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Merlyn

Porthleven, near Helston, Cornwall
Sleeps 9
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Charming holiday home for a big group situated in the heart of Porthleven
  • Contemporary and comfortable living, with a lovely garden and handy outside shower area
  • Sliding doors onto the lawned garden allow the outside in on warm days

Property code: OC-MERLYN

Located in a peaceful residential area above Porthleven, this detached property has accommodation for nine people plus two pets, and comes with a large garden and private parking.

This substantial property offers all the comfort and convenience of home. Step inside and the living room has a large corner sofa and recliner chair before a wood burner, plus a TV, DVD player and shelves full of books and games to entertain all ages. A sliding door opens onto the rear patio. The open-plan kitchen/diner has all the modern must-haves too. Cook up a treat then seat everyone around the large table; close by there’s a feature fireplace and a second seating area with its own TV and DVD player. A cloakroom completes the convenience at ground-floor level, while upstairs are five bedrooms and a family bathroom. The master suite has a king-size bed and an en-suite shower room that offers distant sea views and a glimpse of the town’s famous clock tower. Equally inviting, the double bedroom has dual-aspect windows, one with far-reaching countryside views and the other looking towards the harbour and bay. Three more rooms offer flexibility for all: one has bunk beds, one has twin beds and the third has a single bed. A lawn and block-paved driveway add kerb appeal to the front and side of the property, while at the rear there’s a private enclosed garden with a large patio area and lawn. The outside shower area is super-handy after a day on the beach.

Sitting on the west coast of the Lizard Peninsula, the ancient harbour town of Porthleven has an array of cafes and restaurants, kept well supplied by its busy fishing fleet. The beach here is a long expanse of sand separated into smaller areas by rocky outcrops. Walkers can follow the South West Coast Path in either direction from the town; for adventures further afield drive 9 miles to Marazion, home of St Michael’s Mount, or head 14 miles to Lizard Point, one of Cornwall’s most iconic landmarks.

  • 5 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double, 1 twin, 1 bunk bed, 1 single
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 en-suite shower room with WC, 1 family bathroom with shower over the bath with WC, 1 separate cloakroom WC
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine
  • Welcome pack provided
  • Travel cot and highchair provided
  • Wood burner
  • TV/DVD in lounge, dining room and bunk bedroom
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • Rear enclosed courtyard garden with furniture and BBQ
  • Private parking for 2 car
  • Storage for bikes
  • Shop and pub 300 metres
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Amanda Dunstan

This property is personally managed by Amanda.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 18 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jeffrey 23rd May 2026

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Perfect location 2 min stroll to harbour. Off road parking for 2 cars which is a bonus. Spacious house clean comfortable fully enclosed garden. Weather was cool so put heating on and house warmed up quickly. Kitchen equipment all worked well. Good Wi-Fi. 2 tvs with free view. Enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Linda 6th April 2026

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Very good

Reviewed by Phil 6th January 2026

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Lovely house, great location, warm and very clean. Very well equipped, with good quality crockery and glass wear. its got everything you need for a family holiday. Fabulous big bath towels to use after a very good hot shower. All in all a great place to stay with the added bonus of off road parking for two cars.

Reviewed by Nancy 25th October 2025

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We loved the place it was very convenient. Nice beds, showers etc. Very good location and the ceiling are high enough for us dutch people

Reviewed by Hilary 18th October 2025

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Weve stayed at Merlyn a few times, its in a different great location and offers very spacious accommodation. The garden is great if you have dogs because its fully enclosed and secure and having tiled floors downstairs is also very practical.

Reviewed by Brian 20th September 2025

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Cottage is located in a very good position for walking into Porthleven. The kitchen facilities were excellent and there was plenty of crockery etc. Outside the garden area was secure for our inquisitive Cocker spaniel. Bedrooms and lounge areas were perfect.

Reviewed by Elaine 11th September 2025

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This is a lovely, well equipped house with the added bonus of two parking spaces. The enclosed garden was great for the dogs and the house is an easy walk down to the harbour side. Porthleven is a great place to stay with lots of lovely pubs and restaurants and is within an easy drive of places to visit. I would definitely recommend staying at thisRead more house. The cream tea and little welcome pack were a lovely added bonus - thank you so much. Hide

Reviewed by Samantha 30th August 2025

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We had an amazing stay and will defo be back

Reviewed by Stewart 23rd August 2025

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A lovely big property in a great location in the picturesque town of Porthleven in a lovely part of Cornwall. The garden is well enclosed, ideal for our dog, who would find a way out if he could! A short walk from the harbour and great food places. Nauti Pizza and Catch fish and chips are recommended. The house is well provisioned, comfortable andRead more spacious. It has a few areas that could do with a bit of cosmetic attention but nothing of great concern. There is a car park at the rear of the property, which was a bit noisy as people used it in the early mornings, but other than that a peaceful location considering it's in the town. Hide

Reviewed by Melanie 2nd August 2025

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Reviewed by Duncan 12th July 2025

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Lovely house with off street parking and a short walk to the harbour. Ample room for a large family or a few friends. Well equipped and has a nice small secure garden which is handy for a four legged friend. We will be back for sure

Reviewed by Sue 11th May 2025

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The property is exactly as described. It is in the perfect location to explore Porthleven on foot and great space for all the family. Very clean and comfortable.

Reviewed by Phil 4th January 2025

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This house is only a few minutes walk from this lovely village harbour and beach with all of its lovely shops, restaurants and hostelries. Particularly recommend the Harbour Inn for relaxed dining. It is spacious enough for a large family with a lovely big open kitchen dining room with a lovely big table to seat at least 7 people. It is comfRead moreortable warm well equipped and has off street parking. A good enclosed garden if you have pets. The only big disappointment having stayed over the Christmas period with our family including young grandsons that there was no Christmas decorations or tree provided in the property. , Hide

Reviewed by Jayne 2nd November 2024

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Cottage is very convenient for shops and pubs.

Reviewed by Hilary 19th October 2024

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Lovely house, great location & garden great for our dogs

Reviewed by Sharon 28th September 2024

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3 generations of our family stayed here aged 23 to 86. All of us loved it. Plenty of space for us all. Very comfortable. Superbly equipped. As for location it was spot on - very quiet. One of the best holiday homes ever stayed in.

Reviewed by Helen 21st September 2024

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Absolutely brilliant, fully equipped with everything you need, decorated lovely with lots of lovely sea side touches and very homely , very secure garden for our dog , a sun trap too , very spacious for maybe two families to share

Reviewed by Victoria 18th August 2024

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Great sized house, great location, lots of space and its so nice to have a garden especially with young children. We had a wonderful time and its our third time at the house. Wed certainly stay again. Oh and always a bonus to have parking!!

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Cornish Horizons is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.