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Samphire Cottage

Porthleven, near Helston, Cornwall
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Waterside Views
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Spacious coastal cottage with thoughtfully presented interiors and a sunroom
  • Uninterrupted views out to sea from the patio terrace
  • Enjoy every opportunity to socialise in the open-plan living/dining room

Property code: OC-SAMCOT

The beautiful cottage overlooks the beach in Porthleven. Sleeping six guests and two hairy hounds, the property suits both groups of friends and large families. Spend your days on the beach or walking the coast path, before returning to your Cornish bolthole to relax by the wood burner or sip a sundowner on the terrace. The bustling market towns of Penzance and Helston are within 12 miles of the property.

Enter via the sunroom, where you can relax with a morning coffee and admire the far-reaching sea views. From here, move into the cosy lounge/diner, with characterful exposed beams and stonework. The hounds will love dozing by the warming wood burner, whilst you snuggle up on the sofa to watch the Smart TV or a DVD, and you can all come together for delicious meals around the large dining table. This room opens into a stylish kitchen, where there is ample space for the dog beds, as well as a breakfast bar and additional comfortable seating. Just off the kitchen is a handy porch area. Four bedrooms await upstairs: a king-size and double with sea views, and two cosy singles. A chic family bathroom completes the property. Please note, your hairy guests are only permitted on the ground floor. Outside there’s a small, enclosed terrace with seating and uninterrupted views across Mounts Bay.

Porthleven is a vibrant fishing port with a great selection of woof-welcoming eateries. Enjoy strolls around the harbour, or head down to the beach (the eastern end is woof friendly all year) to let your four-pawed pals splash in the waves. The South West Coast Path passes through the town, offering great dog-walking opportunities. Just along the coast is the remote landscape of The Lizard Peninsula, where you and your hairy sidekicks can discover secluded beaches and woodland trails.

  • 4 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 double, 2 single
  • 1 bathroom with bath, shower and WC
  • Hob, oven, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher and fridge/freezer
  • Welcome pack
  • Travel cot provided; please bring your own cot bedding
  • Wood burner
  • Smart TV, DVD player and TV in the kitchen
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • Dogs must be kept downstairs and off furniture
  • Patio with garden furniture
  • Ample on-street parking
  • Outdoor storage
  • Beach, pub and shop less than 0.5 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 09:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Amanda Dunstan

This property is personally managed by Amanda.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 22 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Bettina 10th May 2026

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Reviewed by Simon 3rd May 2026

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The cottage was beautiful, very comfortable and in an ideal location for us. It had everything we needed and amenities were close by. We will definitely look to book up again.

Reviewed by Robert 9th March 2026

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The cottage is beautifully decorated and was very comfy all round. Bed was great. Everything I needed , I found with ease.

Reviewed by Pam 9th February 2026

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The property was superb, from location to furnishings and equipment. The photos showed a beautifully kept property and the reality was even better! Thank you for maintaining to such a high standard and helping visitors to enjoy the area. It was very interesting to have information available about the property and area. We look forward to another viRead moresit. Hide

Reviewed by Lynda 22nd November 2025

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A beautiful cottage with stunning views. We spent quite a bit of time in the small conservatory watching the sea. We will be back

Reviewed by Claire 2nd November 2025

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A fantastic cottage which has plenty of space ( we are a family of four with two teenagers so space is important). The location was amazing and the outlook over the beach was stunning. We really enjoyed the larger kitchen and open plan lounge area. So much light in this house made it a real pleasure to be in during the day and at night. The bathrooRead morem was lovely and the bedrooms all a generous size with lovely soft carpet. A really well equipped and comfortable stay. Hide

Reviewed by Kayla 20th September 2025

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Reviewed by Julia 30th August 2025

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Fantastic location, easy parking nearby, stunning views. Porthleven is great for couples, families and dogs. We hope to return.

Reviewed by Andrew 26th August 2025

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Unfortunately, our stay at Samphire Cottage did not reach our expectations. The main issue was that the cottage listing was incorrect and a number of facilities were not as advertised and the cottage layout had also changed. Some of these issues directly affected what we wanted for our holiday and somewhat spoiled the experience. In addition to thiRead mores, we had what we considered a health and safety issue in the cottage, which was not resolved to our satisfaction. We did report the issues, both during our stay and on our return but these were met with a selection of excuses. Shame - it is a nice cottage and we did have a good holiday, but it was not because of the accommodation. Response from Holiday Cottages - New photo's are coming to show the the layout and facilities after the renovation. All other issues have been rectified. Hide

Reviewed by Matthew 23rd August 2025

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Lovely cottage in a great location.

Reviewed by Rik 14th July 2025

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The location is great and the saving grace of this property. We enjoyed our holiday despite our unhappiness with some aspects. The utensils, amenities, and general upkeep is not commensurate with the standard of property the fee charged usually delivers in my experience. There is no BBQ or comfortable seating on the patio provided. You should bringRead more extra toilet rolls, dishwasher tablets, and hangers. The lack of a second toilet can be an issue at times. Response from Holiday Cottages - Thank you for your feedback. The cottage doesn't have a BBQ or second toilet, and this is reflected on the description. The seating area outside has been changed, and new photo's are coming shortly. Your remaining comments have been taken on board. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 25th May 2025

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Generally a clean, spacious and well equipped cottage in a very good position relative to the shops, restaurants and of course the beach. A great cottage.

Reviewed by Michael 17th May 2025

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Fantastic location over looking the beach and sea. Bottle of fizz, biscuits and flowers nice touch on arrival

Reviewed by Cathryn 12th April 2025

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Reviewed by Deborah 5th April 2025

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Great cottage in a superb location. A real home from home we loved it !

Reviewed by Paula 6th January 2025

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Lovely cottage in a beautiful location. Excellent layout and very cosy - even in winter storms.

Reviewed by Matthew 13th September 2024

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Reviewed by Jay 31st August 2024

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Samphire Cottage is a lovely, characterful property with stunning views ! Its well equipped and a great base to explore Porthleven and the surrounding areas - We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return again in the future.

Reviewed by Eve 20th August 2024

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Reviewed by Heidi 3rd August 2024

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An absolutely stunning cottage, it was our second stay and will absolutely book it again in the future...lovely welcome gifts from the owners and a very well equipped cottage overall. The views are amazing and the parking around the corner was fine.

Reviewed by Karen 6th July 2024

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Wonderful cottage in fabulous location. This was our 3rd visit and will not be our last.

Reviewed by Kayla 29th June 2024

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Perfect cottage in a stunning location to enjoy the views. This was our 4th visit to this cottage and we already booked our next visit

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.