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Family & pet friendly bungalow with parking & garden in Cornish fishing village

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A single-story house with a grey tiled roof, white exterior walls, and a small front yard with a lawn and shrubbery.
A white single-story house with a tiled roof, large windows, and a small garden area.
An orchard with apple trees bearing fruit, a stone wall, and a grassy area.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, a toaster, and a coffee maker.
A kitchen with a dining area, a window with a view of greenery, and a door leading outside.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Porthleven, ENG
  • Place, South West Coast Path Section 25 Trailhead
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Four Crows Gallery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Porthleven Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪73 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

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With a stay at this vacation home in Helston, you'll be by the sea, just a 5-minute walk from Cornwall National Landscape and 10 minutes by foot from Porthleven Beach. .This family-friendly vacation home is 9 mi (14.5 km) from St. Michael's Mount and 16 mi (25.7 km) from St Ives Harbour.
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What's nearby

  • South West Coast Path Section 25 Trailhead - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Four Crows Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Porthleven Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St. Michael's Mount - 36 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • St Ives Harbour - 36 min drive - 17.1 miles

Getting around

  • Penmere Station - 23 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Queens Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harbour Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Boo Koos - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendron Pancake Barn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Mussel Shoal - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Family & pet friendly bungalow with parking & garden in Cornish fishing village

The property is a 3-bedroomed bungalow - ideal for a family or 2 couples. It comprises a large kitchen/diner, large lounge, two standard double bedrooms and a single bedroom. There is a shower room & separate WC. Large garden with patio and play area for children. Off street parking for 2 vehicles and pet friendly (maximum of 2 please). It is about 5 minutes walk from the village with its harbour, shops, restaurants and pubs. The beach is about a further 10 minutes walk. There is full fibre broadband.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Note from host: Maximum 2. Not on furniture.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Travel cot, high chair, baby bath, changing mat,

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Family & pet friendly bungalow with parking & garden in Cornish fishing village Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steph B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another lovely stay at ‘Tara’ Will return
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay

Despite seriously average weather, the stay was amazing. Porthleven is delightful and the property is very well situated with a pleasant large garden .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kate a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

fantastic location

wonderful stay here, easy booking, nice and clean, so much to explore within half hours drive and quick walk to the beautiful harbour. Dogs also loved their holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronald K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location 5 minutes down to the harbour. Private parking. Everything you need excellent hosts. Highly recommend.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steph B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

12th stay

Another good holiday in Tara , great location for harbour , we will return
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gillian D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very handy location for village aand amenities.

Comfortable bungalow with own parking. Very warm and roomy apart from bathroom and toilet which was very small. Lovely garden and outlook across fields.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rodney F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and tidy. Very well equipped. Location was good. I would recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tara

Stayed at Tara for the third time had a lovely time everything you need on doorstep
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dietmar G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfekt place to explore Cornwall

Nice house, equipped with all you need. A few minutes walk to the centre of Porthleven and to the coastal path but very quiet place. Good Connection to the next cities and villages so could start hiking from Porthleven and return by bus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leonard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property

Lovely area, very close to harbour and large garden for pets. Garden isnt secure if your pets have a habit of wandering but otherwise the property was fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

VIVIAN N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

IDEALLY SITUATED

LOOKING AHEAD -- THE PRICES HAVE INCREASED QUITE A BIT FOR SEPT 2023 - HAVING BEEN HERE 6 TIMES NOW
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen is great but was lacking in tools, lids for the large pans, small radiator falling off wall outside bathroom,down lights in kitchen under benches not working and outside light not working, garden a bit overgrown to front with large bramble/rose across stair to front door.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

Wonderful holiday home.

