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Cottage in Porthleven near St Michael’s Mount

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Marina
3 bedrooms, Internet
Beach
TV, fireplace
TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom1356 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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About this property

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You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cottage in Porthleven near St Michael’s Mount

This cottage is a charming and newly renovated three-bedroom property located in the heart of Porthleven. This historic fisherman's cottage, dating back to 1880, offers a perfect blend of traditional features and modern decor. The spacious living room includes a cozy electric wood burner effect fireplace, creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests to unwind after a day of exploring. The cottage is just a short walk from the harbor, beaches, restaurants, and shops, making it an ideal base for a Cornish getaway. The property accommodates up to five people with two double bedrooms and one single bedroom, and is perfect for families or small groups. The location of Scallop Cottage places guests within easy reach of a variety of attractions. Porthleven is known for its vibrant local scene, with many independent restaurants, pubs, and boutiques to explore. Guests can visit the nearby National Trust estate of Penrose or take a short drive to attractions like Marazion and St. Michael’s Mount, or explore the stunning Helford Passage. The cottage is also well-positioned for access to beautiful beaches such as Praa Sands, St Ives, and the Lizard Peninsula, offering something for everyone, from water sports enthusiasts to nature lovers. Inside, the cottage offers a well-equipped, shaker-style kitchen with a full oven, hob, microwave, and fridge freezer, ideal for preparing meals. The dining area is integrated with the kitchen, providing a sociable space for guests to enjoy meals together. The family bathroom on the first floor features a bath with a shower overhead, a large basin, and a WC. A private outdoor area at the rear of the property provides space for storing beach equipment or surfboards, ensuring you're ready for another day by the sea.
Layout: Ground floor: (Living room(TV, dining table), Kitchen(electric kettle, toaster, coffee machine, oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishes and cutlery(Bowls, chopsticks, plates, cups, etc.)), Internet access) On the 1st floor: (bedroom(double bed), bedroom(single bed), bedroom(double bed), bathroom(bath tub)) fireplace, tumble dryer, shower, washing machine, heating(electric), parking, Essentials

These costs are mandatory and charged on site. They are not included in the rental price.:
Pets; Not allowed
Cot/Crib; Included; Included
Internet Access; Included; Included
Accidental damage cover; description; description

Optional services that you can arrange on site:

Property manager

Belvilla by OYO

Languages

Arabic, Dutch, English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,356 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

GB-00055-23

About the area

Helston is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of St. Michael's Mount and Carbis Bay Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore St Ives Harbour. Flambards and Country Skittles are also worth visiting.
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Porthleven

What's nearby

  • Porthleven Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Loe - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Poldhu Cove - 17 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Mullion Cove Harbour - 20 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • St. Michael's Mount - 30 min drive - 11.0 miles

Getting around

  • Hayle Station - 17 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Anchor - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Bell Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harbour Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kota Kai - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage in Porthleven near St Michael’s Mount pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage in Porthleven near St Michael’s Mount?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage in Porthleven near St Michael’s Mount?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage in Porthleven near St Michael’s Mount located?

Situated in Helston, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Porthleven Beach. The Loe and Loe Bar Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Cottage in Porthleven near St Michael’s Mount Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Scallop Cottage is a delightful retreat! The kitchen is well-equipped, making it ...

Scallop Cottage is a delightful retreat! The kitchen is well-equipped, making it easy to whip up meals after a day at the beach, Loved the cozy living room with the electric wood burner—perfect for relaxing evenings,
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10/10 Excellent

The kitchen is a real highlight, Having a full oven and hob allowed us to cook s ...

The kitchen is a real highlight, Having a full oven and hob allowed us to cook some great meals together as a family,
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10/10 Excellent

The living room was spacious and welcoming, It was a great place to relax with a ...

The living room was spacious and welcoming, It was a great place to relax with a movie on the TV after a day out,
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10/10 Excellent

Dit huisje heeft een fantastische indeling, de open keuken en eetruimte zorgden ...

Dit huisje heeft een fantastische indeling, de open keuken en eetruimte zorgden ervoor dat iedereen gemakkelijk bij elkaar kon komen, we hebben er een aantal geweldige familiediners gehad,
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10/10 Excellent

De koelkast en vriezer waren perfect om onze snacks en drankjes koud te houden. ...

De koelkast en vriezer waren perfect om onze snacks en drankjes koud te houden. We vonden het fijn om een volledig uitgeruste keuken te hebben om maaltijden te koken.
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10/10 Excellent

De nabijheid van de stranden is een groot pluspunt! We hebben onze dagen doorgeb ...

De nabijheid van de stranden is een groot pluspunt! We hebben onze dagen doorgebracht met verkennen en vonden het heerlijk om terug te keren naar zo'n gezellige plek,
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10/10 Excellent

Scallop Cottage przekroczył nasze oczekiwania, Kuchnia miała wszystko, czego pot ...

