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TV, fireplace
Dining
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Marina

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5126 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Porthleven, ENG
  • Place, South West Coast Path Section 26 Trailhead
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Porthleven Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, The Loe
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪72 min drive‬

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About the area

Helston

This cottage places you steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within a 10-minute stroll of Porthleven Beach. .Accommodation features a washing machine, free WiFi and a fireplace. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A balcony or patio, a living room and a fenced private garden are also available. Limited housekeeping is available.
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What's nearby

  • Four Crows Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • South West Coast Path Section 26 Trailhead - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • South West Coast Path Section 25 Trailhead - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Porthleven Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Loe - 10 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Penmere Station - 22 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boo Koos - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Queens Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blue Anchor - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Henlys Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Coinage Hall (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 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.

Scallop Cottage

Scallop Cottage is a newly renovated, delightfully stylish character property in the heart of Porthleven. Just a short walk to the harbour and beaches, and even closer to restaurants and shops, this is an incredible luxury cottage that will be the perfect base from which to enjoy your next holiday in Cornwall.

Entering in through the front door, you are welcomed into a wonderfully homely living room, with a feature fireplace containing an electric wood-burner effect fire. With chic styling and generous sofas to sink into, this is an ideal space to unwind in an evening after a long day of exploring the coast.

The kitchen-dining room is smart and very nicely fitted out with wooden cabinetry. There are all the amenities needed for you, including full oven and hob, kettle, toaster, microwave, and fridge freezer. A delight to cook in, this space offers the all-important element of having the dining area and kitchen space open as one, ideal for socialising with family at the table as you prepare your favourite holiday breakfast!

The dining area offers a rustic wood table and benches, and complete with beautiful complimentary kitchenware, the feeling of luxury is superb.

Upstairs, there are two double bedrooms, both with hanging and storage space, and tastefully decorated for a calm and airy feel.
There is also a third bedroom with full size single bed, suitable for either an adult or child, and also offering sophisticated decor.

The family bathroom, also located on the first floor, is pristine in a classic style, offering mains shower over the bath with a rainfall shower head, large basin, and close-coupled WC.

Outside, there is a small rear patio area, perfect for storing beach equipment or surfboards, until you are ready to hit sea and sand again the next day!

Locally, you are spoilt for choice in this excellent location; there is the National Trust estate of Penrose to visit, Praa Sands, Marazion and St Michaels Mount to the west, and Helford Passage to the East. The north coast is also within easy reach by car, offering more stunning beaches and coastline such as St Ives, Zennor, and Carbis Bay.

Book easily online through the Finest Retreats website, and start looking forward to your next Cornish adventure.

Access Info:
Step up into the front door, ground floor all on level, access to first floor via stairs only, bathroom on first floor.

Booking terms:
Pets are not accepted at this property.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,356 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Checkin 16:00-20:00

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Scallop Cottage
Scallop Cottage, Porthleven Cottage
Scallop Cottage, Porthleven Helston
Scallop Cottage, Porthleven Cottage Helston
360766

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Scallop Cottage?

Yep, Scallop Cottage is a short 7-minute walk from Porthleven Beach.

Does Scallop Cottage have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Scallop Cottage?

No, Scallop Cottage does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Scallop Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Scallop Cottage?

No, pets are not allowed.

Scallop Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Lovely winter cottage for a Porthleven break.

Lovely winter cottage for a Porthleven break. Well equipped, nice shower. All grand
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark t.

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

Holiday in Cornwall

House was awesome and in the perfect location
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Once again a relaxing and enjoyable stay in your lovely cottage.

We had great costa walks and super food in Porthleven.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay

Thank you for a lovely stay and all of the thoughtful touches. We loved Scallop Cottage!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Thank you again for the lovely stay.

Looking forward to be here again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Back for a third time and just as lovely as ever!

We were fortunate to have super weather so managed to visit some beautiful places. Excellent stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Thank you for such a lovely and cosy stay.

