Porthcothan

Porthcothan is a coastal village tucked along Cornwall’s north coast, sitting between Newquay and Padstow in England, UK. Small and characterful, it belongs to the civil parish of St Eval and falls within the PL28 postcode district. Set in the South West, this Cornish settlement offers a gentle coastal pause where village lanes meet sea views and a sense of place rooted in the county’s rhythms. Its situation between two well-known towns gives Porthcothan a quietly confident identity—easy to reach yet steadfastly itself. The village’s compact scale and seaside setting capture a Cornish village spirit: coastal, intimate and connected to the wider landscape of the South West. For anyone planning a route through Cornwall, Porthcothan’s PL28 postcode marks a welcoming spot within St Eval parish, a settlement that sits comfortably—inviting reflection and a slower pace—between the bustle of nearby Newquay and the charms of Padstow.