19th Century Fisherman's Cottage close to Porthleven Harbour and beach
4.7
Outstanding(26 Reviews)Cottage in Porthleven
5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
About this cottage rental
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
FRIDAY CHANGEOVER DAYS ONLY
Please note our minimum stay is 7 nights or multiples of 7 nights and your holiday must be booked Friday to Friday. We regret we will not accept shorter or non Friday holiday start days.
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
FRIDAY CHANGEOVER DAYS ONLY
Please note our minimum stay is 7 nights or multiples of 7 nights and your holiday must be booked Friday to Friday. We regret we will not accept shorter or non Friday holiday start days.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Porthleven
Reviews
4.7
Outstanding(26 Reviews)4.7
We‘ve had a wonderful stay in a great retreat in a lovely town!
4.7
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.
4.7
What can we say we had amazing weather a small fishing town with everything you need and dogs are welcome but not on certain beaches during the summer months .The beaches are stunning and the sea so clean
Loved every minute 👍👍👍
4.7
Amazing place to recharge
What can we say we had amazing weather a small fishing town with everything you need and dogs are welcome but not on certain beaches during the summer months .The beaches are stunning and the sea so clean
Loved every minute 👍👍👍
4.7
A wonderful quirky property in a perfect location, just a stones throw from the Harbour.
Beautifully clean, the property was exactly as listed.
Definitely not for really tall people or little ones due to the height of ceilings, steepness of stairs and layout of property, but was perfect for us! We all loved our little home for the week.
Maria and Robert were more than accommodating when we had some personal issues trying to check out - we can't thank them enough!
Thank you for a wonderful stay, we will definitely return ❤
4.7
A little gem
A wonderful quirky property in a perfect location, just a stones throw from the Harbour.
Beautifully clean, the property was exactly as listed.
Definitely not for really tall people or little ones due to the height of ceilings, steepness of stairs and layout of property, but was perfect for us! We all loved our little home for the week.
Maria and Robert were more than accommodating when we had some personal issues trying to check out - we can't thank them enough!
Thank you for a wonderful stay, we will definitely return ❤
4.7
Porthleven stay
Clean and tidy property, close to all amenities. Not for someone tall !
4.7
Family trip
The cottage is tastefully decorated and has all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay .Very close to harbour ,pubs and restaurants.A lovely place to stay .
4.7
Only minutes from the harbour with shops,pubs,cafes and restaurants.Lovely views and coastal walks.
Very clean with all the essentials for self catering. The cottage has been refurbished to an excellent standard but has retained original features. It was comfortable and just a lovely place to stay. We would certainly recommend it to others looking for a holiday in this part of Cornwall. The owners were friendly and easy to speak with and we were given details of their house keeper in case we had any problems. We have no complaints at all.
4.7
Sadly the review of this property is skewed by the fact that on the last day we found our bed to infested by what looked like caterpillars of some description.
There was also a strong smell of damp in this room, which we were willing to overlook until this happened. Thankfully the room our daughters shared didn’t have any issues. It is a real shame that this occurred, as the cottage by and large was quirky and nice. Albeit if you are over 6ft tall you will struggle going down to the kitchen and bathroom. The location is excellent and very convenient for the town with its lovely harbour and restaurants. It’s also a good for exploring Penzance, lands end and other towns around the area.
We brought this to the attention of the owners 24hrs ago and sadly they haven’t got back to us, but their representative was very helpful at the time.
We would certainly return to the area and recommend, but not at this property. Overall a great holiday ruined at the end by the disgusting finds in our bed.
4.7
Insects found in bed
Sadly the review of this property is skewed by the fact that on the last day we found our bed to infested by what looked like caterpillars of some description.
There was also a strong smell of damp in this room, which we were willing to overlook until this happened. Thankfully the room our daughters shared didn’t have any issues. It is a real shame that this occurred, as the cottage by and large was quirky and nice. Albeit if you are over 6ft tall you will struggle going down to the kitchen and bathroom. The location is excellent and very convenient for the town with its lovely harbour and restaurants. It’s also a good for exploring Penzance, lands end and other towns around the area.
We brought this to the attention of the owners 24hrs ago and sadly they haven’t got back to us, but their representative was very helpful at the time.
