
Portscatho Holidays from £496
Book a Hotel + Flight or Car together to unlock savings
- Plan, book, travel with confidence
Better together
Find the right fit
Rest easy
Your Portscatho Holiday
From its highlights to its hidden delights, this city is best explored with a Portscatho holiday package. Book a hotel in Portloe, which is good for fishing, walking and views. Every trip to Portscatho needs a well-designed itinerary. Fill yours with famous sights like Pendower Beach, Carne Beach and Trelissick Gardens. Check out Expedia's wide range of travel options and start organising your perfect holiday to Portscatho today.
Top Portscatho Flight + Hotel Deals




Greenbank Hotel
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025
Everything you need to know about Portscatho holidays
Where to stay on Portscatho getaways
The charming village of Portscatho, believed to mean “harbour” or “bay of boats” in the ancient Cornish language, is nestled in an east-facing corner of Gerrans Bay on the Roseland Peninsula. A variety of accommodation options are available in and around this historic fishing village in Cornwall.
- Village centre – For Portscatho family holidays, choose a quaint cottage in the village with easy access to amenities.
- The road to Trewithian – Stay in a waterside guesthouse or hotel further up the coast to be even closer to the water and enjoy spectacular views.
- St. Mawes – Head further south on the peninsula to find more inns and holiday lets for Portscatho breaks. It's only a 15-minute drive from the village and allows you to discover more of the peninsula.
How to find Portscatho deals
With our broad selection of properties, you can pick the level of comfort that's right for you, but trips to Portscatho don't have to be expensive. Prices will vary depending on the season and transport choices, but Expedia has a range of options for Portscatho cheap holidays starting at £496. Make sure you filter by price to find some of the best options for your dates, and if your dates are flexible, you may be able to save even more. You might even find special rates when you book last minute at the beginning or end of the summer season. Just put in your dates and you'll see what's still available for a weekend break in Portscatho when the crowds start to dwindle.
Top things to do in Portscatho
Nature and heritage are easy to explore when you visit Portscatho. The Roseland peninsula is full of beaches and bays, unique heritage centres, and places to discover local art.
- Sunrise on Portscatho Beach – Pack your coffee or tea and stroll down to the water for a colourful sky to start your day.
- Gerrans Parish Heritage Centre – Just up the hill in Gerrans, the information centre hosts a permanent exhibition covering millennia of the parish's history including a greenstone axe head found in a Portscatho garden that dates back to Neolithic times, so 4,000–3,000 BC.
- Trelissick Gardens – surrounded by beautiful gardens on the banks of the River Fal, this villa also hosts exhibitions about the families that lived here after it was built in the 1750s.
- Browse artworks – Numerous galleries display the work of local artists who draw inspiration from the natural beauty of Cornwall.
Portscatho honeymoon packages
When you book a Portscatho getaway for your honeymoon on Expedia, you can bundle your stay and car hire to unlock extra savings. Certain properties also offer Expedia members VIP access perks like free breakfast or room upgrades. Treat yourself to a romantic beachside cottageOpens in a new window or upscale innOpens in a new window with stunning views and enjoy the beginning of your married life.
All-inclusive holiday packages in Portscatho
It pays to book everything at once when you bundle your car hire and stay in Portscatho with Expedia. Portscatho cheap breaks are simple to find: just put in your dates and we do the rest. Select the all-inclusive filter to find hotels offering meals included to take the stress out of your holiday.
Portscatho luxury holidays
Experience indulgence with Portscatho weekend breaks at high-end hotels on the stunning Cornish peninsula. From a luxury guesthouse to upscale holiday lets, you can find your ideal stay with top-of-the-line amenities from our vast range of properties. Let us take care of it all when you book your car hire and stay with Expedia.
Discover Portscatho beach holidays
Portscatho short breaks reconnect you with nature on the area's secluded sandy beaches. Explore the rockpools at low tide on Porthcurnick Beach, hunt for seashells, or go for a swim at the incoming tide. Snorkelling around the rocks transports you and your kids into an underwater world full of life. Porthcurnick is located along the coastal path just a short walk away from Portscatho proper. No Portscatho weekend away would be complete without a picnic on the beach to enjoy the afternoon sun or a beautiful sunset over the water.
Portscatho Essential Information
Language | English |
---|---|
Currency | British pounds sterling |
Closest Airport | Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) |
Population | 1,500 |
Max Temp Winter | 10ºC |
Max Temp Summer | 18ºC |
Top Sights | Truro Cathedral, Pendower Beach and Carne Beach |
Top hotels in Portscatho

The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

OYO Newquay Beach Hotel
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

County Arms
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
The Advantages of Portscatho Weekend Breaks
Discover a different side of the British Isles with a weekend break in Portscatho. Take short breaks away from home and enjoy some quality time in a beautiful place. You’ll come back feeling refreshed and inspired. You can have an action-packed Portscatho weekend break or get some peace with a relaxing holiday. Whatever experience you’re looking for, find it with our deals on hotels in Portscatho.
Cheap Weekend Breaks to Portscatho
There are lots of ways to take cheap weekend breaks to Portscatho. Expedia offers deals on car hires and hotel rooms and covers trips for all kinds of travellers. The best way to save is with our holiday packages in Portscatho. First, choose your car hire and hotel reservation. Then we’ll bundle them together into one discounted price. Solo explorers, couples, families, and groups of friends can discover budget solutions for their weekend breaks. Once you arrive, enjoy some of the fun things to do, many of which are free or cheap to experience
Portscatho Romantic Weekend Breaks
Couples love taking romantic weekend breaks in Portscatho. Whisking your lover away for a romantic Portscatho weekend break is the perfect opportunity to make new memories together. Expedia offers all kinds of hotel options, so you can find romantic hotels in Portscatho and choose the best place for you. Check out our deals on beautiful properties, and you’ll save even more when you choose to package your hotel reservation with a car hire.
Family Weekend Breaks in Portscatho
Set some time aside to experience family weekend breaks in Portscatho. There are plenty of excellent family-friendly hotels in Portscatho within our selection of hotels. You can also find a place to call home in one of the holiday rentals in Portscatho. With accommodation, activities, and adventure all waiting, there’s never been a better time to plan Portscatho family weekend breaks.
Popular places to visit

Porthtowan Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Porthtowan Beach during your trip to Porthtowan? Wander the gardens and beaches in the area.

Trelissick Gardens
Roam through vast swaths of countryside and explore gardens bursting with color at this stunning, all-ages heritage attraction on the banks of the River Fal.
What to do in Portscatho
Frequently asked questions
More trip options
Expedia's Latest Trends
- Portloe Accommodation
- Hotels in Southsea
- Bibury Accommodation
- Bourton-on-the-Water Accommodation
- Symonds Yat Accommodation
- Southwold Accommodation
- Dawlish Warren Accommodation
- Westward Ho Accommodation
- Pooley Bridge Accommodation
- Alnmouth Accommodation
- Porthtowan Accommodation
- Eastbourne Seafront Accommodation
- Castle Combe Accommodation
- Bowness-on-Windermere Accommodation
- 5 Star Hotels in Porthtowan
- Stow-on-the-Wold Accommodation
- Hay on Wye Accommodation
- Castleton Accommodation
- 5 Star Hotels in St. Mawes
- Carnon Downs Accommodation
* Savings based on package bookings compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings not available on all packages. Flight-inclusive packages are ATOL protected.