Dogs love self-catering holidays too and Porthleven makes the perfect location for them. With dog-friendly beaches, coastal and woodland walks and dog-friendly pubs and restaurants there is plenty to do.
Here are our top 5 activities to do with your dog on holiday in Porthleven.
Porthleven and Loe Bar
Right on our doorstep, the beautiful Porthleven beach will take you all the way to Loe Bar at low tide. No dogs between Easter and October but the times have been changed to give an extra 3 hours when dogs are allowed. 9am – 6pm. There are no restrictions on dogs from the other side of Blue Buoys steps (at the Lifeguards Hut)
Other local beaches:
Penrose
Plenty of walks around Cornwall’s largest natural lake. Lovely views down the valley to Loe Bar from the Penrose Cafe. Accessible from Porthleven and Helston boating lake, the area offers open parkland, woodland and coastline. Find out more: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Crenver Woods
About 20 minutes drive from Porthleven towards Camborne, is Crenver Woods. A protected woodland. Find out more: www.woodlandtrust.org.uk
Plenty of cafes, pubs and restaurants in Porthleven and beyond will welcome your dog. Here are a few of our favourites:
The Atlantic Inn
Situated overlooking Porthleven and with views across the Atlantic.
The Ship Inn
Right on the harbour, the perfect place to watch the boats enter and leave the harbour or hunker down in stormy weather.
The Harbour Inn
A St Austell Brewery pub which offers a cosy atmosphere and traditional pub grub. Well behaved dogs welcome.
A traditional Cornish cottage in the centre of Porthleven, with lovely views over the harbour.
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The neighbour to Jerboa 1, the two stone fronted Cornish cottages site side by side overlooking the harbour.
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April Cottage enjoys a central location in the heart of Porthleven. This beautiful, self catering cottage, is finished to a very high standard with quality fittings and stylish detailing.
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Beach Cottage is a traditional Cornish cottage overlooking the beach with far reaching views across to Gunwalloe and the Lizard Peninsula.
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A Cornish traditional cottage overlooking the beach with far reaching views across to Gunwalloe and the Lizard Peninsula.
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Cordelia is a large four-bedroom house making it the perfect holiday home in Cornwall, with views across the outer harbour and across to the bay to the Lizard Peninsular.
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Fishermen’s Loft is a romantic hideaway in a converted net loft boasting south facing views of the outer harbour and across Mounts’ Bay.
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Perched in an idyllic position on the rock slope with uninterrupted views over the outer harbour, this conveted fisherman’s net loft has breathtaking views across mount’s Bay to the Lizard Peninsula.
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This iconic Victorian property is decorated and furnished with a coastal chic interior, including 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Overlooking the harbour and uninterrupted views across Mounts Bay.
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Beautiful Gulls Way Cottage is just a few steps from the cliffs of Porthleven on Loe Bar Road. Atlantic sea views await you at this luxurious retreat.
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Harbour Heights offers reverse level accommodation to take advantage of the lovely views. Beautifully appointed, this spacious property offers two en-suite double bedrooms, One Twin en-suite bedroom and an open plan living dining area with stunning views across the harbour.
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Located in an elevated position with views across the Harbour, this bijou holiday cottage offers reverse level accommodation to maximise on its position and the lovely harbour views.
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Harbourside Apartment is located above the popular ‘Nauti But Ice’ cafe situated beside the outer harbour benefiting from stunning views out to sea.
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Located in the converted historic Mackerel Building directly on the inner harbour, Mackerel Loft is a second floor one bedroom apartment finished to a very high specification with open plan kitchen living, dining room.
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Located in the historic Old China Clay building, above Michael Caines, The Harbourside Refuge Restaurant, directly on the harbourside, Sandpiper is a beautiful apartment with stunning views across the harbour.
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Located on the cliff tops, Saclara Cottage is a wonderful home from home. Beautifully decorated this former fisherman's cottage has plenty of traditional Cornish charm.
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This modern duplex apartment in a luxury development is located next to the harbour.
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Delightful apartment in elevated position enjoying views of the harbour from the balcony.
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Located directly on the harbour front this newly renovated first floor apartment has stunning harbour views from the large dual aspect windows in the open plan living/dining room.
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This holiday property nestled in a courtyard setting just steps from Porthleven harbour.
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The perfect dog-friendly property! A charming family home with delightful enclosed garden and elevated decked terrace.
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Traditional stone built cottage, beautifully converted into a spacious luxury holiday home with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Stunning sea views from the house and the seaward facing terrace.
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Beautifully re-furbished apartment overlooking the historic harbour.
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