Coastguard Cottage

AT A GLANCE…

Sleeps 5 in a double bed and triple bedroom with two single beds and a full size cabin bed

Comfortable accommodation

Lovely enclosed space to the front which has sea views, over the rooftops of the village and valley

Wonderful coast path walks right on the doorstep

Set in an attractive white washed terrace of former 1850's coastguard cottages is Coastguard Cottage. Snugly tucked away against the cliff side in the older part of Portloe, this terrific cottage occupies an end of terrace position and has a lovely enclosed front garden with furniture which overlooks the valley and village. Further coastal and sea views can be enjoyed from an elevated grassy space which belongs to the property at the rear.

Coastguard Cottage is an ideal base for keen walkers with the South West Coast Path passing through the village. The historic shell fishing village of Portloe has a pub and the Lugger Hotel located down on the slipway welcomes non-residents to partake in their famous crab sandwiches. The village of Veryan, renowned for its round houses is just a couple of miles away.

St Mawes with its famous castle is just a twenty minute drive from Portloe and is well worth a visit. You can also catch the passenger ferry from here to the maritime town of Falmouth.

Beaches around the Roseland Peninsula such as Pendower and Carne (even during the summer months) remain relatively uncrowded. The pretty villages of Portscatho, Gorran Haven and Mevagissey are all located along the Peninsula and are within a 30 minute drive of Portloe.

Outside

An enclosed, Cornish stone paved patio to the front with teak sun loungers, directors canvas chairs, table, bench and gas barbecue. This garden can be accessed from inside the property via three steps down from the living room or via the side of the cottage through a small wooden gate.

To the rear (and accessed by a number of steep steps), you will find more expansive sea views towards Gull Rock which can be enjoyed from the elevated grassy space which also belongs to the cottage. Please note, steps are steep and this area is not enclosed so not suitable for younger children.

The local area

Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Portloe is a real gem. A beautiful, tiny Cornish fishing village nestled in a steep valley on the western side of Veryan Bay, holidays in Portloe offer you the ideal base from which to explore the wonderful sites of south Cornwall.

Portloe’s stunning scenery has featured in many films and TV dramas, and with its handful of tiny cottages lining the steep streets running down to the harbour, turquoise waters and steep sided cliffs, it’s easy to see why. You’ll find most things you need during your holiday in the village including a post office and village store, as well as two good pubs, the 17th century Lugger Hotel at the top of the slipway and further up the hill the Ship Inn, both serving good food.

When it comes to beaches, holidaymakers based in Portloe have plenty of choice. Stunning Carne Beach is just three miles away, while the picturesque cove of Portholland and Caerhays Castle, gardens and beach are only a ten minute drive to the east. The Lost Gardens of Heligan are also nearby with over 80 acres of superb grounds made up of walled gardens and a huge vegetable garden. And just a few miles north of Portloe is Trewithen, one of the loveliest gardens in England and well worth a visit.

Portloe is surrounded by cliffs and headlands which form an idyllic stretch of the South West Coast Path, and there are excellent walks to the east and west, along with numerous walks inland on pretty footpaths and quiet country lanes.

Venturing a little further afield, St Mawes, with its 16 century castle built by Henry V111 to protect the Fal estuary, is a short drive away and from here you can take the ferry to historic Falmouth where you’ll find a host of shops, restaurants and attractions including the National Maritime Museum. A short hop inland by car brings you to Truro which offers visitors a wealth of things to do throughout the year, including the Royal Cornwall Museum and a beautiful cathedral completed in 1910, markets, carnivals, shopping and much more.

Explore one of Cornwall’s most unspoilt fishing villages and a spectacularly beautiful stretch of the south coast when you choose a holiday in Portloe.

Parking

Cars may be parked in the village car park, which is just 30 yards away. Payment is by the "Your Parking Space" website/app and in 2025 was advertised at £15 for the week or £3 per 24 hours.

Additional information

– Parking close by in village car park

– The steps which lead up to a grass area at the rear are steep and this area is not enclosed so not suitable for young children

– Sorry, this property does not accept pets

– Cot and high chair not provided

– This property accommodates a maximum of 5 people