Entrance
Three steep steps lead up to the stable front door which opens directly into the kitchen
Kitchen / Dining Room
A spacious beamed kitchen/diner with a run of pine kitchen units, a dining table and fine views of the fishing boats in the harbour from both a cushioned window seat and the stable door. Kitchen appliances include fridge, electric hob and oven, microwave, television and washing machine.
Living Room
From the kitchen, a steep carpeted staircase leads up to a lovely beamed sitting room with comfortable lounge seating, television and two sunny window seats overlooking the active fishing harbour below.
Shower Room
To complete the first floor accommodation there is a fully tiled shower room W.C. with a hand basin at the rear.
Bedroom 1
Double bedroom – Double bed, television, with hip-shaped ceilings, some of the original 300-year-old exposed beams. A bird's eye view across the harbour towards the original net houses and Peak Rock, Polperro's iconic rock and far out to sea.
Bedroom 2
Cosy twin bedroom with two single beds. Hip-shaped ceilings.
Heating
The property is efficiently heated via night storage units.
Pets
This property welcomes a maximum of two dogs
AT A GLANCE….
Sleeps 4 in a double and twin bedroom
Fantastic harbourside position with views
Parking permit included
Short breaks available most of the year!
Welcomes 2 dogs of any size
Enjoying wonderful harbour and sea views from most windows, this grade II listed 18th century former fisherman's cottage is located in The Warren, a quintessentially Cornish traffic free area, offering light and airy accommodation on three floors.
Set right in the heart of the pretty village of Polperro with a picturesque harbour and the South West Coast Path on the doorstep, this quaint cottage is ideally situated only a few paces from the quayside and is entered from the narrow pedestrian lane.
Although the cottage has no garden, the front steps provide an excellent vantage point to sit and enjoy the sun and there are also plenty of places to sit around the quay and watch the boats entering and leaving the harbour.
Formerly the birthplace of Jonathan Couch a distinguished local historian, details can be found in the Heritage Museum of Smuggling and Fishing nearby. The many cafes, restaurants, pubs, galleries and local shops are close at hand as is Polperro Model Village and Land of Legend. Seasonal pleasure boat trips depart from the harbour, and the coastal footpath offers fine walks eastwards to Talland Bay & Looe, and westbound to Lansallos & Polruan.
There is a small sandy beach that sits outside the harbour walls and is accessible during low tide, and further beaches can be found along the coast at Talland, Lantivet and Lantic Bays. Looe is 4 miles by road and Fowey 7 miles via the Bodinnick ferry. This property can be rented with next door but one Ten Steps for larger parties.
No outside space, due to the amazing harbourside location.
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.
Permit parking (provided) at the top of the village in the main car park just under 1/2 a mile away.
– LOYALTY DISCOUNT available **Only 1 discount applies if other offers available**
– There is no vehicle access to the property however, a luggage taxi service is available
– This property welcomes a maximum of two dogs
– This property accommodates a maximum of 4 people plus 1 infant
– No cot or Highchair available
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