Kernow Cottage | Holiday Rental in Porthleven, Cornwall

Holiday home
Kernow Cottage is a detached cottage in the village of Porthleven just three miles from Helston. The cottage sleeps four people and has one double bedroom and one twin, both on the ground floor, together with family bathroom. Also in the cottage are a first floor fitted kitchen with dining area and sitting area. Outside is off road parking for two cars and a private patio with furniture. Situated facing the Atlantic ocean, Kernow Cottage is a lovely family cottage from which to explore this delightful part of the country.

Accomodation Details
Two ground floor bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin. First floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. First floor open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Ground floor utility with basin and WC.

Area
Porthleven is one of south west Cornwall’s hidden, coastal gems, located near Helston, famous for its annual Flora Dance Festival. Situated between Lizard Point and Land’s End, Porthleven faces directly into the Atlantic Ocean, giving it a more raw and rugged feel than a lot of the more sheltered harbours along the Cornish coast. The iconic clock tower sits on the harbour entrance and the pubs, shops, cafés and restaurants cluster around the historic inner harbour, where there is plenty of boating and marine activity. With a warren of streets lined with classic Cornish, granite cottages, a beach manned with lifeguards, the chance for alfresco dining and crabbing off the harbour, there are plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy in Porthleven, all year round. Out of season, Porthleven has one of the best surf breaks in the country where you can sit down and get lost for hours watching the energetic surfers riding the waves. There are some fabulous hidden coves along this stretch of coastline, including Praa Sands, Poldu Cove, and Rinsey, a magical setting accessed down a steep cliff path. You may have even seen pictures of Porthleven on television, being one of the best spots in the UK for storm watching, with the crashing waves often being used as the backdrop to weather forecasts. Walkers will enjoy the South West Coast Path, adventuring west past Rinsey Head, or south across Loe Bar, and on to Church Cove. Take a trip to the Isles of Scilly by boat or plane, and marvel at the display of sub-tropical gardens at the stunning Tresco Abbey. Porthleven is the ideal base for discovering the delights of west Cornwall and the Lizard Peninsula.

Region
Cornwall’s visitors are constantly tempted back to the beautiful coastline, tiny fishing villages, hidden coves and the world-class surfing. Whatever the reason, Cornwall has long cemented its place as one of Britain’s premier holiday destinations.

Amenities
Electric storage/wall heaters. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot. Off road parking for 2 cars. Private enclosed patio with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 3 mins walk.

Mrs Malik

August 2020

We had All that we required, a home from home experience, very comfortable homely cottage which we would use again..

Mrs Sheehan

August 2019

Great location.. Cottage isn’t pretty, but inside is nice & very clean. Good communication with owners and caretaker.. Perfect for access to harbour and off street parking is great.

Ms Bray, May 2019r

May 2019

Cottage is an ideal position for the Harbour Shops and Bus Stop.. Nice to leave your car parked safely on the premises.The cottage absolutely perfect for a self catering holiday.

Miss Fontaine, May 2019

Very close to all you need shops, places to eat and drink.. Off road parking a bonus would rebook this cottage.

Mrs Sheehan, August 2019

The house inside was great, it had everything that we needed for a comfortable holiday.. We felt the outside area was let down. The back yard had a table and chairs but was surrounded on 3 sides with high grey walls, there was no plants or anything to brighten it up at all and it just felt very unloved and had zero wow factor

Mr Harris, May 2019

April 2019

The location is the main plus with this house, within a few minutes walk you can be at Porthleven Harbour, there is not a huge number of shops, but plenty of places to eat and drink.. A short car drive is Penzance and our favourite Falmouth. The property is well equipped, and looks to have recently been refurbished, however there were a few minor jobs that need to be addressed, also we thought some net curtains would have been a nice touch. All in all a property in a good location well equipped, by the sea.

Mr Crook, April 2019

Lovely little house in a very convenient location.. The double mattress in the master bedroom is very basic though, a decent new mattress would be a worthwhile addition. Other than that, it had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.

Mrs Hussey

March 2019

Great central location, 2 minute walk from all the cafes, pubs and restaurants in Porthleven.. All facilities you could possibly need at your fingertips, in a clean fresh Cottage .

