Open plan kitchen/diner with beams and low ceilings, electric cooker/hob, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge with ice box, microwave, dining table to seat 6, natural stone open fireplace and windows overlooking the river Pol. Sitting room with open fire, two sofas, armchair, flat screen TV. Stairs up to first floor. Double bedroom with 4ft 6in double bed and en-suite bathroomwith bath and WC. Twin bedroom with two 3ft single beds. Shower room with shower cubicle, hand basin and WC. Stairs up to master double bedroom built in the eaves of the house with 4ft 6in double bed and dressing table.
Only a few steps from the picturesque Polperro harbour, Pol Haven is a delightful whitewashed fisherman’s cottage in the centre of this historic Cornish fishing village. Access to scenic coastal walks, cosy pub next door, little restaurants selling an abundance of fresh fish and other local produce, are all within a few minutes’ walk. Providing comfortable and convenient accommodation, Pol Haven is arranged on three floors and is spacious, yet maintains an intimate ambience. Open fireplaces and traditional stone walls make this a welcoming place in which to relax after a busy day sampling the many attractions that are accessible in and around this glorious area of South East Cornwall.
A ladder-style staircase from the bedroom leads to the quirky private roof terrace, equipped with garden table & chairs, with views across the rooftops over the village.
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 (no beach towels), WiFi, electricity and heating (programmed heating system).
Pets: One well behaved pet welcome. Pet Charge: 30.00 per pet, per week.
Telephone: Incoming calls only. Mobile reception poor (Orange and T-Mobile/EE good).
Local Facilities: Polperro beach 2 minutes walk. Talland beach 1 mile. Other beaches are easily accessible by car. Shops, pubs and restaurants all in Polperro. Looe with more facilities, 4 miles. Plymouth 25 miles.
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