Windmills is a spacious beach bungalow with great views towards St. Ives Bay. Surrounded by grassy dunes and located towards the front of the Riviere Towans Chalet park, Windmills is just a short walk to the beach and the South West Coastal Path.
With three bedrooms (one double and two twins), living space with views towards the bay, well equipped kitchen and shower room, Windmills offers comfortable accommodation for up to six guests.
The perfect holiday home for families who enjoy beachcombing, exploring the dunes, caves and tidal lagoons of this fabulous stretch of North Cornish coastline. Or water sports enthusiasts keen to surf, paddleboard or kayak the waters of Hayle Estuary and St. Ives Bay, or those keen to walk the coastal path, taking in the rich biodiversity of The Towans.
Windmills is a great location to base your next Cornish adventure and one you’ll want to return to year after year.
Living Space - The triple aspect living/dining room has a comfortable seating, a coffee table and television with integrated DVD. There is a good sized dining table in front of the picture window with seating for up to six guests. Kitchen -Updated for 2025 Season! Well-equipped with a built in oven and hob, extractor fan, fridge/freezer, microwave and washing machine. There is a serving hatch into the living/dining room. Bedroom 1 - The double bedroom has an overbed wardrobe and cupboard, bedside light, wash basin and vanity unit, plus window with sea view. Bedroom 2 - The twin bedroom has a fitted wardrobe, bedside cabinet and lamp and window with sea view. Bedroom 3 - The smaller twin room has solid wood flooring, hanging space and shelving, plus a hand basin with a vanity unit. The room is south facing and has views over to Carnsew pool. Shower Room - With a large modern shower cubicle, wash basin and WC. Outside - Outside there is a bench facing the sea and a picnic table. There are grassy areas at the front and back of the property and wilder areas at the sides. Parking is adjacent to the property with a steep stepped path up to the house and another flatter access path to the rear. There is a rotary washing line to the side of the property. Other information - There is very easy footpath access to the beach, the South West Coast Path and to Hayle.
A message from Toms
Come and find us in our on-site office open 9am-5pm Monday - Saturday and 9am-1pm on Sundays, from maintenance to housekeeping, travel tips and directions, we’re here to help! There is a 24 hour ‘out of hours’ contact number for us too.
The Location
The holiday park is one of the oldest in the country, with the first chalets constructed in the early 1920s. Now a beautiful site with a vast range of unique, quirky and privately owned accommodation, including beach chalets, bungalows and lodges. Many have stunning sea views and all are within a few minutes walk of the beach.
On the doorstep
Walk the coastal path at low tide all the way along the beach from Hayle river mouth to the Cliff tops of Godrevy and the surf break at Gwithian where you’ll find great food and drinks from cocktails to coffees, ice creams and fresh seafood at the local cafes and restaurants.
For those seeking surf, beginners to experienced surfers and bodyboarders can enjoy doorstep breaks at Hayle Rivermouth and Mexico Towans, both within walking distance of the park. Paddle boarding and kayaking on the Estuary, as well as kitesurfing and windsurfing are popular all year round.
Hayle is home to the RSPB Hayle Estuary Reserve, Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary, Hayle Lido, ice cream parlours, gift shops, great food (including Cornwall’s best Pasties from Philps), pubs and supermarkets.
Further Afield
Take the coastal train from Lelant to St. Ives, and visit The Tate & Barbara Hepworth museums. Visit Newlyn Harbour and Fish market for the best in Cornish Fish. Wander around the historical market town of Penzance, taking in the Harbour and Egyptian House or take a day trip to Lands End and coastal walk to Sennen Cove.
Find your way to Knill's Monument and Steeple Woodland Nature reserve, a 40 acre public open space which overlooks St Ives Bay before making your way down to Carbis Bay for fabulous food, drinks and its sheltered beach.
Cornwall has always been a favourite of artists, writers and film producers and its rugged coasts and beautiful coves have featured in numerous films and TV series most recently, the popular Poldark series. Whether it is a relaxing break or a more action packed holiday you are seeking, Toms Holidays at Riviere Towans is the ideal destination.
Winter stays at Riviere Towans
Riviere Towans is a great choice for your winter break, but it’s also the period that our owners tend to build and renovate, and when essential land maintenance and roadworks are done. Disruptions and sound may affect neighbouring properties, so please get in touch with us before booking if you are concerned.
The winter season runs from the 1st November until the 1st April OR a week before Good Friday, whichever is earlier.
All the properties we manage are self-contained and self-catering. All the kitchen equipment you will require for your stay is provided in the property. All properties include a microwave, TV, iron and heating to name but a few of the basics. A large number also include washing machines but do check the property particulars above.
Reviews
Thomas
On Monday, 21 Oct 2024
Excellent location, great views. The bungalow was well maintained and in good order. A very nice home, lovely and clean with very nice bed linens.
Benjamin
On Saturday, 17 Aug 2024
We stayed at Windmills Chalet at Riviere Towans in Hayle - courtesy of Tom's Holidays. You would have to search very hard to find a more beautiful location. Hayle Beach is just perfect, unspoiled, wild, and loads of other superlatives too numerous to list without making a review tiresome. The staff at Tom's Holidays are very responsive, friendly, and supportive. The chalet was perfectly placed for watching the sunsets over St Ives and was very clean and spacious. We had a great two weeks. We would definitely stay here again.
Reyes
On Saturday, 03 Aug 2024
Lovely accommodation that looks like it has been well looked after. Beautiful decorations and the sea view from the lounge are fantastic. It is only a short walk to the beach which is ideal and the site is really clean. Everything was brilliant.
James
On Saturday, 27 Jul 2024
A lovely location where you can see the sunset every night. The property was perfect for our family as it provided the perfect base to explore Cornwall.
Guest
On Sunday, 09 Jun 2024
C41 Windmills is a fine, brick-built chalet with excellent views over the Hayle estuary and the beaches at Carbis Bay and St Ives. This excellent chalet is very well positioned for access to the beach and walks.
Brian
On Monday, 27 May 2024
Our chalet, C41, was clean and tidy. The lounge had a TV, the furniture was comfortable and the included WIFI was excellent. The area around the cabin had wooden seats and a picnic table. The heating was via electric radiators in each room. On arrival, I thought they would be inadequate but they were fine and worked well.
Overall, the site is very well maintained and is very quiet. It had a rather nostalgic feel about it. This was our first visit to Toms Holidays and I would stay again without hesitation. The position is great - a few minutes walk to the beach and a pub that has a lovely garden overlooking the sea.
Mandy
On Saturday, 25 May 2024
A beautiful chalet with fantastic views.
Brian
On Saturday, 18 May 2024
A warm and clean unit with excellent WIFI and nice sea views.
Anelise
On Thursday, 02 May 2024
The property was brilliant and the kitchen was kitted out with everything I needed. The view from the front room window was incredible. The beach is the most beautiful beach we have ever visited. The whole site is lovely and tranquil and the parking was very close.
Jane
On Tuesday, 26 Mar 2024
Windmills has an amazing position with clear views out to the sea. It’s well equipped and comfortable. We had a great holiday on the dunes.
On Saturday, 26 Aug 2023
I enjoyed my stay at Windmills. It's comfortable, clean and views to the sea. It might become a bit cosy if 6 adults were staying.
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