Beach Houses under a blue sky with underwater scene in foreground
EvaGuest July 2024
"Had a lovely time at Nicola’s place. The House was very nice, the surroundings and view was absolutely amazing. Nicola provided very clear information and guidance for everything. Easy checkin and checkout, lots of towels provided, everything was great. Everyone enjoyed it the kids and adults. Strongly recommended."
Patio with sun loungers overlooking the sea with palms and kayakers
MostafaJune 2024
"One of the best holidays I have had with my family. Cottage was in a beautiful surrounding and so near the sea. It was a delight to wake up to the sea views. We had the best weather as well. Nicola was very responsive and so any issues we had were resolved quickly. The sea was sandy and great to swim in. We even managed to see a seal. The hot tub was also an added bonus which we enjoyed daily post a swim. We cooked most nights and the lounge/dining area was really great for working and relaxing in."
Big Rainbow over the Estuary beach
EkaterinaGuest September 2023
"We just loved it. The special touches are so nice.We had the best time in your wonderful house, thankyou so much! Hot tub, swimming pool and right on the beach what else could you want. Fantastic memories made thankyou!"
Two Adirondack Chairs facing the ocean at Sunrise
AaronGuest May 2024
Slice of Paradise We had a wonderful stay! A slice of Paradise. Such an idyllic setting with inspiring views from this lovely beach house where we enjoyed a glass of wine on our terrace, watching the kite surfers and little fishing boats go by. The garden was so enchanting, it was a joy admire all the pretty flowers on our way as we meandered down to the beach below. It's rare to find a place which resonates a certain nostalgia, those perfect days spent by the sea. We can see why the artist John Millar was inspired here at his art studio in times gone by. Thank you so much for this and all the homely touches and gorgeous Cornish wine, scones, amazing locally produced chocolate cake and all the other lovely things just added a special touch. We hope to return some day. 6/8/2023
Patio with sun loungers overlooking the sea with palms and kayakers
Steven G May 2024

Exclusive Location

Three True Beach Houses

Three Beach Houses by blue sea and golden sand with Beach Activities on the beach in front of the Beach Houses with St Uny Church and Gold Course in the background

Beach Pads offer three beach front holiday homes that have successfully been accepting and welcoming many returning guests since 2008.

Three Beach Fronting Beach Houses

Sleeping 1 to 20+

Book Individually or Combined

Direct Booking with Owner

  (Saving the additional OTA Service Fees)

The experience of waking up at our Beach Houses is something truly special and where forever memories are made. We often host engagements, (we love assisting with the surprise), mini-moons, honeymoons, bachelorette and bachelor weekends, significant birthday and anniversary stays and are now hosting Barefoot Beach Weddings!

Beach Pads have 18 years of experience delivering fantastic family friendly beach holidays. We love hosting families looking to experience a real beach holiday in Cornwall.   Guests say it is amazing to be able to wake up to our sublime sea views and then step out onto the golden sand and take a restorative morning sea dip. All in less than a minute! Our guests love staying at our true beach houses and living beach life at its best when they stay at one of our three beach houses on the “King of The Beach”. 

A brief summary about the location:

  • Former Home and Art Studio of Famous Cornish Beach Artist John Miller 
  • Enclosed Private Heated Swimming Pool
  • 3 Hot Tubs
  • Covered Outdoor Entertainment area
  • Fire pit above the ocean
  • Fish directly outside.
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboarding
  • Kite Surfing
  • Wake Boarding
  • Great for wildlife : see seals 🦭 from you bedroom 
  • Located on Most Southerly UK RSPB Reserve 🦢 🐦 
  • All year round Dog Friendly Beach
  • SSSI 
  • AONB 
  • World Heritage Site.
  • Based on SW Coastal Footpath ( St Michael’s Way Section and possible to get a Camino Stamp)
  • Adjacent Links Golf Course with Bar and Restaurant available for guests
  • 3 Great Village Pubs (dog friendly)
  • 2 Great Village Cafe/Bistrot (dog friendly)
  • Sustainability in Mind
  • Good train links to St Ives, Penzance and London: No need to Drive
  • Heat Pump Heating and Water Supply
  • Great Local Bus Services
  • Walk into St Ives and Carbis by beach at low tide and see where G7 held in 2020
  • Owners based locally with extensive personal knowledge of the location and Cornwall
  • Family Friendly
  • Neuro Diversity Awareness 
  • Family Owned and Operated since 2008

Amenities:

  • Unlimited Wifi with Starlink and Wildanet
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing Machine
  • High Chairs
  • Travel Cots
  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron
  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TVs
  • Inescapable sea views from all living areas
  • Majority of Bedrooms have amazing sea views
  • Linen Provided : Includes all Bedding, Towels, Bath Robes and Beach Towel

 

John Miller King Of The Beach by Chris Rea Album Cover

The "OG" Beach House!

We first decided to rent the Beach House following comments from visiting friends who wowed about waking to the stunning views from the first floor bedroom windows. The Beach House had been the art studio of the famous Cornish/St. Ives seascape artist John Miller. It was where he painted his iconic and world famous beach paintings. The studio was known as "The Beach House" way back in the 1960s. It couldn't really have any other name given the position perched directly above the golden sands of Porthkidney Beach! A few new kids on the block have recently appeared calling themselves the beach house but none can rival our beach, nor claim to be the Original OG Beach House where Chris Rea's "King of The Beach" Album Cover was painted. If you want to experience beach life and stay in the OG "Beach House" get in touch. It sleeps up to 5 persons

Artist John Miller Painting on Ferryman's Rest Patio

Ferryman's Rest Artists haven

Not to be outdone by the OG Beach House, Ferryman's Rest it's neighbour also has a wonderful back story and provenance. The former home of John Miller's and his partner Michael Truscott. They often hosted famous friends and visitors at the location. John Le Carre the Spy Novelist was a frequent visitor to Ferryman's Rest. John Le Carre referred to John Miller as his "Best Friend" whilst giving Miller's Memorial Eulogy.  Like many subsequent famous artistic folk who have found their special space in Cornwall, these men were some of the original to enjoy stepping away from the crowds and retreating to this breathtaking location in West Cornwall. You too can now enjoy your downtime staying, at the location where both writer and artist would sit out on the patio and discuss their various artistic endeavours, whilst breathing in the inspiration provided by the iconic St. Ives Bay and Godrevy Lighthouse.  (Made famous in Virginia Wolf's "To the Lighthouse"). Many Artists have been inspired to paint and write about our special location in Cornwall. You cannot escape the "St. Ives Light when you look out the window and watch the thousands of shades of blue move across the bay. It is definitely a great escape for those who have an artistic nature.   Ferryman's Rest can sleep up to 10 persons depending upon whether there are children in the group.

Aerial Photo of a Beach House with beach going out to sea

Ferry House

Rosamunde Pilcher, a famous Lelant born writer, along with the writer Ruth Aspinall, (the former owner of The Ferry House) penned many romantic novel's based in and around West Cornwall.  Ruth, moved full time to Ferry House from Kensington when the present owners also decided to make the beach their base.  She had first come to watch the birds at the location being the most southerly UK RSPB Reserve back before WWII. Ruth, her sister and their companion retuned post war and purchased the Ferry House. She decided that it was the perfect place where she could escape and write her romantic tales.   Both these Lelant lady authors are very popular writers for German audiences. Their books were frequently translated into German and are still made into film by German Film Companies who come and shoot the scenes locally. Both writers loved our beach location. Rosamunde Pilcher has said in interview that the walk from the Church to the beach was her favourite walk.  Ferry House can sleep up to 8 persons.

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