Elfin Cottage

Great location for exploring the amazing village.

Accommodation is perfect for families and has all the needs and wants for a great cornish holiday experience. Rooms are well sized and have 2 full bathrooms makes life alot easier. Kitchen is well equipped with your basic appliances. Nice touch with the cornish basket left on arrival. Only down side is parking is a struggle but that's not an Accommodation fault but a general Cornwall issue. Overall a perfect spot for good Cornish time.

The location was excellent and pretty easy to find.

The complimentary welcome basket was a nice touch. However, I felt the property and the garden in particular was in need of some pretty meaningful "TLC". Unfortunately the property hadn't been cleaned very well, there were no complimentary toiletries as depicted in the images on your website and certainly only minimum levels of toilet roll. The inner front door lock, as mentioned in earlier reviews, was, a bit of a nightmare when trying to open from inside. The garden was rather overgrown and required my cutting back of rose bushes to make accessing the front door less of a task. There was also empty pizza boxes and other general rubbish in various places in the garden. Overall a little bit disappointing but to be honest nothing that a little bit of remedial time and effort wouldn't resolve.

It took a bit of searching upon arrival (read the Sykes directions carefully!

). It is a small cottage with a garden, nestled among other houses near the harbor. But ultimately, the bedrooms and beds were great, and it was very quiet! A really nice, lively village featuring crab fishing in the harbor, a lovely beach (sand and rocks) just two minutes away, and outdoor terraces. A supermarket is also just two minutes away. Highly recommended. Downsides: parking is only available two minutes away via JustPark—costing just a few pounds a day (provided you avoid a fine)—and there is no dishwasher.

What a gorgeous cottage this is right in the heart of Porthleven.

I stayed with my three adult children and our cockapoo and every thing was perfect. The kitchen had everything you could possibly need including washing up liquid and t towels! Having two bathrooms was great. The little garden was so pretty. This house was such a good find. Parking was a bit of an issue but that comes with staying somewhere like this. Would definitely recommend.

Lovely cottage.

Our second stay here. Very cosy & great location

Elfin Cottage is lovely and very close to Porthleven Harbour.

We very much enjoyed our stay there and we were very comfortable. We would love to book it again. A couple of minor points are that a dishwasher would be a handy touch as washing up for 6 people is a chore when on holiday. Also the electric cooker grill and oven didn't work properly during our stay and the water pressure was a bit variable. But the cottage was very good value for the location so we were overall very happy, thank you.

Everything was fine and clean great price and location only thing was water pressure for showers was very bad

Hi.

We love the cottage and have stayed there many times over the years. Only thing really was that the upstairs bathroom blinds are broken as is the main bedroom and these were broken two years ago go when we last visited. The bathroom one allows people to see in the gap which makes you insecure when in the bathroom. Front door needs attention as has warped from wet weather so couldn't shut this through the stay, we.said it was fine as could lock the inner door but thought someone would come to fix this as we were there for a week like this

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Elfin Cottage.

The property was spotless and well-maintained, and the bed was so comfortable that we had a fantastic night's sleep every night. It was such a treat to be woken up by birds chirping instead of the usual traffic noise! While the garden was a bit smaller than we expected from the website photos, it didn't impact our stay at all since we visited in February. Overall, it’s a lovely, cozy retreat that we highly recommend. We will definitely be booking again!

Nice place to stay however locks are an issue here got locked in thank god for a butter knife water pressure is poor but location makes up for any issues with the property

Lovely stay at Elfin Cottage.

Great location. Although it’s near the harbour centre, it’s really secluded and quiet! Great secure garden for the dog. Very clean and tidy (could do with a little TLC in the kitchen). Nice touch with the welcome pack, thank you! Overall a great 5 night break in Porthleven. Will definitely go back and would stay in the cottage again!

Once we found it we loved it!

! Great place to stay. Had a lovely time, found lots of gluten free food for my daughter which she was very happy about! Lovely friendly people too

•Back door inoperable.

