The Old Store
Portloe, Cornwall
From £750 p/w
- Sea View: Yes
- Bedrooms: 3
- Parking: Yes
- Pets: Yes
- Sleeps: 6
- Bathrooms: 2
- Beach: 150 Metres
- Arrival: Friday
Highlights
Walk to the Beach
Step out of your door and wander 150 metres down the path past pretty fishermen houses and gardens
Best thing about
Its enviable position in a quaint fishing village, with private parking 150 metres from the beach
The Details
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Location
Where is it?
The Old Store sits right in the heart of the picture-postcard village of Portloe on the Roseland Peninsula in south Cornwall. Described as "one of the least spoiled and most impressive of Cornish villages", The Old Store is less than 100 metres from the small harbour and beach, popular for swimming, stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking. This unspoilt fishing village is a genuine 'escape from it all' destination, away from the crowds.
Portloe lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and was once a thriving fishing village in the 17th century. By the 18th century, due to its remoteness, the village had become a hotspot for smugglers, with the local inn keeper being sent to the gallows for smuggling French Brandy. This inn is now called The Lugger, where guests can dine, sip ales and learn more about Cornwall's smuggling history. Today, fishermen still land crab and lobster, and the harbour has been used for filming in the classics 'The Camomile Lawn' and 'About time'.
Locally, you can walk the coastal path to the stunning Nare Head and Portholland. Along the Nare Head route, ramble past the restored Cold War Nuclear Bunker and enjoy beautiful views of the entire length of the Roseland coast path and over The Whelps Reef. A short drive takes you to Portscatho, home of the Hidden Hut, Caerhays Castle and beach, St. Mawes, Gorran Haven, Mevagisssey and the Lost Gardens of Heligan.
Find out why The Old Store is our Owner Services Co-ordinator Belinda's favourite Beach Retreats property here. -
The Property
- A skilfully converted house featuring beautiful wooden beams and a galleried landing with a mix of traditional and modern materials.
- Striking galleried living area on the first floor complete with 2 x three-seater sofas, log burner for cosy winter nights, coffee table and door leading out to the timber terrace with views over the village, sea in the distance and Dodman Point.
- Open plan kitchen and dining area on the ground floor. The fully equipped kitchen comprises of electric oven, grill, hob, dishwasher, coffee, toaster, cafetiere and fridge/freezer.
- Utility room with second fridge, washer/dryer, sink and door to outside storage area.
- Spacious dining area with large wooden table and seating for eight guests and Bose sounddock, perfect for entertaining.
- A turning staircase rises from the dining room to a galleried bridge, which connects the pitched and vaulted sitting room to the family bathroom and three bedrooms.
- Wifi.
Sleeping:
- Master bedroom with beautiful wooden beams, luxurious king size bed, chest of drawers, hanging rail, bedside tables, and en-suite shower room.
- En-suite with shower, wash basin and wc.
- Second bedroom with double bed, chest of drawers, hanging rail for clothes, bedside tables and lamps.
- Third bedroom with double bed, hanging rail, bedside tables and lamps.
- Family bathroom with bath and shower over, wash basin and wc.
Outside:
- Courtyard accessible from the lounge with bistro table, two chairs and a sea and village view.
- Undercroft parking for one car.
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Need to Know
- Two well behaved dogs welcome (additional charge applies).
- Sorry, no smoking in the property or anywhere on the premises.
- Cautionary deposit of £200, due with full balance.
- Short breaks available outside of school holidays.
- Book a 5 night break and get an extra 2 nights free. This offer is available from November to Easter (excluding school holidays). To claim this offer, book a 7 night stay and use code 7FOR5 on the checkout page, or book by telephone on 01637 861005.
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What can I walk to
- Portloe harbour and beach.
- The Lugger Hotel on the water's edge.
- Porthholland beach and Porthluney Bay along the coastal path to the east.
- The Nare Hotel on Carne Beach and Porthbean beach along the coast path to the west.
Guest Reviews
"Amazing house - we live in a converted barn but sadly it’s nothing like the spaciousness achieved in the Old Store House! Loads of room, light and we loved the walkway between bedrooms and open lounge. The bed was superb (how often do you get to say that?!) and v welcome after a gruelling journey - but no need to drive the first couple days: walk straight onto the coast path for Nare Head in one direction, swimming coves and Portholland in the other. Dinner at the Ship inn was good & convivial, The Lugger seafood was great but busy & service not so. Plenty other choices and beach cafes nearby! Our best holiday for a good while, loved it.
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"Location was great - stones throw from the coastal path and right next to the lovely Ship Inn and Lugger Hotel. Not far to drive to nice beaches. Super quiet location which is what we wanted. We had a small baby which was fine as we put her in a sling for walks. We left our dog with family on this occasion but would bring her next time as the property is dog friendly and she would have loved the coastal path."
Special Offers
Book a 5 night break and get an extra 2 nights free. This offer is available from November to Easter (excluding school holidays). To claim this offer book a 7 night stay and enter ‘7FOR5’ on the checkout page, or book by telephone on 01637 861005.
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The Old Store
Portloe, Cornwall
From £750 p/w
