Self-catering holidays and Holiday cottages in Portholland

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Portholland is a tiny, unspoilt hamlet on the south coast, made up of East and West Portholland and their small coves. Holiday cottages here offer one of the quietest coastal settings in Cornwall, close to the Roseland Peninsula.

Caerhays Castle and its gardens, famous for camellias and magnolias, overlook nearby Porthluney Cove, and the coast path leads to Portloe and Dodman Point. Mevagissey and the Lost Gardens of Heligan are a short drive away. Book direct with the owners listed on Cornwall Online.

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With few properties listed in Portholland, here are more owner-advertised properties within easy reach in South Cornwall.

Bucklawren Farm B&B

From 38 to 42.5
Looe · Bed & Breakfast · sleeps 12

Staying at Bucklawren Farm B&B puts you in Looe, a short drive from Portholland. It is bed and breakfast with a beach less than a mile away, and there are no agency fees when you book. Short breaks are offered outside the main season.

“Six en-suite luxury bedrooms with sea and rural views , Set in an exceptional peaceful location Bucklawren Bed and Breakfast has a large spacious lounge to relax, and all bedrooms are equipped with tea and coffee facilities, fridges, TV’s and hairdryers. All you need for a relaxing stay. Sleeps 12 +” – the owner

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The Little Barn - Polperro

From 410 to 750
Polperro · Self-catering · sleeps 4

If Polperro is on your list, take a look at The Little Barn - Polperro, a self-catering holiday let with sandy beaches one to three miles away. Booking direct means you talk to the owner, not an agency. Dogs and well-behaved pets can come too.

“A short walk takes you down to the charming village of Polperro. Sleeps 4 + cot.” – the owner

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Cornwall · Self-catering · sleeps 12

For a holiday in Cornwall, Cornish Traditional Cottages is a self-catering holiday let a short drive from Portholland, with a beach less than a mile away. The owners take their own bookings, so you can ask about dates and prices before deciding. Larger family groups can be catered for.

“Cornish Traditional Cottages have been letting holiday homes in Cornwall since 1964. We are a small, independent family run business and let cottages, houses, and anything in-between across the County we call home. Coastal or inland, Launceston to Lands End book your next Cornish break with a local Cornish business” – the owner

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Callington · Bed & Breakfast

Polhilsa Farm is bed and breakfast in Callington. It makes a practical base for Cornwall Devon, with the coast and countryside to explore. Wi-Fi / internet access is available.

“Traditional Cornish Farmhouse bed & breakfast with two fishing lakes stocked with Rainbow Trout and Carp . An ideal location for touring, golf, walking, cycling. Open all year, short breaks available” – the owner

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Bude · Self-catering · sleeps 12

If Bude is on your list, take a look at Cornish Secrets - Luxury Holiday Cottages, a self-catering holiday let with a beach less than a mile away. Booking direct means you talk to the owner, not an agency. Short breaks are offered outside the main season.

“Cornish Secrets is a Cornwall holiday letting agency with a hand-picked collection of luxury self-catering cottages and holiday homes, from cliff-top hideaways and harbourside retreats to large houses for family get-togethers. Their homes are spread right around the coast, from St Ives, Carbis Bay and Perranuthnoe in the west to Newquay,…” – the owner

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Bude · Self-catering · sleeps 10

For a holiday in Bude, Pure Cornwall - Hand-Picked Holiday Cottages is a self-catering holiday let a short drive from Portholland, with a beach less than a mile away. The owners take their own bookings, so you can ask about dates and prices before deciding. Larger family groups can be catered for.

“Pure Cornwall brings together over 700 holiday cottages in more than 60 Cornish towns and villages across West, North, South and South-East Cornwall. Every property is approved by the team before it joins, from harbourside homes in Padstow and St Ives to family houses with pools and hot tubs near Fowey, Wadebridge and Mawgan Porth.” – the owner

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Todsworthy Farm Holidays

From 300 to 900
Gunnislake · Self-catering · sleeps 12

Staying at Todsworthy Farm Holidays puts you in Gunnislake, a short drive from Portholland. It is a self-catering holiday let with the coast and countryside to explore, and there are no agency fees when you book. Wi-Fi / internet access is available.

“Absolutely ideal for exploring both Cornwall & Devon. Wheelchair access a priority with wheel in shower facilities and hoists available.” – the owner

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Highwood

From 740 to 1460
Looe · Self-catering · sleeps 6

Owner-run a self-catering holiday let in Looe: Highwood is a short drive from Portholland and well placed for Cornwall. Check the facilities below, then contact the owner for availability. Short breaks are offered outside the main season.

“Located on the coastal path with beautiful views of the sea and Looe Island. Local beaches within a few minutes walk, and only a 10 minute drive from Looe with its restaurants and inns.” – the owner

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Portholland holidays – FAQs

Portholland is a pair of tiny coves on the south coast, between Mevagissey and Portloe, about 10 miles from St Austell.

Portholland has two small beaches, and Porthluney Cove at Caerhays is close by.

The nearest railway station is St Austell, on the main line from London Paddington, about 10 miles away.

Cornwall Online lists holiday cottages, self-catering homes, B&Bs, hotels, camping and holiday parks in Portholland and the surrounding area, each advertised by its owner. If only a few are listed, the page also shows properties across the wider region.

Each property links to its own website. You contact and book directly with the owner, with no booking fees or commission from Cornwall Online.

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