Lock completely immovable. Secondary fire exit from kitchen. •Kitchen kick boards so worn in places chipboard visible and one section no longer attached. On the floor under the corner cupboard. •No dishwasher, yet tabs left and instructions in cottage information. •Should cater for 6, not enough chairs or space to sit around dinning table. •One of the chairs in the kitchen held together with wire strapping. •Upstairs shower had no seal to the screen. The water just slewed onto the floor no matter how careful you were. •The main gate catch was very difficult to use. It did not catch well, it's very rusted and old. •The sofa was not very clean, alot of brown stains showing through the grey upholstery. •The sofa seat pads and occasion cushions were misshapen and offered no support. •The lovely plant pots shown in the cottage's main image are now cracked and broken, full of grass and weeds and slung up against the property. • There are only 4 side plates, yet 6 is the max booking number. Many of these issues are also noted in the Guest Book, which covers a number of years. It could be a lovely little cottage but needs some love and thought, especially if you are accepting parties of 6. This is the first time we have found one of you properties to be way below our expectation.

Perfect location, quiet and cosy!

felt very welcome with the little additions e.g. the jam and cream. and places being loving of dogs is always a bonus Only issue is some plugs didnt work therefore some lamps didnt work, alongside two showers running at the same time wouldn't work either but other than that great.

This cottage is in a great location, has a lovely garden for the dog and is spacious but cosy inside.

Two bathrooms (one up, one down) is great as well. Beds are very comfortable and the linen is very nice. Some TLC is needed (doors and windows not opening/closing, front door tricky and stiff to open/close, kitchen could do with a make-over, utensils etc & Tupperware added, more toilet rolls in property for duration of stay & lights checked to be working before new guests arrive). Would love to return at some point, for a longer stay. Also, parking should be allowed outside the garage assigned to Elfin cottage as this is a real key feature and point of someone visiting.

My husband and I couldn't quite understand the negative reviews here.

Yes, it’s an older cottage - but isn’t that part of its charm? Expect the expected. As for dampness, any cottage near the sea will need good ventilation. We didn’t find it overbearing at all. We visited as a family and already live in Cornwall – this was the perfect escape. Right in the centre and heart of a beautiful town. Parking wasn’t a problem. Our kids said it’s the best place they’ve ever stayed (we were also lucky with the British weather) – and we’ve been all over! The rooms were just beautiful: cosy, comfy, spacious, and tastefully presented for a cottage. The beds were extremely comfortable, and our children absolutely loved it. Not a noise at all (just from my youngest)! We only stayed for a long weekend, so rubbish wasn’t an issue, and as we’re from a fishing town ourselves, we know the reality of gulls – it’s just the norm. The cottage had everything we needed and more. We’ll definitely be coming back to Elfin Cottage again - we loved it! And to have a garden of that size, so close to everything, is such an added bonus. Thank you for a brilliant experience.

Overall we thought the property was ideal for us as a couple.

It was very comfortable and a home from home. We loved its location- central but feels secluded and not overlooked. It was as described. A few suggestions that could improve stays for future guests: 1) water pressure not great, a shower pump might help 2) 2 x lamps in front room not working so it was quite dark 3) more than one set of keys being available for use.

Lovely cottage.

Mostly clean but we did find some rubbish under sofa. Comfortable beds. Shower over bath was very difficult to control temperature & power. Wasted water trying to get correct temperature. Lovely garden. Fantastic location in terms of pedestrian access to harbour etc. parking tricky but cannot be helped. Always loved Porthleven

Having looked through the book left at the cottage for customers to make comments about the accommodation there appeared to be some minor issues reported from several months ago that were still apparent.

DOORS - door on kitchen cabinet next to washing machine requires new hinges as dropping off. Door to downstairs loo catches on floor and difficult to shut and requires 1/4inch taken off bottom. Wardrobe door in bedroom with single beds requires re-hanging. Front door requires refurbishing. Garden could do with a good tidy up of shrubs and plants. These are all minor issues and did not stop us from having a very enjoyable break.

Very enjoyable cottage to stay at

Second stay in this cottage.

