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    An Diank Meur - The Great Escape 19th Century Fisherman’s cottage

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    3 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom , Sleeps 5
    Porthleven, Helston, Cornwall, England
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    Welcome to An Diank Meur (Cornish for 'The Great Escape'!)

    This beautiful 150 year old Cornish fisherman's cottage is full of character and original features.
    Conveniently situated in the heart of this historic fishing port, come stay and enjoy a truly Cornish holiday experience
    Set in a quiet backwater, 'An Diank Meur' is located within a few hundred yards of Porthleven harbour and perfectly situated for walking to the many bars and restaurants, various shops, galleries, the beach and coastal path.
    Traditional yet sympathetically modernised and well maintained, the accommodation is arranged over three floors. With an abundance of exposed beams throughout, the comfortable lounge has a wood burner set in a feature granite fireplace providing the perfect place to relax after a long day on the beach or walking the coast...     Read more
    Listing #HL9206419
    About the Owner
    Maria & Robert F
    Languages spoken:English
    Response Rate:100%
    Response Time:Within a few hours
    Listed Since:December 2017
    Interaction with guests: 
    Although our permanent residence is in Hampshire we are on hand to answer any questions, before, during and after your stay and our friendly local housekeeper will be on hand locally.
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    Reviewed September 17, 2018
    Highly recommended!

    This cottage is a little jewel in the adorable village of Porthleven. It has plenty of Cornish character, everything you could need and more. We found it to be very comfortable, in a peacefully quiet spot and but just 3 mins walk to the harbour....More

    Thank MarkH8342
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    Reviewed September 11, 2018 via mobile

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    Trail768559, VR Owner at An Diank Meur - The Great Escape 19th Century Fisherman’s cottage, responded to this reviewResponded September 13, 2018

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    Reviewed July 30, 2018
    Mrs

    We visited An Diank Meur for our first Cornish holiday. We were not disappointed! On our arrival we were greeted with an extremely well presented, clean and comfortable cottage. There was everything, and more that you could possibly need. The coffee machine was a very...More

    Thank Flaubert997
    Management response:Responded August 1, 2018

    Thank you very much for your lovely review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you again soon.

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    Amenities
    • Bunk Beds:(1)
    • Cable/satellite TV
    • Dining Seats (6)
    • Dishwasher
    • Double Beds:(2)
    • Dryer
    • DVD Player
    • Fireplace
    • Freezer
    • Full Baths (1)
    • Grill
    • Housekeeping Included
    • Internet Access
    • Iron
    • Kettle
    • Linens Provided
    • Living Room Seats (5)
    • Microwave
    • Patio
    • Refrigerator
    • Stereo System
    • Stove
    • Suitable For Children Under 5
    • Toaster
    • Towels Provided
    • TV
    • Washer
    • Wi-Fi
    House rules
      Kid-friendly
      Pets allowed
      Smoking not allowed
      Check in: 3:00 PM
      Check out: 10:00 AM
    The property is unsuitable for toddlers (under 4 years) and the elderly/infirm due to steep stairs. Babes in arms welcome.
    Bathrooms
      1 Full bath
    Bedrooms
      2 Fulls
      1 Bunk
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    Fees
    • Damage Deposit: $130 / stay - Deposit
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    About the neighborhood
    Historic harbor town with lots of wonderful beaches and walks
    Getting around
    We recommend that you have a car to explore the area. Buses do serve Porthleven and the surrounding area.
    Access
    Car recommended
    How to get there
    Airport: Exeter Airport : 93.2 mi
    Railway: Helston : 4.3 mi
    Ferry: Plymouth : 77.7 mi
    The property is five mins walk from Porthleven Harbour.
    Porthleven can be reached by bus from Penzance and Truro and the nearest airport is Exeter.
    A car is recommended to explore the beautiful Lizard peninsula with its amazing costal paths and views.
    Activities nearby
    Fishing Nearby, There Is A Golf Course Within 30 Mins Drive, Watersports Nearby, Nearest Beach: 0.3 mi.
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