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Torleven House

Porthleven, Cornwall
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Quirky
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • A cosy cottage filled with original character
  • This delightful cottage is set in the quaint town of Porthleven next to a beautiful sandy beach
  • After a walk along the rugged coast, curl up in front of the open fire

Overview
Property code: OC-P00897

Sympathetically renovated to fully enhance the original character of the building, Torleven House has many wonderful character features including arched windows and solid wooden doors, exposed granite stonework and high ceilings, creating a feeling of being fresh and airy whilst also exuding a cosy charm. Steeped in history, Torleven House can offer you a unique experience as it's known in the area as being one of the oldest buildings in Porthleven, offering a delightful mix of old and new with many modern touches. Explore the local coastline and its stunning coves and uncrowded beaches, Porthleven offers plenty to see and do for all ages. After a day of wandering around the local cafes, bars, shops and galleries, head back to Torleven House and enjoy the cosy and relaxing space. The perfect Cornish retreat for a group of four.

Looking for extra accommodation for two guests? Take a look at The Gables located next door.

GROUND FLOOR:
Lounge: Stone open fire, Smart TV, leather sofas, handmade wooden coffee table, original arched windows.
Open Plan Kitchen/Diner: Electric hob and double oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, dining table, woodburner, door to outbuilding.
Bedroom 1: Super King-size bed (6'), bedside units, chest of drawers, wardrobe, bookshelf, original arched windows, feature stone walls.
Bathroom: Bath with shower over, basin, w.c., washer/dryer.

FIRST FLOOR:
Bedroom 2: Twin beds (3') - (can be zip and linked to form 6' super king-size bed upon request), bedside units, wardrobe, under bed storage, feature stone wall.

GARDEN & PARKING: Back garden with lawn, small pond, garden furniture and barbeque. Parking for one car in designated space (labelled TOR). Outside shower attachment (shared with The Gables) for rinsing the sand off after a day at the beach and an allocated bucket for wetsuits, swimming costumes and shorts. Outbuilding with shared additional Laundry Room facilities: Washing machine and tumble dryer. Shared with occupants of The Gables.

Power and Heat: Electricity and heating included in rent. Heated towel rail in bathroom.
Bedding and Linen: Bed linen and towels provided. Please bring your own beach towels.
Baby Equipment: Highchair and travel cot provided. Or take a look at our hire page.
Shop: 0.2 mls. Pub: 0.2 mls.

NOTES: Sorry, no pets. The small pond has been fenced off for your safety. WiFi provided. Important information about internet usage. Mobile reception varies. Information about mobile phone coverage.

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 super king-size bedroom, 1 twin bedroom (with zip-and-link beds that can be made up as a super king-size)
  • 1 bathroom - 1 bathroom with shower over the bath
  • Electric hob and double oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
  • Shared outbuilding utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Open fire, wood burner
  • Smart TV
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • Rear garden with lawn, pond, garden furniture and BBQ, shared outside shower attachment and outbuilding
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.2 miles, beach 0.5 miles
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • This property can be booked alongside another property that sleeps 2 guests. Please contact us for details
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Amanda Dunstan

This property is personally managed by Amanda.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 26 guest ratings

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Overall comfort
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Reviewed by Roy 26th April 2025

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Perfect location. Ideal for car free evenings around the harbour pubs and restraunts. Lovely period property, updated but still retaining bags of character.

Reviewed by Karen 24th April 2025

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Beautiful cottage with character. Lovely sized rooms, very clean, short walk to the village, where there are plenty of cafes, shops and pubs. Fabulous sunny garden to sit out in, Exactly as described.

Reviewed by Geoffrey 9th April 2025

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Reviewed by Michael 25th February 2025

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Amazing property would recommend and stay here again

Reviewed by Catherine 8th February 2025

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Reviewed by Dianne 23rd September 2024

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Having stayed at many holiday cottages over many years, Id rate this in the top three. Quirky, spacious, warm, comfy bed, good shower, ample storage space in both bedroom and kitchen.

Reviewed by Lindsey 18th August 2024

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The pictures represent the property very well so if you would like something slightly different this property could really work for you. It is in the heart of Porthleven so you are walking distance to all local facilities. Ive seen comments on the tight access for parking - it is quite tight however I have a small SUV and was able to get in and outRead more - just carefully! Hide

Reviewed by Alan 30th June 2024

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Good well equipped holiday rental with easy walking distance to the town Tight driveway access for a large car to the parking area.

Reviewed by Amanda 29th May 2024

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Positive points: great bed, good location, good towels. Negative points: just about squeezed my Mini down the driveway - it was anxious getting in and out and Im glad we didnt have a larger car. We hadnt realised there was a property on top of this one. If you were part of the same party, or it was empty, it would be fine. But our upstairs neighbRead moreours were definite larks - up at 6.30am every morning and walking to and fro and sometimes moving furniture (it sounded like). It really impacted in terms of making the trip not relaxing and would prevent me booking the same property. Hide

Reviewed by Simon 7th April 2024

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Great location for access to the village, well equipped and clean

Reviewed by Christine 29th March 2024

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Overall, the property is very spacious and in a good location, being only a two minute walk to the harbour. On site parking was ideal; however, getting in and out of the steep drive could be a problem for someone driving a large car, as access on to the main road is very narrow. During our stay, the weather was very wet, so, the log fire was a niRead morece feature. Unfortunately the property did have damp in the bedroom and living room, but this might not be a problem in the summer. Hide

Reviewed by Madelein 29th February 2024

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Unique features, good location, clean and comfortable in need of little bit of TLC

Reviewed by Jan 29th January 2024

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Spacious cottage in a brilliant location. Feels a bit dated, but comfortable nonetheless. While the entrance to the parking space is quite narrow, it shouldn't be an obstacle to any competent driver.

Reviewed by Su 30th December 2023

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A wonderful place to stay in the heart of Porthleven. Very comfortable and well equipped. It made for a very cosy festive home away from home over the Christmas period. Really useful to have its own car parking too.

Reviewed by Andrew Paul 2nd December 2023

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Reviewed by Anne 8th October 2023

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Reviewed by Susan 1st October 2023

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Reviewed by Andrew 24th September 2023

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Reviewed by Gareth 17th September 2023

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Reviewed by Tina 10th September 2023

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Reviewed by Rachael 14th August 2023

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Reviewed by Roberta 23rd July 2023

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Torleven house is lovely, full of character. It has a lovely garden with herbs if youre cooking there. The house is very clean and comfortable and the rooms are a great size. Torleven house is very close to all the shops and amenities around the harbour, i would recommend the house, it has everything you would need.

Reviewed by Hilary 3rd July 2023

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Reviewed by Adrian 18th June 2023

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Reviewed by Buck 17th June 2023

We have spent a wonderful week in this beautifully renovated cottage. Comfy bed fully equipped throughout and a peaceful, perfect location. First time in Portleven and we enjoyed the harbour, lovely coastal walks, various pubs and eateries, especially Amlies. Thank you!

Reviewed by Stuart 25th May 2023

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Torleven House is an excellent holiday cottage with great character. The beds are very comfortable. We found the location quiet during our stay. The kitchen and bathroom facilities are sufficient. The dining table is of good size. It is well located for exploring Porthleven on foot and onsite parking is highly advantageous for exploring furtheRead morer afield. We enjoyed our stay very much, Hide

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