Great location. Sadly only got 6 days because cottage booked out.

The property is very clean, comfy beds.

Beautiful cottage. Only issue was parking. No parking near the property. Also we didn’t know where to leave our rubbish. Apart from the parking and bin issues, we had a great time. We enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Very nice property.

Absolutely brilliant cottage.

So so clean, big bedrooms. Living accommodation was comfortable and practical to clean at the end of our stay. The welcome pack was a massive treat, as were the toiletry sachets etc. Porthleven is one of our favourite places in the world and no we have a favourite place to stay too!!!!

The downstairs toilet door needs some attention, and it has been like it for the last three years.

It fust needs to be taken off its hinges and a bit shaved off the bottom to solve the problem. Also the shower upstairs needs a bit more pressure, rather than relying on water pressure alone, and the glass panel could be replaced with a shower curtain. Apart from that, the cottage and location are great, and we will be back

toilet did not flush upstairs.

If door from porch to lounge was locked could not unlock. We all suffered back ache due to uncomfortable beds.

Lovely property.

Shame we didn't have 2 weeks.

We booked our stay at Elfin Cottage Porthleven as a last minute holiday.

We wanted somewhere that had an enclosed garden for our dogs, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. This cottage ws exactly what we wanted. It was clean, tidy and very well presented. The kitchen had enough crockery and it all matched. The bedrooms are a decent size with comfortable beds (2 doubles and a twin). Parking can be a bit tricky, but we parked in the car park near the local shop just a short walk back to the cottage. The windows have got cables on them to prevent young children falling out of them, they do still open to allow air flow. Keys are supplied to remove this safety feature. We will be looking to stay here again.

Read the reviews before you book!

Elfin Cottage is a charming little property in a very handy, central location in Porthleven. Set back from the harbour (no view) with a small enclosed garden. Sadly we experienced most of the ‘issues’ previously detailed in the reviews left in the last 12 months or so…these include: • kitchen is tired and the provision is poor. We had to clean items taken out of the cupboards, which smelled damp and some of which had been put back dirty. The initial smell of bleach as we entered the cottage was overwhelming. The oven cut out twice which resulted in a 20 min meal taking over an hour - possibly due to a restriction on electric? Or a faulty thermostat? Difficult to see how this kitchen can cater for 6 people. The cooker hood needs a really good clean - the grease filters are filthy and it’s incredibly noisy! • water pressure and shower facilities were pretty poor. The shower cut out while showering a couple of times and dripped constantly. Both bathrooms have tiny, rusty towel rails which seemed pretty inadequate. • the garden is pretty neglected (the lovely rose bush in the photo at the front of the cottage is now dead) and needs quite a bit of tlc. Although there was a washing line (whirly gig) there was nowhere obvious to put it - it was also rusty. Fortunately hubby is resourceful and strung up a washing line! Thank goodness we didn’t have wetsuits to dry! We were also really concerned when our dog found a flat dead rat in the garden - although we do appreciate it could have been brought in by a cat or a bird? • There were a couple of safety bars missing from the windows (which could have done with a good clean). • there appear to be no recycling facilities available (apparently a requirement of the local authority?). With some TLC and a bit of investment this could be a delightful little cottage and I hope this feedback is acted on as-well as providing others with information we wish we had digested before booking (this is our only family holiday this year and we felt it was a lot to pay for what we got!) Having said all of the above, it is a beautiful area with lots to explore. Lovely shops, bars and restaurants. The Cornish welcome was very warm wherever we went - we will definitely be back to visit the area!

Comfortable old cottage, lovely and clean and extremely convenient for harbour and shops.

Really lovely stay.

We had an issue with TV that was sorted very quickly. Sofas are a little soft for me but everything else was fine. Good location but would have been better to know that the festival was on that weekend as road to cottage was closed.

This was booked as a 'dog friendly' cottage.

