Located in Helston, this cottage is near theme parks and by the sea. Godolphin Estate and Poldark Mine are local landmarks, 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. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
South West Coast Path Section 25 Trailhead - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Porthleven Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Loe Bar Beach - 12 min drive - 2.8 km
St. Michael's Mount - 35 min drive - 16.9 km
Getting around
Camborne Station - 15 min drive
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 65 min drive
Restaurants
Harbour Inn - 3 min walk
Queens Arms - 4 min drive
The Ship Inn - 7 min walk
Philps - 2 min walk
The Mussel Shoal - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Beautiful Stone Cottage in Porthleven's Conservation Area Just 100m To Harbour pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Stone Cottage in Porthleven's Conservation Area Just 100m To Harbour ?
As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Stone Cottage in Porthleven's Conservation Area Just 100m To Harbour on 3 Jan 2027 start from £404, 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 Beautiful Stone Cottage in Porthleven's Conservation Area Just 100m To Harbour ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful Stone Cottage in Porthleven's Conservation Area Just 100m To Harbour ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful Stone Cottage in Porthleven's Conservation Area Just 100m To Harbour ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful Stone Cottage in Porthleven's Conservation Area Just 100m To Harbour located?
Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Cornwall National Landscape and South West Coast Path Section 25 Trailhead. Porthleven Beach and The Loe are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Had a wonderful stay at Island house.The whole property was clean.The hosts were excellent, communication and informative, they l gave us a welcoming gift of a bottle of prosecco and cookies which was well appreciated.The location is excellent just stones throw away from the harbour.Overall we will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2026
Thanks for the great review, we are delighted you liked the cottage, and look forward to your next visit!
We enjoyed Porthleven and touring around Cornwall, including Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan. The house was very comfortable and provided all we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov 2025
Thank you for your great review Elspeth & Tom, so pleased you liked Porthleven and the cottage and you got to explore some of Cornwalls delights.
Best wishes James
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Craig
2 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cottage was lovely, everything we needed for our week away. Great location for popping to the harbour, shops and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Thank you for your review Victoria, so pleased you liked the cottage. Hopefully we will be able to host you again in the future! Best wishes James
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Philip
14 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Island House is a lovely property. Clean and within walking distance of shops and restaurants but also convenient for visiting the surrounding countryside. We will certainly be arranging to stay here again. We would thoroughly recommend a stay here.
This was our second stay at the cottage and it was again perfect for us (2 adults, 2 children) to head out to discover Porthleven and Cornwall.The house is very clean, is well equipped and nicely furnished and decorated. The beds are very comfortable and parking on the street not far from the cottage was always possible.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2025
Hi Magdalena, thank you for your great review, we would love you to visit again!
Best wishes, James and Sally 😊
Island House was the perfect place to stay in beautiful Porthleven. The hosts were communicative and considerate, and have equipped the cottage with everything needed for a comfortable stay. The cottage itself was immaculate and beautifully decorated. Thanks for a wonderful stay 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2023
Thank you Michelle, we can’t wait for you to visit again! 😊👍
Comfortable, cosy and well equipped. Perfect location to enjoy all that Porthleven has to offer. Lovely welcome gift on arrival and huge thank you to your housekeeper - the cottage was spotless! We had a wonderful stay and wouldn't hesitate to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2022
Thanks Paul, so pleased you had a good time, and I will let Diana know that her fantastic housekeeping skills have been recognised.
Can’t wait for you to return!
Very best wishes? James and Sally
Great location just a short stroll down to the harbour where there is a lot going on and many excellent places to eat. The lovely beach is just a short stroll past the harbour. The property was a characterful cottage that had been tastefully modernised and had everything we needed for the four of us. We certainly will stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2021
Thank you for your great review, so pleased you liked Porthleven and the cottage. You would be very welcome to stay again.
Thanks again James😀
Really comfortable cottage with lovely decor. We have a young baby so were in every evening and it was the perfect place to chill out after exploring in the day. Would love to return. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun 2024
Hi Emma you are very welcome! Really appreciate you taking the time to write the review and your kind words. Looking forward to hosting you again, best wishes James & Sally.
Island House is perfectly located in the centre of Porthleven. Very comfortable and nicely decorated. It was an ideal base for a walking holiday. Excellent restaurants, pubs and a micro-brewery within walking distance. Will certainly return and would highly recommend to others. The host, James, could not have been more helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2023
Thank you for the great review Simon, looking forward to you visiting again! 😊👍
A very relaxing time and the facilities overall were excellent. Location could not be bettered. Wi fi and tv excellent and majority of property clean. We made use of the courtyard. Welcome pack was appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2023
Hi Michael & Gladys,
Thank you for your review, and so pleased to hear that the location was good for you, and you enjoyed sitting in the sunny courtyard.
