Pets welcome Not suitable for children under 5 No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Harbour Studio Polperro. Harbour Studio has been renovated to provide luxury accommodation in an idyllic setting. It was previously owned by Frederick Cook, a famous local artist and his wife, who was an illustrator for Enid Blyton. The cottage was bought at auction.
The cottage sleeps four people comfortably, upstairs the master bedroom has a double bed and downstairs there is a twin bedded room.
The luxuriously appointed kitchen has an Aga Cooker, dishwasher, washer dryer, fridge and microwave. From the kitchen walk out onto the balcony which overhangs the harbour itself.
Harbour Studio Next to the famous Roman Bridge
The light and airy lounge with the log burner
Delightful Kitchen with the gas fired Aga cooker
The main bathroom upstairs next to the main bedroom
The West Country / Cornwall region
Polperro, a spectacular few miles along the coast from Looe, is steeped in history. Sheltered from the ravages of time and tide in its cliff ravine, it's an enchanting jumble of cottages, each one unmistakably the work of a Cornish fisherman.
What he wanted was a place on shore to store his gear and his pilchard catch, and over that a loft divided into rooms like the cuddy of his boat. He reached the ground by means of stone or wooden steps, like a ship's gangway. You see, his idea of a dwelling was that of a ship in stone. And there's a fleet of them at anchor in Polperro.
Wending your way through the traffic-free streets to the small harbour, you're treading the paths where barrows of fish were once carted and, under cover of night, brandy casks and tobacco bales were carried into their hideouts. Make no mistake, this peaceful fishing cove, mellow Polperro, was once a thriving centre for the area's smuggling.
Wagonloads of contraband left here, some heading across Bodmin Moor en route to London. The 'free traders' have long since sailed into folk history and the shining shoals of pilchards have gone, but a visit to the smuggling museum brings this rich heritage back to life.
Today, in cellars where furtive smugglers once dodged the customs men's muskets, you can see displays of local crafts and fishermen's smocks, or you can dine in style at one of Polperro's excellent restaurants.
Packed tightly into a steep valley on either side of the River Pol, the quaint colour-washed cottages and twisting streets offer surprises at every turn: the Saxon and Roman bridges, the famous House on Props, the old Watch House, the fish quay, and the 16th century house where Dr. Jonathan Couch lived, naturalist and grandfather of the celebrated writer Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch.
With its protected inner harbour full of colourful boats. Polperro is still a working fishing village, although tourism provides the main source of income. Attractions include a Museum of Smuggling and a Model Village.
Polperro area
Pulling into Polperro from the sea is an unforgettable experience, especially when you've caught a basket full of fish! Fishing trips or pure pleasure cruises are easy to arrange from the quayside. Or take the cliff path to explore the secluded smuggling coves of Talland and Lantivet Bay.
One of the most popular places in Cornwall, the village of Polperro is undoubtedly one of the prettiest.
How to get there
Polperro is located 24 miles west of Plymouth and 4.5 miles west of Looe on the South Cornwall coast
It is therefore a straightforward journey from London on the M4, M5 and A38 and from the Midlands and North using M6/M5/A38.
The A 38 is a fast dual carriageway joined to the M5 at Exeter and all the way to the Tamar bridge at Plymouth. From Plymouth, Polperro is about a 30 minute drive.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Plymouth: 40 km
Railway:
Looe: 8 km
Ferry:
Plymouth: 40 km
Activities near Polperro
Sports: Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, DVD player, Sea view
General:
Central heating, TV, Telephone, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: There is a main bathroom upstairs, with a bath and shower. The bathroom also boasts a heated towel rail. Downstairs there is a WC with wash basin.
For the convenience of holidaymakers all duvets, bed linen and towels are supplied and costs are inclusive of electricity and gas.
Further details
Well behaved dogs are welcome and there is private parking space in the main car park for the use of the cottage occupants.
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Some discounts may be available for late bookings.
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