 Holidays
in Porthleven - West Cornwall
Porthleven
on Cornwall's South West Coast is a pretty unspoilt fishing village
that has become a very popular holiday destination for families - with
a working harbour, great local beaches, many traditional attractions
and a very busy rage of shops selling all manner of holiday articles.
Porthleven's picturesque harbour is the
hub of activity in the town. A collection of cafes and bars line the
quay, creating a leisurely environment, where you can sit and relax,
and watch the activity on the harbour. There is a choice of pubs in
Porthleven, together with cafes, restaurants, bakery, shops and craft
workshops. There are 2 fish and chip shops, a Chinese restaurant/takeaway
and, our favourite, a delicatessen which does delicious wood-fired pizzas
to order. Porthleven also has a Post Office, self service launderette
and a supermarket.
 From
Porthleven, a short walk (eastward) along the coastal path or along
the a long sandy beach, will take you to the lakeside woodland walks
of Loe Pool and the beautiful Penrose Estate. The lake
has been created by the action of the waves, piling pebbles on the beach
and creating Loe Bar - a 200m wide sandbar that traps the waters
of the Cober Valley, creating Cornwall's largest freshwater lake, (or
Loe in Cornish), The beautiful Loe is wooded on three sides and one
can walk through the woods and around the water, or take the shorter
route to Helston, Porthleven's nearest town, and catch the bus back.
Porthleven is 3 miles from the Ancient town
of Helston famous for its flora day celebrations and Flambards Village
& theme park.
Staying in one of our Porthleven
Holiday cottages or renting a self-catering holiday Apartment in Porthleven
is a great way to enjoy the beauty of the West Cornwall and
Lizard Peninsula
Coastline. This region is famous for the dramatic coastal walking
with stunning bays and magnificent sunrises.
Holiday rental in Porthleven is
perfect for family holidays, with many high quality beaches
nearby, Praa Sands, Marazion at Penzance, and Porthleven and Loe
Bar - all offering a different range of swimming, sunbathing and
surfing choices.
The Lizard Peninsula has something to offer
for all ages. The beaches are arguably the best in the country both
for swimming and surfing; the coastal walks are breathtaking, especially
in early May when the wild flowers are at their best. Lizard Point,
the most southerly point of Great Britain, with its spectacular cliffs,
is only 4 miles away.
Porthleven is an ideal base for touring
and exploring Cornwall. Our Porthleven holiday Cottage rentals
and self-catering holiday Apartment rental in West Cornwall,
give you easy access to many of Cornwall's premier holiday
attractions. What ever you are looking for in your Cornish Holiday,
our Holiday rental accommodation in Porthleven and Cottages in West
Cornwall will have the right holiday mix for you.
Also within easy reach are the Helford River,
Falmouth with its newly opened National Maritime Museum. You can also
visit Pendennis Castle overlooking Carrick Roads which belongs to the
National Trust and is lovely for a historical day out.
The artists haunts of St Ives, Penzance
and Newlyn are each about 25 minutes away. This coast has many sandy
beaches which are great for surfing, swimming and sunbathing or just
a nice walk through the narrow cobbled streets of Cornwall. On the way
to Penzance from the property you come across the ancient market town
of Marazion which is famous for St Michael's Mount (National Trust)
this sits out at sea and can be accessed by regular ferry or if the
tide is out it can be reached on foot via the causeway. Once on the
mount you can walk around the gardens and the castle.
The charming market town of Helston approx.
2 miles away has a museum, shops, cafés, pubs, swimming pool,
boating lake and the famous Flambards Theme park. The town also has
a cinema and night club. A few minutes drive out of Helston is the Gweek
Seal Sanctuary which is situated in the village of Gweek, this is where
the rehabilitation of the coasts injured seals takes place.
The world famous Minack outdoor theatre
carved in the cliffs of Porthcurno is a must for all visitors, an experience
not to be missed. The beautiful county town of Truro a cathedral city
is approx. 35 minutes away and is arguably the best shopping experience
in Cornwall. For a more cultural evening there is the Hall for Cornwall
which has many bands and plays on throughout the year.
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