This stunning eco-home sits on the edge of a nature reserve in Cornwall. 6 The Dunes at Upton Towans combines sustainable living with luxury coastal holidays. Built with timber framing and bee bricks, it features air source heat pumps and underfloor heating throughout. The edge of nature reserve location means you can step straight into protected dunes and wildlife habitat.
You're within 1km of Gwithian Beach with its golden sands and excellent surf conditions. The Coast Path runs nearby for spectacular clifftop walks. This peaceful spot offers direct access to the dunes while staying close enough to the beach for daily visits. The surrounding area feels wonderfully remote yet accessible.
Inside you'll find an open-plan living space with minimalist white kitchen and stone worktops. The master bedroom has a double bed with en-suite shower room. The second bedroom features twin beds with books and games for children. There's also a family bathroom with bath and overhead shower. The hardwood dining table seats six guests comfortably.
Visit historic Hayle (3 miles) with its heritage railway and antique shops. Explore St Ives (8 miles, 15 minutes) for galleries and restaurants. Godrevy Head lighthouse (2 miles) offers dramatic coastal views. The famous Eden Project makes an excellent day trip at 45 minutes away.
Perfect for families wanting an eco-friendly base near the beach! Soak in your private electric hot tub after beach days and enjoy the French boules area in the wraparound garden. 6 The Dunes at Upton Towans delivers sustainable luxury in an unbeatable location. Check availability today.
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4 reviews from guests who stayed at 6 The Dunes at Upton Towans
Just loved this accommodation. We have been coming to Cornwall for over 10 yrs and this is the best self catering lodge we have been lucky enough to stay in. Beautiful decor and contents very luxurious and sofas and bed very comfy. Garden is dog proof and best of all the hot tub, such a treat. The surrounding dunes are stunning with a lovely wander to the sandy beach. We’ve booked to return in sept so that shows how much we loved it, can’t wait.
The House was beautifully laid out. It was home from home. Shower was fabulous, to the point where I'm now looking at buying the same shower head. Bed was very comfy which was a godsend. All appliances were of good quality. Little things like coffee sugar/tea, hand soap, wash tabs, fairy, tin foil etc was a great thing to do. Toys and books/DVDs were there for you use. The garden was lovely and enclosed too so great for my dog. Garden was fully equipped with loungers, paddle boards and wind breakers. Hot tub was a nice touch too. Best place I've stayed in so far, but that's why it's a higher price to pay. My only gripe is that we had to drive to the beach each day because the property said 500m to the beach, that was over the dunes. We walked for over half hour and gave up twice. We could see the sea but not get to it, the walk seemed neverending lol, so we gave up and drove. So this was very disappointing and costly to us in carparks etc. Overall though I would highly recommend this property, Thank you to the owners for such a fab place.
Das Haus ist Teil einer kleinen Anlage und liegt direkt an den Dünen. Die Ausstattung lässt keine Wünsche übrig und auch die Größe ist für eine 4-köpfige Familie (mit Hund) sehr gut. Die Lage ist etwas 'weg vom Schuss', was sowohl Vor- als auch Nachteile hat.
This place just has it all! Wonderful location where you can just walk to the beach and lovely home from home property.
The best-known attractions within an easy drive of 6 The Dunes at Upton Towans, with real driving times.
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Cross a cobbled causeway or hop on a boat to a legendary castle on a tidal island.
St Michael's Mount is a tidal island in Mount's Bay, near Penzance, linked to Marazion by a causeway of granite setts. At low tide you can walk across; when the tide is in, ferry boats run instead. On the island you'll find a historic village with cobbled streets, a harbour, shops, a café and a restaurant, all beneath the ramparts of the castle.
Tip: Check the causeway times when you book, as they decide whether you walk across or take a boat from the mainland.
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A compact, well-planted zoo in the middle of Newquay with sloths, lynx, penguins and a walkthrough aviary.
Newquay Zoo is a 13-acre zoo and garden site in Trenance Leisure Park, in the middle of Newquay. It is the largest zoo in Cornwall, and its planted grounds have won a Britain in Bloom Gold award. Visitors can see hundreds of species, including lynx, penguins, otters, zebras, sloths and meerkats, in a mix of indoor and outdoor habitats.
Tip: Check the zoo's website for current opening times, ticket offers and parking details before you go, as these can change.
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A Cornish sanctuary and animal park that rescues owls and shows species from around the world.
Screech Owl Sanctuary & Animal Park is a home for owls and other animals on Goss Moor, near Indian Queens in mid Cornwall. Founded in 1990 by Carolyn Screech, it shows owls from around the world, with British, European, African, American, Asian, Australasian and West Indian species. It also rescues and rehabilitates wild owls in Cornwall, and there is a Siberian Eagle Owl breeding project.
Tip: If you want an owl or animal experience, call ahead to book, as busy periods may mean walk-up requests can't be fitted in.
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A modern and contemporary art gallery overlooking Porthmeor Beach, with work by Barbara Hepworth and Patrick Heron.
Tate St Ives is an art gallery in the Cornish town of St Ives, looking over Porthmeor Beach. It shows work by artists linked to St Ives and West Cornwall, including Barbara Hepworth, Marlow Moss, Naum Gabo and Patrick Heron. Displays from the Tate collection sit alongside modern and contemporary art from around the world in a changing exhibitions programme.
Tip: The gallery has no car park and St Ives has narrow streets and limited parking, so consider the St Erth Park and Ride and its short train ride into town.
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Step into the St Ives home, studio and garden where Barbara Hepworth lived and worked for 26 years.
This was Barbara Hepworth's home and workplace in St Ives from 1949 until her death in 1975. Her living room is furnished as she left it, and the workshop is still full of her tools, materials and part-worked pieces. Photographs show the progress of her Festival of Britain commission, Contrapuntal Forms.
Tip: There is no car park, so leave the car behind and use the St Erth Park and Ride or the Trenwith car park shuttle bus. Booking ahead is recommended as tickets are limited.
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Founded in 1920 by Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, this St Ives pottery has a museum, galleries and a shop.
The Leach Pottery in St Ives was founded by Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada. Its buildings grew from an old cow and tin-ore shed into a pottery, and it was reopened to the public in 2008 after a restoration that kept the original buildings and added an exhibition space and shop.
Tip: If you have access needs, contact the pottery before you visit so they can help plan your trip.
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A Cornwall adventure park mixing rides, animals and a big indoor play area, whatever the weather.
Camel Creek is a family adventure park near Wadebridge in North Cornwall. The mix includes thrill rides and rollercoasters, outdoor play areas and animal areas, so there is plenty to fill a day. Its indoor play space covers 45,000 square feet, which means a wet day need not spoil the plan.
Tip: Check the park's website before you go for current tickets and events, as offers change. If a free return pass is offered with day tickets, read the terms first: it is non-transferable and excludes Toddler Takeover days, birthday parties, group bookings and school visits.
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An open-air theatre above a rocky gully, with the sea as its backdrop, near Land's End.
The Minack is an open-air theatre at Porthcurno in Cornwall, about four miles from Land's End. It is built above a gully, with a rocky granite outcrop jutting into the sea, and it appears in many lists of the world's most spectacular theatres. Each year it stages its own productions and hosts visiting companies, with a wide range of music and theatre.
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Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.
