Towennan – four bedroomed apartment in quiet seaside village.

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Towennan? The quiet. I mean, really quiet – the kind where you actually hear the waves from Gwithian Beach even though you’re tucked up on Prosper Hill. It’s this gorgeous four-bedroom apartment that honestly feels more like staying at a friend’s incredibly well-appointed seaside house than any typical holiday rental. The Red River Inn location might sound confusing on paper, but once you’re there, it makes perfect sense – you’re literally a few minutes’ walk from one of Cornwall’s best beaches, but far enough up the hill that you escape all the summer day-tripper chaos.

The apartment itself is proper spacious – four good-sized bedrooms that actually fit real furniture, not those cramped afterthoughts you sometimes get. What I loved was how lived-in it felt without being worn down, if that makes sense. The kitchen’s got everything you’d actually want to use (decent knives, proper coffee maker, enough wine glasses for a group), and the living areas have that relaxed coastal vibe without going overboard on the nautical theme. The views from the upper windows are something else – you can see right across to Godrevy lighthouse on clear days, and the sunsets… well, let’s just say you’ll find yourself timing dinner around them. Parking’s no issue either, which honestly is half the battle in these coastal villages during peak season.

Here’s the thing about staying in Gwithian – you’re perfectly positioned for both beach days and proper Cornwall exploring. The beach itself is a stunner, popular with surfers but big enough that you can always find a quiet spot. Plus you’re close enough to St. Ives (about 10 minutes by car) for those inevitable tourist moments, but far enough away that you’re not dealing with the crowds and parking nightmares. The local pub scene is pretty decent too – though fair warning, things do get lively during summer evenings, not that it ever felt intrusive from the apartment. I’d definitely book this place again, especially for a group or family holiday where you want space to spread out but still feel connected to proper Cornish coastal life. The 8.9 rating feels about right – it’s not perfect luxury, but it’s exactly what you want from a seaside escape: comfortable, authentic, and positioned just right for making the most of this beautiful stretch of coast.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $169. Apartment with 3 × 1 double bed and 1 single bed for Max persons: 7

Reviews

• Ashley from United Kingdom – 8 May 2025 (9/10)

  Great location, very spacious, clean tidy.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing, couldn’t fault it

• Jess from United Kingdom – 17 February 2025 (9/10)

  It was so clean, was very spacious and quiet surroundings. Thank you so much!

• Danielle from Ireland – 8 January 2025 (9/10)

  It had everything you could possibly need and great location
  
  What could be improved: Nothing at all, it was absolutely perfect

• Lai from United Kingdom – 20 November 2024 (9/10)

  excellent stay
  
  What could be improved: kitchen ware for 5 not for 7 , we are 5 so that's enough for us

• Ben from United Kingdom – 11 November 2024 (9/10)

  Great location and great price. Good pub below for evening drinks and food.

• Fiona from United Kingdom – 7 November 2024 (9/10)

  Location was great, rooms were spacious
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Giovanna from New Zealand – 18 June 2024 (9/10)

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  What could be improved: Could have been a little cleaner

• Sheila from United Kingdom – 20 May 2024 (9/10)

  Location was excellent! Perfect for the area – and the apartment was massive and comfortable. Quiet even though you are above the pub. The pub serve great food. Gwithin is beautiful
  
  What could be improved: Nothing!

• Melanie from United Kingdom – 14 April 2024 (8/10)

  Excellent location for exploring Southern Cornwall. Very spacious for our family of 5 and conveniently located above a pub. We ate here two out of three nights and really enjoyed it. Host was responsive and helpful.
  
  What could be improved: It must have at one time been an Inn and each room has heavy fire doors that were very difficult for our young kids to open on their own. And very tricky to hold open with the few provided doorstops. The wifi was a bit spotty, even the cable TV was in the evenings. Hot water ran out fairly quickly.

• Melanie from United Kingdom – 21 February 2024 (9/10)

  Lovely large apartment everything you needed was there. Very clean great facilities. Ideal spot to go in every direction.
  
  What could be improved: Not really a problem but Internet bit hit n miss for watching Netflix of a evening if inclined.

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