Scallop Cottage przekroczył nasze oczekiwania, Kuchnia miała wszystko, czego potrzebowaliśmy, w tym mikrofalówkę i ekspres do kawy, co sprawiło, że poranki były łatwe,
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10/10 Excellent

Nous avons été impressionnés par la propreté et les mises à jour modernes dans t ...

Nous avons été impressionnés par la propreté et les mises à jour modernes dans tout le cottage, Cela semblait frais et accueillant,
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10/10 Excellent

Das Familienbad war geräumig und gut ausgestattet, Es machte das Fertigmachen fü ...

Das Familienbad war geräumig und gut ausgestattet, Es machte das Fertigmachen für Ausflüge zum Kinderspiel,
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8/10 Good

Il bollitore e il tostapane in cucina hanno reso facile la preparazione della co ...

Il bollitore e il tostapane in cucina hanno reso facile la preparazione della colazione, Ci è piaciuto gustare il nostro tè mattutino mentre pianificavamo la nostra giornata,
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8/10 Good

L'histoire du cottage ajoute un charme unique, C'était spécial de séjourner dans ...

L'histoire du cottage ajoute un charme unique, C'était spécial de séjourner dans un endroit avec autant de caractère et de chaleur,
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8/10 Good

Les trois chambres étaient parfaites pour notre famille, La chambre simple était ...

Les trois chambres étaient parfaites pour notre famille, La chambre simple était idéale pour notre enfant, tandis que les chambres doubles étaient spacieuses et confortables, Je recommande vivement pour les familles !
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8/10 Good

L'area esterna è stata un bel tocco, perfetta per riporre il nostro equipaggiame ...

L'area esterna è stata un bel tocco, perfetta per riporre il nostro equipaggiamento da spiaggia, È stato fantastico avere quel spazio extra per tenere le cose in ordine,
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8/10 Good

La machine à laver a été un véritable sauveur pendant notre séjour, Elle nous a ...

La machine à laver a été un véritable sauveur pendant notre séjour, Elle nous a permis de voyager léger et de garder nos vêtements frais,
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8/10 Good

Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, Scallop Cottage to wspaniałe miejsce na pobyt, Mieliśmy fa ...

Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, Scallop Cottage to wspaniałe miejsce na pobyt, Mieliśmy fantastyczny czas, zwiedzając Porthleven i jego okolice,
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10/10 Excellent

We waardeerden de elektrische houtkachel in de woonkamer, Het voegde een warme s ...

We waardeerden de elektrische houtkachel in de woonkamer, Het voegde een warme sfeer toe aan onze avonden, vooral wanneer het weer kil werd,
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10/10 Excellent

We vonden de cottage erg comfortabel, De bedden waren gezellig en we hebben alle ...

We vonden de cottage erg comfortabel, De bedden waren gezellig en we hebben allemaal goed geslapen tijdens ons verblijf,
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8/10 Good

Ett underbart hus i ett fantastiskt läge! De närliggande restaurangerna erbjöd l ...

Ett underbart hus i ett fantastiskt läge! De närliggande restaurangerna erbjöd läckra måltider, och vi älskade att kunna gå dit,
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10/10 Excellent

Quel endroit charmant ! La décoration trouve un bel équilibre entre le tradition ...

Quel endroit charmant ! La décoration trouve un bel équilibre entre le traditionnel et le moderne, L'atmosphère chaleureuse du salon en a fait un excellent endroit pour se détendre,
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10/10 Excellent

Vi hadde et herlig opphold i denne sjarmerende hytta, Beliggenheten er fantastis ...

Vi hadde et herlig opphold i denne sjarmerende hytta, Beliggenheten er fantastisk, bare en kort spasertur til havnen, Det integrerte kjøkkenet og spiseområdet gjorde familiemåltidene hyggelige,
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10/10 Excellent

Spisestuen var lys og luftig, noe som gjorde det til et herlig sted for frokost, ...

Spisestuen var lys og luftig, noe som gjorde det til et herlig sted for frokost, Vi nøt kaffen vår der hver morgen,
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10/10 Excellent

Le poêle à bois électrique dans le salon a créé une ambiance si chaleureuse, C'é ...

Le poêle à bois électrique dans le salon a créé une ambiance si chaleureuse, C'était l'endroit parfait pour se blottir avec un livre,
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10/10 Excellent

Elsket virkelig badekaret i familiebadet! Etter lange dager ute var det himmelsk ...

Elsket virkelig badekaret i familiebadet! Etter lange dager ute var det himmelsk å suge i badekaret, Dusjen var også flott for raske oppfriskninger,
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10/10 Excellent

Hytten ligger bekvemt tæt på lokale butikker og spisesteder, Vi nød at udforske ...

Hytten ligger bekvemt tæt på lokale butikker og spisesteder, Vi nød at udforske Porthleven og vende tilbage til en hyggelig base i Scallop Cottage,
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10/10 Excellent

Beliggenheten er ideell for å utforske den vakre kystlinjen i Cornwall, Vi besøk ...

Beliggenheten er ideell for å utforske den vakre kystlinjen i Cornwall, Vi besøkte flere strender og nøt de fantastiske utsiktene,