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Tamarind

Porthleven, Cornwall
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Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
5 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • A detached dormer bungalow with stunning sea views from almost every room
  • Enjoy the beautiful scenery in the enclosed garden as you cook dinner on the BBQ
  • Awaken under the eaves to glorious views of the sparkling sea

Property code: OC-P00877

With easy access to the harbour town of Porthleven, this dormer bungalow is set on the hillside and enjoys stunning sea views. Welcoming couples, friends and families, plus a canine companion, it’s a delightful, year-round retreat, with a garden for summer BBQs and a wood burner for cosy winter evenings.

Completely refurbished in 2021, this family-friendly house has a relaxed yet chic feel. The kitchen is a light, bright space that’s conveniently arranged with everything you’ll need for preparing delicious meals, and the lounge/diner has space for a dining table at one end, by enormous windows facing the sea. At the opposite end, soft seating surrounds a wood burner and a Smart TV. If you can’t get enough of the beautiful views, head to the sun room, where huge bay windows and a telescope will help you observe the sparkling waves. Two of the three bedrooms, a twin (super-king on request) and a single, are also on this floor, sharing a bathroom with a shower over the bath, while upstairs you’ll find the third bedroom, a king-size, with yet more stunning sea views, an en-suite shower room and a separate WC. Children and dogs will enjoy the enclosed lawn, while adults can relax around the picnic table and enjoy an alfresco drink or even a BBQ.

Elevated above the fishing village of Porthleven, the house is about half a mile from its harbour, shops, pubs, galleries and places to eat. An excellent selection of high-quality restaurants means you can try wood-fired pizza one night and freshly caught fish the next. From here there’s a variety of lovely walks, both inland and on the coast. Family friendly Praa Sands is just 5.5 miles away, while iconic St Michael’s Mount is 10 miles and St Ives only 17 miles.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin with zip-and-link beds which can make a super king-size on request, 1 single
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and a WC, 1 en-suite shower room, 1 separate WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave
  • Welcome pack
  • Wood burner
  • Smart TV
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • Enclosed garden with outdoor seating, picnic bench, BBQ, washing line, hose and hanging rail for wetsuits
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Beach and pub 0.1 miles, shop 0.5 miles
  • Please provide your own beach towels
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog 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 29 guest ratings

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Overall comfort
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Overall location
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Reviewed by Richard 10th November 2024

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Reviewed by Helen 27th October 2024

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The property is in a great location with lovely sea views. The property is well equipped with everything you could need. The beds were very comfortable with ample storage space. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Caroline 10th October 2024

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A lovely cottage in a perfect position.

Reviewed by David 23rd September 2024

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Reviewed by Kelly 15th September 2024

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Reviewed by Rebecca 30th August 2024

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Lovely cottage. Thank you for the welcome goodies! Shame it was up a steep slope, may not bother some guests but we had a disabled daughter who found it difficult. Sea views were gorgeous apart from neighbours opposite owning a neon orange van parked directly opposite front windows. Cottage was comfortable, clean and warm and relaxing. We spent ourRead more 1st week in Helford and our 2nd week in bustling Porthleven. Cornwall is so beautiful. Hide

Reviewed by Brian 25th August 2024

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Tamarind is in a wonderful position with excellent sea views and only five or ten minutes walk from the town centre. There was parking for two cars - rare in Porthleven! - and plenty of space for all four of us in the house with a very well equipped kitchen. The garden is fully enclosed so we could let our dog, Stormy, run around without being afraRead moreid of him getting out. The house is very close to the Penrose Estate and the Loe Bar, so there were good walks nearby. Hide

Reviewed by Shawn 9th August 2024

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Reviewed by Joan 2nd August 2024

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Good location and well equipped cottage with comfortable furniture. Parking a little challenging! Garden needs attention. Lawn not mowed weeds and bambles. Lovely plants but overgrown!

