Experience the charm of Porthleven at Newhaven, a spacious holiday home near the 18th Century fishing village's harbourside and long sandy beach. Enjoy sea views from the master bedroom, alfresco dining in your private garden with patio and barbeque, or explore art galleries and water sports in the harbour.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathrooms
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue
Fireplace
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About this property
Holiday House 400M walk to beach & 100M to harbour with private Sunny Garden.
Special offers and short breaks available. Dog friendly beach available all year.
Newhaven is a spacious holiday home that is ideally situated 100 metres from Porthleven Harbourside and 400 metres from Porthlevens long sandy beach. The popular 18th Century fishing village of Porthleven, near Helston in Cornwall is renowned as a holiday destination, offering tranquil surroundings, excellent food with a large selection of award winning restaurants, cafes and pubs. Art galleries, gift shops and a variety of water sports and boats trips all available in the harbour. Combine this with fantastic sea views and a long sandy beach which also offers a dog friendly section all year round - the perfect place for a relaxing holiday. With a view of the harbour head from the master bedroom, Newhaven can accommodate parties of 4 to 6 in three bedrooms and has a good sized secluded private front garden with patio and barbeque - ideal for alfresco dining. Located just a two minute walk from the harbours edge and five minutes from a long sandy beach which stretches miles along the coast to the famous Loe Bar, this is the perfect place to spend a holiday by the sea. Porthleven is a beautiful village which has managed to retain its wonderful Cornish charm. It has much to offer with a supermarket, restaurants, fisherman's pubs, many interesting quayside shops to browse selling arts and crafts and a village supermarket. Here you can spend many an hour strolling around the harbour and watching the boats bobbing up and down on the water, or the fishermen returning home to unload their daily catch. Alternatively, just sit back and take in the breathtaking views out to sea and across Mounts Bay. It is no surprise that Porthleven is popular with visitors all year around. During the summer months, the cliff tops are dotted with an abundance of wild flowers and in the winter, the dramatic sea makes a fantastic back drop for walkers enjoying the coastal path that stretches from Lands End to The Lizard. The pretty bustling market town of Helston is only two miles away and offers plenty for visitors of all ages. The town has an interesting mix of Georgian and Victorian architecture and offers a good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants. Being the gateway to the Lizard Peninsula and the Helford River, the Helford Valley has many beautiful villages to visit, set amongst wonderful rolling countryside.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Shower
Toilet paper
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
TV
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near the sea
Things to do
Golf
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Pets are accepted at an extra charge and rules must all be followed exactly, these will be sent to you separately
House and garden must be left in a reasonable condition and not left in a mess.
Rubbish and recycling must be put out for close toon on Tuesday night ready for collection early Wednesday morning.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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
About the area
Located in Helston, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. While the natural beauty of St. Michael's Mount and Carbis Bay Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore St Ives Harbour.
Consider Acorn Theatre for a night out or Flambards if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking. Visit our Helston travel guide
Is Holiday House 400M walk to beach & 100M to harbour with private Sunny Garden. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at Holiday House 400M walk to beach & 100M to harbour with private Sunny Garden.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Holiday House 400M walk to beach & 100M to harbour with private Sunny Garden.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Holiday House 400M walk to beach & 100M to harbour with private Sunny Garden. located?
This family-friendly Helston holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Porthleven Beach. Loe Bar Beach and The Loe are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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We booked at the last minute and were so glad we did. The house was great for our family., enough room for five of us. It was really close to the harbour and the outdoor space was lovely. We found everything we needed to cook family meals, the kitchen was well equipped. Great place to stay, would highly recommend.
We have just left Newhaven after spending a lovely week in Cornwall. Newhaven and Porthleven are the perfect base for exploring Cornwall. We absolutely loved Porthleven. It’s got a perfect mix of atmosphere without being too busy. It had a lovely feel to it and out of all the wee towns and harbours we visited it was definitely our favourite. The house is situated perfectly with a lovely view over the harbour. The enclosed garden is perfect for dogs and the property is very homely with lots of beautiful art work. The host is very responsive and any questions were answered promptly. Would not hesitate to book here again.
Newhaven is a spacious house with a lovely garden in a brilliant location in Porthleven. There is lots of room downstairs with a kitchen, separate dining room and living room. Upstairs two good sized bedrooms, plus a bunk room which is suitable for young children. The house could do with a bit of TLC but that is reflected in the price. We had a few concerns at first but the landlady responded immediately to everything. With two toddlers and two dogs in our party we found the location only two minutes walk from the harbour ideal and we completely fell in love with Porthleven
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Newhaven and it really did feel like home. The location provided the perfect base to explore Porthleven and the nearby places of interest. We would certainly stay again.
We had planned to go to Cornwall with our caravan but we had to change our arrangements - found this property online and as it was on at a special offer suited our needs. We know the area and Porthleven is delightful, lots of ameneties close by, friendly community and cottage well placed to be close to everything. The cottage is well equipped, has a lovely outside area and we enjoyed our stay.
We stayed in Newhaven for the week with our 2 dogs and had a lovely time. The house is very spacious and provided everything we needed for our stay. The added benefit of a secure garden was the icing on the cake. It’s also a sun trap so we enjoyed sitting out there.
