Porthleven Cottages
Situated in West Cornwall between Lizard Point (Britain's most southerly point) and Land's End, Porthleven faces directly into the Atlantic ocean, giving it a raw, rugged feel that a lot of the more sheltered harbours along the Cornish coast lack. With a warren of streets lined with classic Cornish granite cottages as well as deluxe apartments with uninterrupted sea views, find your own slice of heaven in one of our Porthleven cottages. Read more
Porthleven is one of Cornwall's hidden gems, less known than the likes of Padstow or St Ives, but well worth a visit. Porthleven's iconic clock tower sits on the harbour entrance and the pubs, shops, cafes and restaurants cluster around the historic inner harbour, guarded by two cannons salvaged from the shipwrecked HMS Anson.
Summer in Porthleven brings the quintessential seaside holiday; a beach manned with lifeguards, al fresco dining and crabbing off the harbour. But out of season the town really comes into its own. With one of the best surf breaks in the country, you can get lost for hours watching the UK’s surfing elite putting on a display. But be warned, this surf spot is not for the beginners or part timers. If you feel the need to jump in and give it a go, we recommend Praa Sands or Poldhu Cove, near Mullion, which are only a few miles from our cottages in Porthleven.
One of the best spots in the UK for storm watching, Porthleven’s crashing waves are often used as a dramatic backdrop for weather forecasts.
Porthleven is a foodie’s delight with the annual food and music festival in April and some well respected up and coming restaurants and cafes. There are a few amazing fish shops and delis to buy quality fresh ingredients for a spot of self catering.
Keen walkers can leave the car at the cottage for your stay – the coast path stretches for hundreds of miles either side of the village. Head west to explore Rinsey Cove and beyond or set out South and stumble across Loe Bar and on to Church Cove. For a brisk walk inland, visit the nearest market town of Helston or a circular walk around Loe Bar.
We have 68 self catering cottages in Porthleven to show you...
7 nights from £599
Candlelight Cottage
43313 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Porthleven.
High above the cliffs at Rinsey, Candlelight Cottage is the ideal location from which to explore this spectacular Cornish coastline and with sea views from its enclosed garden, wha...
7 nights from £599
7 nights from £418
Sunsets (over Rinsey)
40771 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Praa Sands.
There really are fabulous sunsets (and sea views) over Rinsey and you will be well placed to see them at this gorgeous contemporary annexe to the owners' home. Cross the thresh...
7 nights from £418
7 nights from £780
Tol-Mennor
42384 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Porthleven, West Cornwall.
Situated in a quiet hamlet just a few miles from Marazion this brand new, detached property is perfect for a family holiday or a group of friends. Walk through the pleasant lit...
7 nights from £780
7 nights from £879
Lynwood
40284 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Porthleven, West Cornwall.
Located in a quiet hamlet less than four miles from Porthleven, and even closer to the spectacular coast at Rinsey where the old mine engines sit proudly looking out to sea, this c...
7 nights from £879
Need more time? Reserve any cottage for up to 24 hours before booking.
24hr no commitment reservations
You can reserve your holiday dates on your favourite cottage for up to 24 hours. You might need to check with other guests in your party or simply consider whether this cottage is right for your holiday, either way we’re happy to give you the time to step away and mull over your options before paying a penny.
We’ll send you a reminder to see if you want it or not so you won’t lose out. Take time to think it over, you don’t have to rush your decision. Have a cup of tea and when you’re ready, hit the button to book your holiday and start looking forward to it.
7 nights from £328
The Hideaway
29251 bedroom self catering cottage in Helston, West Cornwall.
Tucked away and hidden from view yet only a short walk from Helston with its shops, pubs and cafes, this delightful cottage is beautifully furnished and equipped to a very high sta...
7 nights from £328
7 nights from £312
Poppy
23611 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Porthleven with a hot tub.
Poppy's private hot tub is a real treat. The cottage itself is also absolutely delightful, with its beautifully furnished wood-floored living-room, pretty bedroom with king-size be...
7 nights from £312
Trewhellas Barns
7 nights from £1059
7 nights from £347
Meadow
25811 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with hot tub near Porthleven, Cornwall
At the end of a long private unmade lane, in a peaceful rural setting surrounded by open countryside, Poppy (2361), Daisy (2362) and Meadow are three beautiful little barns which h...
7 nights from £347
7 nights from £400
Daisy
23622 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with hot tub near Porthleven
With its own luxurious hot tub, Daisy is just as immaculately presented as its neighbours Poppy (2361), and Meadow (2581). Inside, the light-filled living-room has glass doors open...
7 nights from £400
7 nights from £465
The Bull Pen
40542 bedroom, dog friendly, rural holiday cottage near Helston, West Cornwall.
The Bull Pen, as the name suggests, has been home to the farm's prize breeding bulls over the years but it has now been transformed into a fabulous two bedroom holiday barn. Farmed...
7 nights from £465
Arrive at your handpicked holiday home safe in the knowledge it’s been fully inspected.
Quality inspections
We check our holiday homes to ensure that everything is up to our high standards for your holiday, from provision of our above standard minimum inventory to how fluffy the towels are, we make sure you’ll have a comfortable stay.
Hardworking teams of housekeepers will have the place spick and span, ready for your arrival, so when you get there you can just relax.