10/10 Excellent
Lesley Gulliver
Mar 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lesley Gulliver
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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Finest Retreats | The Hideaway
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Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire apartment
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Pet friendly
- Kitchen
- Free WiFi
Explore the area
Porthleven, ENG
- Porthleven Beach6 min walk
- The Loe3 min drive
- St. Michael's Mount30 min drive
- Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)54 min drive
Room options
About the neighborhood
Helston
Close to the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the apartment, you'll find Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Porthleven Beach. The Loe and Loe Bar Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
- Porthleven Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
- The Loe - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
- Flambards - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
- Poldhu Cove - 17 min drive - 10.9 miles
- St. Michael's Mount - 30 min drive - 11.0 miles
Getting around
- Hayle Station - 17 min drive
- Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 68 min drive
Restaurants
- Blue Anchor Inn - 4 min drive
- Helston Boating Lake - 3 min drive
- Queens Arms - 4 min drive
- The Coinage Hall - Jd Wetherspoon - 4 min drive
- The Bell Inn - 5 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Finest Retreats | The Hideaway
Going west along the south coast, you can explore Prussia Cove, Marazion and St Michael's Mount, Penzance and Mousehole, including the world famous Minack Theatre, built into the sea cliffs.
The north coast is also in remarkably easy reach, with Gwithian Sands, Carbis Bay, and the stunning coastal town of St Ives only a 30 minute drive away.
Book with Finest Retreats for the best rates, and start looking forward to your next adventure in Cornwall.
Access Info:
-Doorways all standard widths. The property is located down a narrow passageway. Guests have use of the small patio, which is not enclosed.
-Restricted space inside, may not be suitable to manoeuvre for wheelchair users.
-Bathroom is not adapted
- Bed must be pulled down from the wall and pushed up again to access the sofa.
Booking terms:
-No smoking
-Pets welcome, but beware of limited space for bigger breeds
-Pets not to be left unattended at any time in the property
The north coast is also in remarkably easy reach, with Gwithian Sands, Carbis Bay, and the stunning coastal town of St Ives only a 30 minute drive away.
Book with Finest Retreats for the best rates, and start looking forward to your next adventure in Cornwall.
Access Info:
-Doorways all standard widths. The property is located down a narrow passageway. Guests have use of the small patio, which is not enclosed.
-Restricted space inside, may not be suitable to manoeuvre for wheelchair users.
-Bathroom is not adapted
- Bed must be pulled down from the wall and pushed up again to access the sofa.
Booking terms:
-No smoking
-Pets welcome, but beware of limited space for bigger breeds
-Pets not to be left unattended at any time in the property
Property manager
Finest Retreats
Languages
English
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Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
Internet
- Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Sofa bed
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- TV
Outdoor areas
- Outdoor furniture
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Housekeeping (limited availability)
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
- Pets are welcome
- Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
384886
Frequently asked questions
How close is Finest Retreats | The Hideaway to the airport?
This apartment is 35.2 mi (68-min drive) away from the Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Finest Retreats | The Hideaway have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.
How close is Finest Retreats | The Hideaway to the beach?
This apartment is a short 8-minute walk from Porthleven Beach and 2.1 mi (10-min drive) from Loe Bar Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Finest Retreats | The Hideaway offer free breakfast?
This apartment does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Finest Retreats | The Hideaway?
No, there is no casino at this apartment.
What time is check-in at Finest Retreats | The Hideaway?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Finest Retreats | The Hideaway?
Free parking is not available at this apartment.
Does Finest Retreats | The Hideaway have a pool?
This apartment does not have a pool.
Does Finest Retreats | The Hideaway have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this apartment.
How close is Finest Retreats | The Hideaway to downtown Helston?
This apartment is 0.1 mi away from Porthleven.
Finest Retreats | The Hideaway Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 18 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews
8 - Good
5
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews
2 - Terrible
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Jane G.
Jul 18, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Porthleven stay
Very cute bijou studio apartment, hidden away between other character properties. Easy to walk down to harbour for potter round, shop, eat or drink out or just sit and watch the tide and people go by. Very well equipped and immaculately clean.
Jane G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022