Sea View
Porthallow
Helston
Cornwall
Perfect for romantic retreats for two, this cosy cottage staycation is set in the heart of the small fishing village of Porthallow near Helston and just a short stroll from a shingle beach, the cottage has a secluded south facing garden with patio and lawn with a wood burning stove in the lounge/dining room for those cosy winter nights in, and in summer the garden offers the opportunity for alfresco dining or have a BBQ on the beach.
The bedroom has a king size bed, the fitted kitchen is well equipped and the small shower room has driftwood shelves and a heated towel rail.
There are books and information about local walks in the lounge. The South West Coast Path is just 50 metres from the cottage, offering excellent coastal views across Falmouth Bay to St. Anthony’s Head, and a beautiful walk to Gillan Creek and the Helford River.
Porthallow beach is used by local fishermen, and it is possible to drive onto the beach to launch canoes and dinghies.
A short walk from the beach on the St Keverne road, you will find a lovely café called Fat Apples which serves home cooked food; hearty breakfasts, scrummy cakes, and afternoon teas.
The village shop and pub in St Keverne, just a couple of miles away, offer comprehensive supplies.
PORTHALLOW
St Keverne 2m. Porthoustock 1.5m. Coverack 5m
is a small fishing village on the east coast of The Lizard peninsula to the south of the Helford River, in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. Along the coast, to the north, is Gillan Creek and the Helford River, and to the south is the village of Porthoustock, and offshore The Manacles, a great hazard to shipping and a popular diving site for shipwrecks. The South West Coast Path passes through Porthallow which lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, especially renowned for it’s geology and plants. One road runs through the village. The beach is privately owned with access open to all.
Sleeps 2, Sorry no Pets
