Porthleven Cottages

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 56 self catering cottages in Porthleven to show you...

Bolankan Barn is a 1 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Porthleven, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £424

Bolankan Barn

2815

1 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Porthleven, West Cornwall.


With views over the countryside to the 15th Century church in the village of Crowan, Bolankan Barn is a delightful retreat for two, equipped to an exacting standard by the owners w...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £424

Bolankan View is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly, rural holiday cottage near Porthleven, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £536

Bolankan View

2265

2 bedroom, dog friendly, rural holiday cottage near Porthleven, West Cornwall.


Only a short drive from the north coast’s long golden beaches stretching between Godrevy Point and St Ives, this beautiful little barn stands in rural tranquility just outside the ...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £536

West Barn is a 1 bedroom thatched, dog friendly cottage near Porthleven, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £395

West Barn

4093

1 bedroom thatched, dog friendly cottage near Porthleven, Cornwall.


West Barn is one of a pair of detached, thatched barn conversions tucked away in the hamlet of Crowan. This traditional barn has been sympathetically converted into a lovely holida...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £395

The Boathouse is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Helford.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £751

The Boathouse

5553

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Helford.


Sheltering under a canopy of oak foliage, this former boathouse rests at the water's edge on the tranquil banks of the Helford River. It has been lovingly yet sympathetically resto...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £751

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Nantivet is a 4 bedroom, rural cottage with sea views in Mullion, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £921

Nantivet

2399

4 bedroom, rural cottage with sea views in Mullion, West Cornwall.


With a bird’s eye view of Mullion Island, the National Trust bird sanctuary just outside the harbour where seabirds return to roost each evening, detached Nantivet enjoys a superla...

  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £921

Verity is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with hot tub in Mullion.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £883

Verity

4257

2 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with hot tub in Mullion.


Far reaching views over Mullion Cove and the open Atlantic ocean makes Verity a very special place to stay. Wake up to the lull of the salty sea breeze in this luxurious ground flo...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £883

Daphne is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with hot tub and sea views in Mullion.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1274

Daphne

4254

3 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with hot tub and sea views in Mullion.


With one of the finest sea views on The Lizard, this fabulous apartment really makes the most of it. This, fabulous holiday home is spread over two floors to maximise the stunning ...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1274

Rowena is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views in Mullion.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1189

Rowena

4255

3 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views in Mullion.


Open the balcony doors, breathe in the fresh sea air and just stop to admire your stunning view down to Mullion Cove and beyond. This first floor apartment has been caringly design...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1189

Morwenna is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with hot tub and sea views in Mullion.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1147

Morwenna

4256

3 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with hot tub and sea views in Mullion.


Filled with luxurious furnishings and elegantly finished, this ground floor apartment is perfect for a holiday at any time of year. The open plan living space and master bedroom bo...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1147

Trebarvah Farmhouse is a 5 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Marazion.
  • Sleeps 9 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1054 *

Trebarvah Farmhouse

5589

5 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Marazion.


Tucked away down a quiet country lane just minutes from the coast, with gorgeous views of St Michael's Mount, Trebarvah Farmhouse is situated in the sleepy hamlet of Trebarvah, whi...

  • Sleeps 9 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1054 *

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