We would certainly return to the area and recommend, but not at this property. Overall a great holiday ruined at the end by the disgusting finds in our bed.
4.7
Brilliant
What a lovely property!
One of the best we have ever been and dog friendly.
Would love to go back next year.
4.7
Fabulous!
The prettiest cottage ever. Absolutely spotless & so welcoming & well equipped. Owners & housekeeper lovely to deal with. Porthleven is gorgeous - stunning cliff top walks & such a pretty harbour & beach. There is a dog friendly beach too - walkable from cottage. Helston really lovely too - boating lake & a brilliant free museum. Best holiday ever.
4.7
Lovely comfortable cottage in great location
We had a great week in Porthleven - a lovely spot with the cottage 5 minutes walk from the harbour. The cottage was warm, cosy, spotlessly clean and with everything you need - exactly as described. Tastefully decorated, period features yet with all mod cons. Strongly recommended and hope to return another time.
4.7
As above
4.7
Fabulous cottage.... has everything you could need. Lovely place and great location. Thank you!
As above
4.7
Sehr hübsches, liebevoll eingerichtetes Cottage in toller Lage
Das Cottage ist wunderschön und sehr liebevoll eingerichtet. Die Anreise war sehr unkompliziert und auch noch spät möglich. Vielen lieben Dank dafür! Mit Kindern ideal: Der Weg in Ort, Hafen und zum Strand ist sehr kurz. Sehr gute und hilfreiche Tipps für Ausflüge sind im Cottage zu finden. Wir haben die Zeit in Porthleven sehr genossen. Vielen Dank Maria und Rob.
4.7
Great week in Porthleven
Very much enjoyed our week in this property. It has everything you could possibly need and location is good. Just found it slightly challenging due to height issues. Porthleven is beautiful with numerous stunning beaches within easy reach.
4.7
Porthleven cottage
Really enjoyed our stay in 7Thomas street Porthleven,top marks for cleaning,spotless.Close to all the amenities the only one thing I would comment on is when returning back to cottage it is difficult to park close too, however we always did find somewhere.
4.7
Lovely
Great
4.7
House lovely. Not to far from Harbour
We was lucky with the weather we did lots of rocking pooling with our grandson. We had to leave early (Friday) as our grandson was unwell and was advised to go home .Our only concern was the parking
We was told parking outside house but only if you could find a space
Some days we had to park up the hill .
4.7
Lovely well equipped cottage in close proximity to all Porthleven has to offer!
Really enjoyed our week in this cottage, everything was as described and really was well equipped with everything you require. A short walk takes you right into Porthleven Harbour where you find shops, lovely restaurants and pubs. Would definitely stay again!
4.7
Cosey, tastefully furnished and decorated cottage
Cosey, tastefully furnished and decorated cottage close to the heart of Porthleven. All mod cons available, yet has a traditional feel. Would highly recommend for a great Cornwall getaway.
4.7
Lovely fully equiped cottage with great distance to the harbour
As a family of five we felt really at home for our one week in this tiny but fully equiped cottage. Porthleven is a nice little harbour village with lots of restaurants and things to see and do in the surroundings. The cottage is very cosy and had everything we needed. We loved it.
Heike, Stefan, Lotta, Lisann & Lucia from Germany
4.7
Very clean, comfortable and well equipped cottage in excellent town centre location.
Very clean, comfortable and well equipped cottage in excellent town centre location. Maria and Rob were very pleasant and helpful and we will definitely return.
4.7
Very nice
The cottage was really lovely. It was extremely well equipped with everything you could possibly need for a home away from home. It was really clean , beds were comfortable and it was just a short walk to the harbour. We had a really nice holiday.
4.7
Convenient holiday home
Property was well equipped The beds were very comfortable The heating was effective The proximity to Porthleven was excellent
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Porthleven?
The average price for a rental in Porthleven is $313 per night. This rental is $56 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 19th Century Fisherman's Cottage close to Porthleven Harbour and beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is 19th Century Fisherman's Cottage close to Porthleven Harbour and beach pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at 19th Century Fisherman's Cottage close to Porthleven Harbour and beach?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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