Open plan living room: with slate quarry tiles, natural stone fireplace with wood burning stove, two sofas, flat screen TV with Freeview and dining area to seat four.
Kitchen: with electric cooker, large fridge/freezer, microwave and washer/dryer.
Conservatory: Down two steps to ‘river room’ with cane seat & chair and full width windows opening onto the river Pol.
Off the conservatory is a
wet room: with shower, hand basin and WC.
Stairs up to the first floor.
Small single bedroom: with 3ft single bed.
Adjacent family
Bathroom: with bath, shower over, hand basin and WC.
Double bedroom with 4ft 6in double bed
and enclosed stairwell with door leads up to the
Twin bedroom: set in the eaves, with two 3ft single beds and small TV.
The staircase leading to the twin bedroom is accessed via the double bedroom.
Located in one of the pretty old streets close to Polperro harbour in Cornwall, Glencoe backs onto the River Pol and is ideal as a summer or winter destination. This property has a homely feel with its natural stone fireplace and wood burning stove, ( logs can be purchased locally), slate tiles with underfloor heating, tasteful furnishings and soft décor and at the back of the property, an attractive conservatory opens out to look over the River Pol. Glencoe is conveniently located a few yards from the many inns, restaurants and interesting shops scattered through this quintessential Cornish fishing village, whilst the bustling seaside town of Looe as well as other popular Cornwall destinations are only a short drive way. Welcome pack on arrival.
No outside space.
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.
In the main public car park at the entrance to the village (charges apply/cash only). Alternatively, Toad Hall Cottages have some spaces to rent on a first come, first served basis in the village – please enquire at time of booking.
There is also a local independent luggage taxi service available. If you would like your luggage delivered straight to your door. (charges apply)
Included: Bed linen, towels, WiFi, electricity and heating (underfloor and night storage).
Telephone: Payphone provided. Mobile reception poor (Orange and T-Mobile/EE good).
Pets: Yes, up to two small to medium well behaved dogs accepted. Pet Charge: £30.00 per pet per week.
Local Facilities: Polperro beach 5 minutes walk. Talland beach 1 mile. Other south coast beaches easily accessible by car. Shops, pubs and restaurants all in Polperro. Looe with more facilities, 4 miles. Plymouth 25 miles. Truro 29 miles.
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