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Kerbenetty (Harbour Cottage)

Portloe, Cornwall (Ref. 959589)

4.5

Cornish Cottage Holidays rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

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62 Customer Review(s)

  • Grace

    “The road to the village is closed for quite a long time, meaning the only road in or out of the village is unusable and the off road parking is unavailable.”

    We were not notified of this and arrived with a disabled blue badge holder unable to get anywhere near the property. This is something the owner would be aware of from the council, cleaner and other guests and is also available online. We had no warning “ Road Closure – Portloe 16 September to 22 November 2024 Due to roadworks there will be a closure in the centre of Portloe between the 16 September and the 22 November. During the closure period Travel Cornwall service 51 will be unable to ...

    We were not notified of this and arrived with a disabled blue badge holder unable to get anywhere near the property. This is something the owner would be aware of from the council, cleaner and other guests and is also available online. We had no warning “ Road Closure – Portloe 16 September to 22 November 2024 Due to roadworks there will be a closure in the centre of Portloe between the 16 September and the 22 November. During the closure period Travel Cornwall service 51 will be unable to serve Portloe and will turn the bus at Treviskey and Broom Parc Turning.” We were then charged £140 for laundry and cleaning suggesting that laundry and hoovering is not standard between guests

    - Grace, September 2024

Summary

  • Over two floors
  • Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • 1 x double
  • 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Sitting room with wood burner, dining room, kitchen.
  • Electric heating with wood burning stove
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Starter pack provided for the wood burner
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Cot and highchair provided
  • Off road parking for two cars (Please note - steep drive)
  • Garage for bike storage
  • Garden with patio, furniture and BBQ/Fire bowl
  • Two dogs welcome at £15 each per week
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Harbour beach 1 min walk
  • Pub 1 min walk
  • Note: the unique setting and position of this property mean that children should be supervised
  • Note: As a traditional Cornish cottage, this property has internal steps throughout and the stairs are steeper than those found in a more modern property
  • A handrail is fitted to one side.

The property

The sensational coastal views from this adorable cottage will linger in the memory.

Occupying prime position above the turquoise waters of the harbour, Kerbenetty (previously known as Harbour Cottage) could hardly be closer to the sea.

Few experiences are more pleasurable than sitting on the wide sun terrace that runs with width of the cottage and watching the activity of the harbour below, be it crashing with waves or still as a mill pond.

Children will love to play in the sheltered cove which has a small sandy beach and rock pools at low tide creating a natural playground for swimmers and snorkelers.

Portloe sits on the eastern side of the Roseland Peninsula; with a Mediterranean feel there are pretty coves, quiet sandy beaches and hidden creeks to explore.

Flip flops and walking boots are essential. Visitors to Kerbenetty will be transported back in time in this pretty fishing village where the landscape (and probably some of the residents) have hardly changed over the years.

Once a busy fishing port and smugglers haunt, the village is now a favourite with film and television producers.

Working fishing boats still depart daily to catch crab and lobster which are served at the upmarket Lugger Hotel (with restaurant, must check availability) at the top of the slip, providing the perfect alternative to barbecuing on the terrace.

There is also a pub in the village offering local fayre whilst basic provisions can be bought at the nearby Veryan Stores. Inside the cottage offers accommodation with a chic nautical feel and there are incredible sea views from every room.

The stylish sitting room is snug but all three first floor bedrooms are spacious and flooded with sunlight.

Pretty fabrics and period pieces blend effortlessly throughout.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

PORTLOE

Truro 12 miles; St. Austell 13 miles; Newquay 20 miles

Often described as 'the jewel in the crown of the Roseland Peninsula', and rightfully so. Portloe is a very pretty, picturesque coastal village well-known for its fishing and walking opportunities. It boasts a delightful harbour with 3 working boats that go out to catch crab and lobster. Portloe was the filming location for a number of different films and TV series in the 20th century including the comedy series 'Wild West', featuring Dawn French and Catherine Tate. It is a small village with not much in terms of amenities, however it does have a very highly-rated food pub as well as a the Lugger Hotel with similarly positive reviews. Portloe proves itself to be a fantastic base for exploring some of Cornwall's most beautiful places. Truro, St. Austell and Newquay are all within easy reach, all with a fantastic choice of amenities and things to do. All three are well worth the visit whilst you're in this part of the country.

Note: the unique setting and position of this property mean that children should be supervised. Note: Check in time for this property is 4pm
Note: As a traditional Cornish cottage, this property has internal steps throughout and the stairs are steeper than those found in a more modern property. A handrail is fitted to one side.
Note: There is a £100 good housekeeping bond on booking this property.