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Harbour Lights

Porthleven, near Helston, Cornwall
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Waterside Views
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Attractive dog-friendly seaside property with lots of space for a group or family to enjoy
  • Perfect location close to the village centre, the harbour and the beach
  • Pretty terrace with incredible sea and harbour views

Overview
Property code: OC-HARBLI

Harbour Lights is a dog friendly property that sits in an elevated position on Porthleven's iconic Bay View Terrace, boasting stunning sea and harbour views. This handsome Grade Two listed Edwardian House is ideally situated being just a short stroll away from the centre of the village and also the beach. There is a spacious patio to the front of the property where you can relax and watch the world go by as the sun sets over the village at the end of the day.

The ground floor comprises of a large open plan lounge/dining room with TV, DVD player, multi-fuel burner and some of the best sea and harbour views available in the village. Just off from the hallway you will find the well-equipped kitchen with electric cooker, dishwasher and microwave. There is a fridge/freezer, washing machine and condenser dryer neatly nestled in the under stairs cupboard.

Upstairs the master bedroom with king-size bed has uninterrupted harbour and far reaching sea views from the bay window. Sit in bed in the morning and you will see the local fishermen heading off for their daily catch. The second bedroom with twin beds is to the rear of the house and the third bedroom with single beds again has fabulous views being situated at the front. There is also a good-sized family bathroom with shower over the bath.

GROUND FLOOR:
Living/Dining Room: Freeview TV, dining table and chairs, multi-fuel burner, stunning sea views.
Kitchen: Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer.

FIRST FLOOR:
Bedroom 1: King-size bed (5'), bedside tables, chest of drawer, sea views.
Bedroom 2: Twin beds (3’), bedside table, clothes storage.
Bedroom 3: Single bed (3’), bedside table, clothes storage, sea views.
Bathroom: Family bathroom with shower over bath, basin, wc.

GARDEN AND PARKING:
Paved patio to the front of the property with table and chairs and fantastic views. Please note the patio is not enclosed, young children and pets must be supervised at all times. No private parking, pay and display car parks nearby.

Changeover Day: Friday – arrival 4:00pm – departure 10:00am.
Pets Welcome: 1 dog welcome, you will need to pay an additional pet fee
Power and Heat: Electricity included in the rent. Oil fired central heating.
Bedding and Linen: Bed linen and towels provided.
Beach: 0.1 ml. Pub: 0.1 ml.

NOTES: No smoking. WiFi provided. Mobile phone reception varies. Please bring your own beach towels.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin, 1 single
  • 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC
  • Electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher
  • Fridge, freezer, washer in kitchen, and dryer in under-stairs cupboard
  • Welcome pack
  • Multi-fuel burner
  • Freeview TV 
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • Paved patio with table and chairs
  • Parking in a public car park
  • Beach, shop and pub within 300 metres
  • Please note the patio is not enclosed; young children and pets must be supervised at all times
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Amanda Dunstan

This property is personally managed by Amanda.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 19 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Chris 17th June 2026

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Well equipped and a super location. A compact house in a great location and everything you need for a break in this lovely Harbour Town. Porthleven has lots to offer and some great places to eat, drink and relax .A evening or two just sat at the front of the property watching the sun set is such a reward. We thoroughly enjoyed a few days here andRead more would definitely recommend and return. Hide

Reviewed by Jennifer 28th May 2026

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We had a perfect stay. The location was perfect to watch the boats in the harbour during the day and calm breezes and fairy lights at night. We were very lucky with the weather so we could just go down a couple of flights of steps to have a dip in the harbour. The property was clean and cosy.

Reviewed by Anne 9th March 2026

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Yet again,we had a really great stay at no.3,Bayview Terrace.Such a lovely position with views out to sea or into the harbour,plenty of things going on with swimmers,young and old and surfers enjoying the breaking waves out at sea.

