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The Hideaway

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A harbor with various boats docked, buildings in the background, and a clear sky.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, a coffee machine, and a TV on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with books and a mug, a dresser, a television, and a view of the outside.
A narrow alleyway with buildings painted white and yellow, a stone wall, and a person standing at the end.
A compact living space with a sofa, cushions, a side table, a magazine, and a painting of a seascape.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near Porthleven Beach
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Porthleven, ENG
  • Place, Four Crows Gallery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Porthleven Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, The Loe
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The Hideaway

The Hideaway is the perfect place for a cosy escape to popular fishing village of Porthleven. Tucked away along a lane between the old fishermans cottages, and just a few minutes walk from the harbourfront with all its shops and cafes, this studio apartment is ideal for couples or single travellers who want the benefit of having everything on the doorstep.



Inside, the decor is relaxed and stylish, and the space has been cleverly designed so that you have everything you need. The kitchen is well-equipped, having a fridge with freezer compartment, kettle, toaster, electric hob, combined microwave-oven, along with all the kitchenware, crockery and utensils for your favourite holiday breakfast!



The open plan living space has a television so you can relax after a day of fresh sea air, or sit and plan your adventures for the next day. You'll find a stand up fan, and a heater perfect for all seasons.



The bed, which is located in the main living space can be rearranged as either a sofa or the double bed, and folds out from its wall-mounted frame at the end of the day. It is simple to operate and can easily be puled down with one hand.



The shower room is contemporary in style and has a walk-in shower enclosure, basin and WC.



Pets are very welcome, although only small sized breeds are recommended due to limited space. There is parking possible on Thomas Street and Thomas Terrace which is free of charge.



Locally, Porthleven offers plenty of amenities including convenience stores, bakeries, delis, cafes and restaurants, and has the harbour front and beach on hand too. The famous restauranteur Michael Caines has a popular eatery on the harbour front and Amelies, Kota Kai and The Square are all worth dining out in.



The Lizard Peninsula, just a short drive south is famed for its stunning coves and beaches, pretty villages and unique geology.



Going west along the south coast, you can explore Prussia Cove, Marazion and St Michael's Mount, Penzance and Mousehole, including the world famous Minack Theatre, built into the sea cliffs.



The north coast is also in remarkably easy reach, with Gwithian Sands, Carbis Bay, and the stunning coastal town of St Ives only a 30 minute drive away.



Book with Finest Retreats for the best rates, and start looking forward to your next adventure in Cornwall.



Access Info:

-Doorways all standard widths. The property is located down a narrow passageway. Guests have use of the small patio, which is not enclosed.

-Restricted space inside, may not be suitable to manoeuvre for wheelchair users.

-Bathroom is not adapted

- Bed must be pulled down from the wall and pushed up again to access the sofa.



Booking terms:

-No smoking

-Pets welcome, but beware of limited space for bigger breeds

-Pets not to be left unattended at any time in the property
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total

Dangerous animals not allowed.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Checkin 16:00-20:00

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11043585
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.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Helston

Helston is home to this apartment. Poldark Mine and The Summerhouse Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Godolphin Estate and St. Michael's Mount. Ready for a night out? Consider Performance Centre and Acorn Theatre.
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Porthleven, ENG

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) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harbour Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Queens Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Talay Thai Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Philps - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hideaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The Hideaway?

As of 21 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hideaway on 2 Nov 2026 start from £207, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Hideaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Hideaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hideaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Hideaway located?

Situated in Helston, this apartment building 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

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Really great such a simple property with plenty of storage and comforts.

Its a great location to head into the village
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Really great such a simple property with plenty of storage and comforts.

Its a great location to head into the village
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2026
Thank you Kathryn for taking the time to review The Hideaway following your recent stay. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time and found the property to have everything you needed for a comfortable break. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Good location, easy to find cafe and restaurants

Good location, easy to find cafe and restaurants. Very suitable for young couple and hiking people.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

The location was great and the property was very clean and comfortable!

The location was great and the property was very clean and comfortable!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Good vale for money, perfectly arranged space

Close to restaurants
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for a one night stop whilst walking the Coastpath a 5 minute walk from bus stop, pubs etc.

Great location and modern furnishings.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2025
Hi Conrad, I am so pleased to hear that you thought the property was in a great location and had great furnishings. Thankyou for taking the time to leave such a positive review!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely amazing location very clean and comfortable

Absolutely amazing location very clean and comfortable. Would definitely book again everything you need perfect holiday thanks so much. I'm so relaxed x
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nice, clean, practical studio space to stay for a few days.

Smaller than expected but useful. Easily walkable into porthleven harbour - 5mins max. Wonderful restaurants, pubs and shops in the beautiful town.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Hideaway is the perfect accommodation for enjoying Porthleven

Beautiful studio in a lovely location. perfect size for us plus one small dog. Very clean and everything was thought of including providing all the essentials that one would need.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2022
Thank you for this lovely review
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great place for a getaway! Small cute studio with everything you didn’t know you needed.

Great studio with everything you could possibly need. Access to the property was nice and easy and walking into the local town was a few minutes away. The studio itself was lovely and clean very comfortable.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely compact accommodation.

Lovely compact place. Everything we needed. Nice extra touches. Excellent location Little more plates etc and a mirror up higher in the living space
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Hideaway is a perfect bolthole for a few days away.

