Portloe is the epitome of Cornish charm. A quaint village on the Roseland peninsula with a working fishing port, chocolate box cottages and picturesque charm – Portloe has everything that people love about Cornwall wrapped up. Popular with celebrities and with a high number of return visitors, it is still very much a hidden hideaway unknown by the general public. Well situated, in close proximity to explore all aspects of Cornwall, you can enjoy busy days in Newquay, Mevagissey, Fowey and North Cornwall and then return to your luxury self catering cottage in Portloe, your secluded sanctuary by the sea.

The only local pub in Portloe is The Ship Inn. Originally built in the 17th Century as a fisherman’s cottage, this romantic inn is full of romance. Five minutes from the sea and with a pretty garden overlooking the wooded valley and stream, it is the perfect place for a lazy lunch.

For a nice dinner, afternoon tea or a special occasion, head to the Lugger Hotel and book a table in their two AA Rosette awarded restaurant. Expect classical cuisine with seafood such as shellfish, lobster and crab as their specialty.

For further choices head to nearby Veryan or St Mawes. Here you will find the world famous boutique Tresanton Hotel with their restaurant, perfect for dinner with a panoramic view on their terrace. In Veryan head to The Quarterdeck Restaurant at The Nare Hotel in Porthscatho for a delectable afternoon tea experience.

For a night of cocktails or a bottle of wine, head to nearby St Mawes. Here you will find a bustling centre and the best cocktails for miles can be tasted at the Idle Rocks. However, Portloe is so pretty that we would recommend simply staying put in your Portloe luxury accommodation: chilling out in your boutique retreat, listening to the whisper of the waves and spending some time with a few bottles of something chilled and some quality time together in front of the wood burner; this is what makes luxury cottages Portloe such a magical experience.

Portloe luxury cottages are perfect for visiting Cornwall. Only 16 miles away is the world famous Eden Project and it’s only a short distance from Veryan, Truro, Mevagissey, Fowey and St Mawes. Catch the ferry from St Mawes and spend the day in Falmouth, exploring the shops, the beaches and Pendennis Castle. That is if you can tear yourself away from the stunning surroundings of St Mawes in the first place.

Go for countryside walks, whether a short amble to climb up and get a better view of the village or stroll the 4 miles to Carne Beach for an ice cream then walk off the calories on the return hike.

Visit the nearby Lost Gardens of Heligan Trelissick and Caerhays Castle for the ultimate garden escapes. Heligan is simply breathtaking and it’s dog friendly as well. If it all sounds too physical and you don’t fancy cliff hikes or a day of botanical discovery then why not stay put? Curl up in your luxurious rural retreat, overlook the breathtaking scenery and start writing that book you always dreamed about…