Property Details

Pixie Cottage is a traditional Cornish cottage from which we offer self catering accommodation throughout the year. It is at the end of a row of cottages built around 130 years ago and is located in the centre of the village about 150 meters from the harbour. It has easy access to all of the village shops, pubs and restaurants and is well situated to explore the whole village, the harbour and beach or to walk along the cliff tops either side of the village. Porthleven is ideally situated to explore Cornwall’s magnificent coastline and scenery.

The cottage’s cosy lounge features open beams and a log burning stove set in magnificent local granite wall. It has a "homely" feeling and is comfortably furnished to enable you to relax, perhaps by the fire, whilst reading a book, watching television or doing what ever you do best whilst on holiday. Also on the ground floor is an open beamed kitchen that is well equipped for you to make the best of the self catering aspects of your holiday. On the first floor, up a fairly steep set of stairs, are two bedrooms, both with double beds and duvets, and a bathroom with a power shower over the bath. Outside, at the back, is an enclosed communal courtyard. It offers a Bar-B-Q and a place to sit in the sun. Parking is available immediately to the front of the cottage and elsewhere in the village.

Facilities include a colour TV, video, night storage and electric heating, electric cooker, microwave oven, fridge/freezer, automatic washing machine and a tumble dryer. In addition, a substantial fold-away bed and a cot are available. Bed linen for the double beds is included within the rental charge. Electricity is charged by meter readings.

Local Area Details

Porthleven is an unspoilt and perfectly situated village lying between Lands End and The Lizard on the south Cornwall coast. It has been a fishing village for centuries and once was a centre for boat building.

The village is centred around a picturesque working harbour full of yachts and fishing boats and gentle activity. Its long harbour wall protects the port from the south westerlies which occasionally rage across Mounts Bay in the winter. Narrow streets climb the hills on either side offering spectacular views over the harbour and out to sea. Just outside the harbour, beyond the rocks, you are likely to see surfers skimming the waves whilst a little further out fishing craft may be seen drifting up and down. Walk along the coastal path to the East or stroll along the beach and you will find the romantic Loe Pool, where you can turn inland and enjoy beautiful walks through the Penrose Estate. Further along the cliff top you may reach Halzephron where you could stop briefly at the Inn or just continue on to Gunwalloe and Church Cove. To the west of the harbour a cliff top walk will enable you to discover the dramatic coastline towards Rinsey and to enjoy spectacular views over Mounts Bay.

The area surrounding Porthleven is well known for its fine beaches, secluded coves, wooded estuaries and rugged cliffs. There is a surprisingly varied choice of activities and places to visit - check out the links page. It is also well placed as a touring centre for the whole of the south western area of Cornwall.

The ancient market town of Helston, famous for its Flora Day festival, is just over two miles away. It has banks, shops, restaurants, pubs, a library, sports centre and a folk museum. It is sometimes referred to as "The Gateway to The Lizard". With the sea on three sides and the Helford River to the north The Lizard is almost an island - a high plateau surrounded by sea and studded by beautiful coves and beaches. It is a naturalist's delight. Further along the coast to the east lies Falmouth, St Mawes and the picturesque Roseland Peninsula. The Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan are a little bit further on.

To the west Lands End beckons but there is much to see before you reach this famous landmark. St Michael's Mount, Newlyn Harbour, Mousehole, Lamorna Cove, Porthcurno (look up the open air Minack Theatre in the links page), Sennen Cove, Zennor and St Ives to mention just a few places of interest.

Property Features

* Close to a golf course
* Close to a Beach
* Children are allowed

Contact Information

Name:	Michael Hastings
Telephone:	44-01252-629205
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