Vine Cottage Portloe

Vine Cottage is a three-bedroom cottage sleeping 6 in Portloe, the working crab and lobster harbour on the Roseland. The property looks down across the village rooftops to the slipway and Veryan Bay beyond. Rated 4.3 from 16 reviews on Holidaycottages.

Bedrooms run king, double, and twin, with two bathrooms. The sitting room has a wood burner for shoulder-season stays; the kitchen has a dishwasher. Wifi throughout, off-street parking included, and the layout is step-free at the main entrance. Dogs are welcome. No washing machine on site - worth knowing for longer stays with kids.

The terraced garden has sun loungers and space for outdoor dining with the harbour view. Walk down through the village to the slipway where the Lugger Hotel and the Ship Inn serve crab and seafood. The South West Coast Path runs through Portloe - three miles west to Carne Beach (3.5km direct) and Veryan with its five thatched round houses, four miles east to Nare Head and Caerhays Castle gardens. St Mawes is 8 miles south-west by road for the year-round Falmouth ferry.

Best for a family or two couples wanting a working harbour, sea views, and parking on site. Less good for guests needing a washing machine, or anyone wanting a beach within walking distance - the nearest sand is a 10-minute drive.