Steps lead up from the parking bay to the apartment.
Living/dining room: with patio doors opening onto the sun terrace, electric coal effect fan heater, two sofas, FreeSat TV, DVD player, CD player and dining table . Double bedroom: with 4ft 6in double bed, dressing table, wardrobe and drawers. Fully equipped kitchen: with electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and washer/dryer. Shower-room: with walk-in shower, wash-hand basin and WC.
This comfortable and well equipped apartment is situated in an elevated position a short stroll away from the centre of the village and the harbour. It has the advantage of its own parking space directly below the property and a sunny terrace on which to relax and watch the world go by. Polperro itself has masses of atmosphere and provides an ideal base from which to explore Cornwall, with its rugged coastline with secret coves and miles of cliff top walks. The village has several olde world inns as well as excellent restaurants and shops and it is very easy to spend many pleasant hours at the quayside or the nearby beach watching the comings and goings of this traditional fishing port. Moorview is ideal for couples looking for a short or long break.
The sun terrace runs the width of the apartment, furnished with a garden table and two chairs. BBQ available on request.
The traditional fishing village of Polperro, set along the dramatic South Cornish coastline between Looe and Fowey, is steeped in maritime history. Wandering its pretty, narrow, winding streets offers a nostalgic taste of times gone by.
For centuries local families here were reliant on “Polperro pilchards” which were sold right across Europe. Nowadays, there is still an active fishing fleet but their catch is more varied. You can sample their wares in a number of local restaurants, pubs and cafes, or simply sit back and watch the fishermen at work in the harbour as you tuck into a fresh crab sandwich.
Polperro has an abundance of small, twisting lanes, most of which are simply not wide enough for modern vehicles. Some are little wider than footpaths, so leave your car in the main car park at Crumplehorn and from here you can walk, catch the bus or even take a horse and cart the half mile down into the village. The traffic-free zones allow you to explore the winding alleys of whitewashed fishermen’s cottages at your leisure.
It’s easy to imagine the hustle and bustle of people with loaded horse & carts rumbling past during Polperro’s smuggling heyday, or the scores of ladies lining the streets nimbly knitting fishermen’s jumpers, known locally as “knit-frocks”. On the harbour-side you can visit the Polperro Heritage Museum of Fishing and Smuggling to immerse yourself more fully in Polperro’s rich history.
The village and harbour are best seen at high tide, but at low tide, a small beach appears so it’s possible to go for a paddle. The picturesque South West Coast Path runs right through the Polperro. If you walk east along the coast you’ll reach the beautiful Talland Bay, or alternatively hop in your car to visit other nearby sandy beaches including Seaton, Downderry, Lansallos and Lantic Bay. Regular boat trips run from the harbour offering fantastic views of the coastline and day trips to nearby Looe, and you might even spot dolphins and seals on your way!
A holiday cottage in Polperro offers a wonderfully traditional seaside escape on the dramatic South East Cornish coast.
Allocated parking for one car below apartment.
Included: Bed linen and towels ( but no beach towels), WiFi, electricity and heating (night storage).
Telephone: Incoming calls only. Mobile reception can be poor but Orange and T-Mobile/EE good.
Local Facilities: Polperro beach 10 minutes walk. The nearest Pub/restaurant "Crumplehorn" is only 100 yards away.Talland beach 1 mile. Other south coast beaches are easily accessible by car. Shops, pubs and restaurants all in Polperro. Looe with more facilities and beach, 4 miles. Plymouth 25 miles. Truro 29 miles.
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