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Beautiful Stone Cottage in Porthleven's Conservation Area Just 100m To Harbour

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Beach
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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Porthleven, ENG
  • Porthleven Beach
    6 min walk
  • The Loe
    2 min drive
  • Flambards
    6 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    68 min drive

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About the area

Helston

When you a stay at this cottage in Helston, you'll be by the sea, just steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and The Lizard. .This cottage is 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from St Ives Harbour and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Porthleven Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Porthleven Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Loe - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Flambards - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • St. Michael's Mount - 17 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Poldhu Cove - 26 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Camborne Station - 15 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Anchor Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Helston Boating Lake - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Queens Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Coinage Hall - Jd Wetherspoon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Bell Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful Stone Cottage in Porthleven's Conservation Area Just 100m To Harbour

Just 100m from the historic harbour Island House is perfectly located for your holiday in Porthleven with pubs, restaurants, shops, galleries and the beach just a short stroll away. Completely refurbished with contemporary interior including a cosy sitting room ( new furniture 2021) well equipped kitchen/diner, utility with washing machine and tumble dryer, stunning bathroom with large walk in shower, two generous bedrooms, one with a five foot bed (king size with new luxury mattress 2021) and the other with a four foot and a three foot, outside there is a courtyard style garden surrounded by a high wall which is a real suntrap. Sorry no pets. (Saturday to Saturday bookings only).
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

James Gush

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Fenced garden
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 4
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautiful Stone Cottage Conservation Area Just 100m Harbour
Beautiful Stone Porthleven's Conservation Area Just 100m Harbour
Beautiful Stone Conservation Area Just 100m Harbour
Beautiful Stone Cottage Conservation Area Just 100m Harbour
Beautiful Stone Porthleven's Conservation Area Just 100m Harbour
Beautiful Stone Cottage Conservation Area Just 100m Harbour
Beautiful Stone Porthleven's Conservation Area Just 100m Harbour
Beautiful Stone Conservation Area Just 100m Harbour

Beautiful Stone Cottage in Porthleven's Conservation Area Just 100m To Harbour Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 59 reviews" "
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lance H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holifay cottage
The cottage was well equiped and very cosy. In a lovely position to get to the harbour.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Island House
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

10/10 Excellent

Emma Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic cottage!
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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Island House, a perfect place to stay
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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent holiday cottage
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

10/10 Excellent

victoria c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect week
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

8/10 Good

Thomas M., Wales

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
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

8/10 Good

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cornish getaway
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

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A PORTHLEVEN AND CORNWALL MAGNIFICENT HOLIDAY
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

10/10 Excellent

Sinead M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house & Perfect location!
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

10/10 Excellent

kevin g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning
Beautiful cottage in the gorgeous Porthleven in a ideal position, with absolutely everything that is required for a relaxing holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Loved everything about it. Close to harbour and shops. Beautiful inside!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

paul d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage in a great location!
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

10/10 Excellent

Lorne J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house in porthleven
The house is very well situated near the harbour, A credit to the owners as the house was very clean tidy and very comfortable for a weeks day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vikki N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous cottage really conveniently situated
Property is close to harbour restaurant and shops. Great communication with owner. Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roddy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property in a great location
We had a family holiday at Island House, staying for a week in October. Communication with the owner was excellent and the property was easy to find. It is in an excellent location, a few hundred yards from the Porthleven harbour. Porthleven is a lovely town with with nice shops, a market and some excellent restaurants. The property was clean and had everything we needed. It was nicely decorated and the beds were very comfortable. We plan to go back next year and hope to stay in Island House again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage. Perfect location
We loved Island House. Beautifully furnished with lots of lovely little accessories. Faultlessly clean. Well stocked with everything we needed. Perfect location just 2 minutes up the road from the harbour. Lots of great places to eat or get takeaways. Chinese right opposite. The fact there was no parking included wasn’t.a problem as lots available 2 minutes away ( up the road opposite and next left along by cemetery) Porthleven is a great base to explore Cornwall. We loved Church Cove, Kynance cove and the lizard. Also would recommend Trebah gardens . We would definately stay here again .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
We had the most perfect week at the Island House, it is such a wonderful holiday let with everything you need, the finishing touches are really lovely. Super clean and comfortable and a perfect location. The hosts are really friendly and helpful, we will definitely be returning and recommending to friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gillian Dawes

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent cottage
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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
Lovely cottage in lovely location. Cottage had all you needed and the welcome pack was a lovely thought. Would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness
A week in Island House
What a lovely cottage, in an ideal location exactly as described. Tastefully decorated, excellent facilities, comfy bed, no added costs (no electric meter to feed). A few minutes walk to the shops and restaurants. James was easy to contact and and a really pleasant and friendly host. Thank you for making us feel welcome. We’d definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sally J., Southampton

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Cottage in the Heart of Porthleven
Our first getaway since lockdown easing and like many others we decided to stay in the UK and so very glad we chose Island House. From the moment we booked, James was in touch with us and was always contactable to answer any questions if required. On arrival we were also delighted with the welcome bottle of Prosecco and Cornish biscuits. The cottage is beautifully decorated, with many charming touches and very comfortably furnished. There is also a smart TV with access to Netflix, iPlayer, etc. and a good WiFi connection. There are many places to eat, including restaurants, pubs and takeaways within a few minutes walk that you will be spoilt for choice - although when we were there some were still closed as we visited before the restrictions on eating indoors hadn’t been lifted. If you do fancy cooking yourself though, the kitchen is very well equipped with a full cooker, microwave and the all important dishwasher to make life easier. The little courtyard garden is a sun trap but Porthleven is also an ideal base from which to explore a bit further afield - Our favourite outings were to The Lizard with its spectacular coastline and to Marazion where you can walk along the causeway to St Michael’s Mount at low tide (although we couldn’t get onto the island as it was temporarily closed as they are busy filming to prequel to Game of Thrones). Look out for Porthleven’s famous Reggie the cat - He usually hangs about near the pastie shop down at the harbour and enjoys a good chin scratch. Thank you James and Sally - We would not hesitate to recommend Island House and look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot in Porthleven
A charming cottage in one of our favourite Cornish villages. Excellent communication from owner throughout. Could not have been better.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Island Cottage, Porthleven, September 2020
A perfect place for a few days in Cornwall, a short stroll from the harbour, and an even shorter stroll from Ann's Pasties, a great fishmonger (to buy crab for the sandwiches) and Landed, where they make fish and chips from everything but cod and haddock - delicious (and sustainable) pollock. Yet again it failed to rain once all week.