Seaside stay .Within a 5-minute walk of this Helston cottage, 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).
South West Coast Path Section 25 Trailhead - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
The Loe - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Loe Bar Beach - 11 min drive - 1.2 miles
Getting around
Penmere Station - 22 min drive
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 69 min drive
Restaurants
Queens Arms - 4 min drive
Harbour Inn - 3 min walk
The Bell Inn - 6 min drive
Blue Anchor - 4 min drive
The Ship Inn - 7 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Homely Cottage w/ Sun Terrace, Short Walk to Beach
Summary: A beautiful Cornish cottage in the heart of Porthleven, this space is perfect for families, couples & small groups.
The Space: This cottage has been newly refurbished to a high standard, but has retained all of its Cornish charm with loads of traditional features.
Downstairs there is a spacious, open-plan dining area and living room. This features a smart TV with Apps, DVD player and books for entertainment, and a comfortable seating area for relaxing after long days at the beach! Furthermore, there is also a wood burner in the living room for winter stays.
The adjacent kitchen has two lovely sky lights and is very bright and airy. It is well-equipped which includes all the amenities you need to have a comfortable stay, such as dishwasher, coffee machine and microwave. Leading off is a utility room with washing machine and dryer.
The master bedroom has two full-opening sash windows with views over Porthleven and the surrounding countryside. This room has a comfortable double bed and ample storage space for clothing. The second bedroom has a full size bunk bed, so is perfect for kids but also well-suited for adults. Additionally, this room also has wooden stairs leading up to a cosy mezzanine for kids to play in. There is a travel cot and high chair for those travelling with little ones. The bathroom is also on the first level and has a shower/bath unit, so again is suitable for those with little ones.
Outside the front of the cottage is a raised terrace with seating and BBQ facilities (The BBQ is available for use from April to October). This gets great evening light and has views out over the town and countryside. Perfect for enjoying warm summer nights with a drink or two!
The location of the cottage couldn't be better. It is on a quiet street with minimal noise from passing crowds or traffic, but is only a couple of minutes walk down to the Porthleven harbour side. Here there is a vast array of shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs and more. Porthleven Beach is just over 5 minutes walk.
Guest Access: Guests will have access to the entire property, aside from a locked cupboard and small garden area at the back which is still under renovation. Though this is only temporary and will be available in the future.
The Neighborhood: The cottage is set in a quiet neighbourhood.
Getting Around: Everything Porthleven has to offer is easily within 5-10 minutes walk or less from the cottage, but a car is recommended for getting around the wider area.
Other Things to Note: There is no parking on the premises. However, there is free on-street parking right opposite the cottage, as well as additional free parking in the surrounding streets.
The BBQ is available for use from April to October.
We have a ring door bell camera at the back of the house. This area is not accessible to guests, so it won't capture you but we have this for security purposes.
Regretfully, we cannot accept pets due to severe allergies.
Interaction with Guests: We will be available via message, email and phone during your stay. Any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch!
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
General
Garden
Recycling
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
- We kindly ask that you treat the property with respect and leave it as found i.e. no dirty dishes, tidy etc.
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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.
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
Vrbo Property
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Homely Cottage w/ Sun Terrace, Short Walk to Beach Helston
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Homely Cottage w/ Sun Terrace, Short Walk to Beach to the airport?
This cottage is 38.3 mi (69-min drive) away from the Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Homely Cottage w/ Sun Terrace, Short Walk to Beach have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.
How close is Homely Cottage w/ Sun Terrace, Short Walk to Beach to the beach?
This cottage is a short 5-minute walk from Porthleven Beach and 3.6 mi (12-min drive) from Rinse Head Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Homely Cottage w/ Sun Terrace, Short Walk to Beach offer free breakfast?
This cottage does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Homely Cottage w/ Sun Terrace, Short Walk to Beach?
No, there is no casino at this cottage.
What time is check-in at Homely Cottage w/ Sun Terrace, Short Walk to Beach?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Homely Cottage w/ Sun Terrace, Short Walk to Beach?
Free parking is not available at this cottage.
Does Homely Cottage w/ Sun Terrace, Short Walk to Beach have a pool?
This cottage does not have a pool.
Does Homely Cottage w/ Sun Terrace, Short Walk to Beach have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this cottage.
How close is Homely Cottage w/ Sun Terrace, Short Walk to Beach to downtown Helston?
This cottage is 0.1 mi away from Porthleven.
Homely Cottage w/ Sun Terrace, Short Walk to Beach Reviews
Reviews
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Exceptional
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Rachel W.
Apr 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy cottage
Beautiful and thoughtfully furnished cottage. The kitchen is so well equipped! We really enjoyed our stay in Porthleven. Would highly recommend.
Rachel W.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pamela A.
Oct 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Just a perfect place to stay for our five nights in Cornwall. Porthleven is wonderful, the cottage could not be faulted in any way, our visit was made easy - nothing more to add. Superb
Pamela A.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kelly W.
Aug 31, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
The cottage is super cute and the perfect size for a family of four. It is in a great location, walking distance to the beach, grocery store, pubs, shops, markets, and restaurants. This place was equipped with everything we needed and the kids especially loved the bedroom / loft area. We will definitely be back!
Kelly W.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Charles & Sue P.
May 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable home
This comfortable cottage was perfectly situated for us and our friends to relax in between walks along the surrounding stretches of the sw coast path. Easy access to the village centre where we could catch the bus to our start and finish points.
This is a lovely cottage, nicely decorated and really handy for the town of Porthleven.
However, the availability of parking is much more difficult than the listing suggests.
Also, despite regular contact with the host (a management company) the dirty barbecue was never cleaned, just blaming a previous visitor and not sorting the problem.
Other things to be aware of are the laundry was not well cleaned and really crumpled and the under sheet was much too small for the bed.
The property clearly has damp as the dehumidifier was constantly filling, this might put some people off.
Finally, the management company shared an image of a fridge to indicate how large it was before my stay. This was not the correct fridge so I brought a food that I planned to freeze for the second week which I ended up throwing away.
This is a lovely cottage in a lovely location but I really feel let down by the host who was not helpful when I contacted them or offered any solutions to problems I raised.