Haven

We stayed in the Haven a few years ago and we had another lovely stay this year.

The property has the most wonderful views of the harbour and sea which is the main thing that we look for when booking a property in Porthleven. The property has everything that you would need for your holiday. On arrival it was immaculately clean and we were met with lovely welcome gifts of beers, biscuits and milk. Some of the decoration is a little tired now but it doesn’t stop you from enjoying your stay and we would return again.

The most perfect location with the best view.

A lovely, clean house with everything you need for a holiday. Good selection of kitchenware for meals in and a good size house for 6 people. We had an issue with the slow WiFi and Wendy and the owner helped as quickly as they could. The only things I’d change if I could - more comfortable terrance furniture - I could sit for hours watching the harbour. A king size bed in one of the bedrooms and faster WiFi! But overall a wonderful 2 week stay in the best place in Cornwall. Thanks so much for a great stay!

We had a fabulous time at Haven, we particularly loved looking through the renovation photos and seeing how much work has gone into making it what it is today!

! The history book of Porthleven was also extremely interesting, myself and my partner enjoyed looking at how much it has changed here over the years. As for Haven, the views from the outdoor seating area was beautiful, perfect for a little Al fresco dining and drinkies of a night time. Close to the shops and the lovely Harbour Inn it is in a perfect location. Inside was lovely and clean with comfortable furnishings and a super comfy bed. We will definitely be returning!! Highly recommend staying at the Haven! 10/10.

We had the most wonderful stay at the property.

We have family roots in Porthleven and we had always loved these houses so it was lovely to stay in The Haven a wonderfully comfortable and calming with the sea views and gorgeous sunsets. We very much enjoyed the surroundings and the cozy feel in the property. It was lovely to wake up and hear the sounds of the fishing port and the seagulls. We explored the local area every day and the children loved the beach. Porthleven is a wonderful place and we hold it dear in our hearts. We want to come back perhaps in the summertime. It was very much worth the long journey from Suffolk. Thanks so much for a wonderful stay. We will be back. The Bassetts and McCready’s

Really loved my stay at the Haven, such a beautiful property and a stunning location.

The property itself was immaculate, and couldn't fault anything at all. The communication with the owner was great too, and just made the arrangements seamless. Best thing about the Haven is the view, and every night was treated to a beautiful sunset on the front. I'm already thinking about returning again next year.

A great stay at the haven,for all the family,the house is well equipped and spotless clean,A few welcome beers and milk for a cuppa where there for us on arrival most welcome after a long drive,I am sure we will book again.

Thanks for a great stay

We had a great two weeks at The Haven.

A perfect location and a really nice property.

The Haven is a very well equipped, comfortable rental property in an amazing location.

We were very happy with everything in the home, with clear instructions on how everything worked. The location is really incredible, great place to people watch and feel like you are part of what is happening in Porthleven without feeling like you are crowded. Easy access to beach, swimming, great restaurants and shops. It worked very well for us as we had my 80 year old mother with us and she was able to relax on the patio watching her granddaughters swimming in the harbour without feeling like she was missing out.

Porthleven is a lovely place with 3 lovely pubs (though the Harbour Inn isn't as characterful or friendly as The Atlantic Inn & the Ship).

The property is beautiful, has comfortable beds & 2 toilets! It overlooks the harbour and gets sun from mid afternoon to sunset. The beach is just round the corner. Can’t recommend it highly enough.

A home from home.

Everything we needed for. a Christmas in Cornwall. Catered for seven of us on Christmas Day easily. As well as wonderful views, great location, and in the perfect place of Porthleven. We will be back!

Great break for the second year running.

Spectacular seas outside which coincided with high tides. Well-equipped property with only a couple of minor issues which were shared via a note to the housekeeper.

This holiday was our honeymoon and it was perfect in every way!

! The Haven, the weather, the people, the restaurants and the views. We had an amazing time and would love to return....perhaps for our anniversary each year!!

Lovely property perfectly located.

We will be back!

Excellent property with fabulous view over harbour.

Great value if six of you are staying. Ideal location for lots of must see locations.

A lovely cottage with great views overlooking the harbour.

We wanted for nothing all week.

Lack of parking, steepness of steps

We absolutely loved our stay here.

The views over the harbour are stunning, I love Porthleven so being able to stay here was great. I haven't given 5 stars only because the only thing letting this lovely place down is the old sash windows and storage heaters! We arrived just as the storm was blowing over, the wind was blowing through the windows alot that the blinds and curtains were moving with the wind, and blowing through the front and porch door making the house cold. These really need replacing with double glazing like the houses next door, and central heating really needs to put in place in the house. That aside the house is lovely, clean and comfortable and being able to sit outside and watch the sunset was amazing :) will definitely stay again.

Fantastic location.

Comfortable and clean. Everything we needed for a relaxing holiday. Hope to be back.

Cottage was really homely and had a really well equipt kitchen.

The double bed was really comfy and what an amazing view to wake up to each day. The terrace was put to use every day morning and night. It was just perfect and we will definitely want to come back.

The Haven is a great place to stay.

