Family Holiday Cottages in Polperro

Polperro is a tangle of narrow streets wrapped around a small, sheltered harbour on Cornwall’s south coast, with whitewashed cottages climbing the steep valley sides. Staying in a family holiday cottage in Polperro means you can wander traffic-free lanes down to the harbour, watch the fishing boats and take short sections of the South West Coast Path without moving the car. The village’s fish-and-smuggling history, told in the Polperro Harbour Heritage Museum, adds an extra layer of interest for older children.

Family days here tend to be compact but full. A harbour wander, a look at the museum, rockpooling on the small beach at low tide and maybe a short coast path walk towards Talland or back towards Looe. There are plenty of cafés, pasty shops and pubs for quick stops, and the steep streets mean you will often be ready to head back up to your cottage by late afternoon. Having your own place in the village makes it easy to duck home for a rest, change out of beach clothes and enjoy quiet evenings after busy hours exploring Polperro’s nooks and crannies.