Upon arrival we noted that dogs were not allowed on furniture or upstairs, not very dog friendly. The cottage was difficult to find once nearby as the final directions weren't clear enough. Whilst it was reasonably clean, the kitchen was dated and had chipped worksurfaces. There was insufficient room for 6 people to dine or sit comfortably yet this was listed as a 6 berth cottage. The wheelie bin in the front garden was full and overflowing with additional bags of rubbish on the floor. These were pulled apart by birds. Not a very good look for us when we arrived. They didn't get removed until halfway through the week so we had to put up with the noise if the bags being ransacked. There was insufficient crockery or small glasses for 6 people. All of it was bits and pieces cobbled together from old sets which didn't look very nice. The smell of the plug in air fresheners was overwhelming upon arrival which meant we had to open windows & doors to get rid of the smell. Two of the bedrooms unbelievably had their windows wired shut. This represented a huge safety risk in the event of a fire. Although we didn't need to use it during our stay, the woodburner was dirty and needed to have the glass thoroughly cleaned. Providing logs for visitors would have been a nice touch but there weren't any. Ending on a positive note, it is a beautiful area and the 'welcome pack' of scones, cream, jam, biscuits etc was a nice touch.

Cottage a little tired but its position suits the family

Cottage is very damp you can feel the damp and smell the damp, electric air freshners do not cover the smell Broken draft excluder on front door Garden nothing like photo needs work on it Heating not ideal Settees need replacing, very uncomfortable Pillows soft and squishy Mattresses to soft Cottage could be lovely with a bit of tlc Get the damp sorted rather than paint over it

The following extract is from a letter sent to Sykes Cottages on 18/9/23: to date (14/11/23) I have heard nothing, not even an acknowledgement.

..Having hoped for a peaceful and restful holiday in a Cornish cottage, I am sorry to advise that the lasting memory from our stay in Elfin Cottage will be the barking and howling of two black Labrador dogs from the cottage opposite (Kyldenna?) which occurred constantly throughout the week. The situation reached a climax on Thursday 14th September when it appeared to us that the two dogs had been left unattended overnight and were barking and howling continuously throughout the night; I have video footage taken at 06:37 Friday morning as an example of the situation which we found distressing from an animal welfare perspective and had seriously disturbed our sleep. It would seem that our concerns were not alone as the matter had been reported by someone to the RSPCA. Whilst packing up on Saturday morning at 09:30, I noticed a local RSPCA Officer speaking with a gentleman at the front door of the neighbouring cottage (Salvay?). I have just spoken with the RSPCA national helpline and understand that the situation on Thursday/Friday had been reported to them locally, that a case had been opened and an Officer had been sent (presumably the lady RSPCA Officer I noticed on Saturday morning?) to investigate the situation. Whilst the RSPCA was not in a position, due to Data Protection, to give me the case reference number and any update, the ‘Call Handler’ I spoke with a moment ago was able to share the above general information with me....I have just posted a 2nd letter to Sykes Cottages asking that my comments be treated as a formal complaint under the Complaint's Policy.

Lovely cottage very warm and great location.

Just a couple of points of recommendation back door and front door were difficult to open from the inside as wood was warped. Also no cleaning products and not enough black bin bags.

The cottage is lovely and spacious with all you need for a family stay.

Owners are lovely and leave cute little gifts all over the house. The only downside I had was the water pressure bit the temperature is hot. Parking we found easy a space labelled just next to a garage on the nearest street. And cottage is a 2 minute walk from porthleven Harbour.

Lovely little property.

Everything you need is there. Situated close to harbour. It’s in the back streets though so no sea view but that didn’t matter to us. Garden was lovely to sit out in.

Lovely cottage.

Everything just as expected. Very good location, and very peaceful. Didn't have any issues with parking although this could be a problem in peak season. Bed was very comfy, nice sized main bathroom, shower pressure could have been better but still adequate. Overall, a fantastic cottage, we had a lovely time ( the weather helped :))

We had the most wonderful week in Elfin cottage.

The accommodation was perfect for my family of 5 and our pup. The cottage is also excellently located.

This is our fifth stay.

