Porthleven is a picturesque Cornish fishing village, located on the south coast 10 mins from Helston (by car). This is a great place to stay for a few days, there's loads to do, lots of great food & beer and some fantastic photograph locations. Porthleven has plenty of accommodation but booking early is essential, there is also a campsite 5mins walk from the village centre. There are loads of great restaurants & pubs with a plentiful supply of coffee shops, not forgetting the 'Horse & Jockey' pasty shop, a beef skirt rough puff pasty is my favourite, especially washed down with a pint of 'Proper Job' from the Harbour Inn. One of my favourite places to eat would have to be the 'Ship Inn', really very good food, lovely sea food and some good vegetarian options also. Roaring log fire in winter for those cold drizzly days. Places to photograph - The Clock Tower is probably the most famous landmark to take an image of, especially during a S.W. Storm, waves frequently reach the top of the tower, how it's still standing pays testament to its builders (they don't build them like that these days). At the end of the pier is good for surfers out on the reef, you'll need a long lens at least 400mm. Between Porthleven and Helston, there is a National Trust area called 'Penrose Estate', this is a great place to walk, it has forest, open pasture, beach front and lakeside views (I'll be posting a separate description about Penrose) at a later date. One thing to note - During the English school summer holidays, Porthleven can get extremely busy.

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Top Porthleven Hotel Reviews

Greenbank Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely, interesting, historical hotel. Rooms looking out on the water, friendly staff, thoroughly tasty breakfast."

The Alverton

10/10 Excellent

"Gorgeous hotel. Room was just perfect, whoever designed it knew exactly what they were going. Lighting, sockets, decoration, bathroom, furniture - all perfect. Even 2 comfortable chairs, that hardly ever happens in a hotel room, there’s normally just 1. Reception staff helpful and polite. Breakfast was excellent, varied choice and plentiful portions."

Polurrian on the Lizard

10/10 Excellent

"Maggie greeted us and checked us in. She was amazing! So helpful and informative. Remembered our names the who way through our stay which made us feel so welcome. The hotel was gorgeous! All areas were incredible. Our room was beautiful and the sea view was glorious. Food in the restaurant was great, including breakfast. Wish we could have stayed longer! 100% recommend."

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When can I expect good weather in Porthleven?

Planning for the weather is a good way to make your trip to Porthleven relaxing and enjoyable, especially when you're splurging. The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 9°C. Average annual precipitation for Porthleven is 865 mm.

What's there to see and do in Porthleven?

Enjoy all that Porthleven has to offer and visit Porthleven Beach, The Loe and Loe Bar Beach. If you have a little extra time during your trip, you might want to check out Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Four Crows Gallery.

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