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Drift Cottage - Porthleven

Porthleven, near Helston, Cornwall
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • A characterful cottage with cosy, modern interiors and sea views
  • Tucked away by the seafront and within easy reach of the coast path, beach and bustling harbour
  • Ideal for those seeking a beach getaway or a cosy, romantic retreat throughout the year
Overview
Property code: OC-D28243

A characterful cottage by the seafront a short stroll from Porthleven's sandy beach and bustling harbour (0.4 miles). The cottage enjoys sea views and benefits from a tucked-away spot yards from the steps leading to the beach. This picturesque fishing village boasts an array of delightful eateries with a range of menus often featuring locally caught fresh seafood. There’s unique boutiques and pubs nestled around the scenic harbour and incredible views when walking the coast path in either direction. Further along the coast is a great range of beaches to explore including Praa Sands (5 miles), Gunwalloe (7.5 miles) and Perranuthoe (7.5 miles). The market town of Helston (2 miles) has a pretty boating lake and café and hosts an annual, ancient festival in May called Flora Day. The magical island of St Michael’s Mount lies a short drive away (7.5 miles) and has the most beautiful gardens set across sloping terraces with a range of exotic species.

This captivating cottage is welcoming and homely with romantic sea views and convenient entry doors on both levels. The open-plan living area on the upper floor incorporates a cosy wood-burning stove for those cooler evenings in when catching-up with your favourite shows on the Smart TV. A contemporary, well-equipped kitchen space with dining table and seating allows for social mealtimes whilst making plans for the day ahead. Throw open the doors to the two Juliet balconies and breathe in the fresh, salty air and listen to the sounds of the ocean lapping against the sea wall. The bright shower room with walk-in shower is also found on this level. Heading downstairs there are two double bedrooms both with Emma Hybrid mattresses for your comfort and plenty of clever storage space for your belongings.

Step outside from the lower floor and unwind on the small terrace with its outdoor seating and sea views. The convenient outdoor shower, providing both hot and cold water, is ideal for rinsing off children and pets after a day of adventures. Additionally, a practical cupboard is available to store your beach essentials. If you fancy an evening stroll to watch the sun set over the water then this is the perfect spot.

  • 2 double bedrooms
  • 1 shower room with walk-in shower and WC
  • Electric oven and induction hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave
  • Smart TV in living room
  • Wood burning stove in living room (starter pack of logs provided October -March)
  • 2 Juliet balconies
  • Enclosed terrace with seating and outdoor hot/cold shower
  • Stairgate 
  • Please note that the internal stairs are a little steep and may pose challenges for guests with limited mobility
  • On-street parking available and free public car park within 0.2 miles
  • Pub and shop 0.5 miles, beach less than 100 yards
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs 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 33 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Alan 30th May 2026

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We love this property- our second stay at Drift Cottage. The town, beach and coastal walks (east and west) are all lovely. Listening to the waves on the beach from the living room was so relaxing.

Reviewed by Peter 17th May 2026

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A lovely cottage, but stairs make it unsuitable for people with mobility problems/older people. Holiday cottages were always available and polite and friendly.

Reviewed by Alan 12th April 2026

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The accommodation was actually perfect for us so thank you for our wonderful holiday. The arrival directions and parking instructions were precise, accurate and very helpful. The welcome packs and other nice touches were really nice touches. We are already planning our next visit!

Reviewed by Marianne 24th March 2026

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Megan was a star when we contacted her about the faulty shower. She listened to our concerns and it resulted in a new shower fitted. She was very helpful and attentive.

Reviewed by Nicola 9th February 2026

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This is a lovely cottage, it's the second time we've stayed. Really high quality, with everything you need for a very relaxing stay. It's also in a great location for the beach, the harbour and Loe Bar, which I would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Paula 1st February 2026

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Lovely cosy cottage with nice views of the waves from the living room. Very well equipped and comfortable. Stairs are steep if you have mobility challenges.

Reviewed by Karen 18th January 2026

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Had an excellent stay, cottage is beautiful with excellent sea views, very well equipped for both summer and winter stays, close to all amenities, comfortable beds and lovely to hear the waves whilst you drift of to sleep, nice welcome pack on arrival, will be booking again.

Reviewed by Gary 25th October 2025

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Reviewed by Susan 5th October 2025

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Lovely cottage, this is our second year here and the weather was even better than last year. The cottage is in a perfect position and very comfortable but does need a little TLC, we would definitely return as we love the area.

