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Blue Dolphin
Porthleven

£550 - £1278 per week
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Calming blue tones reflect the close proximity to the sea in the cosy sitting room.

Calming blue tones reflect the close proximity to the sea in the cosy sitting room.

Sink into the comfortable sofas after a busy day walking the coast path and taking in the breathtaking views.

Sink into the comfortable sofas after a busy day walking the coast path and taking in the breathtaking views.

Tuck into warm freshly baked pastries for breakfast bought at a local bakery.

Tuck into warm freshly baked pastries for breakfast bought at a local bakery.

The kitchen is modern and fully equipped for cooking up a storm.

The kitchen is modern and fully equipped for cooking up a storm.

You can't come to Cornwall without tucking into afternoon tea with locally bought Cornish scones.

You can't come to Cornwall without tucking into afternoon tea with locally bought Cornish scones.

Cook up your family's favourite meal in the kitchen filled with all the appliances you need.

Cook up your family's favourite meal in the kitchen filled with all the appliances you need.

Relax in the soft sheets of the king size bed, enjoying a dreamy night's sleep after a memorable day.

Relax in the soft sheets of the king size bed, enjoying a dreamy night's sleep after a memorable day.

Soft fluffy towels await you after an invigorating morning shower.

Soft fluffy towels await you after an invigorating morning shower.

Wake up and wander into the spacious en suite to get ready for the day.

Wake up and wander into the spacious en suite to get ready for the day.

Run yourself a relaxing bath to unwind after a day exploring south Cornwall.

Run yourself a relaxing bath to unwind after a day exploring south Cornwall.

The twin beds are perfect for children to adults to tuck into each evening.

The twin beds are perfect for children to adults to tuck into each evening.

Wake up and sip your morning cuppa in bed whilst you ponder the day's plans.

Wake up and sip your morning cuppa in bed whilst you ponder the day's plans.

Wash off sandy toes in the shower after a day on the beach.

Wash off sandy toes in the shower after a day on the beach.

Start the day with a hot shower and head out for a day at a local attraction.

Start the day with a hot shower and head out for a day at a local attraction.

You are just steps away from the harbour front with its shops and restaurants.

You are just steps away from the harbour front with its shops and restaurants.

Enjoy the sea views over the quirky rooftops.

Enjoy the sea views over the quirky rooftops.

Allocated parking means you can come and go with a guaranteed space to return to.

Allocated parking means you can come and go with a guaranteed space to return to.

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Blue Dolphin is a stunning seaside apartment with private parking, situated in this prestigious harbour side complex at Porthleven. Blue Dolphin is the only property on the third floor of this exclusive development, creating a very private retreat, with super views of the harbour and beyond all on a one level. Furnished and decorated in a light and modern coastal theme. This lovely holiday home is sure to evoke a sense of total relaxation. Allowing guests to make memories to cherish. The private sun balcony is perfect for taking your morning tea or coffee and is also the ideal spot to enjoy a glass of your favourite tipple whilst watching the comings and goings of this pretty harbour village. The parking also allows guests to explore further afield to some of Cornwall's iconic landmarks, such as St Micheals Mount and The Minack Theatre.

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Where you'll sleep

Bedroom 1

King

Bedroom 2

Twin

Entrance

via multiple stairs into:

Kitchen/dining room/sitting room

electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge, freezer and washer/dryer. Sofa and two armchairs, Smart TV with Netflix, and Prime Video facility available, DVD, iPod dock, CD DAB radio. French doors to:

Outside area

private sun balcony (folding seats provided) which enjoys sea, harbour and countryside views and catches the sun from early afternoon onwards.

Bedroom 1

king size bed, spacious, light, and airy with elevated views of the harbour and sea glimpses, en suite: bath with shower over, WC and basin.

Bedroom 2

twin beds, light and bright with Velux window.

Shower room

shower, WC and basin.

Additional information

night storage and electric panel heaters throughout, parking available for one car, WiFi.

 
 

A beautiful property, extremely well equipped and spotless. Fantastic to be so close to the harbour as well as having a parking space. We absolutely loved our stay. Aspects Holidays provided an excellent service and communicatication throughout the break. Thank you to the owners and Aspects Holidays!

April 2024

Blue Dolphin is a very attractive apartment in an excellent position in Porthleven. We very much enjoyed our stay and would strongly recommend.

March 2024

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Holidays in Porthleven

Whatever you love about Cornwall, we’re sure you'll find it while enjoying a holiday in Porthleven. Relax and enjoy the boats bobbing in the harbour, pull on the walking boots and join the coastal path to Rinsey and Praa Sands, take a short drive to nearby Marazion and the iconic St Michael's Mount, or hit the waves and surf until sunset.