I booked at the very last minute ( day before) and everything was ready for me on my arrival. The studio has everything you could need ( except for a bread knife!) for your stay. It’s spotlessly clean, cosy warm and the bed is so comfy. Porthleven is beautiful and more especially so in early Spring when it’s lovely and quiet. I’d fully recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice apartment, very clean and new and spacious.

Great location. Very convenient. Very organised. I have no negative comments.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Adequate for me for two nights

TV. Bed was surprisingly, quite comfortable. But you have to put cushions from the seat at the headboardyour pillows dissappear.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2025
Hi Neille, thankyou for your review, we are pleased to hear that you had a good stay.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Looking forward to hearing from you .

Directions on three little words & instructions were a nightmare in dark & rain, summer evening would have been easier, but smallest sign, hidden pathways covered with rubbish, we arrived 715 didn’t find till 8.30 , to make things worse wasn’t wheel chair accessible, so took even longer, hopefully this will help you advertise to other guests, we feel we were totally miss sold and had hardly any sleep and had to take extra medication, Advertising for fit and able guests be better, prepared to clean on arrival & departure, also sink is a no go so brush teeth & shave in shower, please advertise as is so people aren’t disappointed, such a shame as so looked forward to it, I believe we have been miss sold & even told Emma I was disabled, I believe we are entitled to money back as so many things were not explainedavoided, as a host I would want honest feed back ,Advertisement misleading, sorry . Look forward to hearing back from you with honest feedback, please. No parking when advertised! Lack of details in description! Roof window let’s in cat etc. Bathroom unusable to brush teeth & shave. Couldn’t unpack! No storage, Had to leave coats , shoes , blankets , rain clothes wellies in car! Had to leave box of food in car aswell, Also bed was really a challenge to pull down so once down stayed down, so even more challenging to get about. Neighbours blocking path with rubbish Had to clean on arrival, Would appreciate your feed back,
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2022
Hi Joanne, Thank your feedback. We have had several discussions via email & on the phone so were surprised to see this review. We are sorry you found the directions difficult we will try &this for future guests. The rubbish is collected by the council every Wednesday morning We are unable to supervise this as the lane in question is a public right of way. It does state in the description the the property is not wheelchair friendly. It states that parking can be found in Thomas Terrace & Thomas Street & is free of charge. Cats can be a bit of a challenge but there is not a lot we can do about this I am afraid. A luggage rack is provided, as is a 5 draw chest so clothes can be stored. The property provides coat hooks on the wall & shoes can be placed on the black mat which will also hold wellies. We are very sorry the clean was not up to standards & would have loved to address this straight away the owners phone number is in the property & if you had rang they would have been straight there and sorted out the issues. We are very sorry the stay was not up to your standards but hope this wouldn't put you off booking a more wheelchair friendly property with us in the future. Best wishes, Finest Retreats
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Het verblijf is over algemeen wel meegevallen. Porthleven is fantastisch!!! Aanrader!!

De accomodatie was heel nieuw, recent en een heel goed uitgeruste keuken. De studio ligt kort bij de haven, supermarkt, cafeetjes en restaurants. Ruime frigo. Ik denk, ideaal en romantisch voor een jong paar. De accomodatie was (heel) klein. Kleine keuken en eten op barkrukjes. Bed is voor ons te smal en als je t uittrok, kon je niet gemakkelijk nog ergens door. Ook een probleem : geen gordijnen of blinds of beschutting tegen zon. Tamelijk klaar tijdens de nacht!! Terras(je) is gelegen in kleine doorgang waar men ook de vuilbakken buitenzet. Wij hoopten voor deze prijs een groter verblijf te vinden met betergelegen terras met zicht op de haven of zo.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Logement comfortable pour un couple et parfait après des journées de randonnée

Propreté. Tranquillité. Propriétaires attentifs.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Wonderful stay, family were all staying close, such a nice little walk to the harbour.

It was a bit hard to find on google maps, kept sending us around the block. Might be easier if the hideaway sign was facing the street instead of tucked in the little alley
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely amazing!

The location was perfect and exceptional for the price! The room was absolutely spotless and very comfortable. We had some lovely biscuits left for us when we got there and the kitchen was filled with condiments and other things such as milk. The only critique I have is the parking situation as we did have to drive around to find a suitable space.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

August stay

Such a wonderful little place, put together incredibly well with a great finish. The host had provided a few items like milk and fresh cornish strawberries in the fridge. There were even bathroom items like toothpaste and brushes incase you had forgotten your own. A really good electric shower as well. Could not have asked for much more Would like a set of blinds either side of the front door as the light comes straight in, in the morning. Obviously not an issue in winter but in the summer it gets you up early
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Porthleven stay

Very cute bijou studio apartment, hidden away between other character properties. Easy to walk down to harbour for potter round, shop, eat or drink out or just sit and watch the tide and people go by. Very well equipped and immaculately clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent location & had everything you need for 2 people to stay in this well designed Studio.

Location was perfect, easy access to the centre of Porthleven & also great walk around Loo Pool. Nothing to dislike & will definitely consider returning to this Studio apartment.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect in every way

The Hideaway provided everything we needed for a relaxing break - a comfy bed, lovely shower room, a well equipped kitchen and everything spotlessly clean. We loved that within a few minutes we could be strolling along the beach or wandering around the harbour. Parking was easily found nearby. Porthleven is ideally situated for exploring The Lizard and Lands End peninsulas.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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