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12 Bay View

Porthleven, Cornwall
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Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Waterside Views
Sky TV
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Wake up to sea views from two of the bedrooms
  • A mix of old and new features creates character and charm
  • Escape to a stylish cottage on the Cornish coast

Property code: OC-12BAYV

This splendid, terraced cottage is set overlooking the impressive harbour in the heart of picturesque Porthleven and is ideal for a family or friends looking for a tranquil holiday on the beautiful Cornish coastline. Perfectly situated to enjoy the independent shops and eateries of the town, which is a real foodie destination, and less than 500 metres walk to the golden sands of Porthleven Beach.

An impressive cottage with a distinctly superior and homely feel. The design and decor retain some of the original character features blended with contemporary styling. A coastal theme and light hues create a perfect sense of relaxation. The open-plan living/dining room with marvellous harbour views is a sociable area to enjoy time together, and boasts a TV and plush leather sofas to chill out in at the end of a day of exploring the coast and countryside. The well-equipped kitchen has all you need to whip up some memorable meals. The first floor has a bathroom, a king-size bedroom, a twin room, and a single room with coastal views. There is a sunny terrace with garden furniture, from which you can watch the fishing boats and pleasure craft coming and going while sipping a drink or dining alfresco.

The surrounding area is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and walkers will love the picture-perfect views of every cove from the clifftops along the South West Coast Path. Marazion (9 miles) is home to St Michael’s Mount – an absolute must-see attraction - or head to the tip of the Lizard Peninsula, Lizard Point (14 miles), another of Cornwall’s most iconic spots. Alternatively, head to the wonderful Cornish Seal Sanctuary (8 miles) and spend time learning about the sea life here.

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 twin, 1 single
  • 1 bathroom with walk-in shower and WC
  • Oven, hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer
  • Welcome pack
  • Travel cot and highchair available; please bring your own cot bedding
  • TV including Sky/BT sports, Bluetooth speaker
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • Patio with garden furniture
  • Roadside parking public car park less than 0.5 miles away
  • Outdoor storage
  • Shop and pub 0.1 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Leah Smith

This property is personally managed by Leah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 44 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Philip 16th April 2024

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Reviewed by Andrew 6th April 2024

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Reviewed by Patricia 16th March 2024

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Lovely cottage. Fantastic views towards the open sea and to the inner harbour. The underfloor heating in the sitting room and bathroom worked well. Bed very comfortable. Kitchen compact but everything you need is there.

Reviewed by David 9th February 2024

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Reviewed by M 15th January 2024

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Absolutely spot on, facilities, comfort, position. My favourite cottage ever. This was our 4 th visit.

Reviewed by Therese 27th December 2023

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Perfect stay. The house has everything you could need & more. The decor, the hamper, the cleanliness, the attention to detail, the view & the location were all perfect. I will definitely return Thankyou

Reviewed by Jan 6th December 2023

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Reviewed by Mair 23rd October 2023

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Our stay at number 12 was amazing. The view is breathtaking and the property just makes you feel like you have come 'home'. Each day the view seems different and you are just high enough above the harbour not to get wet! We spent hours on patio even in mid October. The property is in an excellent location for the shops/bars etc but also quiet and pRead moreeaceful. You can wake to the sound of the sea and spend hours gazing and relaxing. The welcome pack was super generous and the best that we have ever had. Great info and books at the property plus a load of games etc. Highly recommend staying there. We were sad to leave. Hide

Reviewed by Lawson 4th October 2023

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Reviewed by Andrew 2nd September 2023

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Reviewed by Ben 5th August 2023

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Lovely property in great location. Parking although not allocated was easy to find even in August.

Reviewed by Hayley 29th July 2023

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Reviewed by Anonymous 28th July 2023

What a beautiful place to stay in an amazing position with views of the sea. A short walk to stunning beaches and lovely Porthleven with shops and places to eat. Wonderful!!!

Reviewed by Caroline 24th June 2023

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12 Bay View is a perfect property for a relaxing break. The view from the patio is so amazing, watching fishing boats in and out the harbour, people enjoying paddle boarding, jumping from the harbour walls, and the early morning swimmers! The house was comfortable, welcoming and everything you could wish for was supplied, including such a generousRead more and wonderful welcome pack! The local amenities are all just superb, plenty of walks along the cliff path, around the town and in and out of all the local shops and market stalls . We visited all the cafes, restaurants, pubs and all within walking distance from the house Absolutely will be visiting again next year! Hide

Reviewed by Helen 4th June 2023

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Great property brilliant location, very comfortable. Appreciated the welcome pack.

Reviewed by Joanne 3rd June 2023

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Reviewed by Stuart 19th March 2023

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Reviewed by Nigel 6th March 2023

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This is our third time in 12 Bay View, and the most recent update completed by the owners is fantastic. We could not fault the property, and the cleanliness on arrival was perfect. The hamper of goodies waiting for us, was also full of items that were immediately useful, and went down a treat. The flowers are also a nice touch. The beds were very cRead moreomfy, crisp, and clean, you couldn't ask for more. 12 Bay View is an ideal holiday base, you can enjoy the harbour, at your leisure, and should you feel lazy and want time relaxing, the views are unbeatable. Roll on our next visit. Hide

Reviewed by Anonymous 28th February 2023

Thank you for a lovely stay in your house. The welcome pack was amazing. The views were fabulous, even when the sea was so wild. We didn`t want to go out as the house is so comfortable. To sit and watch the surfers from your bed is something I will always remember. Porthleven is a beautiful place, its our second visit at New Year. We ate in Amelia`Read mores, drank in The Ship. The locals are very welcoming. We missed the Harbour View pub, but have been told it will re-open. We all had a wonderful time. Hide

Reviewed by Lorna 19th February 2023

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Lovely property in a beautiful location, perfect for exploring Cornwall. Stunning sunsets, lovely family holiday with 3 teenage sons. Being able to walk straight onto the south west coast path was great. Even in Feb we sat outside and watched the sunset wrapped in the good supply of blankets.

