
Sheltering in a cliff ravine on the south east of Cornwall’s beautiful coast you’ll find the picturesque little fishing port of 13th century Polperro. With its tiny harbour surrounded by tightly packed houses and visitor parking located away from the village, it has a tranquil charm and unspoilt atmosphere, aided by the odd horse and cart and a small but vibrant fishing community.
Polperro’s history includes smuggling, shipwrecks and a tight knit community that today enjoys welcoming visitors and offers an ideal base for your holiday cottage. Explore its charming fishing harbour, plentiful pubs, good restaurants and stunning coastal scenery. With Looe only a few miles down the road and Plymouth not far away you’ll have access to beaches, boats and beautiful countryside all on your doorstep in this traditional corner of Cornwall.
Learn about Polperro’s colourful past at the Museum of Fishing and Smuggling or relax on some superb beaches at Talland Bay and nearby Looe, where you can hire boats for pleasure or fishing trips. Enjoy music and dancing at the annual Polperro Festival and a take boat trip along the coast to Fowey to spot dolphins and seals. For ramblers, walking along the dramatic coastline of the South West Coast Path is a treat and not to be missed.
Kids will love making some furry friends at the Porfell Wildlife Park & Sanctuary only a few miles inland and have a fabulous day out at the famous Eden Project and stunningly beautiful Lost Gardens of Heligan.