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The Shed
Portreath

£446 - £825 per week
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New for 2025 tucked away at the entrance to the enchanting Tehidy Country Park, The Shed is a charming thatched cottage designed with couples and solo travellers and their four-legged companions in mind. Once part of the original gatehouse to the grand Manor of Tehidy, this beautifully modernised retreat is steeped in history, brimming with character, and surrounded by the peaceful embrace of nature. With large, secluded gardens just beyond the door, it's the perfect haven for guests and pets alike, whether you're enjoying a slow morning coffee, a sun-soaked afternoon, or a starlit evening with a glass of wine. Thoughtfully designed and wonderfully located, The Shed offers an idyllic escape to reconnect, recharge, and soak up the serenity of the Cornish countryside, with your dog right by your side.

Whether you're planning a romantic woodland stroll, a scenic bike ride, or a surfing adventure on the coast, The Shed is perfectly placed. Tehidy Woods is just moments away, inviting you to wander hand-in-hand through leafy trails, share a woodland picnic, and even feed the squirrels by hand, don't forget the peanuts and a camera to capture the moment. A cosy woodland café nearby serves hearty, homemade food, and just a short drive away you'll find the golden sands of Portreath, the surf-friendly shores of Gwithian, and the iconic Godrevy Lighthouse. Whether it's an anniversary, a spontaneous escape, or simply time to slow down together, The Shed offers the perfect setting for a peaceful, romantic getaway surrounded by Cornwall's natural beauty.

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Where you'll sleep

Bedroom 1

Double

Entrance

via parking space with door into:

Kitchen/dining/living area

electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, table with two chairs, Smart TV, sofa, electric flame effect fire, patio doors to decking and garden.

Bedroom

double bed TV, walk in wardrobe.

Shower room

walk in rainfall shower, WC, basin.

Garden

to the rear, decking with table and chairs, large mature garden.

Additional information

electric heating, WiFi, one well behaved dog welcome, short breaks available.

 
 

My wife and I stayed for two weeks at the Shed. It was in a perfect location for visiting all of the resorts/ towns that we love. The property was fully equipped with all the items that we needed. A lovely walk in shower. Peter the owner who lived next door was very friendly and he constantly used a leaf blower to clear the front and back entrances as required due to autumn leaf fall. Easy parking and very quiet and relaxing holiday. We would thoroughly recommend a stay here which we will do in future.

September 2025

We spent two very comfortable weeks at The Shed . The weather wasn’t good the first week so it was lovely to return each day to a warm & cosy cottage. The garden & surroundings were very relaxing & it was well placed for visiting some interesting places.

September 2025

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Holidays in Portreath

A perfect retreat all year round, self catering holidays in Portreath offer beautiful coastal walks along the spectacular cliffs towards St Ives Bay passing Deadman’s Cove, Ralph’s Cupboard and Hell’s Mouth, all bearing testament to tales of shipwrecks and smuggling.

Located just 5 miles North of Redruth, Portreath (meaning sandy cove) is a great place to explore the stunning scenery of the North Cornwall coastline. This part of Cornwall is renowned for its beautiful walks, and Portreath is no different. Walk east to Porthtowan or West to Basset’s Cove; either way you’ll be treated to gorgeous views. 

With excellent road links, you can easily reach Truro, Newquay, St Ives, the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan. Holiday cottages in Portreath make a great base from which to explore all that Cornwall has to offer.

Did you know...

Portreath was one of the busiest and most important mining ports in Cornwall?

Portreath beach

If you fancy staying put, a trip to the beach offers a great family day out. Portreath beach is lifeguarded during the summer and as such is popular with families. It’s also ideal for surfing, and is a popular surf spot with the locals. There are surf shops, beach shops, cafés, a fish and chip shop and toilets on the beachfront with other facilities including 3 pubs, a bakery and a post office/general store in the village itself. Dogs are welcome on the beach in the off-season.

Just off the beach at Portreath is the tiny island of Gull Rock. Home to a variety of bird species this is a good spot for birdwatchers if you can get a close enough view!