This charming fishing town has a relaxing atmosphere; it's gorgeous in the Summer and dramatic during the Winter. The granite harbour and pier with its famous clock tower has become an iconic storm-watching spot during wild wintry weather and offers a tranquil setting on calmer days.

Take a short break out of season in Porthleven and avoid the hubbub on the roads and beaches. Soak up the sun on the harbour front and watch the fishing boats pass by. Catch the first glimpses of colour from the acres of Cornish daffodils in early spring with the sea as a back drop as you drive from coast to coast. With easy access to the coastal footpath, head east to discover Gunwalloe Fishing Cove, Polurnan Cliffs and Mullion Cove or head west and marvel at Praa Sands, Perranuthnoe and Marazion. 

Take a short walk from Porthleven and reach the coarse sand of Porthleven beach, reaching two miles south as far as Loe Bar, a sand spit separating the sea and forming Loe Pool, the largest freshwater lake in Cornwall.

Porthleven harbour is an enjoyable place to relax, with its cafés, pubs and restaurants providing the perfect place for you to sit outside and watch the world float by!

Top tip

Like storm watching? Visit in winter and you may be lucky enough to experience huge waves crashing over the clock tower!

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Grab a pasty or an ice cream and take a stroll along the pier.

Grab a pasty or an ice cream and take a stroll along the pier.

The 17th century pub, The Ship Inn, is the perfect spot for storm watching on a winter’s day.

The 17th century pub, The Ship Inn, is the perfect spot for storm watching on a winter’s day.

Fishing boats bob in the harbour, awaiting the next trawl.

Fishing boats bob in the harbour, awaiting the next trawl.

Fishing is a major industry in Cornwall, with many fishing boats visiting Porthleven Harbour.

Fishing is a major industry in Cornwall, with many fishing boats visiting Porthleven Harbour.

Signs of Porthleven’s fishing heritage can be seen throughout the village.

Signs of Porthleven’s fishing heritage can be seen throughout the village.

The harbour is truly atmospheric on hazy winter days.

The harbour is truly atmospheric on hazy winter days.

Porthleven has become famous as a storm-watching destination, and it’s easy to see why! But be sure to stay safe when storm-watching.

Porthleven has become famous as a storm-watching destination, and it’s easy to see why! But be sure to stay safe when storm-watching.

Choppy waves crash against the granite pier and rugged coastline.

Choppy waves crash against the granite pier and rugged coastline.

Mind your step along the harbour’s edge, boats are moored along the wall.

Mind your step along the harbour’s edge, boats are moored along the wall.

Typically Cornish, Porthleven is a popular Cornish town on the south coast.

Typically Cornish, Porthleven is a popular Cornish town on the south coast.

Choppy seas are overlooked by traditional cottages lining the harbour.

Choppy seas are overlooked by traditional cottages lining the harbour.

Fishing is still a large part of the community in Porthleven, with fresh fish vital to the local restaurants.

Fishing is still a large part of the community in Porthleven, with fresh fish vital to the local restaurants.

Fishing boats rest during low tide, awaiting their next haul.

Fishing boats rest during low tide, awaiting their next haul.

Things to do in Porthleven

Porthleven Food & Music Festival

With over 10,000 visitors each year, the festival is popular with visitors and locals alike. It celebrates Cornish food producers, with demonstrations, live bands, street performers and with free entry, it's the perfect family day out. This years event takes place on 26th April. Read about the Porthleven Food & Music festival on our blog.

Surfing

Porthleven is a renowned surf spot amongst the locals, and is more suited to experienced surfers and bodyboarders. Find out more on our blog: Ten of the best surf spots in Cornwall

Cycling

If you enjoy exploring the great outdoors, mountain bike hire is available from our friends over at Porthleven Cycle Hire. There’s a variety of scenic cycling routes in the area, all offering different levels of difficulty, and most offering great coastal views.

Walking 

There are ample walking routes in and around Porthleven with beautiful landscapes to explore and varying degrees of difficulty. If a gentle stroll is more your cup of tea, enjoy meandering around the iconic harbour and pretty streets. To find out more about the history of Porthleven, you can book a guided tour with Porthleven Town Talks.

