19th Century Fisherman's Cottage close to Porthleven Harbour and beach

3 bedroomsSleeps 550 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Explore the area

Porthleven, England

Porthleven Beach7 min walk
Mullion Cove Harbour17 min drive
St. Michael's Mount17 min drive
Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)115 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to An Diank Meur (Cornish for 'The Great Escape'!)
This beautiful 150 year old Cornish fisherman's cottage is full of character and original features. Conveniently situated in the heart of this historic fishing port, come stay and enjoy a truly Cornish holiday experience.
Set in a quiet backwater, 'An Diank Meur' is located within a few hundred meters of Porthleven harbour and perfectly situated for walking to the many bars and restaurants, various shops, galleries, the beach and coastal path.

Traditional yet sympathetically modernised and well maintained, the accommodation is arranged over 3 floors. With an abundance of exposed beams throughout, the comfortable lounge has a wood burner set in a feature granite fireplace providing the perfect place to relax after a long day on the beach or walking the coastal path.

There are three bedrooms located over 2 levels on the ground and first floor, which will sleep 5 guests - children only in the bunk beds (age 4-15 years recommended) The property is unsuitable for toddlers (under four years old) and the elderly/infirm due to steep steps. Babes in arms welcome.

Double bedroom on the ground floor has a 4ft bed; master bedroom on the first floor has a 4ft 6in double and Bedroom three, also on the first floor, is fitted with bunk beds suitable for children over the age of four.

On the lower floor, accessed via the original 19th century low staircase (mind your head!) is a modern, well equipped and fully fitted kitchen, utility room with dishwasher and washing machine and family bathroom with underfloor heating.

The property is electrically heated throughout providing a warm and cosy environment for any season.

A smart TV with Freeview, DVD player complete with a range of DVDs, blutooth music system, books and games are all available to keep you and your family entertained.

A small patio with table and two chairs is accessed from the kitchen at the rear of the cottage
* FREE Wi-Fi
* Pets: One Small/medium dog welcome but please note there is no garden at the property
* On street parking
* Towels, bed linen and electric heating included

PLEASE NOTE:
A steep staircase from the living room down to the kitchen and bathroom make this property unsuitable for the elderly infirm or toddlers

SATURDAY CHANGEOVER DAYS ONLY
Please note our minimum stay is 7 nights or multiples of 7 nights and your holiday must be booked Saturday to Saturday. We regret we will not accept shorter or non Saturday holiday start days.

Property manager

Robert Frost

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 27

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Unsuitable for toddlers,steep stairs over 4s only.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)

Max one small/medium dog welcome.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Strictly no smoking or vaping.

Please do not leave dogs unattended in the property or allow them on the furniture. Any damage or additional cleaning will include an extra charge.

Please ensure the cottage is left and tidy clean upon your departure and follow the instructions provided regarding linen, refuse etc.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Helston

Located in Helston, this cottage is near theme parks and by the sea. St. Michael's Mount is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lizard Point and Carbis Bay Beach. Flambards and Bonython Estate Gardens are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Porthleven, England

What's nearby

Porthleven Beach - 7 min walk
The Loe - 3 min drive
Flambards - 6 min drive
Mullion Cove Harbour - 17 min drive
St. Michael's Mount - 17 min drive

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
The Coinage Hall - Jd Wetherspoon - 4 min drive
The Ship Inn - 8 min walk
Out of the Blue - 8 min walk

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

patrick b.

5 August 2023

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

Gemütliches kleines Haus

Sehr sauberes kleines Haus. Super gelegen kurzer Weg zum Hafen

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolai R.

29 July 2023

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

Great stay!

We‘ve had a wonderful stay in a great retreat in a lovely town!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

5 June 2023

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

Excellent stay

My family and I had an excellent stay in Porthleven. The house was lovely, very clean, and it had everything we needed for a week away from home. The location is excellent and it was just a few minutes walk to the harbour. We couldn’t always get parked on the street that the house is on, but we did manage to park each night in the street behind if needed which wasn’t a big deal. We messaged the hosts a couple of times and I have to say that they were excellent. They replied quickly each time and they were super accommodating. Overall we had an excellent stay, and I would highly recommend this property and hosts.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ines P.

27 September 2022

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

Sehr schön

Genau richtig

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

H. J.

25 August 2022

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

Perfekter Urlaub!

Porthleven ist der ideale Ort um Urlaub in Cornwall zu machen! Die Lage ist hervorragend, man kann in alle Richtungen ausschwärmen oder aber auch vor Ort bleiben und an den wunderbaren Sandstrand gehen, den Küstenpfad erkunden oder das Hafentreiben beobachten. Es gibt tolle urige Pubs, schicke Restaurants, hübsche kleine Geschäfte und an jeder Ecke tolle Ausblicke aufs Meer! Am Abend hat man absolute Ruhe in der Wohnung oder man geht nochmal runter zum Hafen und erlebt ein liebevoll mit bunten Lichtern geschmücktes Fischerdörfchen, das so romantisch strahlt, dass man sich einfach wohlfühlen muss!! Wir hatten das Glück fast 2 Wochen bestes Sommerwetter zu haben und wollten gar nicht mehr heim! Cornwall ist traumhaft schön und Rob und Maria waren die besten Gastgeber! Es fehlte an nichts, sie waren immer erreichbar und wir können sie und ihr süßes, Cottage nur wärmstens weiter empfehlen! Herzlichen Dank für einen traumhaften Urlaub, wir würden gern wieder kommen! Liebe Grüße Heike, Caro, Ali und Floh

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Robert Frost

My wife and I first holidayed in Porthleven in 2012 and have been returning every year since; our friends auntie, Maggie, owned the cottage and we always had a wonderfully relaxing time, a true home from home.
When we learned that Maggie was considering selling the cottage we took the opportunity to purchase a small piece of the wonderful harbour town of Porthleven and we now consider it our very own An Diank Meur (Great Escape, in Cornish).
We never tire of returning to Porthleven to enjoy the wonderful scenery and costal walks with our cocker spaniel.
It is a real home-from-home for all the family to enjoy, we hope you love it as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the cottage whilst holidaying here and we loved its cosy
interior and wonderful location so close to the harbour, the beach and lovely local pubs and restaurants.
Maggi aptly named the cottage An Diank Meur (Cornish for The Great Escape) and we have found this to be true because as soon as you step through the door you escape the real world and relaaax.

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