It’s a bit tired but clean and could do with an update but we love it! The position is excellent and it’s perfect when we get together with our Porthleven family for meals and games.

Thanks for a great week in Elfin Cottage.

The cottage was perfect for our group of 5 and so well located in the beautiful village of Porthleven. We would love to come and stay again at some time in the future. Best wishes, Ian, Tina and family

Cottage is getting very tried and needs some TLC.

Cooker hood is so noisy that you can hear and feel the vibration in the bedroom. The front garden is small with no space to sit out in the chairs provided

We also wrote the following in their guest book.

Blinds in the kitchen and downstairs shower room. Appreciate an old cottage but the squeaky floorboards up and downstairs were pretty annoying. The real let down for us was the garden! Very overgrown, our first task was to cut back the old rose bushes (large thorns attacked me) so we could use the path to get into the cottage as 'front door inaccessible. We had to do quite a bit of pruning bushes and weed clearing, putting a rotating clothes dryer in the middle of what might be a lawn and filthy garden chairs meant only the dogs could use it. Large apple tree was a delight for the birds but meant little sun reached into the garden. No fresh towels or bed linen for a 2-week stay was a disappointment, but we could use the garden dryer as we had done the gardening. Our dogs are small and I can imagine larger pets escaping over the low wall, could have moved the rose bushes in front of that. Despite this it was a brilliant cottage for the four of us and proximity to the harbour was a delight. Will definitely be back as it really was a lovely place.

Hi, left message in property book.

We had a great time thankyou. Would recommend. Elfin is a lovely little cottage and catered for our needs. Welcome pack was a lovely touch. A couple of niggles of course! Washed out the kitchen bin as dirty and discovered a hole! Appreciate our responsibility, but our dog escaped over wall to side of property so we used wheelie bin and a garden chair to block off. Thankyou for letting us stay. Kind regards.

I had read some less favourable reviews but these were unfounded!

Elfin Cottage is cute, clean and well maintained. The beds are really comfy and the linen crisp. Lovely little touches such as the welcome pack made it special. The wood burner was gorgeous and made our winter holiday. Perfect location and we parked in the pay car park which in winter was £1.20 a day. We just renewed it from an app. Cottage is very well equipped with everything you need. It is pet friendly and we don’t have a pet so i worried it may smell doggy but it absolutely didn’t. We loved our stay and I wouldn’t hesitate to return. Thankyou.

We've stayed at Elfin a lot over the years.

It was beautifully clean, warm and cosy and the garden well tended. The welcome pack was really generous and appreciated. Thank you. The only thing I would say is that the kitchen is very dated now and could do with sprucing up. It was very clean and well equipped, but dimly lit and dark. Not a deal breaker though. We enjoyed our stay very much. Thank you.

The cottage was generally dirty and smelled of 'dog' which to some extent was expected.

However, we arrived early evening after a long journey and had to wash crockery and cutlery and clean the teapot. The freezer is in dire need of a defrost. The washing machine drawer was clogged up with crusted powder. I had to vacuum the place because of dog hairs which were also on the carpets (in clumps) upstairs in the bedrooms even though the cottage file requests no pest upstairs. There were also pet hairs attached to the duvet cover. The brushes on Henry (the vaccum cleaner) were worn down to the metal so were of little use. I vacuumed the sofa cushions as they had crumbs and sand in the seams (but didn't dare lift them in case there was further filth to view beneath) The bases of the uplighters were filthy. My husband cleaned the top of the fridge and found the same filth. One drinking glass had a crack in it. Unfortunately the photos in your catalogue are deceiving. There was limited information in the cottage file. It seems that this cottage has not had an inspection for a while. Porthleven is a lovely holiday destination spoiled by the lack of cottage cleanliness which as you can see was extremely disappointing considering the price we paid. We have photographic evidence of our discoveries. Please contact me for further information as I am unable to contact you via the telephone number displayed in your email.

We had a great week in Porthleven and this quaint cottage is in a very convenient location.

