Holiday Rentals and Lettings in Porthleven

Porthleven is an exciting port town in southern England, with a fascinating history and the site of many shipwrecks along its coast. The town has an easy-going, yet vibrant feel, with the heart of the town still firmly at the harbour, the lifeblood of Porthleven. Holiday lettings overlooking the sea offer a shifting vista every day or stay further back from the coast in a holiday rental in the quiet, open countryside. Porthleven has so much to offer the holidaymaker so why not book now?

Many holiday lettings in Porthleven are in the traditional Cornish style, with white painted walls or open stone, and grey roofs, frequently adorned with climbing roses or fluttering ivy. Enjoy warm, cosy holiday rentals heated with inviting wood burning stoves, comfortable and attractive living spaces and pretty views. Look for holiday lettings directly overlooking the coast for the most stunning seascapes which change from morning to night like a living painting!

There is a little extra effort needed to travel to the tip of Cornwall but it’s worth every moment of the journey. Imagine the beauty of the Cornish coastline and the huge harbour, bobbing with boats and with all the energy and buzz when the fishing boats come in from the sea. The town itself has many wonderful attractions. Art galleries galore, wonderful independent shops and gorgeous streets to wander at your leisure!

The beaches at Porthleven are absolutely not to be missed. Low Bar Beach is too dangerous to swim in, but with care they can be enjoyed away from the water where the force of the waves breaking will take your breath away. On the other side of the sand bank is Cornwall’s largest freshwater lake. However, the delights of Porthleven are certainly not confined to the land! Try paddle boarding, a firm board around the size of a windsurf board which is paddled while standing up! Paddleboarding is amazing fun and fantastic for improving the balance and a great activity for all ages!

Exciting watersports options abound in Porthleven. The more sedate options include kayaking, which is an amazing way to explore the coast on a day where the sea is quiet. Get a unique view of the sea life looking through the calm waters at fish and other marine inhabitants as you gently paddle along. Prefer high adrenaline? Check out the windsurfing and kite surfing schools in Porthleven and some serious fun beckons. Whatever the weather in Porthleven there’s fun to be had on the water.

No trip to Porthleven would be complete for any food lover without a visit to the incredible restaurant of the world-renowned chef, Rick Stein. He promises “fresh seafood, simply cooked” and has created a unique and delicious menu which is alone worth travelling to Porthleven for! However, there are many wonderful gems to be discovered in this haven of fish restaurants. Try Amelies, where food is served in an old fish smokehouse and whose tables overlook the harbour, or The Ship Inn, where smugglers used to drink from the same bar that you can now enjoy pints of the local ale. Exciting food served in exciting locations!

Near the Porthleven harbour, the former home of the lifeboat service is now an incredible art gallery which depicts the life of the local fishermen over the years. A real treat and not to be missed!

Take a stroll through the scenic gardens of this beautiful country house. Now cared for by the National Trust, it was a family home passed down the generations since the 1200s.

This fun and interesting treasure trail has been set up to encourage families to explore and enjoy the local area. Pick up a treasure map from local businesses!

If you prefer to buy to cook at home, you can enjoy the results of Porthleven’s most important industry from Quayside Fish. With displays groaning with shining John Dory, hake and crabs there’s something for every fish lover.

Known worldwide for the dramatic and extraordinary photos of gigantic waves crashing up against its walls, on a calm sea day this delightful church offers a warm welcome to all.