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Porthleven is a historic fishing port on Cornwall’s south coast, with a distinctive harbour surrounded by restaurants, cafés, galleries and small shops. Our Porthleven cottages by the sea include places to stay close to the waterfront and the coast beyond the town. Walk around the harbour, follow the South West Coast Path towards Loe Bar or head west along the cliffs towards Rinsey. Helston and the Penrose Estate are nearby, while the Lizard Peninsula gives you plenty more coastline to explore during your stay.

Featured Cottages in Porthleven

Porthleven, Cornwall, England
Charming Porthleven Retreat
Sleeps 2
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Pet Friendly
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Beachfront
From £569 per week
Porthleven, Cornwall, England
Inviting Porthleven Rental
No Pets
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Parking
From £1,610 per week
Porthleven, Cornwall, England
Porthleven Seaview Haven
Sleeps 6
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Pet Friendly
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Beachfront
From £1,025 per week
Porthleven, Cornwall, England
Porthleven Holiday Hideout
Sleeps 9
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Pet Friendly
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Large Group
From £905 per week
Porthleven, Cornwall, England
Beautiful Porthleven Retreat
Sleeps 2
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No Pets
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Parking
From £559 per week
Porthleven, Cornwall, England
Fabulous Porthleven Getaway
Sleeps 4
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Pet Friendly
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Parking
From £814 per week
Porthleven, Cornwall, England
Porthleven Seaview Hideout
Sleeps 4
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Pet Friendly
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Parking
From £824 per week
Porthleven, Cornwall, England
Wonderful Porthleven Getaway
Sleeps 5
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Pet Friendly
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Parking
From £760 per week
Porthleven, Cornwall, England
Seaside Duplex Apartment
Sleeps 4
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No Pets
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Parking
From £652 per week
Porthleven, Cornwall, England
Fabulous Porthleven Retreat
Pet Friendly
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Parking
Contact us for prices
Porthleven, Cornwall, England
Pegs
Sleeps 4
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No Pets
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Beachfront
From £422 per week
Porthleven, Cornwall, England
Wonderful Porthleven Retreat
Sleeps 5
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Pet Friendly
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Parking
From £645 per week

Sea View Cottages Around Porthleven Harbour

Where you stay in Porthleven can make a real difference to the outlook from your cottage. Some properties have views towards the sea or harbour, while others are tucked into the village streets within easy reach of the waterfront.

Accommodation ranges from smaller cottages to larger holiday homes, giving you plenty of choice for different types of coastal break. If you’d like to see more of the county, you’ll find coastal cottages across Cornwall in locations from the Lizard Peninsula to the north coast.

 

Walk from Porthleven to Loe Bar

Head east from Porthleven and the South West Coast Path follows the shoreline towards Loe Bar. This long bank of sand and shingle separates the sea from The Loe, Cornwall’s largest natural freshwater lake. Swimming at Loe Bar is unsafe because of strong currents, but the area is popular with walkers.

Behind Loe Bar is the National Trust’s Penrose Estate, where paths continue beside The Loe and through woodland and parkland towards Helston. For a longer day out, there is a 7.4-mile circular route around the lake starting near Porthleven, with a shorter option of around five miles.

 

Explore More of the Coast from Porthleven

The Coast Path also heads west from Porthleven towards Rinsey before continuing around the western side of the Lizard Peninsula. In the opposite direction, the route beyond Loe Bar eventually reaches Gunwalloe and continues towards Mullion and Lizard Point.

Helston is only a few miles inland, while the Lizard Peninsula has beaches and coves including Gunwalloe, Poldhu Cove and Kynance Cove. This makes Porthleven a convenient starting point for exploring both the coast around Mount’s Bay and the western side of the Lizard.

Porthleven Cottages by Type

Porthleven large group holiday homes by the sea

Large Group

Planning a coastal escape in Porthleven with friends or family? Explore spacious cottages by the sea for large group getaways.
Porthleven dog friendly holiday homes by the sea

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Discover dog friendly cottages by the sea in Porthleven, perfect for coastal walks and salty-air adventures with your four-legged friend.

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