Melrose Cottage

Tucked in the heart of the scenic fishing village of Polperro, this beautifully refurbished cottage is a fine example of an old Cornish cottage thoughtfully blended with a fresh interior. Tucked away just off the main street, Melrose Cottage enjoys a quiet position whilst still remaining only a short walk from the village's famous harbour, shops and pubs. Melrose has been carefully renovated to retain its character, and on cooler evenings offers a cosy spot to settle in beside the wood burner. The open plan living space offers a welcoming and sociable space, perfect for relaxing and being together. Open plan living space. Lounge with sofas and smart TV. Dining area with table to seat 6 guests (chairs and a bench) and bar stools. Kitchen with fridge and a separate fridge / freezer, slimline dishwasher, microwave, electric hob, Philips L'Or Barista coffee machine. Utility room with sink, washer and dryer. Stairs to - Bedroom 1 with king size bed. En-suite with shower, WC and sink. Bedroom 2 with 3' twin beds. Bedroom 3 with 3' bunk beds. Cloakroom with WC. Bathroom with Bath and shower over, sink (please note WC is in a separate room). Small, private courtyard beside the house. The traditional fishing village of Polperro, set along the dramatic South Cornish coastline between Looe and Fowey, is steeped in maritime history. Wandering its pretty, narrow, winding streets offers a nostalgic taste of times gone by. For centuries local families here were reliant on “Polperro pilchards” which were sold right across Europe. Nowadays, there is still an active fishing fleet but their catch is more varied. You can sample their wares in a number of local restaurants, pubs and cafes, or simply sit back and watch the fishermen at work in the harbour as you tuck into a fresh crab sandwich. Polperro has an abundance of small, twisting lanes, most of which are simply not wide enough for modern vehicles. Some are little wider than footpaths, so leave your car in the main car park at Crumplehorn and from here you can walk, catch the bus or even take a horse and cart the half mile down into the village. The traffic-free zones allow you to explore the winding alleys of whitewashed fishermen’s cottages at your leisure. It’s easy to imagine the hustle and bustle of people with loaded horse & carts rumbling past during Polperro’s smuggling heyday, or the scores of ladies lining the streets nimbly knitting fishermen’s jumpers, known locally as “knit-frocks”. On the harbour-side you can visit the Polperro Heritage Museum of Fishing and Smuggling to immerse yourself more fully in Polperro’s rich history. The village and harbour are best seen at high tide, but at low tide, a small beach appears so it’s possible to go for a paddle. The pleasant South West Coast Path runs right through the Polperro. If you walk east along the coast you’ll reach the beautiful Talland Bay, or alternatively hop in your car to visit other nearby sandy beaches including Seaton, Downderry, Lansallos and Lantic Bay. Regular boat trips run from the harbour offering fantastic views of the coastline and day trips to nearby Looe, and you might even spot dolphins and seals on your way! A holiday cottage in Polperro offers a wonderfully traditional seaside escape on the dramatic South East Cornish coast.