Kerbenetty (Harbour Cottage)

ID: S82287

  • Bedrooms 3
  • ・ Sleeps 6
  • ・ Pets 2

About this property

An adorable cottage with sensational coastal views in picturesque Portloe on the Roseland Peninsula. Occupying prime position above the turquoise waters of the harbour, Kerbenetty (previously named Harbour Cottage) could hardly be closer to the sea. Inside the charming cottage offers accommodation with a chic nautical feel and there are incredible sea views from every room. On the ground floor is a snug stylish sitting room, separate dining room and a little kitchen (as a traditional Cornish cottage, ceilings are lower than modern homes). All three first floor bedrooms are spacious and flooded with sunlight with an en-suite shower room to the master bedroom and a family bathroom. Pretty fabrics and period pieces blend effortlessly throughout. Few experiences are more pleasurable than sitting on the wide sun terrace that runs with width of the cottage and watching the activity of the harbour below, be it crashing with waves or still as a mill pond. Children will love to play in the sheltered cove which has a small sandy beach and rock pools at low tide creating a natural playground for swimmers and snorkelers. Portloe sits on the eastern side of the Roseland Peninsula; with a Mediterranean feel there are pretty coves, quiet sandy beaches and hidden creeks to explore. Once a busy fishing port and smugglers haunt, the village is now a favourite with film and television producers. Working fishing boats still depart daily to catch crab and lobster which are served at the upmarket Lugger Hotel (with restaurant, you need to check availability) at the top of the slip, providing the perfect alternative to barbecuing on the terrace. There is also a pub in the village offering local fayre whilst basic provisions can be bought at the nearby Veryan Stores. Kerbenetty offers the picture perfect coastal break by the sea.

Portloe is a village known for its fishing and walking opportunities. It boasts a harbour with 3 working boats that catch crab and lobster. Portloe was the filming location for films and TV series in the 20th century including 'Wild West' featuring Dawn French and Catherine Tate. It is a village with a food pub as well as the Lugger Hotel with a restaurant. Portloe is a good base for exploring Cornwall. Truro, St. Austell and Newquay are all within easy reach, all with a fantastic choice of amenities and things to do. All three are well worth the visit whilst you're in this part of the country.

Accommodation

Over two floors.

Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

1 x double.

1 x twin.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Sitting room with wood burner, dining room, kitchen.

Electric heating with wood burning stove.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Starter pack provided for the wood burner.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Cot and highchair provided.

Off road parking for two cars (Please note - steep drive).

Garage for bike storage.

Garden with patio, furniture and BBQ/Fire bowl.

Two dogs welcome at £15 each per week.

Sorry, no smoking.

Harbour beach 1 min walk.

Pub 1 min walk.

Note: the unique setting and position of this property mean that children should be supervised.

Note: As a traditional Cornish cottage, this property has internal steps throughout and the stairs are steeper than those found in a more modern property.

A handrail is fitted to one side.

Nearby points of interest

  • St Mawes Castle
  • Pendennis Castle
  • St Peter’s Church, Flushing
  • Enys Gardens
  • Royal Cornwall Museum
  • National Maritime Museum Cornwall
  • St Austell Brewery
  • Wheal Martyn
  • Eden Project
  • Springfields Fun Park and Pony Centre

Reviews (41)

  • Deb

    However the cottage smelt a little damp this time and the living room smelt very "doggy" so much so that it really kicked off my allergic rhinitis and so my stay wasn't as pleasant as it could have been. Although we take our dogs with us we don't allow them into the living room as requested, but previous visitors must have done. On a little investigation we discovered some very mouldy smelly cushions in the cupboard under the stairs. The house was definitely not as clean as when we visited last year and there was no welcome pack. Maybe the owners have changed housekeeper? The carpets are very old and could do with replacing as I think the doggy smell in the living room is probably coming from the carpet and rug. The toilet seat in the main bathroom keeps slipping and needs replacing, I see several other visitors have mentioned ti's in the housekeepers book. I didn't rebook for Xmas again due to my allergy, but do love our stays here and would book again if they can sort the smelly carpet.

  • Karen

    Unfortunately, the cottage itself is a major disappointment. It desperately needs a thorough deep clean and refurbishment. There is an overpowering smell of mould/damp, wet dogs and a dirty vacuum especially upstairs. Mattresses are heavily stained and the carpet beneath the bed base was filthy. Furnishings throughout are old, tired and feel sticky and damp. Doors to bathroom and WC don’t close, the toilet seat is dangerously loose, the WC window latch/wood are rotten and won’t close and fittings are rusty. There is evidence of mould spores on walls, especially upstairs which appear to have just been painted over. We were unable to hang clothing in the main bedroom fitted wardrobe due to damp and the smell. Floors are dirty and tacky especially in the corners and flooring trims/skirting boards were thick with grease and dust. Outside, the furniture was covered in animal hair, the BBQ was old, rusty and unusable and a bucket on the table had very old wet cigarette stumps in it. At £200 a night, this is a rip off. Would give no stars if I could.

  • Andy

    Clean and welcoming, and well presented. It's an absolute pleasure and a privilege to be able to stay there. We have already booked up again for 2024! The only shame is the Lugger. They had no lunches available during the week, no guarantee of being able to accept non-residents for dinner, and no bar service on the weekend. It was the same last year. Such a disappointment. It does impact on the stay because it only leaves the Ship as a local provider of hospitality

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