Porthpean House

Porthpean House is a Grade II listed 19th-century house in Porthpean, sleeping 21 across 12 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. The property sits roughly 50 yards above Porthpean Beach - a sheltered sandy cove with RNLI lifeguard cover and safe swimming - and the house carries sea views from the upper floors. Prices start from £5,300 per week with Saturday changeover.

Inside, the traditionally furnished house has open fires and a garden, with wifi, parking, a dishwasher, and washing machines throughout. Dogs are welcome. The scale makes it suited to multi-family gatherings or large group celebrations. The house appeared in the 2013 Richard Curtis film About Time, which was partly filmed in this part of Cornwall.

The South West Coast Path runs directly past the property. Charlestown, 1.2 miles east along the path, is a Georgian harbour village with tall ships, a Shipwreck Museum, and pubs on the quayside. St Austell town centre is 2 miles north with a fuller range of shops and services. The Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan are both within a 15-minute drive - a natural pairing for a large family group. Mevagissey is 5 miles south, and Fowey is 8 miles east.

**Best for:** Large family groups or multi-household bookings wanting a historic coastal property with direct beach access. The combination of 12 bedrooms, sea views, and dogs welcome is rare at this price point.

**Less good for:** Small groups - the house is priced and sized for 15-21 people and would feel empty with fewer. No hot tub or pool despite the price tier.