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Neptune House

Porthleven, near Helston, Cornwall
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
5 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
EV Charging
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Complex
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At a glance

  • A reverse-level cottage designed to make the most of the breathtaking views over Mount's Bay
  • An open-plan living space with a wood burner opens onto both a decked area and a sea-view balcony
  • Crisp, stylish interiors full of coastal charm create a calm and relaxing atmosphere

Overview
Property code: OC-P00866

What better way to spend time on your precious holiday than staring out to sea with your faithful four-legged friend by your side. Do just that from the glass-fronted balcony or living room in this two-bedroom Porthleven property. Monitor the tides or watch people walking the South West Coastal Path. The sandy expanse of Porthleven beach is literally a pebble’s throw away when it’s time for walkies – parts of it are dog-friendly year-round. The stylish modern interiors of this semi-detached house are ideal for a small family or friendship group – and don’t forget man’s best friend!

This property has a clever upside-down layout to take full advantage of those stunning Lizard Peninsula views. It’s a wonderfully light and airy space with generous open-plan living accommodation. The unfussy lounge area invites you in with its cosy wood burner, comfortable sofas, Smart TV and large picture window and French doors onto the small balcony. The sleek, contemporary kitchen and dining area for six are behind this but still benefit from those all-important vistas. The sleeping quarters are downstairs, comprising one king-size and one twin bedroom sharing a modern shower room. Both bedrooms are beautifully decorated in relaxing tones with modern furniture and a luxury feel for a good night’s sleep. As well as the balcony, there’s a larger furnished decked area too.

This house is in a lovely quiet location within the charming fishing town of Porthleven. If you can tear yourself away from the views, this popular town’s harbour, bars, restaurants, galleries and shops are also within 1 mile and the beach literally over the road. Check your tide charts and plan a trip to St Michael’s Mount (9.5 miles) or get a culture fix at Tate St Ives, 16.5 miles across land on the North Cornwall coast.

From December 2023 Lamp House and Neptune House will share an EV charger (7.4kWh charger with a Type 2 connector). Guests will be charged on a 'pay as you go' basis at a rate of 40p / kWh via an App that you will need to download. Please bring your own charge cable as this will not be supplied. Full details will be provided on arrival.  

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 twin
  • 1 shower room with WC
  • Double electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Complimentary bottle of wine 
  • Cot and highchair not provided
  • Stairgate upstairs 
  • Wood burner
  • Smart TV, Smart speakers
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • Raised decked area with table, chairs, two sun loungers, small balcony with two chairs
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Pay as you go electric car charger 
  • Pub and beach less than 200 metres, shop just over 600 metres
  • This property can be booked alongside the adjacent property, The Lamp House, that sleeps a further 4 guests - there is a lockable inter-connecting outside patio door 
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog 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 20 guest ratings

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Reviewed by David 4th May 2026

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Reviewed by Lynne 16th December 2025

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wonderful location and very comfortable property, the view is amazing. No complaints and would highly recommend it

Reviewed by Sarah 7th December 2025

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Just perfect

Reviewed by Michael 19th October 2025

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Very nice house. Lovely lounge and the kitchen couldn't be better equipped. Sea view amazing. Bedrooms and bathroom on small size and not a lot of space for putting things down in either. Beds very comfortable.

Reviewed by Helen 21st September 2025

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Ideal location. Kitchen superbly equipped. Very comfortable beds. Shower room rather small

Reviewed by Traci 6th September 2025

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On pictures, Neptune house looks amazing, however up close there are a few niggles which need looking into. When you are paying such a lot of money to stay in this house you expect top quality all through, sadly you dont get that! The main bedroom has been shoved at the back of the house so your view is a wall!! Not what we expected!! The ward yinRead more this bedroom have broken doors and the blinds dont work as they are so old and dirty! The front bedroom which gets the amazing view is very very tight on space. The rope banister is about to break.could be very dangerous. The bathroom is nice overall, however the sink and loo should be the other way round, the loo is squeezed into the tiniest of spaces!! The upstairs, which is the open plan lounge area is quite nice, pictures online make it look amazing, however the grill would not work for me whatever I did, the rest of the kitchen area is lovely though, well equipped for a family. The lounge area has what looks like an amazing sofa area, unfortunately the sofa has seen better days, its discoloured and very low to the ground too, anyone with knee or hip problems would struggle on such a low seated sofa. The view is amazing!! Overall we had a super week at Neptune house, however we thought the lamp house next door, where we stayed last year was much more loved and homely. These cottages are you other very expensive and you do expect perfection when youre paying nearly 2000 for a week here, sadly Neptune house looks the part on paper but lacks the wow factor once youre inside. Travel Chapter response: Thank you for your feedback, apologies that you were disappointed with the layout of the property, it is as advertised. The blinds were purchased last year and are possibly still stiff and all other points raised have been addressed since your visit. Hide