Porthleven is such a lovely place and Newhaven is ideally located just a minute’s walk from the harbour. As the G7 was in full swing we didn’t venture too far on this occasion but there are plenty of lovely walks on the doorstep that kept us occupied. The 2 local pubs offered great service clearly working hard to meet Covid requirements.
Communication with Sarah was easy and pleasant. All in all this is a 5* recommendation and we would certainly go back to Newhaven and Porthleven in a shot.
Debra M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jill S.
15 Apr 2018
Lovely Holiday but accomodation needs updates
We had a great stay, but the accommodation didn't have some of the essentials I would have expected. I wasn't mislead - I just assumed the property would have had central heating and wifi. The storage heater worked ok, but I think one of the bedroom heaters was broken, and 2 had broken control panels that had to be prised open. The controls were impossible to turn without using an implement, I think the heating needs upgrading really, as it was cold when we were there (March) and one of the bedrooms had no heating at all.
The property is really nice, but looks tired. It needs painting on the outside as it looks dreary and mouldy, and there are lots of weeds. Also the bathroom is mouldy between the tiles. As we assumed we were early in the season, i thought it would have been freshened up over winder maybe but it didn't appear so. We had a really lovely holiday and Porthleven is gorgeous. We would come back to the area but not the property I think.
Owner communicates via email and text and supplies all check-in information, house rules, and local information and recommendations.
The house has lots of character and has everything needed for a comfortable stay. The garden is enclosed at the back, which was great for our dogs, with garden furniture and gets the sun until about 6pm (late September). The patio at the front of the house is also a bit of a sun trap with garden furniture and gives access to the street where parking is available on first come first served basis. When we parked we were never more than 10 metres from the gate.
The rear garden also has a gate which is the easiest way to get to the harbour avoiding the steep road and takes about 1 minutes to walk to the harbour.
Great views of the harbour from the main bedroom.
WiFi was available throughout the property.
The main rooms - lounge, dining room and kitchen were spacious and nicely furnished. Also plenty of storage in the two main bedrooms. Bathroom has large bath with integral electric shower.
Additional there is outside padlocked storage if needed.
Porthleven is a beautiful harbour with great pubs, cafes and restaurants.
Newhaven was in a great location within walking distance of the shop and restaurants. The house itself was very clean upon arrival and had all the amenities we could want!
Newhaven was spacious and clean, a perfect house for a family holiday. In a great location, less than a 5mins walk to Porthleven’s harbourside with shops & restaurants. 10mins walk to the beach.
Richard B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Yvonne A.
3 June 2021
Liked: Communication, location
Fantastic location
The property is in a wonderful position just tucked back from the harbour front. The garden was lovely and relaxing. The cottage was well equipped and furnished. However, we had a very cool start to our week and the night storage heaters were not on and the cottage was cold and the heaters were not sufficient for the evenings. Apart from this had a fantastic time with our dogs in the cottage.
Yvonne A.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
17 Oct 2020
Very well placed for all amenities. Very comfortable cottage and well stocked.
Great location, spacious house with all required for our holiday. Bonus that has a garden in a harbour location as many just have terraces. Good communication from the home owner prior to stay. Will stay there again hopefully next year.
Newhaven was a perfect place for us to stay since my daughter lives in Helston.
The place was very cold when we arrived but luckily the next day the heaters were warm. The fire in the livingroom was very nice after a long walk. We enjoyed ourselves.
Nancy
We had such a lovely week at Newhaven! The house is well equipped with everything you may need (including a well stocked shed with buckets, spades and boogy boards - which the kids were most excited to discover!) and it is only 10 mins walk to the beach and the shops and restaurants around the waterfront which makes a nice stroll in the sun... nauti but ice was a definite favourite spot to visit! The garden is lovely for enjoying an evening barbecue and the terrace is a real sun trap in the day. Thank you for such a nice stay, will definitely be back again soon!
Verified traveller
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sarah J.
27 Sept 2018
Lovely house, excellent location!
Had a really nice stay in Newhaven! The house was well equipped and had everything we needed for our time there. The location of the property was superb - a very short walk away from the harbourside shops and restaurants and no more than 10 minutes from the beach. Thank you very much for a lovely stay, we will be back soon I’m sure!
Sarah J.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
Nicola L.
10 Aug 2018
A really well situated property within minutes of the beach and all that Porthleven Harbour can give
We had an enjoyable and relaxing week in this comfortable cottage. It is perfectly placed in the vibrant harbour area of Porthleven, close enough to give easy access to excellent restaurants and shops but far enough away not to be disturbed by them, if you are after a little peace. From the back door you can be on the beach in less than 3 minutes and from the front you are in the heart of the harbour in seconds. The cottage itself has a well equipped kitchen with all we needed to cater for a family of 5 (with teenagers). There is amble space in the dining room and a comfortable living room. 2 of the bedrooms were spacious but the 3rd bedroom is really only suitable for younger children.
The garden is pleasant and when we were there it got plenty of late afternoon sun, ideal for outside dining. We would definately return and recommend to friends.
Nicola L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Chris P.
30 July 2017
Lovely property, lovely location
Beautiful house situated within walking distance of the town but secluded enough to enjoy piece and quiet of the garden and afternoon sun. Favourite property we have stayed in Porthleven so far.