Welcome to Harbourside Cottage (1/17)
The cosy Sitting Room (2/17)
The cosy Sitting Room (3/17)
Sit in the window seat and watch the boats (4/17)
Enjoy a cool glass of wine on the Balcony (5/17)
The main Bedroom (6/17)
The Kitchen (7/17)
The Kitchen (8/17)
The second Bedroom (9/17)
The Bathroom (10/17)
The Dining Area (11/17)
Even in Winter the cottage can be cosy! (12/17)
The Hallway - spot the little interloper!! (13/17)
The view from the Cottage (14/17)
Beautiful Polperro Harbour (15/17)
The quaint narrow streets of the Village (16/17)
The harbour at twilight (17/17)
Harbourside Cottage
Cottage Ref: 12206
- Sleeps 4
- Self Catering
- 2 Bedrooms
- No Smoking
- 1 Bathrooms
- Pets Allowed
- Wonderful views
Near beach
Balcony - Car not essential
Changeover
Saturday
Nearest Airport: Newquay (56km)
Not suitable for infirm
Description
Background
Harbourside is a former net and sails loft thought to date back to the early 1700's, used by the local fishing community, and probably used in the smuggling trade. It is now a Grade II listed cottage on Polperro quayside.
The only remaining records of the building go back about eighty years to 1934, when the building was used as a dwelling originally known as The Cabin. From that time, the cottage has passed through a number of ownerships, until I purchased it in May 2015. The cottage had been renamed 'Harbourside' in 1955.
The Cottage
Harbourside enjoys unparalleled views of the Inner Harbour, and is also a perfect base from which to explore the village, the South West Coast walking trail, access to the nearby beach, and local boat trips out to sea, or along the coast to the nearby towns of Polruan (for Fowey) and Looe.
The cottage is accessed from the quay, and leads into the cosy dining area. Further along the hall is the kitchen, the second bedroom containing an adult sized bunk bed for two, and the bathroom/toilet. The kitchen has an electric oven and halogen hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer, kettle, toaster, and all necessary kitchen utensils.
Upstairs there are two rooms; the Living Room, with open fire, flat screen TV and DVD player, and a window seat overlooking the harbour. From here there is a door leading out onto the balcony, which has a table and chairs and a great view of the harbour. Next door is the main bedroom containing a double bed, and another window seat with the same beautiful views.
Internet access is provided.
Unfortunately and regrettably, due to the age and construction of the building, it is not suitable for wheelchair access.
Parking
Parking is at an absolute premium in the village. The roads around the harbour are far too narrow to allow access by vehicles - which is part of the charm - and the roads which are accessible have very little in the way of parking spaces. However the Cottage does come with its own dedicated space for one vehicle, located about 5 minute's walk away at Violet's Farm up Landaviddy Lane, and this is free to use by cottage guests. However I should warn you that this is up a fairly steep hill, so is not best suited to the elderly or unfit!
For the purposes of unloading luggage, it is perfectly acceptable to drive down Lansallos Street to the slipway at the edge of the harbour for five to ten minutes at the beginning and end of your stay. There is also a luggage taxi available at reasonable rates - contact details available on request!
The cottage is rated at four stars by VisitEngland.com
Other amenities include:
WiFi
Smart TV with Freeview, iPlayer, ITVHub, All4, UKPlay
DVD player
Washing Machine
Fridge/Freezer and Microwave
Bed Linen and Towels provided
Well behaved dogs at no extra charge
Location of holiday rental in Polperro, Cornwall, South West England
| Holiday Type: | Beach, Rural, Family |
| Local Activities: | Walking, Fishing |
| Nearest Airport: | Newquay | 56km |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest Railway Station: | East Looe | 10km |
| Nearest Beach: | Polperro | 20m |
| Nearest Pub/Restaurant: | Blue Peter | 5m |
Location description
Polperro is a small fishing village on the South Coast of Cornwall, steeped in a history of fishing and smuggling. The narrow streets filled with craft shops and art galleries converge on a delightful harbour with fishing boats, pleasure boats and yachts. There are numerous bars and restaurants in the village. The village sits on the South West Coast Path, ideal for coastal walks with breathtaking views, to Looe in the east, and Polruan (for Fowey) in the west.
It is also possible to take pleasure boat trips from the small jetty by the beach, to Looe or Fowey, or out to sea, either fishing or looking for marine life such as seals, porpoises or basking sharks.
Other activities
A wonderful base for walking/hiking, the village is located on the South West Coastal Path. Take a boat trip from the harbour to neighbouring towns (Looe, Fowey) or for a sea trip (fishing, viewing dolphins, basking sharks, seals, and more).
Local events
Many local art galleries in the village, live music at the village pubs at the weekend, museum of fishing and smuggling.
