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Merlyn 6

Porthleven, West Cornwall
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Charming holiday home situated in the heart of Porthleven
  • Contemporary and comfortable living, with a lovely garden and handy outside shower area
  • Sliding doors onto the lawned garden allow the outside in on warm days
Property code: OC-MRLYN6

Escape with a group of friends or family members to this superb holiday home in one of Cornwall’s bustling port towns. Porthleven boasts a picturesque harbour and a wide variety of restaurants and cafes to enjoy, all within 300 metres of the property. Beyond the harbour is the town’s beach, a stunning stretch of sand that reaches up to Looe Bar in Cornwall’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Spend a day soaking up the sun, building sandcastles with the kids, or try out surfing. Just 0.5 miles away is the National Trust’s Penrose, a beautiful area comprising of a lake, woodland and coast, with lots of walking and cycling routes to enjoy. Pack up a picnic and spend the day exploring. For another fabulous family day out, head to Flambards Theme Park (3 miles), great for kids of all ages.

Enter this superb home through a spacious hallway before heading into the open-plan kitchen/diner, where there’s a charming farmhouse-style dining table seating six. The dining area doubles up as a living space with comfortable chairs and a TV as well as a sideboard full of games, toys, and jigsaws available for guests to use. The main living room is bright and airy, with large sofas and a wood burner. Spend an evening warming up while watching your favourite shows on the TV. A downstairs cloakroom with WC completes the ground floor. Heading upstairs, you will find the three bedrooms. The master has a king-sized bed and an en-suite shower room with WC. The second bedroom has a double bed and a lovely bay window with seating, perfect for watching the boats come and go from the harbour below. Bedroom three is a spacious and airy twin room, as well as a separate family bathroom.

Outside to the rear of the home is a lovely, enclosed garden. There is a large lawn, great for a kickabout, and a patio area with a brick-built BBQ and plenty of seating. A handy outdoor shower area is provided, great for cleaning off sandy feet or rinsing down the dogs. Guests will also have access to storage for bikes, surfboards, or paddleboards.

 

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double, 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 en-suite shower room with WC, 1 family bathroom with shower over the bath with WC, 1 separate cloakroom WC
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine
  • Welcome pack provided
  • Travel cot and highchair provided
  • Wood burner
  • TV/DVD in lounge and dining room 
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • Rear enclosed courtyard garden with furniture and BBQ
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Storage for bikes
  • Shop and pub 300 metres
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Amanda Dunstan

This property is personally managed by Amanda.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

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Reviewed by Michele 4th July 2026

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Lovely, well equipped house 5 minutes from the harbour.

Reviewed by Kate 3rd December 2025

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Lovely house lots of room in a great location near to harbour, pubs, restaurants etc. A good enclosed garden for the dog.

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Location

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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.