Fishing

With such a variety of fishing spots in the area, you’ll be spoilt for choice when staying in a holiday cottage in Porthleven.  There’s an angling centre nearby to stock up on tackle and bait before heading out, and Loe bar is just a short walk from Porthleven itself, which offers great beach fishing. Bass fishing is popular in this area and guided fishing trips are available from Porthleven too. With many other popular sea fishing and course fishing spots in Cornwall you’ll be able to try your luck at a variety of places without having to travel too far.  

Birdwatching

Behind Loe bar is Loe pool, the largest freshwater lake in Cornwall, and is a great place to enjoy birdwatching. Surrounded by woodland, it’s a great place to go walking and enjoy the Cornish scenery.

Eating out

Porthleven is quickly becoming a foodie's paradise, with a range or top notch restaurants throughout the town. To help you decide where to dine out, read our blog post on Eating out in Porthleven.

Events

Porthleven Food Festival 2024

Here’s our complete guide to the Porthleven Food Festival 2024, from tasty treats to hip-swaying beats and incredible harbourside views.

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Flambards Theme Park

If you fancy a family day out, Flambards Theme Park in nearby Helston is a great place to visit at any time of year. With rides, activities and entertainment with award winning exhibitions and museums, there is something for all ages.

Cornish Seal Sanctuary

A few miles down the road, and set in acres of Cornish countryside is the Cornish Seal Sanctuary. Here you will find rescued and rehabilitated seals and sea lions found on Britain's beaches, alongside penguins, otters, and farmyard animals such as ponies, goats and sheep; a great day out for all the family. 

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Events

Porthleven Food & Music Festival

The small Cornish fishing village of Porthleven hosts its annual Food & Music Festival every April and encorporates street performers, a range of local produce, Samba dancing, theatre, beer marquees, hip-hop dancers, fireworks, Cornish singing & much, much mmore...the list is endless!

26th - 28th April

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What our guests say...

We know how important honest reviews are when it comes to booking your holiday. To help you choose the right property for you, we publish all reviews left by guests who have stayed here in the past, with the few exceptions stated in our Review Guidelines. Please bear in mind that some facilities referred to by past guests in reviews can be removed or changed at any time.

A beautiful property, extremely well equipped and spotless. Fantastic to be so close to the harbour as well as having a parking space. We absolutely loved our stay. Aspects Holidays provided an excellent service and communicatication throughout the break. Thank you to the owners and Aspects Holidays!

Blue Dolphin is a very attractive apartment in an excellent position in Porthleven. We very much enjoyed our stay and would strongly recommend.

A very nice , comfortable and warm apartment. Perfect location and would highly recommend.

Top floor apartment, third floor, with a great view over harbour and surrounding countryside. Beware if limited mobility as a lot of stairs.

Very clean and comfortable, well equipped.

Porthleven is a beautiful harbour and a great location if you want to tour around.

Reply from Aspects Holidays

We are glad to hear that you enjoyed Blue Dolphin and thank you for your comments. Being in such a fantastic location, perched on the harbourside in Porthleven and enjoying those elevated views, the access to the apartment does involve a walk-up multiple stairs, which may not be suited to all. We try to make this as clear as possible in the description but please do contact us before booking, if mobility is a concern, so that we can help advise. Lucy, Customer Services

Wonderful week at Blue Dolphin. Everything we needed was there, and more. Great communication at all times from Aspect Holidays. Very central accommodation with car parking right by the harbour. Will be back. Elizabeth Urquhart

This is our second trip as a family to Blue Dolphin exactly one year later.

We were blown away by the property when we visited last May and it’s fair to say that on our return visit the property has not only been maintained to a very high standard but actually been improved!!!

Blue Dolphin has such a wow factor and was immaculately clean when we arrived. The apartment is so spacious (for 4 of us), incredibly well appointed with every home furnishing you could need (enough to do the Xmas dinner), an evening sun balcony with stunning views over the harbour and walking distance to everything, including the fantastic Harbour Inn and many other eateries on offer! Oh and a parking space for your daily adventures along the coast if you choose to leave Porthleven (which you don’t need to!!).

We wouldn’t hesitate to book this apartment again and would recommend it to anyone looking to visit Porthleven - I guarantee you will not be disappointed!!! Pity it’s already booked for 2024 ??

The Aspects customer service has been second to none as always too…..

Lovely location, beautiful appartment

Blue Dolphin completely exceeded our expectations. This was our first stay in Porthleven and we didn’t really know the area upon choosing this apartment. The apartment itself is in an amazing location - just off the harbour with a reserved parking space in private car park. You walk through the door and wow it’s enormous!!! So well kitted out, homely, warm and the biggest en suite I think we’ve ever seen - and we’ve not even mentioned the balcony!! We will be back that’s for sure……

 
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