Merrilee

Merrilee is a traditional two-bedroom cottage in Porthleven for four guests. One king-size bedroom and one twin share a single bathroom, a mix that suits a family or two friends rather than two couples wanting matching rooms.

A wood burner sits inside for cooler evenings, and an enclosed patio garden with a barbecue gives space to eat outside. WiFi, parking, a dishwasher and a washing machine are included, and up to two dogs can stay. There is no hot tub or open fire beyond the wood burner.

Porthleven Beach is 600 metres away, with strong winter surf for experienced surfers on the exposed south-west-facing sand and calmer water at the harbour end. Rinsey Cove is 2.5 miles from the cottage and Praa Sands is 3.5 miles.

Porthleven's harbour, home to Kota Restaurant and several other well-regarded places to eat, is within walking distance, and the Penrose Estate with its Loe Pool freshwater lake lies along the coast path east of the village.

Merrilee holds a 4.7 out of 5 rating from eight reviews, with cleanliness scoring 5, equipment and comfort 4.9 and location 4.8.

**Best for:** A family wanting a wood burner, an enclosed patio, laundry facilities and room for two dogs near Porthleven's harbour.

**Less good for:** Four guests wanting more than one bathroom, a hot tub, EV charging or verified step-free access.