Kitchen/Diner Large kitchen with range cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and utility cupboard with washing machine and ironing board. Lounge A large room split in to two halves, with smart TV, seating for 8 guests, and french doors leading to outdoor seating area Cloakroom with WC and wash basin Stairs leading to first floor
Bedroom 1 A Large, bright room with king size bed Bedroom 2 With 4'6 double bed, and access to balcony. With the balcony door open, you can enjoy the sound of the babbling river from your bed! Bedroom 3 with one 3' single bed and one 2'6 single bed. Door to balcony Bedroom 4 Another large, airy room with king size bed, en-suite shower room including large shower, WC and wash basin Bathroom with free standing bath, WC and wash basin.
New for 2024!
Lily House is an elegant, large holiday cottage located in the heart of Polperro, a quaint fishing village in Cornwall. Boasting spacious living areas, large, bright bedrooms, and the rare convenience of on site parking, properties like this in the village are few and far between! Step outside of the walled courtyard garden, to discover pretty streets, a scenic harbour and local eateries that make Polperro a beloved holiday destination. Lily House is perfect for families or a group get together, providing all the amenities you need for an unforgettable holiday.
* Lily House offers different rates for groups of 4 or less (using two bedrooms) at certain times of year, please select your party size by the availability calendar to see prices. Short breaks also offered during much of the year *
Walled and gated courtyard garden with large outdoor table to seat 8 guests.
Small balcony leading off Bedrooms 2 and 3 with bistro table and two chairs.
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.
Spacious on site parking for 2-3 cars.
Included: Bed linen, towels, electricity, heating and Wi-Fi.
Pets; up to two well behaved dogs welcome. Additional Pet Charge of £30 per pet, per week.
Telephone: No landline. Mobile reception variable
EV Charging: There is no EV charging facility at the property.
Local Facilities: Polperro tidal beach 5 minutes' walk. Talland beach 2 miles. Other beaches are 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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