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Finest Retreats | Scallop Cottage

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Pool
Beach nearby
TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5126 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Finest Retreats | Scallop Cottage

Scallop Cottage is a newly renovated, delightfully stylish character property in the heart of Porthleven. Just a short walk to the harbour and beaches, and even closer to restaurants and shops, this is an incredible luxury cottage that will be the perfect base from which to enjoy your next holiday in Cornwall.

Entering in through the front door, you are welcomed into a wonderfully homely living room, with a feature fireplace containing an electric wood-burner effect fire. With chic styling and generous sofas to sink into, this is an ideal space to unwind in an evening after a long day of exploring the coast.

The kitchen-dining room is smart and very nicely fitted out with wooden cabinetry. There are all the amenities needed for you, including full oven and hob, kettle, toaster, microwave, and fridge freezer. A delight to cook in, this space offers the all-important element of having the dining area and kitchen space open as one, ideal for socialising with family at the table as you prepare your favourite holiday breakfast!

The dining area offers a rustic wood table and benches, and complete with beautiful complimentary kitchenware, the feeling of luxury is superb.

Upstairs, there are two double bedrooms, both with hanging and storage space, and tastefully decorated for a calm and airy feel.
There is also a third bedroom with full size single bed, suitable for either an adult or child, and also offering sophisticated decor.

The family bathroom, also located on the first floor, is pristine in a classic style, offering mains shower over the bath with a rainfall shower head, large basin, and close-coupled WC.

Outside, there is a small rear patio area, perfect for storing beach equipment or surfboards, until you are ready to hit sea and sand again the next day!

Locally, you are spoilt for choice in this excellent location; there is the National Trust estate of Penrose to visit, Praa Sands, Marazion and St Michaels Mount to the west, and Helford Passage to the East. The north coast is also within easy reach by car, offering more stunning beaches and coastline such as St Ives, Zennor, and Carbis Bay.

Book easily online through the Finest Retreats website, and start looking forward to your next Cornish adventure.

Access Info:
Step up into the front door, ground floor all on level, access to first floor via stairs only, bathroom on first floor.

Booking terms:
Pets are not accepted at this property.

Property manager

Finest Retreats

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Freezer
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Theme parks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1356 sq ft (126 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Scallop Cottage
Scallop Cottage, Porthleven Cottage
Scallop Cottage, Porthleven Helston
Scallop Cottage, Porthleven Cottage Helston
360766

About the neighborhood

Map
Porthleven, ENG

What's nearby

  • Porthleven Beach - 7 min walk
  • The Loe - 5 min drive
  • Flambards - 6 min drive
  • St. Michael's Mount - 15 min drive
  • Mullion Cove Harbour - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Hayle Station - 17 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Anchor Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Helston Boating Lake - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Queens Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Coinage Hall - Jd Wetherspoon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Bell Inn - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Finest Retreats | Scallop Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Finest Retreats | Scallop Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Finest Retreats | Scallop Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Finest Retreats | Scallop Cottage located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Porthleven Beach. The Loe and Loe Bar Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Finest Retreats | Scallop Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Great place to stay
Loved the cottage really comfortable. Everything in there you could think of.stairs a little steep but expect that from an old property. Location spot on. Walking into portleven to the harbour was 5 mins The only thing I would say is the toilet I could only just reach to flush it. But other than that everything was great
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10/10 Excellent

Clive

Great stay
Clean tidy on arrival Some nice touches such as tea/coffee/milk on arrival Easy access with safe/key entry Great location Bins had not been collected from previous visitors (or two!) - green bin full plus black bags in back courtyard. Mattresses are adequate but could of been better.

8/10 Good

Lucy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The property was clean, within walking distance to the harbour. Useful washer, dryer which was great because we didn’t get much sun. Unfortunately the second double bedroom had very little room around the sides of the bed, my family found that quite restrictive. Both double bedrooms had soft mattress which were not good to sleep on, I wouldn’t return again due to this.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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6/10 Okay

Michelle

Cute cottage - too small for five
We liked the location, the decor and the cottage feel. There are no wardrobes and only tiny drawers so completely unpractical as no where to put clothes except tiny bedside table drawers and five coat hangers in each room. Really not good enough. When people go on holiday they take clothes. They shouldn’t have to live out of a suitcase or put them on the window ledge. Didn’t feel super clean - the inside of the drawers and kitchen cupboards were a bit marked, bedside table top was dirty on arrival & under the sofa cushions had not been recently hoovered.

10/10 Excellent

Sascha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Place
Die Unterkunft war sehr ordentlich und sauber. Die Gastgeber waren in der Kommunikation schnell und hilfsbereit. Dazu lag ein nettes Willkommensgeschenk bereit. Stets weiterzuempfehlen! Die Lage ist perfekt für Tagesausflüge in alle Richtungen in Cornwall. Aber auch das sehr charmante Porthleven hat einiges zu bieten und ist bestens zu Fuß zu erkunden. Besonders hervorzuheben sind das sehr gute und vielfältige kulinarische Angebot, die kleinen Kunstläden und der wunderschöne Coast Path-Wanderweg nach Loe Bar. Zudem bietet bei Selbstverpflegung ein örtlicher Supermarkt bei langen Öffnungszeiten alles Notwendige an. Auch für Wassersportler ist alles dabei. Toller Ort!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Perfect Cottage
A beautiful little cottage in the heart of Porthleven. The owners have decorated it so tastefully and there are plenty of nice touches to make your stay super. We loved it - a really home from home. Nothing, we loved it.
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Perfect base for a wonderful Cornish break
We had the most wonderful week at Scallop Cottage, it’s the perfect base to check out Porthleven - an amazing harbour town with so many lovely places to eat, drink and explore. We were so impressed with the standard of the accommodation, it was a real home from home and and had everything we needed, from super soft towels and bedding, lovely glassware and even a high chair, travel cot and stair gate for our little one. It’s location was also brilliant for visiting other nearby attractions. We absolutely loved our stay and hope to visit again soon. The only thing we would improve would be to maybe have a bench/small table and chairs in the yard area to enjoy a glass of wine on warmer evenings as with a small child it’s difficult for us to stay out late
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10/10 Excellent

Molvia

good
clean and comfortable location good
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay
Thank you for a lovely stay and all of the thoughtful touches. We loved Scallop Cottage!
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect cottage in a perfect location
Visited all the surrounding areas, our favourites are Mousehole and St Ives. Recommend Kota Kai for a family meal and the Ship Inn for a drink overlooking the harbour.
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10/10 Excellent

What a beautiful little cottage!
We had a wonderful time venturing out, swimming and coming back to cosy home!
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10/10 Excellent

A wonderful few days
What a wonderful few days we have had, even better that the weather has been glorious. The apartment has been just perfect. Clean, well equipped with beautiful decor and so handy for the beach and the town. Such a lovely coastline with so much to see and do. Thank you!