Cottages in Porthleven

Porthleven on the South West coast of Cornwall is the ideal holiday destination for those seeking sea, sand and sunshine. We have a large collection of holiday cottages in Porthleven for you to explore – ready for you to get excited about visiting this gorgeous part of the world. The majority of our Porthleven holiday homes are also dog-friendly, as are many of the local beaches, including Porthleven Beach which has a designated all-year dog-friendly section on its eastern side. We also have a select amount of luxury cottages in the area and across Cornwall, handpicked by our local experts and maintained to the highest standards, so if you want to take your Cornish break to the next level be sure to check them out.

Porthleven is a wonderful maritime town, built around its picturesque, historic harbour. It is a truly wonderful holiday location, where the beach is only a few minutes’ walk away from the bustling town centre, which makes it a perfect spot for enjoying charming local boutiques, rock pooling or simply lazing in the warm Cornish sunshine. You can also take the opportunity to explore the local area by taking advantage of some stunning coastal paths – perfect for active and walking holidays. 

Porthleven is also regarded as an increasingly important destination for ‘foodies’ with a tempting array of gastronomic delights across the town’s cafes, pubs and restaurants – and naturally some outstanding fish and chips. There are local Delis selling a tasty selection of cold meats, sandwiches and even makes wood-fired pizzas. You can also visit Sea Drift, a friendly cafe serving a whole range of excellent fish and meat dishes and Kota and Kota Kai specialise in local produce with an Asian twist. These are just a few of the fabulous restaurants waiting to be discovered and all have a friendly and inviting atmosphere.

Fishermen still operate out of the harbour and angling trips are also available, while the village is also host to the RNLI Lifeboat Day in the summer and the extremely popular Porthleven Food Festival in spring. Whatever you are looking for from an Original Cottages holiday booking, there is a good chance its waiting for you in Porthleven.

To find out more about Cornwall, take a look at our travel guide and coastal cottages, where you will find lots of tips and tricks about this special place.