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Step into Scallop Cottage, a stylishly renovated character property in the heart of Porthleven. With its chic living room and feature fireplace, smart kitchen-dining area, and beautifully decorated bedrooms, this luxury cottage is perfect for your next Cornish holiday. Enjoy exploring the nearby harbour and beaches or relax in the small rear patio area.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51356 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Scallop Cottage

Laundry facilities and a garden are available at this smoke-free cottage. The cottage has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a fenced private garden. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Limited housekeeping is available.
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead. This Helston cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,356 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Rules

Checkin 16:00-22:00

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Scallop Cottage
Scallop Cottage, Porthleven Cottage
Scallop Cottage, Porthleven Helston
Scallop Cottage, Porthleven Cottage Helston
360766

About the area

Located in Helston, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. St. Michael's Mount and Poldark Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at St Ives Harbour and Mullion Cove Harbour. Potager Garden and Paradise Park and JungleBarn are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking. Visit our Helston travel guide
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Map
Porthleven, ENG

What's nearby

  • Four Crows Gallery
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • South West Coast Path Section 26 Trailhead
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Porthleven Beach
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Loe
    3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Loe Bar Beach
    11 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Penmere Station
    22 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    69 min drive

Restaurants

  • Boo Koos
    5 min drive
  • Blue Anchor
    4 min drive
  • Queens Arms
    4 min drive
  • The Bell Inn
    5 min drive
  • Harbour Inn
    5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Scallop Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Scallop Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Scallop Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Scallop Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Scallop Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of South West Coast Path Section 26 Trailhead and Porthleven Beach. Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and The Loe are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Scallop Cottage Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Clive

Great stay

Clean tidy on arrival Some nice touches such as tea/coffee/milk on arrival Easy access with safe/key entry Great location Bins had not been collected from previous visitors (or two!) - green bin full plus black bags in back courtyard. Mattresses are adequate but could of been better.
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10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Great place to stay

Loved the cottage really comfortable. Everything in there you could think of.stairs a little steep but expect that from an old property. Location spot on. Walking into portleven to the harbour was 5 mins The only thing I would say is the toilet I could only just reach to flush it. But other than that everything was great
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6/10 Okay

Michelle

Cute cottage - too small for five

We liked the location, the decor and the cottage feel. There are no wardrobes and only tiny drawers so completely unpractical as no where to put clothes except tiny bedside table drawers and five coat hangers in each room. Really not good enough. When people go on holiday they take clothes. They shouldn’t have to live out of a suitcase or put them on the window ledge. Didn’t feel super clean - the inside of the drawers and kitchen cupboards were a bit marked, bedside table top was dirty on arrival & under the sofa cushions had not been recently hoovered.

10/10 Excellent

mark t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday in Cornwall

House was awesome and in the perfect location
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Once again a relaxing and enjoyable stay in your lovely cottage.

We had great costa walks and super food in Porthleven.
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10/10 Excellent

Thank you again for the lovely stay.

Looking forward to be here again.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay

Thank you for a lovely stay and all of the thoughtful touches. We loved Scallop Cottage!
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10/10 Excellent

Back for a third time and just as lovely as ever!

We were fortunate to have super weather so managed to visit some beautiful places. Excellent stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Thank you for such a lovely and cosy stay.

We really enjoyed our holidays in Porthleven. Will definitely come back in the summer to enjoy the sea, sky and the stars!
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10/10 Excellent

Thank you for a lovely cottage stay

We were taking Dad home as he wished, lovely to come back to somewhere that felt like home. 5 star.

8/10 Good

Lucy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The property was clean, within walking distance to the harbour. Useful washer, dryer which was great because we didn’t get much sun. Unfortunately the second double bedroom had very little room around the sides of the bed, my family found that quite restrictive. Both double bedrooms had soft mattress which were not good to sleep on, I wouldn’t return again due to this.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Sarah

Lovely and even better if you address the two points I made above

Lovely cottage close to the harbour. Nice rooms and a well equipped kitchen. Nice to have a welcome bottle of Prosecco and milk in the fridge. Great to have a coffee machine The toilet flush is really high and being short I had to stretch to reach it and flush several times to get it to work. There was a coffee machine but a cafetière would have been a good addition. The front door lock was tricky to work and made me nervous we might get locked out

10/10 Excellent

Sascha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Place

Die Unterkunft war sehr ordentlich und sauber. Die Gastgeber waren in der Kommunikation schnell und hilfsbereit. Dazu lag ein nettes Willkommensgeschenk bereit. Stets weiterzuempfehlen! Die Lage ist perfekt für Tagesausflüge in alle Richtungen in Cornwall. Aber auch das sehr charmante Porthleven hat einiges zu bieten und ist bestens zu Fuß zu erkunden. Besonders hervorzuheben sind das sehr gute und vielfältige kulinarische Angebot, die kleinen Kunstläden und der wunderschöne Coast Path-Wanderweg nach Loe Bar. Zudem bietet bei Selbstverpflegung ein örtlicher Supermarkt bei langen Öffnungszeiten alles Notwendige an. Auch für Wassersportler ist alles dabei. Toller Ort!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Perfect Cottage

A beautiful little cottage in the heart of Porthleven. The owners have decorated it so tastefully and there are plenty of nice touches to make your stay super. We loved it - a really home from home. Nothing, we loved it.
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Perfect base for a wonderful Cornish break

We had the most wonderful week at Scallop Cottage, it’s the perfect base to check out Porthleven - an amazing harbour town with so many lovely places to eat, drink and explore. We were so impressed with the standard of the accommodation, it was a real home from home and and had everything we needed, from super soft towels and bedding, lovely glassware and even a high chair, travel cot and stair gate for our little one. It’s location was also brilliant for visiting other nearby attractions. We absolutely loved our stay and hope to visit again soon. The only thing we would improve would be to maybe have a bench/small table and chairs in the yard area to enjoy a glass of wine on warmer evenings as with a small child it’s difficult for us to stay out late
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10/10 Excellent

Molvia

good

clean and comfortable location good
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect cottage in a perfect location

Visited all the surrounding areas, our favourites are Mousehole and St Ives. Recommend Kota Kai for a family meal and the Ship Inn for a drink overlooking the harbour.
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10/10 Excellent

What a beautiful little cottage!

We had a wonderful time venturing out, swimming and coming back to cosy home!
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10/10 Excellent

A wonderful few days

What a wonderful few days we have had, even better that the weather has been glorious. The apartment has been just perfect. Clean, well equipped with beautiful decor and so handy for the beach and the town. Such a lovely coastline with so much to see and do. Thank you!