Although there is no parking with the cottage we managed to work round it fairly easily once we had found our bearings. I think a moderate investment in cleaning, decoration (particularly downstairs) and some thought in planting up the garden and pots would go a long way in making the cottage feel that extra bit special. We would book Elfin Cottage again but might check out some others first.

My sat nav took us into Porthleven in a different direction to what was indicated on your directions, we arrived at 10:00pm at night and was still searching for the cottage an hour later, Prospect place was not signed and neither was shute rd.

In the dark very difficult to find, which we didn’t need after a 10 hour journey

We have just returned from a really lovely stay at Elfin Cotttage in Porthleven, Cornwall.

It was a very long journey down from Lancashire and I was a little worried after reading some reviews but we where very happy with Elfin Cottage. As it is a cottage it isn’t big inside but we where a party of 6 three adults and three children as well as one dog and did not have any difficulties with the size of the property. It has absolutely everything you need and extra bits too like spare bulbs and all sorts! Also if you look in the cupboard drawers across from the stairs you will find all sorts of information leaflets and a little booklet with tide times on ( I put that in there!) so you can plan trips out. As we are not nosey Parker’s we didn’t realise until the last night that the chest underneath the tv has all sorts of games in too! The beds are comfy and we found the whole cottage to be lovely and clean and there was no mould in sight any where. The garden is just lovely, the roses are coming into bloom ( the children need to be careful around these as they are prickly but our three never hurt themselves) there where six chairs to sit out and the sun shone in the garden all day. There was plenty of opportunities to move the chairs into the sun and enjoy the garden. We perhaps could have done with a small table out there ( maybe a folding one or one kept out of the way under the window?) but we managed well without one. Although this cottage is near to the harbour and the beach it is tucked away,we just loved the quiet location, we couldn’t hear any of the bustle of the busy harbour. There is a table with four chairs in the dining room but there is extra chairs in the kitchen and we managed to fit six of us round the table no problem. We also didn’t find parking a problem, yes sometimes we needed to park on the car park next to the supermarket but generally it wasn’t a problem for us. We didn’t realise that there are restrictions on walking the dog on Porthleven beach at certain times of the year we where ok but between July and October there are no dogs allowed on the beach, so that something to bear in mind. Also the dogs are not allowed on the sofas or upstairs at all,something else to bear in mind. Our dog seemed to get the hang of this pretty quickly too! Overall, I would recommend Elfin cottage we have had the best time and we all feel sad to be back home from such a fantastic holiday, Porthleven really is just beautiful.

Overall we made the most of this holiday as there were only 2 of us staying in the cottage.

It is however listed as sleeping 6. Agreed there are beds for six but the kitchen and eating area were not big enough for 6. The dining table only had 4 chairs and space for 4 chairs. The garden is tiny and almost always shaded, so on a 12c May day it was too cold to sit in. Also, although there were 5 outside chairs there was no outside table. The chairs were filthy and looked like they were never covered or cleaned. Cleanliness was NOT acceptable. There were cobwebs everywhere and many traces of food and greasy marks in the kitchen. Given that we were told we could not access he property until 5.30pm to allow for thorough cleaning, the place was NOT as clean as I would have expected. We were told that there was no parking for the property and nearby street parking should be available, it was not and we couldn’t get the car within 200 metres of the property to unload or re load. This was a massive inconvenience as it was raining heavily. Finally, our first impression was not good as when we had accessed the keys from the keysafe, the 2 keys were attached to a very grubby unhygienic paper label - not a good initial impression.

The cleanliness was fine the house was fine took a while to find as was down a snicket but OK parking said on the info was on street but mostly yellow lines round there so non exist ant really luckily could park at me cousins round corner but all in all was a base which what we wanted so fine

We enjoyed our stay at Elfin cottage.