Amazing location on the harbour and very well equipped. The beds were comfortable and we all slept well especially as there is no traffic noise. The lounge chairs and sofa could have been more comfortable. Our only issue was with the intermittent internet connection. We know that this is probably due to the location but perhaps more could be done to boost the signal. The TV had no BBC stations tuned in and watching iplayer was almost impossible due to connection issues. We managed to park on the harbour road each evening which was lucky and found Porthleven an interesting place to stay with more restaurants, shops and facilities than expected for a small place. Friends have already asked me how to book The Haven.

We’ve stayed at the Haven in many occasions over the past 25 years and it never disappoints.

Everything was fantastic!

! The house was beautiful, fantastic location, super clean. Everything just felt really easy, very impressed with the company would definitely re book. Simply wonderful!

The accommodation was lovely and overlooking the harbour was a real bonus

My holiday at the Haven was lovely.

My expectations on reading reviews were that the house might be a bit tired. It was really well furnished, comfortable, fresh and clean. Amazing location on the harbour, sitting on the terrace in the sun with those views was a joy every day.

a few cobwebs around the lights other than that very tidy and welcoming.

i wasn't very happy about having to put the bins out containing previous guest rubbish with the current situation. apologies for taking the mattress covers off on departure, miss read the email.

Haven was a lovely little house, perfect for a week in Porthleven.

We loved sitting out the front overlooking the harbour. The house is well equipped and was clean upon arrival. The owners had kindly left a pint of milk and some Cornish treats for us which were very much appreciated by our family. We would recommend it and Porthleven to friends.

Would def book same property again.

We have previously stayed at other properties in bay view and this is by far the most poorly maintained.

It was also not particularly clean or comfortable. The standard was not horrible but below others we have stayed at, also next door(very high standards)was cheaper for the same week(we got friendly with the people staying).

We have ahd a fantastic week staying at The Haven.

The house is beautifully and tastefully decorated and spotlessly clean, and, oh, what a view! There is no better location in Porthleven. We spent many hours sitting out on the front terrace with a book/coffee/meal/glass of wine and the family. This gets the sun from lunchtime onwards, and there are spectacular views of the waves crashing on the rocks to the left, and the harbour to the right. It's the perfect place to watch the boats going in and out, people walking about, and brave souls jumping off the harbour wall (I did this too - if you fancy it, make sure it's high tide!) The house is very well equipped - we even got a brand new TV and DVD player! We ate in most of the time and were able to cook no problem. The decor is modern, with new bathroom and kitchen, and lovely little touches to add to the nautical feel. Porthleven also had everything we needed - we didn't even move the car for 5 days after arriving. We loved wandering around the craft shops, walking on the coastal path east to Loe Bar and west part of the way to Praa Sands, and paddle-borading and kayaking with Ian from Verticle Blue, based right on the harbour. We spent a sunny day on the beach, a 2-minute walk away, and loved watching the waves crashing here and on the end of the harbour wall. Porthleven has plenty of restaurants and cafes for all budgets and tastes - our favourite being Nauti But Ice ice-cream, and Philps Pasties! It may be useful to note that there are steps up to the house. The picnic table was really handy for eating and playing games, but a comfier patio sofa or bench with cushions would also have been nice, for sitting to appreciate the view. Porthleven is now one of our faqvourite places. We would love to visit The Haven again. Many thanks to Chris for a fantastic week in this beautiful house.

We come frim Germany and we have been to The Haven for the second time.

What a great place to stay. The house was very clean and very well aquiped. The only thing we have to complain is the furnishing of the terrace. The wooden seat furniture is uncomfortable to sit on. We would recommend to change it to modern lounge equipment with comfortable cushions. Everything else was perfect.

The Haven was in a position in the harbour, that gave dramatic views, very close to the sea.

This was a bit of a shock to start with! The sound and feel of the wind was amazing, but the strength of it could have been difficult for a frail person. We did see a lady fall and bump her head as she moved across the road, to allow a car to pass. The steps were deep, especially to the front of the property. They would benefit from being lit, especially as we arrived in the dark. The food shops were adequate for the week, however we ate out at every meal almost, in a different venue each time, around the harbour. The cornish pasties were lovely. There were galleries, clothing ,gift and craft shops. There were 3 things in the house that would have made our holiday more enjoyable. 1. No draughts coming through all the front windows.( the lounge and 2 bedrooms) 2. A shower that had a continuous flow of water, and didnt need resetting. 3. Being asked to vacate the house by 10.00am, and the cleaner arriving at 9.30am. We have loved Cornwall and will return soon. Linda Paul.

The house is lovely - homely but has everything you could possibly want in a holiday home.

The views are amazing and the property is beautifully situated for the shops and pubs

This is a lovely property but is now beginning to look and feel tired.

It is well designed but needs some TLC!

We were concerned as this cottage was double booked for our week but i only found that out when i rang the housekeeper who thought she had already spoken to me and given them the key code already.

I dont understand how that could have happened amd it did worry us until we were told we would still be staying there - not good Just ref the house, one suggestion would be to have a parasol outside, the table has room for one and most other houses on the row do have one

It was a wonderful cottage and everything we've expected was fulfilled.

The house was very clean and we enjoyed sitting outside to relax and Enjoy the wonderful views to the sea and the harbour. It would be perfect to place a sun umbrella on the terrace.