Porthleven & Surrounding Area: Porthleven is a picturesque fishing village nestled around its own harbour in Mounts Bay on the south coast of Cornwall.
Local services include: 3 public houses, Post Office, launderette, takeaways, shops, cafes and restaurants, local craft workshops, supermarket, church and chapel.
There is a long stretch of beach to the east of the harbour, and fishing and boating trips can be booked from the harbour head.
There are lovely local walks and west of Porthleven, along the cliffs, the scenery is stunning and in the distance one can see the ruins of the old copper mines. Close by is the beautiful Penrose Estate, where there are walks through the valley around Loe Pool, a large freshwater lake separated from the sea by a sandbar.
Some 8 miles west of Porthleven is the historic town of Marazion with the famous St Michael's Mount which is steeped in history and open to the public during the holiday season.
The Gables: 'The Gables' is one of the oldest houses in Porthleven. It is situated close to the harbour and local amenities and is just a few minutes walk from the beach.
The house is privately owned and divided into two flats, with the proprietors living on the ground floor. The self catering holiday apartment is on the first floor and has its own separate entrance.
Sleeps 4/5 persons.
The accommodation comprises: balcony, lobby, dining area, kitchen/lounge, shower room with WC and wash basin. There are two double bedrooms. A single folding bed (suitable for a child) is available if required.
Facilities include: satellite TV, DVD player/recorder, wi fi, electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, electric convector heater and electric fan heaters. In the event of cold weather, central heating is provided.
Electricity is by coin operated meter which takes £1 coins. There is off-road parking for one vehicle.
Further Details: The apartment will be ready for occupation from 3.00 p.m. Changeover day is Saturday and you are asked please to vacate the property by 10.00 a.m. on the day of departure, to allow time for cleaning etc.
Please note that bed linen is not included in the price. For each double bed you will need to supply a double duvet cover, four pillowcases and a sheet. The single bed requires a single duvet cover, one pillowcase and a sheet. However, if it is not convenient for you to provide your own bed linen, we can supply this at an extra weekly cost of £12 per double bed and £6 for the single bed.
Well behaved dogs are welcome, but not on the furniture please. We also ask that you ensure your dog is not left alone in the property at any time. An extra weekly charge of £12 is made for a dog.