Kayakers can venture to the east and west and to offshore islands where you can experience the views of the coastline from a different perspective, visit secluded beaches and explore caves in the cliff face. West Cornwall Adventures are on hand to show you the ropes at kayaking, surfing and coasteering for anyone who fancies a go. The surf shop by the beach hires out wet suits and watersports equipment and also offers surfing and bodyboarding lessons.

With a stream running into the sea, and a distinctive harbour, Portreath is a beautiful place to enjoy a holiday. Portreath’s first harbour was built in 1713 by mining adventurers needing a port for their minerals. The remnants of the second harbour that made Portreath a coastal port in 1760 still exist today. 

Things to do near Portreath

Just outside Portreath, Tehidy Country Park has 250 acres of woodland, lakes, bridleways, cycling and nature trails with several ponds and a lake with an array of waterfowl. Illogan Woods is adjacent to Portreath with picturesque bubbling streams and a circular walk leading to the 14th century church tower of Illogan.

If you haven’t brought your bike with you, cycle hire is available on the road to nearby Porthtowan, which means you’ve got no excuse not to take advantage of the cycling trails in the area. From your holiday cottage in Portreath, you can cycle The Mining Trail path (Bissoe Trail) that follows the old tram lines across the county from coast to coast, finishing up at Devoran resting on Restronguet Creek just a few miles from Truro Cathedral.

What our guests say...

We know how important honest reviews are when it comes to booking your holiday. To help you choose the right property for you, we publish all reviews left by guests who have stayed here in the past, with the few exceptions stated in our Review Guidelines. Please bear in mind that some facilities referred to by past guests in reviews can be removed or changed at any time.

My wife and I stayed for two weeks at the Shed. It was in a perfect location for visiting all of the resorts/ towns that we love. The property was fully equipped with all the items that we needed. A lovely walk in shower. Peter the owner who lived next door was very friendly and he constantly used a leaf blower to clear the front and back entrances as required due to autumn leaf fall. Easy parking and very quiet and relaxing holiday. We would thoroughly recommend a stay here which we will do in future.

We spent two very comfortable weeks at The Shed . The weather wasn’t good the first week so it was lovely to return each day to a warm & cosy cottage. The garden & surroundings were very relaxing & it was well placed for visiting some interesting places.

We had an excellent stay at The Shed. It was exactly as advertised, spotlessly clean, well equipped and almost perfect in every way. Peter, the owner was on hand to sort any issues and was as friendly and accommodating as one could hope for. We will definitely stay there again in the future when we next visit south Cornwall.

The Shed is a beautiful little cottage in a great location. The kitchen is well stocked, has a good shower, and a comfy bed (med-firm). The garden is great to sit in after a day out but worth noting, for dog owners, that it’s not fully enclosed. The area is quiet and you will certainly relax in this peaceful location. The owner lives next door in the gatehouse to the park and was very helpful. Worth also being aware, the lights are on dimmer switches so if they start to flicker you just need to turn the switch slightly and they will stop.

The road into the Tehidy Country Park can be fairly busy in the summer months and at the weekend. It’s about a 20 minute walk down the lane to the park where you will find a nice cafe at the side of the ponds. Worth noting that dogs cannot walk around this bit and need to walk around the outskirts to access the woods and walks so it’s worth looking at the maps. You can also walk from here into Portreath if you are feeling energetic (approx 6/7 mile return from the cottage).

The cottage is in a great place for exploring Lands End / west coast (Poldark area), St. Ives area, Godrevy (has a seal colony), St Angus head, Newquay, the Lizard Peninsula, Truro, Falmouth and Penzance. Many places have National Trust car parks so do consider membership to avoid charges in the region of £8-£10 per day. Lands End is privately owned, first 20 minutes free then £9 after, but you can walk from Sennen Cove which may be favourable.

For dog owners, many of the local beaches have restrictions in place at this time of year but you can take dogs on the beach before 10am or after 6pm. There are lots of lovely coves to explore and most have life guards in attendance.

Overall, we have had a fantastic two weeks at the Shed and exploring Cornwall. We certainly plan to be back soon as there is so much to do here and we just couldn’t fit everything in!

The property is in a great location, with lots of shops close by.

Facilities were good, and the bed is very comfy.

Ideal for a couple and a dog wanting to explore beautiful Cornwall.