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19th Century Fisherman's Cottage close to Porthleven Harbour and beach

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A harbor at dusk with boats docked, a prominent tower, and buildings along the waterfront.
A modern kitchen with light blue cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A row of stone houses with white window frames and shutters, a green door, and a small window display with plants.
A harbor with boats docked, a prominent church tower, and terraced houses along the waterfront.
A compact kitchen with a dining area, a sink, and a microwave.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Porthleven Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Street parking available
  • Free internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Porthleven, England
  • Place, South West Coast Path Section 25 Trailhead
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Porthleven Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, The Loe
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Helston

Located in Helston, this cottage is near theme parks and by the sea. Helston Folk Museum and Poldark Mine are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The Old Cider Barn Arts and Crafts Centre and Trevaskis Farm. Potager Garden and Paradise Park and JungleBarn are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Porthleven, England

What's nearby

  • Four Crows Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • South West Coast Path Section 25 Trailhead - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Porthleven Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Loe - 10 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Loe Bar Beach - 12 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Penmere Station - 22 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harbour Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Queens Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Philps - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Mussel Shoal - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 19th Century Fisherman's Cottage close to Porthleven Harbour and beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at 19th Century Fisherman's Cottage close to Porthleven Harbour and beach?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at 19th Century Fisherman's Cottage close to Porthleven Harbour and beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 19th Century Fisherman's Cottage close to Porthleven Harbour and beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 19th Century Fisherman's Cottage close to Porthleven Harbour and beach located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Cornwall National Landscape and Porthleven Beach. The Loe and Loe Bar Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay here. The hosts went above and beyond. Lovely fresh and clean property in a good location and would definitely recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property and an amazing vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

We‘ve had a wonderful stay in a great retreat in a lovely town!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review our property it was a pleasure to host you and your family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great, it was very clean and well equipped. The kitchen and bathroom are new and up to date. Comfortable beds and 2 minutes walk from the harbour.....what more could you want! The staircase to the kitchen and bathroom is steep with a low ceiling, so only the able bodied and sure footed should visit, but we loved the charm of it and reversing into the kitchen :). Would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Porthleven cottage

Really enjoyed our stay in 7Thomas street Porthleven,top marks for cleaning,spotless.Close to all the amenities the only one thing I would comment on is when returning back to cottage it is difficult to park close too, however we always did find somewhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Thank you very much for your review we are pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

My family and I had an excellent stay in Porthleven. The house was lovely, very clean, and it had everything we needed for a week away from home. The location is excellent and it was just a few minutes walk to the harbour. We couldn’t always get parked on the street that the house is on, but we did manage to park each night in the street behind if needed which wasn’t a big deal. We messaged the hosts a couple of times and I have to say that they were excellent. They replied quickly each time and they were super accommodating. Overall we had an excellent stay, and I would highly recommend this property and hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, lovely cottage, and super clean!

We had such a wonderful time at the cottage and in Porthleven! Thanks to Maria’s tips in advance, a very comfortable check-in and the easy communication throughout we were able to enjoy our stay from the very beginning on. The cottage is very well equipped (we are a family of five), especially the kitchen provides everything one could hope for and washer and dryer were a great asset as well. The location is perfect (everything from supermarket to harbour and beach is just a short 5 min. walk away) and Porthleven is a very charming town. We were particularly happy about the cleanliness of the cottage. It’s a bit unusual to have kitchen and bathroom all the way downstairs - and the stairs would be too steep for smaller kids. Also, the taller ones of us did hit their heads once or twice - but it didn‘t take long to get used to ducking your head when entering the bathroom :-)We were super happy with the cottage, would definitely recommend it and would love to come back one day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gemütliches kleines Haus

Sehr sauberes kleines Haus. Super gelegen kurzer Weg zum Hafen
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sehr schön

Genau richtig
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfekter Urlaub!

Porthleven ist der ideale Ort um Urlaub in Cornwall zu machen! Die Lage ist hervorragend, man kann in alle Richtungen ausschwärmen oder aber auch vor Ort bleiben und an den wunderbaren Sandstrand gehen, den Küstenpfad erkunden oder das Hafentreiben beobachten. Es gibt tolle urige Pubs, schicke Restaurants, hübsche kleine Geschäfte und an jeder Ecke tolle Ausblicke aufs Meer! Am Abend hat man absolute Ruhe in der Wohnung oder man geht nochmal runter zum Hafen und erlebt ein liebevoll mit bunten Lichtern geschmücktes Fischerdörfchen, das so romantisch strahlt, dass man sich einfach wohlfühlen muss!! Wir hatten das Glück fast 2 Wochen bestes Sommerwetter zu haben und wollten gar nicht mehr heim! Cornwall ist traumhaft schön und Rob und Maria waren die besten Gastgeber! Es fehlte an nichts, sie waren immer erreichbar und wir können sie und ihr süßes, Cottage nur wärmstens weiter empfehlen! Herzlichen Dank für einen traumhaften Urlaub, wir würden gern wieder kommen! Liebe Grüße Heike, Caro, Ali und Floh
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place to recharge

What can we say we had amazing weather a small fishing town with everything you need and dogs are welcome but not on certain beaches during the summer months .The beaches are stunning and the sea so clean Loved every minute 👍👍👍
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little gem

A wonderful quirky property in a perfect location, just a stones throw from the Harbour. Beautifully clean, the property was exactly as listed. Definitely not for really tall people or little ones due to the height of ceilings, steepness of stairs and layout of property, but was perfect for us! We all loved our little home for the week. Maria and Robert were more than accommodating when we had some personal issues trying to check out - we can't thank them enough! Thank you for a wonderful stay, we will definitely return ❤
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Porthleven stay

Clean and tidy property, close to all amenities. Not for someone tall !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

The cottage is tastefully decorated and has all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay .Very close to harbour ,pubs and restaurants.A lovely place to stay .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2021
Thank you for your review! We are pleased you had a comfortable stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Only minutes from the harbour with shops,pubs,cafes and restaurants.Lovely views and coastal walks.