Thanks James
Island House was a fantastic property for us, great access to Porthleven Harbour and beach. The property had everything we needed for our two week stay with our children. James the host was very amenable and nothing was to much touble, we will definitely be visiting again.
willdedefinitely
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2024
Thank you for your great review Simon, so pleased to hear you liked Island House and Porthleven. We look forward to you visiting again. Best wishes James
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Roger E.
25 Oct 2017
Cosy Island House ideally situated in Porthleven
We thoroughly enjoyed our second stay at Island House. As soon as you open the door you feel welcome it’s so well presented, with everything you need.
Island House is ideally located just a few minutes, walk from The Harbour, Beach, Shops and Restaurants its all there without needing to get in the car.
Cornwall offers plenty more to explore just a short drive away. We would love to visit again.
Julie
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you Julie & Roger, we are so pleased you enjoyed your second stay at Island House, and we very much look forward to you staying again in 2018!
Best wishes,
James & Sally
Excellent contact with owner/host.
Great location, 2 min walk into town.
Parking was easy, even in July, there was room very near the property for free parking. But even if there isn't, you can park for £6 a day nearby.
Spotlessly clean house.
Comfortable furniture/beds etc and well equipped kitchen. Good shower. Note the bathroom is downstairs.
Nice, small garden to sit in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2023
Thanks very much for your review Thomas, really pleased you liked the cottage.
Best wishes James
After over eight years my twenty something son and I finally managed to have a two week holiday together and stayed at Island House in Porthleven. What a fantastic place and location we were fortunate to stay in and it exceeded all expectations and was without doubt our best ever holiday! The precious time we spent together was 'perfect' in every way. Thank you for everything! Robert Taylor
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2022
Thank you Robert for your wonderful review, and so pleased to hear that you and your son had your ‘best ever holiday’ and it was at Island House! You would be very welcome to return.
Best wishes James & Sally
We’ve just returned from a weeks stay at Island House (myself, husband and 19 yr old son)
The house is perfectly appointed and really cosy, especially with the log burner which was so lovely when the weather was wet outside! It’s located in a lovely quiet area yet just seconds and minutes away from cafes and restaurants. Unlike some Cornish resort villages, Porthleven does not have a Cramped feel ( if that makes sense!) all the shops and restaurants are based in a semi circle around the harbour area. So even though it may be quite busy, you can always find a quiet spot. Portleven beach and harbour are lovely, but for swimming the lovely Praa sands is a 10 minute drive. We also visited Porthcurno beach which is beautiful. An evening performance at the minack theatre was a great experience, but very windy and cold. Even in early September dress very warmly and bring blankets!
The best thing about island house, is that you can quite happily spend a day in Porthleven, wandering around the various shops and eateries, sit on the beach and watch the waves etc… yet if it rains or you just fancy going back to base you’re re only few minutes walk from the cottage….Light a fire, cosy up and get a takeout from the restaurant, literally across the street! So basically you don’t need to take the car out and travel to keep occupied, it’s all there in Porthleven! Thank you so much to the host and for leaving a lovely welcome pack! We would love to return 👍😊
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2022
Hi Sinead,
Thank you so much for your great review, very informative for other guests, with your recommendations of places to visit and things to do.
We would love you to visit again.
Thanks once again, James & Sally
Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Urlaub in dem kleinen Cottage. Der Hafen mit kleinen, netten Läden und Cafés und der Strand sind nur 100 m entfernt. Der Ort ist idealer Ausgangspunkt für Wanderungen an der Küste und viele Ausflüge und Sehenswürdigkeiten. Das Cottage war sehr sauber und alle Räume waren gemütlich und liebevoll eingerichtet. In der Küche fanden wir alles Wichtige zum Kochen vor. Die Gastgeber James und Sally hatten Shortbread und Prosecco als Willkommensgruß für uns bereit gestellt und wir haben uns in ihrem Cottage direkt wohl und willkommen geheißen gefühlt. Total nette und sympathische Gastgeber, die wir jederzeit kontaktieren konnten und uns mit Tipps weiterhalfen. Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen. Klare Empfehlung!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review, so pleased you liked our cottage and Porthleven, can’t wait for you to visit again!
Best wishes James & Sally