Cheerful Modern Fisherman Cottage - 1 Min to Beach

Entire cottage in Portscatho, United Kingdom

  1. 5 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 5 beds
  4. 1 bathroom
Hosted by Katharine
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

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Beautiful and walkable

Guests say this area is scenic and it’s easy to get around.

Dedicated workspace

A room with wifi that’s well suited for working.
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This charming former fisherman’s cottage is minutes from Portscatho beach in Cornwall. Blending original features with vintage and contemporary furnishings, it offers relaxed, light-filled spaces.

Sleeping five, the quiet bedrooms overlook the sea or village rooftops. Located centrally, the local pub, shops, and coffee spots are moments away, with the famed Hidden Hut a short walk over the cliffs.

Combining heritage charm and modern comfort, the cottage is ideal for a family beach holiday.

The space
Nestled among a row of colourful houses in the centre of the village, 2 Sunnyside is a beautifully renovated former fisherman’s cottage set on a private road just 100 yards from Portscatho beach on Cornwall’s scenic Roseland Peninsula. Cheerfully decorated with bright yellow accents, this charming home offers a warm, relaxed coastal retreat ideal for families and groups.

The original features of open-plan living space are given a modern spirit through a carefully curated mix of Mexican and South African antiques and contemporary pieces upholstered in textiles from Svenskt Tenn and Liberty London. Throughout the house are original artworks collected over years of travel. A wood-burning stove invites cozy evenings after coastal walks and wild swims.

The minimalist kitchen, accented by cheerful hand-painted yellow zellige tiles, is equipped with Le Creuset cookware and porcelain sourced in Portugal. It opens smoothly onto a sun-filled paved rear courtyard, where a spacious dining table is perfect for enjoying meals on summer evenings or as a bright spot for kids to paint.

Upstairs, two spacious bedrooms offer serene views of the sea or village rooftops. The master boasts a king-size bed with a comfortable Conran shop mattress, while the second bedroom can be arranged as twin beds or a super-king. The versatile third bedroom has a daybed which works well for children, or can be used as a quiet study space (the study is popular with writers!).

The family bathroom includes both a bath and shower.

Outside, a wooden gate opens to countryside walking paths and hidden coves along the coastal trail. The village centre is just moments away, offering local pubs, artisan coffee and ice-cream shops, and the famed Hidden Hut, known for its communal feast nights (but book quickly, they sell out in seconds...). A few minutes up the hill, is The Standard - run by the owners of the Hidden Hut - considered one of the best pubs in the UK.

Truro Station is a 30-minute drive with direct trains to London Paddington, making 2 Sunnyside a serene and accessible base combining heritage charm with modern comfort in one of Cornwall’s most sought-after villages


Calendar.
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From July till end August we run 7 night minimum stays with changeover day on Friday. At other times min 4 nights. Long-stays are welcome outside peak season, do get in touch if you'd like to discuss this.

Guest access
Guests will have private use of the entire house which includes a delightful enclosed courtyard garden.

Other things to note
The third bedroom is set up as a study/reading room. There is a daybed in it which a child could sleep on, but is not comfortable enough for an adult.

The house has been prepared with families in mind. It has a travel cot, high chair and one stair gate at the top of the steps. There are also a selection of kids' toys in the living room cupboard.

The blinds in the bedrooms are not blackout blinds. However, there are portable blackout blinds available which can be attached to the windows if needed.

Where you'll sleep

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What this place offers

Beach access
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free on-street parking

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Rated 4.93 out of 5 from 149 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Portscatho, England, United Kingdom
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Neighbourhood highlights

Tucked away on the oddly tropical Roseland Peninsula, at the end of a steep road leading to a slipway, is the little fishing village of Portscatho. Whatever the weather, a group of hardy swimmers head out at 8am each morning for a dip before gathering for espresso at the coffee shop overlooking the beach. The calm sea makes Portscatho beach ideal for children – who also love rock pooling in the bay – while paddle boarders and canoers enjoy the sea year-round.


The village has a well-stocked grocery shop selling local produce and several restaurants, including wood fired pizzas from Tide and Thyme, Scatho’s artisanal ice-cream and a selection of food trucks which stop by a couple of nights a week. The Plume of Feathers pub, at the heart of the village in every way, has a well-stocked bar serving local ales and hosts festive sea shanty nights on Wednesdays. The village’s heritage as a retreat for artists remains evident in the village’s two galleries, including the New Gallery which champions both the legacy of modernism and the evolving tradition of coastal art.

The neighbouring village of St Mawes – dubbed “the St Tropez of England” is a short drive away, as is the historic 13th century St Just in Roseland church with its churchyard lushly overgrown by ancient magnolias, camellias, and rhododendrons. Sailing enthusiasts will appreciate Percuil Harbour, set in the estuary of the river Fal, whose calm waters are ideal for yachting and boating.

Meet your host

Superhost
151 reviews
4.93 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
Born in the 80s
Where I went to school: South Africa
I really hate Le Corbusier! Also, a while ago I did some work writing "bedtime stories" for the Sleepworlds App to help insomniacs fall asleep, and one of my sleep-inducing stories is set in Portscatho.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 16:00
Checkout before 10:00
5 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm