Porthleven is an attractive, unspoilt fishing village in South West Cornwall situated in the middle of Mount’s Bay. To the east lies the Lizard Peninsula and to the west, Land’s End. The harbour forms the centre of the village and is flanked on either side by fishermans’ houses, shops and restaurants.

Porthleven has a wealth of coastal paths and country lanes. One mile to the east of the village is the famous Loe Pool, Loe Bar and the beautiful Penrose Woods, all under the auspices of The National Trust. To the west are coastal paths to Bishop’s Rock, Rinsey and Praa Sands. There are two miles of beach and several nearby golf courses, parks and sports centres. There are regular bus services to Penzance, Falmouth and Truro.

Places to visit Porthleven has all the charms and amenities to entertain those who want a relaxing holiday. There are a host of other attractions in the area including Flambards Theme Park and Poldark Mine. The famous cliffside open air theatre at the Minack is a mere eighteen miles away while the Tate Gallery only fifteen miles.

There are beaches to the east at Gunwalloe Church Cove, the spectacular Kynance Cove, Kennack Sands, Maenporth, Swanpool and Falmouth. To the west are Praa Sands, Marazion and Porthcurnow.

To the east lie the picturesque villages of Mullion Cove, Cadgwith, Roseland with its beautiful set church at St Just and St Mawes with its Tudor Castle. To the west is the famous St Michael’s Mount and Mousehole while if you head in a northwest direction St Ives and the rugged North Cornish coast beckons.

Truro, Cornwall’s cathedral city is only fifteen miles away while the lovely Helford River, made famous in Daphne Du Maurier’s novel Frenchman’s Creek, and Gweek with its seal sanctuary are less than ten miles away.

However, we believe that you’ll be content in your cottage to stay at home and admire the beautiful coastline and unique relaxed atmosphere.