A pretty 3-storey cottage near centre of Polperro village, sleeps 4, outside terrace and private parking.
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Ground Floor
Lounge / Dining Room; with sofas, dining table and chairs, electric wood burner effect fire, and TV. Kitchen: with electric cooker, microwave, fridge with small ice compartment, (please note the Aga is not in use). Adjoining Utility Room; with a washing machine and sink,
First Floor Twin Bedroom; with two 3ft single beds, chest of draws. Shower room; Large walk in shower, wash hand basin and WC. Door to the outside terrace
Second Floor
Double Bedroom; with 4'6" double bed, chest of drawers.
Tean Cottage is a pretty 3 storey cottage, conveniently situated near the centre of the historic fishing village of Polperro, approximately 5 minutes' walk away from the superb picturesque harbour and tidal beach. This charming cottage is furnished and equipped in a traditional Cornish style, offering cosy accommodation on several levels, with low ceilings and doorways adding to the atmosphere. The cottage also benefits from a super sunny first floor garden terrace and the added bonus of private parking.
Outside
First floor 'sun trap' enclosed terrace, with garden furniture. Plus a front enclosed patio (with low wall) with garden bench.
The local area
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.
Parking
Allocated free parking available (Upper Coombes garage) 3 minutes walk from the property. PLEASE NOTE THAT VEHICLES TALLER THAN 1.85 METRES CANNOT USE THE CAR PARK.
Additional information
Included: Bed Linen and towels (no beach towels supplied so guests are asked to bring their own please), travel cot, high chair and baby bath at the property. Heating: Night storage heating (please note not from 1st May – 1st Sept), plus oil filled electric radiators. Telephone: Incoming calls only. Mobile reception mixed. Wi-Fi. Pets: Up to two medium sized dogs are welcome. Pet fee of £30 per pet, per week. Local Facilities: Polperro tidal beach 7 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. Eden Project 20 miles. Fowey 7.5 miles by ferry, 20 miles by road.