Tara is a wonderfully situated bungalow, a quiet walk down to the harbour and choice of beaches, supported very well by RNLI lifeguards. It is close, within an average 20/25 miles to most towns and attractions. The bungalow itself is very well equipped for all family needs and a lovely size for youngsters to play. We were two families; grandparents, daughter, son in law, 4 1/2 year old and 7 month old baby but we didn’t feel once on top of each other. We have had a fabulous fortnight. Thank you Nick and Gill for allowing us to stay in your wonderful family home.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

lynne p.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Not our best experience

Some one trying to make money with out spending any. Could do with a whole new paint and emulsion throughout.door hinges old and rusted,doors would not stay open.not suitable for dogs as there were no gates on garden.would not recommend for a disabled person.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Margaret C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tara

The bungalow has a large sized kitchen and lounge giving plenty of room. Welcome folder very informative, talking about places to visit from the owners point of view. Really helpful. Also the folder about walks in the area. Plenty of books, DVD's games etc to pass the time if needed. We were disappointed that there wasn't a tumble dryer as the weather turned wet and there was no where to dry wet clothing except outside. Lovely garden but it was not fenced securely so we couldn't let the dog out in a morning without going out with her and ensuring she was on a lead. We had a good week and enjoyed Porthleven very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Annabel H.

Well equipped bungalow in a convenient location.

Positives: We appreciated that the bungalow was well equipped and the shower room was newly fitted. Lounge and kitchen breakfast rooms are spacious and light. Porthleven is pleasant and in a convenient location for exploring the Lizard and Land's End. We could easily walk into town from the bungalow for shopping and sightseeing. Negatives: The bedrooms are all small. No wall mirrors apart from one bedroom. Could have done with one near a power socket for doing hair and makeup. Shower room is very small 6 ft square minus 3 ft shower cubicle. Separate loo has no hand basin. Lounge has an unpleasant doggy odour.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bernd W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Gemütliches Haus in toller Lage

Küche ist modern und kpl. eingerichtet. Wohnbereich mit alter aber gemütlicher Einrichtung. Doppelbetten sind Queensize ( sehr schmal). Sanitärbeteich ist sehr klein. Sehr kleine Dusche mit sehr schmalem Einstieg (hiervon gab es keine Fotos zu sehen) Toilette sehr eng. Schöner Garten. Die Lage, 5 min. Fußweg zum Hafen und vielen Shops, ist super. Mit dem Auto sind viele Attraktionen gut zu erreichen. Barrierefreiheit nicht gegeben.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

3rd stay this year!

Another lovely 2 weeks in Tara . Ideal location. Have already booked for next year 😊
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little getaway

Lovely property, great location and a beautiful port. What more could you want.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Petra S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice bungalow in Porthleven

A nice bungalow, good size kitchen and lounge. Well equipped but some tired areas, overall comfortable. The garden was big but open to the street one side so not so suitable for our dog. Great location, close to town, harbour, coastal path and a good base for exploring Cornwall
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would you like white or red wine as a gift. Sadly neither was present on arrival. .

Great position, ideal two parking spaces but the shower is very small and as for dog friendly the garden is not fenced off. Our dog is very happily to stay close but others may want to wander off so unable to recommend as pet safe. Otherwise the property although dated furniture was very adequate for the money.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hillary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location

Bungalow was spotless clean, home from home and a quiet location just a couple of minutes walk down to Porthleven!! if I was being picky I would say it’s a shame the garden was not secure for our dog and the shower is a little small but overall I am very happy with my stay and would certainly book again 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicola G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place

Really enjoyed our stay in porthleven. The cottage was in the perfect location to visit lots of places around Cornwall. The cottage needs some work on it and modernising. There was a really bad smell that hit us as soon as we opened the door it was a musty smell but quite strong and the small bedroom was really strong, our daughters were going to have separate rooms but the room smelt so bad they had to sleep together. People have commented on the shower saying it’s small but the shower was excellent..
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

VIVIAN N.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

will stay again

6th time Very Good
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay

Good location very well equipped for two of us. It suited us as we don’t care what it looked like interior but wouldn’t suit others. Shower size needs putting on details in large writing as anyone bigger than a 14 possibly wouldn’t fit in it and would surely be disappointed when they got there not to be able to have a shower! Small things need attention ie toilet brush especially covid times but very adequate for our holiday and especially price so no complaints from us at all really. Shame for us garden wasn’t enclosed as dog always had to be on lead but we knew that. Aldo the bungalow came up when we needed it 3 weeks before our trip to see friends so am grateful. Thank you. Also the house keeper came out to sort complicated tv system on a Saturday evening again our thanks. Mandy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021