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 55 self catering cottages in Porthleven to show you...
7 nights from £449 *
Daisy
23622 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with hot tub near Porthleven
Daisy is just as immaculately presented as its neighbours Poppy and Meadow. Inside, the light-filled living-room has glass doors opening onto the sunny deck, the gorgeous main bedr...
7 nights from £449 *
7 nights from £563
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 £563
7 nights from £578
The Cow Shed
40532 bedroom, rural self catering cottage near Helston, West Cornwall.
The Cow Shed is a thoughtful conversion of a lovely old stone farm building that for generations was home to the farm's herd of dairy cows and calves. Farmed by the same family for...
7 nights from £578
7 nights from £566 *
Gulls Way
55673 bedroom cottage with sea views in Praa Sands, West Cornwall.
Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and commanding one of the most desirable locations in Praa Sands, this rather special holiday home is simply the most perfect family retreat. With se...
7 nights from £566 *
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Wallis Barn
16554 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views near Mullion, West Cornwall.
Wallis Barn is a splendid barn conversion with its own enclosed garden and a tennis lawn for guests’ exclusive use, (available Easter to October), so bring your own rackets or use ...
7 nights from £939
7 nights from £459
Rowes Cottage
17242 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views near Mullion, West Cornwall.
Rowes Cottage is simply idyllic. This highly popular single-storey, semi-detached barn conversion has far reaching views across fields towards the sea at Gunwalloe. Thoughtfully fu...
7 nights from £459
7 nights from £724
Pandora
32812 bedroom cottage with sea views in Praa Sands, West Cornwall.
Pandora is a superb modern boutique-style holiday home enjoying 180 degree sea views over the popular resort of Praa Sands. Accessed via a flight of stone steps, this truly unique ...
7 nights from £724
Lower Tregiddle
7 nights from £2277
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Pebble Cottage
17453 bedroom self catering cottage near Mullion, West Cornwall.
Pebble Cottage has an open plan living area complete with a large range cooker, well-equipped kitchen and a cosy wood-burner. There is even a John Lewis Hi-Fi Music System with DAB...
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7 nights from £364
The Old Stable
19011 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Mullion, West Cornwall.
The Old Stable is a delightful semi-detached studio with original beams and stylish furnishings throughout. A well-equipped kitchen and dining-area on the mezzanine is accessed by ...
7 nights from £364
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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.