Reviewed by Rachel 29th January 2023

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Fantastic cottage and location. Everything was comfortable and quality from the settees, to the TV and audio, the kit in the kitchen and the amazing welcome pack and last but not least the VERY comfortable beds. Have I mentioned the views...OUTSTANDING...All in all we had a fabulous week. Thank you

Reviewed by Anonymous 28th January 2023

Thank you for a lovely place to stay. The welcome pack was amazing and much appreciated. I will be stealing some ideas from your kitchen for our new house. Views are amazing, loved to sit in the window seat and watch the world go by. The Ship is a brilliant pub-quiz night was fun. Porthleven is a delight. Hopefully see you again another year.

Reviewed by Tracey 5th January 2023

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This is such an amazing property with fantastic views of the harbour and sea. It was very comfortable and we all enjoyed our stay here and would love to return

Reviewed by Anonymous 28th December 2022

What an amazing place to spend Christmas. Incredible views and everything we could possibly need and more. Thank you so much for the wonderful hamper-even dog biscuits. We will be back, we`ve fallen in love with Porthleven and want to explore more of the area.

Reviewed by Jane 18th December 2022

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Love the property,the view and Porthleven, already booked for next year.

Reviewed by Andrea 9th October 2022

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We love the location and the house is lovely, couldnt be more picturesque. Has all amenities you need. Superb!

Reviewed by Anonymous 1st October 2022

Love the house, especially the underfloor heating.

Reviewed by Anonymous 1st October 2022

Lovely house, everything so easy and very comfortable. Porthleven is as wonderful as ever with the added bonus of finding number 12 - a real gem.

Reviewed by Anonymous 1st October 2022

Such a lovely property with spectacular views. This was our second visit to Porthleven and looking forward to many more.

Reviewed by Anonymous 1st October 2022

Thank you for a lovely stay. The accommodation was wonderful. Quite a change from London.

Reviewed by Anonymous 1st October 2022

The house exceeded our expectations. We have done lots of walking. I would particularly recommend that any visitor does a walk from Praa Sands back to Porthleven.

Reviewed by Anonymous 1st October 2022

We have had an amazing week. The house is beautiful, so comfortable and well-equipped.

Reviewed by Anonymous 1st October 2022

What a fantastic house. Had a brilliant week here and will be back to be sure. Didn't leave the house much as the views were entertaining enough. Porthleven is a gorgeous place.

Reviewed by Anonymous 1st October 2022

Another very relaxing week in Porthleven. First time at No. 12 and really liked it, warm and comfortable and great views from the window. Vey lucky with the weather! We will be back for sure.

Reviewed by Anonymous 1st October 2022

Thank you again for letting us stay in the beautiful cottage hope to be back soon. The best cottage we have evered stayed in!

Reviewed by Anonymous 1st October 2022

We had a wonderful Christmas and New Year at this beautiful cottage. We saw some wonderful storns which made it more enjoyable, the views were fantastic. The two dogs had a fantastic time, lovely beaches and coastal walks.

Reviewed by Anonymous 1st October 2022

What a fantasic cottage! and the Views! We have loved our stay here and look forward to coming again in the Spring.

Reviewed by Caroline 21st September 2022

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Beautiful property in a wonderful location, directly overlooking porthleven harbour. A stones throw from the pubs and restaurants, but with no noise or disturbance. Great places to eat and a relaxed feel throughout porthleven. Ideal location for accessing the helford river and the coastal paths and Cornish coves.

Reviewed by Stuart 3rd September 2022

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Reviewed by Jane 30th July 2022

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Great house in an amazing location. The kitchen appliances were excellent quality.

Reviewed by Adrian 8th July 2022

Wow- Amazing house and views ! Everything you need is here in this house, what a perfect holiday ! We've been very lucky with the weather too, our first time in Bay View and our third consecutive year in Porthleven . The surprise hamper was lovely, many thanks and beautiful flowers on the table to. Can't wait to come back ! Thank you !

Reviewed by Anthony 1st July 2022

We've had a lovely stay here, we came here in 2011 which is when it was first refurbed. The imrovements are great, everything you need is here. Abit unlucky with the weather but at least its not too hot for the dogs. We walked around Loe bar, which had lots of shadiness for hot dogs. The welcome pack is outstandingly generous. Thank you, nothing toRead more be changed here for a restful break you thought of everything! Hide

Reviewed by Andrew 25th June 2022

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Reviewed by Andrew 24th June 2022

Its our last day and we are so sorry to be leaving this 'home from home' So much thought has been put in to this house- from the very generous welome pack, to the tiniest details. Comfy beds and absolutely everything you could need. It's all here ! The views are stunning and many a happy hour has been spent watching the children jumping off the harRead morebour wall, the gigs go out for training, the novice paddle boarders, the ladies who dip in the harbour for a chat, the gorgeous night skies and the general bustle of the harbour. We even did the Ship pub quiz without even leaving the terrace ! Hide

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