Mrs Heath

February 2019

The cottage is lovely.. .. spotlessly clean, well stocked, warm and in a fabulous location. The off street parking is a real advantage in Porthleven too! We will definitely return!

Mrs Osborne-Smith

December 2018

Another lovely stay at Kernow Cottage.. Easy to book on the website. Easy to use app. Will be booking again.

Mr Thompson

November 2018

Warm comfortable cottage, Spotlessly clean, very convenient location for access to the harbour, shops and restaurants..

Mrs Hay

October 2018

This is our second visit to Kernow and we will be back again next year.. It is perfect for us. Everything is of a high standard; very comfortable with the added bonus of a parking space which is at a premium in Porthleven. It is spotless and there are plenty of pots, pans and crockery. It is perfectly situated; quiet but a two minute walk from the harbour area. All in all a home from home.

Mrs Elway

House located in very quiet location near to Porthleven harbour and all amenities.. The neighbours were friendly and said hello. Well equipped and comfortable house. House was warm and there was plenty of hot water. However, the kitchen could do with another large lidded saucepan, a large lidded saute/wok pan and some slotted plastic spoons. Cleanliness - Surfaces were dusty. All mirrors smeared. Fridge needed a wipe inside. Mould inside plastic rim of washing machine. It was stated in note from owners that non-recyclable bin bags were provided under the sink - but there were none. We had bought our own cleaning supplies etc, so we left a few of our own bags for the next visitors. On the Tuesday evening a kind neighbour put out the black waste bin (normally stored in storage container in front of house) in which we put our black sack of non-recyclable waste. Despite the slight let-down with the cleanliness issues, we would stay there again.

Mrs Prytherch

September 2018

The cottage is in an ideal position, Porthleven is a fantastic place to visit

Ms Price

July 2018

Great stay in nice quiet area (apart from very noisy seagulls) just a few minutes walk to the harbour and shops..

Mrs Russell

June 2018

.... beautiful house lovley and clean, very comfortable ,2 mins from porthlven harbour porthleven is beautiful we will be booking again

Mrs Frankland

March 2018

Very comfortable cottage.. Great location for walking into village and harbour.

February 2018

Kernow Cottage was clean, tidy, nicely furnished and had everything that you could need - a real home from home (it's the second time we have stayed there).. Whilst we were staying there was some very unusual weather and we got snowed in. We also had a bit of a medical emergency. The owners of the cottage were extremely accommodating and helpful, contacting us to inform us that we were welcome to stay as long as we needed until it was safe for us to travel home at no further cost to ourselves. I cannot thank them enough for their generosity and understanding.

turnaroundyall

January 2018

All the amenities that you will need in a perfect setting. Clean and easy to find. Plenty of shops,pubs and restaurants to choose from on your door step. With parking for most an issue in the village it is very helpful to have a gated parking space. Very helpful caretaker for all your needs. Would highly recommend a stay here for a small family.

A nice clean property.. Modern but without much character. We found the furniture and bed very uncomfortable. The TV and Digibox are old and fiddly and should be upgraded.

Penny1651

October 2017

Kernow Cottage is the perfect place for us. Quiet but close to shops, restaurants, pubs and the harbour. This was our 3rd trip to Porthleven, which we love, and we have finally found the place to come back to. Everything we needed was there, comfortable bed, good shower, more crockery and glassware than we needed. Lovely sofas and all beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean. We will definitely be back next year!

No it was a very comfortable and extremely well equipped place to stay.. Near to the harbour but very quiet and peaceful.

15amanda

May 2017

Lovely well equipped cottage in a lovely harbour location. Clean..tidy..homely..all you need for a great getaway. If l have any negatives it would be that l felt the timing on arrival...4pm and departure 10am felt slightly short of a 7 day holiday.. Strongly recommend..

Mrs Rathbone, October 2017

It was a wonderful week perfect location and the cottage provided everything needed

Mrs Parkes, September 2016

July 2016

It lacks a description of how one arrives as a pedestrian to the house..

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Kernow Cottage in Porthleven, Cornwall