Open plan living room, kitchen and dining area; living room; TV, DVD player, pebble effect electric fire, WiFi. Kitchen; Electric hob and oven, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Separate Utility room; washing machine and tumble drier. Bedroom 1: 5ft king size bed with en-suite shower room (double size shower) WC and wash hand basin. Bedroom 2: Twin single beds (can be joined to make 6ft super king size bed – please note: only single bed linen is supplied). Bedroom 3: 5ft king size bed plus a 3ft single bed. Bathroom 1: bath, double shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin. Bathroom 2: bath, WC and wash hand basin.
Welcome to Alarra – a contemporary and spacious ground floor apartment which incorporates large picture windows, letting in plenty of light and giving views across the terraced garden to the village rooftops. There are three delightfully expansive bedrooms and three bathrooms all on the same level as the substantial open plan living area, plus the added bonus of a sizable games room with table tennis. There is private parking onsite (a rare bonus in the traditional fishing village of Polperro). Quaint cottages border the lane downhill to the harbourside, a mere 5 minutes' walk away, and the variety of restaurants, pubs, shops and cafes within this truly rare village, a joy to experience. For the more energetic the beautiful South West Coastal path winds around the rugged coastline, and the popular Talland Bay is a 5 minute drive or a 1hr coastal walk away. Polperro is a great base from which to explore the joys of Cornwall, with its numerous beaches (including the sandy beach in the nearby town of Looe with its traditional seaside entertainment) and proud seafaring traditions.
A terraced garden with steps, paths and terraces leading through shrubbery and tropical plants, including a small paved seating area to the front of the apartment over looking the garden with a bench (summer months only).
Please Note: children and dogs must be supervised whilst in the terraced gardend, as there are a few lowe rise walls that could be climbed and shallow ponds.
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.
Large private driveway for up to 2 cars onsite.
Included: Bed linen and towels, (no beach towels), WiFi, electricity and central heating, travel cot, high chair.
Pets: One large or 2 medium sized well behaved pets welcome. Pet Charge: £30.00 per pet, per week
Telephone: Incoming only. Mobile reception mixed (Orange, T-Mobile and EE fairly good). WiFi
Local Facilities: Polperro beach 5 mins walk, Talland beach 1 mile. Other South Coast beaches are easily accessible by car. Shops, pubs and restaurants all in Polperro, Looe with more facilities 4 miles. Plymouth 25 miles and Truro 29 miles.
Under-Occupancy Discount in Low Season for parties of 2. Please contact the Polperro Office on: 01503 272303 for more details.
Please Note: The Owners' holiday home (rarely used) is above Alarra.
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