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 52 self catering cottages in Porthleven to show you...
7 nights from £670
Lavender Barn
40102 bedroom, rural retreat near Porthleven, West Cornwall.
This delightful property is surrounded by rolling hills and wonderful countryside just a mile from the picturesque harbour town of Porthleven and the ancient market town of Helston...
7 nights from £670
7 nights from £642
Parc an Nance Barn
45693 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Porthleven, West Cornwall.
Parc an Nance Barn is a tucked away chocolate box delight. This dreamy, detached barn is located next to the local village school, and with views of the church and a pub just minut...
7 nights from £642
7 nights from £416
Smugglers Cottage
23891 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Porthleven, West Cornwall.
A cosy rural retreat for two on the edge of the National Trust’s beautiful Penrose Estate, Smugglers Cottage nestles quietly beside a handful of similar stone dwellings in a truly ...
7 nights from £416
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Welloe Rock
44784 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near the beach at Rinsey.
The 'wow' when you walk in, will be audible! This quintessential and very spacious cottage by the sea at Rinsey is absolutely stunning. Be it the games barn with table-tennis, the ...
7 nights from £1132 *
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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 £742 *
7 nights from £484
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 £484
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Chyvean
47243 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Porthleven.
In the heart of a quintessential Cornish village and only 500 yards from the sea you will find the charming Chyvean. Nestled in Gunwalloe on the Lizard peninsula, this delightful s...
7 nights from £653 *
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Higher Gwavas
56643 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Porthleven, West Cornwall.
This fully detached luxury residence is located close to the iconic fishing village of Porthleven and boasts an enormous garden with a verandah, sun deck, hot tub and play area to ...
7 nights from £764 *
Readymade beds and fluffy towels; this simple but appreciated welcome is standard with us.
Towels and readymade beds
All of our cottages provide bed linen and towels as standard, with a change of bedding included for holidays of two weeks or more. You’ll also find a fresh change of towels for each week (for in the house only, please bring your own for the beach) and tea towels a-plenty.
The beds will be readymade and waiting for you on arrival so you can simply sink into comfort and relax straight into your holiday.
7 nights from £482
Meadow
25811 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with hot tub near Porthleven, Cornwall
Discovered at the end of a private country lane, Meadow is a beautifully appointed studio barn that has been converted and furnished to an exceptionally high standard and is bursti...
7 nights from £482
Trewhellas Barns
7 nights from £931