Reviewed by Gail 9th August 2025

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Very nice holiday home, wonderful view. Very well equipped and clean. Great location within easy walking distance of the harbour and town, good walks and very close to the access to the beach.

Reviewed by Sharon 17th May 2025

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A fantastic place to stay. The view is amazing. Beds so comfortable. Very well equipped kitchen area.

Reviewed by David 4th May 2025

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Well equipped holiday accommodation with an amazing view.

Reviewed by Mair 5th April 2025

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Reviewed by Amanda 2nd February 2025

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Wow! What a holiday we had - first week was calm then Storm Eowyn arrived and after that Storm Herminia! If you love storm watching, this is the place to do it. The views from the property are spectacular and made our holiday. As visitors, we found the town welcoming and friendly with a choice of eateries considering it was January. We had breathtaRead moreking walks when the weather allowed. The sea was just boiling coming into the harbour during the second week - having lived in Cornwall previously and for many years, we had never seen anything like it. The property was exactly what we needed with comfortable, reverse level accommodation to take in the incredible views. Beds were comfy and we slept well on the ground floor during both storms with two blips in power which must have immediately restored themselves as we only realised because the cooker clock was flashing. Internet was good - initially we both did some work from home simultaneously and it held up well to both of us being on Teams calls at the same time. Kitchen incredibly well equipped. We loved it and were sorry to go home but we are planning our next visit. Hide

Reviewed by Simon 18th December 2024

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Great location for walking along the coastal paths or into Porthleven. We have a big car, but managed to find parking easily, close to the property. The property was very clean. Would stay again.

Reviewed by Jane 16th November 2024

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This cottage is perfect for truly relaxing.I loved lying in bed at night listening to the waves on the shore. The view of the sea from the living area is stunning. The sunsets were beautiful and it was lovely to see the fishing boats setting off and returning later in the day. The position of the cottage is perfect for a walk into Porthleven for Read morethe shops and restaurants and also for dog walking in the other direction towards Loe Bar and Penrose. It's also nice to have a parking area outside beside the house. Hide

Reviewed by Paula 9th November 2024

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A very well appointed properly with a fantastic view

Reviewed by Mat 3rd November 2024

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A great location and the view is wonderful; the apartment is comfortable and convenient for the rest of Porthleven, however, I dont feel the property was worth the price tag! If youre going to charge 1200+ for a property then its got to be 100% maintained in all areas, the log burner should be left with kindling logs and matches, and there shouldnRead moret be dog hairs left around the apartment. The Friday changeover is also problematic for those with children of school age and working people who dont want to take an extra days leave! Hide

Reviewed by T 26th October 2024

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A fantastic property in a great location.

Reviewed by Suriya 13th October 2024

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Stayed again at Neptune House. We loved the view from the balcony and are still impressed with the well equipped house with really comfortable beds. Shower was great and the parking good. Able to walk into Porthleven for fish and chips and also to the Penrose Estate where we had good walks with our dog. Easy access to the Lizard and across to StRead more Ives and that coast line. Definitely recommend Neptune House. Hide

Reviewed by Wendy 22nd September 2024

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Reviewed by Alison 6th August 2024

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Reviewed by Linda 15th June 2024

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Neptune House is the perfect place to stay for a visit to Porthleven; it's position is just wonderful with amazing views and only a 10 minute walk into the centre. The cottage is very well equipped and comfortable; we've have now stayed 3 times and having just returned home from our latest visit will be booking again for next year.

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