We really enjoyed our holidays in Porthleven. Will definitely come back in the summer to enjoy the sea, sky and the stars!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Thank you for a lovely cottage stay

We were taking Dad home as he wished, lovely to come back to somewhere that felt like home. 5 star.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Great stay

Clean tidy on arrival Some nice touches such as tea/coffee/milk on arrival Easy access with safe/key entry Great location Bins had not been collected from previous visitors (or two!) - green bin full plus black bags in back courtyard. Mattresses are adequate but could of been better.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Great place to stay

Loved the cottage really comfortable. Everything in there you could think of.stairs a little steep but expect that from an old property. Location spot on. Walking into portleven to the harbour was 5 mins The only thing I would say is the toilet I could only just reach to flush it. But other than that everything was great
Verified

8/10 Good

Lucy G.

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

Great location

The property was clean, within walking distance to the harbour. Useful washer, dryer which was great because we didn’t get much sun. Unfortunately the second double bedroom had very little room around the sides of the bed, my family found that quite restrictive. Both double bedrooms had soft mattress which were not good to sleep on, I wouldn’t return again due to this.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Sarah

Lovely and even better if you address the two points I made above

Lovely cottage close to the harbour. Nice rooms and a well equipped kitchen. Nice to have a welcome bottle of Prosecco and milk in the fridge. Great to have a coffee machine The toilet flush is really high and being short I had to stretch to reach it and flush several times to get it to work. There was a coffee machine but a cafetière would have been a good addition. The front door lock was tricky to work and made me nervous we might get locked out
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Cute cottage - too small for five

We liked the location, the decor and the cottage feel. There are no wardrobes and only tiny drawers so completely unpractical as no where to put clothes except tiny bedside table drawers and five coat hangers in each room. Really not good enough. When people go on holiday they take clothes. They shouldn’t have to live out of a suitcase or put them on the window ledge. Didn’t feel super clean - the inside of the drawers and kitchen cupboards were a bit marked, bedside table top was dirty on arrival & under the sofa cushions had not been recently hoovered.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sascha H.

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

Lovely Place

Die Unterkunft war sehr ordentlich und sauber. Die Gastgeber waren in der Kommunikation schnell und hilfsbereit. Dazu lag ein nettes Willkommensgeschenk bereit. Stets weiterzuempfehlen! Die Lage ist perfekt für Tagesausflüge in alle Richtungen in Cornwall. Aber auch das sehr charmante Porthleven hat einiges zu bieten und ist bestens zu Fuß zu erkunden. Besonders hervorzuheben sind das sehr gute und vielfältige kulinarische Angebot, die kleinen Kunstläden und der wunderschöne Coast Path-Wanderweg nach Loe Bar. Zudem bietet bei Selbstverpflegung ein örtlicher Supermarkt bei langen Öffnungszeiten alles Notwendige an. Auch für Wassersportler ist alles dabei. Toller Ort!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Perfect Cottage

A beautiful little cottage in the heart of Porthleven. The owners have decorated it so tastefully and there are plenty of nice touches to make your stay super. We loved it - a really home from home. Nothing, we loved it.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Perfect base for a wonderful Cornish break

We had the most wonderful week at Scallop Cottage, it’s the perfect base to check out Porthleven - an amazing harbour town with so many lovely places to eat, drink and explore. We were so impressed with the standard of the accommodation, it was a real home from home and and had everything we needed, from super soft towels and bedding, lovely glassware and even a high chair, travel cot and stair gate for our little one. It’s location was also brilliant for visiting other nearby attractions. We absolutely loved our stay and hope to visit again soon. The only thing we would improve would be to maybe have a bench/small table and chairs in the yard area to enjoy a glass of wine on warmer evenings as with a small child it’s difficult for us to stay out late
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Molvia

good

clean and comfortable location good
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect cottage in a perfect location

Visited all the surrounding areas, our favourites are Mousehole and St Ives. Recommend Kota Kai for a family meal and the Ship Inn for a drink overlooking the harbour.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

What a beautiful little cottage!

We had a wonderful time venturing out, swimming and coming back to cosy home!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful few days

What a wonderful few days we have had, even better that the weather has been glorious. The apartment has been just perfect. Clean, well equipped with beautiful decor and so handy for the beach and the town. Such a lovely coastline with so much to see and do. Thank you!