The Hideaway

Dating back to the 1890’s this traditional fisherman’s cottage with its whitewashed stone exterior and newly refurbished interior, creates an utterly charming family retreat within the coastal town of Porthleven in West Cornwall. Set just a few minutes’ walk from the town’s iconic harbour and seafront, The Hideaway is perfectly positioned for storm-watching in the colder months and sun-filled coastal excursions in the warmer. The space Lounge Situated on the ground floor this lovely room features exposed stone walling and a traditional fireplace nook with a wood-burning stove. Furnished with two mid-century inspired teal sofas and a 1950’s Ercol style coffee table, the room is contemporary and cosy with a flat screen TV with Freeview completing the space. A door leads from the living room out to the garden. Kitchen Located on the ground floor, the contemporary kitchen is separate from the lounge and features a range of large and small appliances including a fridge / freezer, washing/dryer, electric fan-assisted oven and grill, glass hob dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster, coffee machine, blender / mixer, cafetiere, iron, ironing board and vacuum cleaner Dining Area The kitchen includes a breakfast bar with stools for four guests Landing Office Upstairs on the first floor, the spacious landing wraps around the staircase and is furnished with an office desk and chair as well as a chest of drawers for additional storage Bathroom Located upstairs on the first floor the family bathroom features a double walk in shower with large rain head attachment, a traditional wash hand basin, a mirror cabinet, heated towel rail and WC Master Bedroom Located on the first floor. Sash windows, wood floors and tasteful furnishings make this room a beautiful place to retreat to after a busy day out. Furnished with a king size bed, bedside lamps, bedside tables, a freestanding wardrobe and chest of drawers the room also has its own flat screen TV Bedroom Two Also located on the first floor, this room features a comfortable double bed with side tables and lamps as well as a freestanding wardrobe and chest of drawers. Sash windows and wooden floors make the space cosy and inviting Outside The suntrap multi-level garden features a stone paved patio area which is furnished with a round dining table, four chairs and a parasol, and has a glass balustrade separating the top tier from the decked level below. Steps lead down a level then the garden flows down a path to a lower patio area where there is a rotary washing line available for clothes drying Parking Conveniently located in Porthleven, there is on-street parking in the area as well as in the nearby public car park at Kittos Field which is about 5 minutes walk from the cottage. For more information including tariffs and number of spaces please click here Guest access The whole property