Tourist attractions
A short drive from The Eden Project, The Lost Gardens of Heligan, and Lanhydrock National Trust house. Also neighbouring villages and towns such as Fowey, Looe, Charlestown, Mevagissey, Lostwithiel, and St Austell.
Directions
From the end of the M5, take the A38 to Plymouth, crossing the Tamar Bridge into Cornwall. Keep on the A38 towards Liskeard, however at the roundabout at Trerulefoot, take the first exit (A374) towards Looe. About a mile along this road there is a right turn signposted for Looe (A387). Follow this road for six miles, passing through Hessenford until you enter Looe. Follow the main road which bears right across the bridge and then up the hill out of Looe. Keep on this road, and eventually you will reach Polperro.
Accommodation, Facilities and Services
| Suitability: | Not suitable for infirm, No Smoking, Pets Allowed |
| General: | Internet Access, Hairdryer Harbour views from every room in the cottage. |
| Bedrooms: | 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4 1 Double/s, 1 Twin/s One main double bedroom. Second bedroom comes with adult sized bunk beds and can sleep a further two people. |
| Bathrooms: | 1 Bathroom/s 1 Bath/s, 1 Shower/s, 1 Wash basin/s, 1 Toilets/s Recently refurbished bathroom containing bath with overhead shower. |
| Lounge: | Seating for 4 people TV, DVD Player, Board Games, Selection of Films Access from lounge (on first floor) to balcony overlooking harbour. Great for chilling with a glass of wine and watching the boats go by. |
| Dining Area: | Seating for 4 people |
| Kitchen/Utility: | Oven, Hob, Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, Washing machine, Ironing board, Iron Recently refurbished kitchen, with washing machine, fridge/freezer, tumble dryer, oven with ceramic hob, and microwave. |
| Outdoors: | Balcony, Patio table, Patio chairs, Sunshade The balcony, which overlooks the harbour, has table and chairs and is great for al fresco dining (and a few glasses of wine) on warm evenings. |
| Access: | Car not essential, Off road parking Access to Polperro by car is preferable, it is some way from public transport links. Once in Polperro however, a car isn't necessary. The cottage comes with a dedicated free parking space, located a 5 minute walk from the property. |
| Services: |
Linen provided, Towels provided, Cleaning included |
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Rates
| Period | Weekly | Weekend per night | Midweek per night | Minimum Stay |
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| 16th May - 17th Jul 2020 | £528 | - | - | 7 Days |
| 18th Jul - 28th Aug 2020 | £750 | - | - | 7 Days |
| 29th Aug - 25th Sep 2020 | £528 | - | - | 7 Days |
| 26th Sep - 23rd Oct 2020 | £492 | £123 | £123 | 3 Days |
| 24th Oct - 18th Dec 2020 | £356 | £89 | £89 | 3 Days |
| 19th Dec - 25th Dec 2020 | £490 | - | - | 7 Days |
| 26th Dec 2020 - 2nd Jan 2021 | £650 | - | - | 7 Days |
| 2nd Jan - 2nd April 2021 | £395 | £100 | £100 | 3 Days |
| 3rd April - 16th April 2021 | £540 | - | - | 7 Days |
| 17th April - 14th May 2021 | £520 | £130 | £130 | 3 Days |
| 15th May - 23rd July 2021 | £550 | - | - | 7 Days |
| 24th July - 3rd Sept 2021 | £780 | - | - | 7 Days |
| 4th Sept - 24th Sept 2021 | £550 | - | - | 7 Days |
| 25th Sept - 22nd Oct 2021 | £510 | £121 | £121 | 3 Days |
| 23rd Oct - 20th Dec 2021 | £395 | £100 | £100 | 3 Days |
| 21st Dec - 27th Dec 2021 | £500 | - | - | 7 Days |
| 28th Dec 2021 - 3rd Jan 2022 | £660 | - | - | 7 Days |
Please Note: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion. Currency conversions are not guaranteed to be accurate.
Deposit/Booking Notes
Please note that 7 day minimum stays (apart from Christmas/New Year) are based on Saturday to Saturday stays only.
If you are unsure of how to calculate the rates from the above then please contact me for a price quote and availability.
Preferred payment is by BACS transfer. I can also accept credit cards (with a 1.42% added charge), or cheques.
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Owner Details
Owner Name:
David
Property Ref:
12206
Languages Spoken:
English
Preferred Contact Method:
Enquiry Form
Primary Telephone:
07870954256
Owner joined website:
28 August 2016
Property listed since:
30 August 2016
Link to owners website:
www.harboursidepolperro.co.uk
Please mention theholidaylet.com and be aware of time differences if making contact by phone.
Owner Details
Owner Name: David
Property Ref: 12206
Languages Spoken: English
Preferred Contact Method: Enquiry Form
Primary Telephone: 07870954256
Owner joined website: 28 August 2016
Property listed since: 30 August 2016
Link to owners website: www.harboursidepolperro.co.uk
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