Very clean with all the essentials for self catering. The cottage has been refurbished to an excellent standard but has retained original features. It was comfortable and just a lovely place to stay. We would certainly recommend it to others looking for a holiday in this part of Cornwall. The owners were friendly and easy to speak with and we were given details of their house keeper in case we had any problems. We have no complaints at all.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2021
Thank you for taking the time to review our cottage. We are so pleased that you have found our cottage a lovely place to stay and that you enjoyed your holiday. Thank you for choosing to stay with us!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Insects found in bed

Sadly the review of this property is skewed by the fact that on the last day we found our bed to infested by what looked like caterpillars of some description. There was also a strong smell of damp in this room, which we were willing to overlook until this happened. Thankfully the room our daughters shared didn’t have any issues. It is a real shame that this occurred, as the cottage by and large was quirky and nice. Albeit if you are over 6ft tall you will struggle going down to the kitchen and bathroom. The location is excellent and very convenient for the town with its lovely harbour and restaurants. It’s also a good for exploring Penzance, lands end and other towns around the area. We brought this to the attention of the owners 24hrs ago and sadly they haven’t got back to us, but their representative was very helpful at the time. We would certainly return to the area and recommend, but not at this property. Overall a great holiday ruined at the end by the disgusting finds in our bed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2021
Thank you for taking the time to review our property. We would like to re-iterate how sorry we are about what happened on the last day of your holiday, we are still none the wiser on how these caterpillars found their way into the bedroom. At the time when we became aware of this issue our housekeeper came straight over to the property to inspect/clean and ensure that clean bedding was available for your last night as well as to try and ascertain where this issue might have been coming from. We do encourage our guests to let our housekeeper, and us know as soon as possible of issues, so we are disappointed to hear that you experienced a smell of damp, that we were not made aware of. We have not received this feedback before and since your departure we have been to the property and undertaken a thorough inspection. Thank you for acknowledging that the property is quirky and nice and that our representative was very helpful, she is there to support our guests and acts on our instructions. We are saddened that an issue completely outside of our control has resulted in you not enjoying your last day of holiday, it does sound like the rest of your time there was enjoyable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant

What a lovely property! One of the best we have ever been and dog friendly. Would love to go back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous!

The prettiest cottage ever. Absolutely spotless & so welcoming & well equipped. Owners & housekeeper lovely to deal with. Porthleven is gorgeous - stunning cliff top walks & such a pretty harbour & beach. There is a dog friendly beach too - walkable from cottage. Helston really lovely too - boating lake & a brilliant free museum. Best holiday ever.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely comfortable cottage in great location

We had a great week in Porthleven - a lovely spot with the cottage 5 minutes walk from the harbour. The cottage was warm, cosy, spotlessly clean and with everything you need - exactly as described. Tastefully decorated, period features yet with all mod cons. Strongly recommended and hope to return another time.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Dear Matt, Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at An Diank Meur. We look forward to welcoming you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous cottage.... has everything you could need. Lovely place and great location. Thank you!

As above
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sehr hübsches, liebevoll eingerichtetes Cottage in toller Lage

Das Cottage ist wunderschön und sehr liebevoll eingerichtet. Die Anreise war sehr unkompliziert und auch noch spät möglich. Vielen lieben Dank dafür! Mit Kindern ideal: Der Weg in Ort, Hafen und zum Strand ist sehr kurz. Sehr gute und hilfreiche Tipps für Ausflüge sind im Cottage zu finden. Wir haben die Zeit in Porthleven sehr genossen. Vielen Dank Maria und Rob.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great week in Porthleven

Very much enjoyed our week in this property. It has everything you could possibly need and location is good. Just found it slightly challenging due to height issues. Porthleven is beautiful with numerous stunning beaches within easy reach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely

Great
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Dear Natalie Thank you for your five star review! We are pleased you had a good week! We look forward to welcoming you to Porthleven again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

House lovely. Not to far from Harbour

We was lucky with the weather we did lots of rocking pooling with our grandson. We had to leave early (Friday) as our grandson was unwell and was advised to go home .Our only concern was the parking We was told parking outside house but only if you could find a space Some days we had to park up the hill .
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Hi Marina, Thank your for your review, we are sorry that your grandson was unwell, we hope that he feels better soon. We do let everyone know that cottage does only have on street parking and in busy times like half term sometimes parking is not possible right outside the cottage. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely well equipped cottage in close proximity to all Porthleven has to offer!

Really enjoyed our week in this cottage, everything was as described and really was well equipped with everything you require. A short walk takes you right into Porthleven Harbour where you find shops, lovely restaurants and pubs. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your wonderful review, we are pleased that you had a lovely time away. We look forward to welcoming you to Porthleven again soon.
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