About this property

Historic Setting: Porthleven B and B in Helston offers a recently renovated adults-only bed and breakfast experience within a historic building. Comfortable Accommodations: Each room features a private bathroom, tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a work desk, TV, and private entrance. Delicious Breakfast: Guests enjoy a continental, à la carte, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free breakfast with local specialities, warm dishes, fresh pastries, pancakes, cheese, fruits, and juice. Prime Location: Located 33 km from Land's End Airport, the property is a 7-minute walk from Porthleven Beach. Nearby attractions include St Michael's Mount (14 km) and Minack Theatre (35 km). Highly rated for its kitchen and breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Guy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very well appointed room with a lovely en suite and comfy bed.
  • Sladana
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a really nice stay here. The whole apartment was clean and spacious. The bathroom was modern and had a great shower. The breakfast selection was generous and varied. The hosts had thought of everything to make the stay comfortable for...
  • Marcella
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A large, contemporary designed room, very airy with a small table perfect for breakfast and a lovely large shower. Breakfast was wonderful, lots and lots of choice, beyond our expectations. Perfectly equipped for two adults.
  • Samantha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, easy to find and easy walk to harbour. The owner was very helpful, anything from what milk we'd prefer...to recommending restaurants. The place itself is tastefully decorated, modern, clean and includes everything you need. Would...
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was spotless inside and we found it perfect for a stay in bed area.
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location, just minutes from Porthleven harbour. Perfect little bolt hole with everything you need! Excellent communication from the host.
  • Emma
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Well appointed and beautifully clean accommodation. Lovely comfortable bed with quality bedding. Excellent communication with owner. Wish we could have stayed for longer
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Sparklingly clean Great communication Provided lovely food and milk etc
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Welcome supplies, including biscuits but also breakfast food at no extra cost. Amazing shower, comfortable bed, spacious and well positioned. Hosts were very helpful pre and during stay. We’ll be back!
  • Jacobs
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was excellent, very handy for the centre of town but quiet. The room was beautifully put together with coordinating decor and linens, and a very comfy bed. The kitchenette was well equipped and stocked with just the right things to make...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.8
Host review score
Located at the top of Fore Street in Porthleven your accommodation is just a short walk away from the bustling harbourside with its classic pubs and excellent restaurants, even a brewery. Porthleven B and B is in Belmont built around 1874 with sections of the building looking to predate that. However, the suite totally separate using your own private entrance you’ll enter galley area with sink, kettle, pod coffee machine and fridge. We will provide complimentary breakfast snack items along with tea, coffee including pods (if you have a favourite bring it with you) milk and cereal. Continue into the ensuite bedroom the bed itself is a king size with Hypnos mattress so you can be assured a restful night’s sleep. There is a small desk and chair along with a separate table and 2 chairs to enjoy your breakfast snack. Along with plenty of hanging space drawers and space to put away your suitcase you’ll still have plenty of room to relax without tripping over your belongings. For those that want to just lay back and relax there is also a wall mounted smart TV. The ensuite in Porthleven B and B has a large walk-in digital shower with two shower heads and a sink unit with plenty of space for all your bathroom essentials. Comfort, space and convenience are the key features of this quality accommodation and having undergone total refurbishment in 2023 and opened in 2024. This means full rewiring with new sockets which include USB sockets full Wi-Fi and bedside lights that also have their individual reading lights and more USB sockets. Conveniently located at the top of Fore street with a 250-meter walk to the harbour head slipway. On the way you’ll pass 3 great cafés for those looking for a more substantial brunch with others to choose from around the harbour.
Kate & Julian had been involved in the travel market for nearly 20 years with the last 10 years being here in West Cornwall. We are always happy to welcome questions from our guests and are happy to share our knowledge of this wonderful area.
Porthleven is synonymous with food the famous food festival occupying the whole harbour (in 2024 26th-28th April) great places to eat out from excellent quality restaurants, kitchen bars, an open-air seafood bar, pub food, pasties and of course fish and chips to enjoy sitting by the harbour. There are of course and great more places to eat out nearby and we are happy to share our experiences with you. Porthleven Cornwalls (and the UK’s) most southerly port is of course on the coast path so plenty of opportunity for those who love to get their hiking boots on to explore.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.