Reviewed by Maik 26th July 2024

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Reviewed by Tracy 29th June 2024

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Myself, my 81 year old mum and my dog Jarvis had a lovely stay at Tamarind. It was like home from home. We had everything we needed. The furnishings were lovely and beds very comfortable. The garden was a good size and just perfect for Jarvis to run around in plus nice to sit in and enjoy the sunshine. The location was excellent and ideal for the bRead moreeach only a 4 minute walk down the hill. You can see the sea from every front window at Tamarind. It was only 7 minutes walk to The Harbour Inn a lovely dog friendly pub We just loved the harbour and the quaint shops, cafes and restaurants. Plenty of space to park at the back but driveway access is a little bit tight. Great property. Hide

Reviewed by Richard 8th June 2024

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We have reviewed this cottage in the section asking for improvement suggestion which has been done on the basis that the cottage is categorised as 5-star. There are may aspects some can be improved others may need to stay as they are but our categorisation is 3-star. We had a decent holiday but must convey to you and the owner, as you state is neRead morecessary in the process of understanding between guests owners and the business acting as agents. It is not 5-star and as such the value for money(we spent in excess of 1200 for the week) is poor. 5-star requires everything to be of a top standard comfortable and convenient which it is not as stated in our comments in the space above. Hide

Reviewed by Shaun 24th May 2024

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Reviewed by Beat 13th May 2024

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We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Tamarind. This cottage fulfilled or exceeded our high expectations. We rate it 5 stars in all aspects and would recommend it to anyone without hesitation. Porthleven is a lovely town offering a variety of pubs and restaurants as well as a small supermarket, plus beach walks.

Reviewed by Beverley 2nd March 2024

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Fantastic location, lovely harbour 5 mins down hill, easy access to parking at back door, perfect spot for visiting the Lizard, Minack theatre , St Ives 20 mins away and easy drives to beaches, Really very comfortable property, very homely, loads of space, very clean, views from bedrooms and lounge out to sea, perfect for watching evening sunsRead moreets well equipped kitchen, including washer dryer , beds comfy and the property was lovely and warm and surprisingly quiet when the storm hit on the last night. Best of all I could take my dog. Worth the fee .. I couldnt fault it, made our holiday week perfect and relaxing. Hide

Reviewed by Alison 19th February 2024

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Reviewed by D 4th February 2024

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Lovely situation convenient for walks and village amenities. Nice sea views from the bedrooms and sunroom. Well equipped. Clean and welcoming.

Reviewed by Elliott 13th January 2024

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Beautiful views very comfortable with parking. Love this place.

Reviewed by Margaret 14th November 2023

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Reviewed by Tracy 24th September 2023

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Reviewed by Simon 18th September 2023

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Reviewed by Michael 25th August 2023

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Reviewed by Caroline 24th August 2023

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Reviewed by Amanda 7th July 2023

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Had a really fantastic week away at Tamarind. The property is stunning - it has beautiful sea views and is within a short walk of Porthleven. Extremely comfortable beds and amazing sofas - we particularly liked the charging ports in the side - it proved very popular with two teenagers. Very well supplied kitchen with a lovely welcome pack. It was oRead moreur first trip to Cornwall. Porthleven and the surrounding area were fabulous and very dog friendly. Cannot recommend the property and the area enough. We will definitely book again. Hide

Reviewed by Sheena 30th June 2023

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Reviewed by Ewan 5th May 2023

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Property was excellent and the benefit of off street parking was amazing! All furniture was excellent and property very well stocked. Upstairs shower not the most accessible for someone taller like me but did not significantly impact our stay.

Reviewed by Abigail 7th April 2023

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A few things to help improve - Instructions on how to unlock the bin - it took us 4 days to realise there was a key! Upstairs is very low ceilings - I think beams should be painted or something - as my husband hit ihis head on them 4 days in a row when getting out of bed. More bin bags would be good. The entrance to the driveway was very hard for uRead mores to get our car in and out of - we have a large Q7 Audi - and the pillars as you enter the drive made it very hard to manouver - I would suggest removing one of them. Hide

Reviewed by Konstantin 1st March 2023

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The property had great views and an amazing garden. It was very spacious inside. It was close to the beach and pubs nearby which was a massive plus. However, the beds were not the most comfortable and the property does not really have a proper barbeque.

Reviewed by Alison 20th February 2023

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Lovely property in a great location for easy access to the beach, harbour & coastal walks. We loved our stay & our first visit to Porthleven. Well definitely be back!

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