We didnt experience any of the problems regarding damp, as other guests have suggested. The cottage was well cleaned and well equipped. We would be happy to stay again, as the cottage was comfortable and located in an ideal spot for walks into the town and local amenities on the doorstep. The parking was very difficult on the side of the roads as it was summer holidays however we found that the car park by the supermarket usually had an available space and was reasonably priced. Porthleven was lovely as always.

unfortunately the property was not as clean as it should have been, especially when the current climate under covid is taken into consideration.

there were a number of dusty surfaces, fingerprints on appliances in the kitchen and the stair hand rail was filthy, I appretiate the only way this can be remedied is by constructive feedback the property was comfortable and what I have grown to expect from Sykes, the welcome pack was very much appretiated and the wipes and sanitisers were put to goid use in addressing this situation

We expected a certain amount of dampness in the cottage give the location and the age but we did not expect the bed sheets to be mould stained and damp also the weather was quite warm so would have been nice to sit in the garden but it was very over grown and had not been tided for some time

the cottage was comfortable and warm and ideally located.

We loved it but a few things could do with attention. The blind in the upstairs bathroom was broken so people can see in. Both the flushes on the toilets (upstairs and down) don't work properly. There are no instructions or guides as to what to do with the rubbish (ie is anything recyclable etc).

Cottage very nice layout and in brilliant position by Harbour.

Ideal for pets as has garden. Definitely needs cleaning properly for next guests. Also needs blinds in kitchen and downstairs shower room as people are walking passed cottage. There are blinds in all other rooms. This is our third time staying at the cottage as we love the cottage and Porthleven but the above needs to be addressed.

This was our fourth stay in Cornwall and we where so disappointed with the cottage , on arrival it smelt of dogs the mat was covered in dog hair ,the cottage was dirty .

The cooker needs a good clean ,the cottage needs up dating , the car parking was not clear and our daughters car got vandalised ,l hope you take note of our compliant this was not a cheep holiday .

Lovely small cottage / great location a couple of minutes walk to harbour - if that.

Porthleven is beautiful and so much to do and see will definitely be back to Porthleven and would come to this cottage again. Just a bit cob webby especially outside areas, and needs some tlc but definitely ok for a week on holiday. Comfy sofas and beds and has everything you need.

Our third visit and the property is even better having been refurbished since our last visit 2 years ago

Loved the cottage very homely and welcoming, the log burner would be lovely at colder times of the year

Plus points - very comfortable, clean beds, and lovely hot water.

Needed instuctions about how to find Elfin Cottage - after a long journey, we had quite a job to locate it. Felt the whole house was 'tired' - it could do with redecorating, and the bathrooms brought up to date. Kitchen adequate, but also looked old. Too much stuff, needed to be rationalised. The furnishings lacked something - one of the sofas smelt - dogs? In fact we thought the whole place needed a thorough, in depth, clean (this is not to criticise the people who went in to spruce up between clients - sure they did a good job, with the time available to them). Books very old; everything felt greasy, even the blue information folder. Contact telephone number in the folder rang off immediately. The garden was charming but way past its best - dead plants and overgrown shrubs. And why not a table and chairs in the garden? The chairs provided, once we'd cleaned them, were only comfortable to lie back in - hard to drink a cup of tea unless you perched on the edge. Finally, we think that you should provide some means of collecting recyclables, and instructions as to what to do with them. Surely just chucking everything in one bin isn't enough these days.

Absolutely lovely traditional cottage in heart of Porthleven.

Very restful and all necessities catered for. Garden was lovely and had some welcome shade under the apple tree. Thoroughly enjoyed the holiday and would love to visit again. Only little negative points was that parking could be difficult (although appreciate there are little narrow streets) and the dustbin was filled and overflowing with unhealthy unbagged rubbish from previous renters. Loved it though

The cottage was cosy, comfortable, warm and quite well appointed, especially the kitchen.

Showers were good too. Unfortunately it was also rather tired and jaded. The exterior was rather scruffy and there were copious amounts of dog poo on the garden and in a bag left by the front door - not a pretty sight when you arrive at your holiday cottage. The free wifi annoyingly gave up after a few days - possibly a router problem. Whilst we would wholeheartedly recommend Portleven (lovely harbour and foodie lovers paradise), we won't be going back to Elfin Cottage.