Reviewed by John 2nd March 2026

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The property was everything we wanted and expected, but would suggest if you are elderly beware of the amount of steps up to the property, especially when unloading or loading of the car

Reviewed by John 25th January 2026

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We loved this property for its position overlooking the harbour- spectacular! Its well looked after - well equipped and clean with a lovely welcoming vibe ( scones, biscuits milk etc!). Mary, made such a difference to our stay and was very attentive to our needs, providing bits and pieces for our grandchild and this was greatly appreciated.

Reviewed by Nid 12th January 2026

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Second visit to Harbour lights in Porthleven.. we love it .. very calm cozy house and despite the storms raging outside we stayed snug and safe. The view is amazing. We will be back

Reviewed by Matt 3rd January 2026

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A fantastic location in the beautiful Porthleven. Sadly our trip for New Year was spoiled by my daughters allergies being set off by the properties cleanliness. The levels of dust, cobwebs and dog hair found all over the house is something unacceptable in a holiday cottage. The heating system was hit and miss with only a couple of radiators workingRead more. Thankfully the owner had left some storage heaters which were used to combat the cold weather. The property does not supply towels so make sure you pack your own. Getting to the property is only safe for the fit and agile with access via steep wobbly steps is an accident waiting to happen if youre not careful. That said, the views are incredible once on the front patio. The beds were very comfortable and the location is perfect for wonderful views and access to the towns eateries. Hide

Reviewed by Jane 8th November 2025

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Views from sitting room and two bedrooms are amazing. Comfortable cottage. Please note no bathroom towels provided which wasnt clear on details. Log fire not currently working which was disappointing as came with logs and was looking forward to this.

Reviewed by Anne 12th October 2025

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This was our first time staying at No3 Harbour lights, Bay View Terrace and what a lovely place to watch the comings and goings in the harbour,and it wasnt just the boats! Lots of swimmers, surfers and of course the sunsets, just amazing! We were a bit concerned about the parking but were pleasantly surprised because we were fortunate to park eaRead moresily enough on the lovely cobbled road. Hide

Reviewed by Elizabeth 28th September 2025

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Fantastic view and well catered for dogs.

Reviewed by Michael 10th September 2025

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4th time in as many years we have been to this cottage, great location, Great views, We always have Cornish cake or scones, and cornish teabags for the arrival, left by the lady who prepares the cottage for the people.

Reviewed by Tor 18th August 2025

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Great surroundings, nice terrace, central location for trips, shops and beach.

Reviewed by Alan Edward 9th August 2025

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Reviewed by Angela 29th June 2025

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Very happy with the location of the property. Very idyllic setting. Much room for improvement with the overall cleanliness of the property and potential damp issue in bedroom wardrobe though.

Reviewed by Ann 8th March 2025

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Reviewed by Mark 28th February 2025

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Lovely location overlooking the harbour, with some steps to access but none the worse for that.

Reviewed by Nid 18th January 2025

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We had the best week in Harbour Lights right on the harbour in gorgeous Porthleven. In January the sea can be wild and the view is amazing from this property and especially from the patio where we drank our morning coffee. Its very cozy with the log burner an extra winter treat though the central heating is very effective so we didnt need it muchRead more. The cottage has everything we needed and some special touches like a cream tea on arrival. Beds are comfy and you can hear the waves. We have already booked for next year. Thank you for a wonderful stay Hide

Reviewed by John 5th January 2025

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We had a fantastic stay at this cottage over Christmas. Nicely decorated for the festive season. The real fire was an added bonus, and kept the downstairs living room nice and toasty! The view from all the windows was amazing! Loved sitting in the bay window with a cuppa whilst looking out to sea :) The heating worked well, everything you need is tRead moreo hand, and the beds were comfy. One thing to note is the kitchen isn't very big, with only a small counter top freezer, but otherwise has everything you might need to cook up a fab meal! I hope we will be back one day, I would definitely recommend this lovely cottage in a very friendly little town :) Hide

Reviewed by Michael 20th August 2024

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3rd time stayed, comfortable, love siting on the terrace people watching. Best views in Porthleven.

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.