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Salvay

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden staircase, and a dining area with a blue sofa.
A coastal town with a marina, houses, and a hill in the background.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a wooden dining table with breakfast, and a TV on a wooden cabinet.
A living room with a blue sofa, wooden coffee table, and a vase with flowers.
A set of stone steps leading up to a white wall with a blue fence.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Porthleven Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Porthleven
  • Place, Porthleven Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, South West Coast Path Section 25 Trailhead
    ‪3 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 Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Helston

Located in Helston, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Godolphin Estate and Poldark Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Trevaskis Farm and Paradise Park and JungleBarn. Potager Garden and Trebah Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Map
Porthleven

What's nearby

  • Four Crows Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Porthleven Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • South West Coast Path Section 25 Trailhead - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Loe - 10 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Loe Bar Beach - 12 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Camborne Station - 15 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harbour Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Queens Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Philps - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Mussel Shoal - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Salvay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Salvay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Salvay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Salvay located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is steps away from Cornwall National Landscape and South West Coast Path Section 25 Trailhead. Porthleven Beach and The Loe are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location clean and really comfy bed

Great location clean and really comfy bed
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Location brilliant ideal for a couple

Location brilliant ideal for a couple. Lovely little cottage, close to everything.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2026
Thank you Phillip! We hope to welcome you back in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brilliant stay, what a gem just off the harbour

Brilliant stay, what a gem just off the harbour
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay, would recommend great location

Great stay, would recommend great location for a lovely, chilled weekend away, the bath is slightly smaller than I anticipated but lovely accommodation
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Cosy getaway in the heart of porthleven.

It was nice, quiet, cosy and warm.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Cosy getaway in the heart of porthleven.

It was nice, quiet, cosy and warm.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

The location was ideal

Close to all amenities. Quaint and perfect for singlecouple occupants. Milk in the fridge and tea/coffee available which was needed after our long drive.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr, 2026
Thank you Colette. We are so pleased to hear that you had a nice stay and that the property and location were perfect for your needs. You can't beat a cup of tea after a long drive! We hope to welcome you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house in good location

We really enjoyed our stay. The house had everything we needed and is the perfect location for a stay in Porthleven. Would recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely spot, nice little place very cosey great location

nice, clean & cosy good locationLittle tricky to find at first, one toilet roll for 3 days .
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Loved our stay in Porthleven, such a beautiful unspoilt harbour town with a fantastic beach & won

Very central, basic but very comfortable, good size bed & nice outside space. Loved Porthleven Need a shelf in the bathroom
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful!

A beautiful cosy cottage right in the heart of Porthleven.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Very pleasant 4 days

Close to the harbour small
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

It was great in terms of location.

Cottage was exactly what you see in the photos. Easy access to everywhere and the restaurants on your doorstep was perfect. I would highly recommend staying here.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing weekend away

It was a lovely location, and a lovely property really felt at home there. Nothing it was lovely
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr, 2025
Hi Elisha, thankyou so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. I am so happy to hear that you had nothing negative to report!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Quiet and cozy

Lovely cozy accommodation. Right on harbor and shops quiet and relaxing location bit hidden out of the way but just ask anyone where it is.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Conveniently situated cosy cottage

The cottage had everything needed for a comfortable stay in a convenient location. Ideal size for a single person or a couple,
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Amenities, communication
Quaint cottage and great location. Cleanliness could have been better and a few things needed updating, some furnishings and fixtures were a bit tired. Overall a nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

This is the second time we have used this house.

Will use again next year when we go back.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

The location is excellent and the cottage was very cosy and comfortable to stay in

The location is excellent and the cottage was very cosy and comfortable to stay in. The toilet is downstairs. I understand it's a small place, so not much room to put a loo. But if you need the loo at night you will have to traverse the stairs.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect little house, really comfortable and had nearly everything that you could need.

Tea, coffee and milk were provided which was a really nice touch. The outside area is really big and would be lovely to sit out in the summer. A quick walk to shops, restaurants, pub and a cafe. It would be better if there was a hob but the portable one was good enough to make a one pan meal.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house in porthleven

Beautiful house, very comfortable and perfect for two people! Perfect location to go easily on foot around the very beautiful country. And also to visit all the wonders of Cornwall, we had a great time we wished we could have stayed longer. We had a bit of trouble finding it because it was in a little street but in the end everything worked out fine.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Just Lovely

Property was well presented tidy and very well located. Nothing Parking is a premium in the area took a bit of finding a space.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We loved our stay at Salvay, in Perthleven.

It was in a perfect for us to walk to family and had everything we needed for our stay – apart from a hob! I would suggest a hob be added to the kitchen, then Salvay would be a perfect 5/5 across the board. Thank you.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

The location is great and Porthleven is lovely.

The cottage was slightly hard to find and the map location slightly off, so check the instructions carefully. Cottage is nice, though maybe a bit smaller than I thought from the photos, and a bit expensive. There were also a lot of forms to complete!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good Location. Easy to find.

Found it difficult to cook food like pasta, so had Oat Bars and tea instead. Big television but it didn't work. I have the same problem with my new TV.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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