Reviewed by James 14th September 2025

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The cottage is well equipped and is situated in an area overlooking the sea. Most of the time there is parking on the road and it is a short walk to the harbour.

Reviewed by Susan 8th September 2025

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Lovely cottage with a view of the sea.

Reviewed by Dinah 2nd August 2025

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A comfortable, clean cottage in an ideal location.

Reviewed by Susanna 16th July 2025

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Drift cottage is a lovely holiday property which is well located in Porthleven. The cottage is well appointed and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. From the sitting room you have views of the sea which adds to the sense of relaxation. The bed was comfortable and all rooms were very clean. We were delighted to find a welcome tray withRead more a cream tea on arrival. We were able to park opposite the cottage without any problem. Residents in the area were helpful and friendly, we would definitely return to this tranquil and delightful property. Hide

Reviewed by Lesley 14th June 2025

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Lovely location, we will be back next year

Reviewed by Sid 23rd May 2025

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Reviewed by Peter 20th May 2025

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Overall, we were extremely happy with the cottage.

Reviewed by Jill 16th April 2025

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Great position quiet but lots to look out a few hundred yards away . Lots of beautiful walks from the cottage

Reviewed by Gordon 8th April 2025

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This cottage has been renovated very well to a good standard. The stairs were a little awkward for me as an older person, my joints are getting stiff now. The cottage was warm and comfortable ( early April '25). Well furnished and well equipped, nice to have the balconies. The shower was efficient, again fitted to a good standard. Overall a pleasaRead morent and comfortable stay. Minor problem (new battery for fire alarm), this was fixed quickly by efficient and helpful support team. Hide

Reviewed by Miss Sarah 17th February 2025

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Reviewed by Marianne 9th February 2025

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Reviewed by Joanne 4th February 2025

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Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Great location, extremely comfortable cottage. Would love to return in the future.

Reviewed by Amy 14th January 2025

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Lovely cottage, in a good location in Porthleven. Both bedrooms are a good size and the cottage has everything you need.

Reviewed by Julie 5th January 2025

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Great view and location , great walks and lovely restaurants close by . The stairs might be an issue if you have any mobility issues and parking was right outside.

Reviewed by Sylvia 5th November 2024

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The cottage is in a perfect location, a lovely stroll to the harbour but out of the way to be quiet in the evenings. Steps down to the beach virtually opposite made a great morning walk. However, the stairs are very steep and we were glad of a baby gate at the top to prevent our dogs descending them.

Reviewed by Roger 22nd October 2024

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My wife and I, plus small dog, had a wonderful and relaxing stay here for the week. The cottage was spotlessly clean, with a lovely welcome cream-tea pack, as well a surprise beautiful vase of flowers! Very close to the beach and all that Porthleven has to offer, as well as the ability to sit and listen to the sea. Handy to be able to park on thRead moree road right outside for the week with a well equipped kitchen that allowed you to cook most things without having to go out and eat if you didnt want to. The cottage was very warm, especially with some starter logs supplied for the fire! We didnt have the best of weathers, but it didnt stop us enjoying our stay. We will visit again. Thank you. Hide

Reviewed by Susan 6th October 2024

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The property was spotless, we would like to thank the cleaners for doing a great job. The welcome pack was very useful too, we have stayed at other properties in Porthleven over the past 7 years and this is by far the best we have stayed in, even parking at the side give us no issues. We liked it that much, we have rebooked this for 2025. Many tRead morehanks Hide

Reviewed by Nicola 21st September 2024

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Fab cottage, gorgeous location!

Reviewed by Lesley 14th September 2024

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Great location, lovely bright cottage, everything you need to make a great holiday

Reviewed by Alistair 10th August 2024

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Beautiful cottage and very well equipped. Sea views beautiful

Reviewed by Lisa 6th July 2024

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We had an amazing time. The weather was perfect and the cottage was fantastic. The fresh scones & milk were truly welcoming. Thank you

Reviewed by Carolyn 29th June 2024

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Beautifully presented cottage with a fantastic view from the lounge sofa out to sea - a few minutes walk to Porthleven and fab restaurants and pubs and easy access to coast path. The cottage had lovely linens and towels and was well equipped and the cream tea,milk and welcome cleaning pack were a lovely touch definatly will plan a return visit

Reviewed by Isabela 15th June 2024

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Reviewed by Martin 5th June 2024

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Drift Cottage is lovely! All we could hear at night was the sea; bliss!

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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.