Porthleven Harbour Reviews Summary

Parking Availability

Pros:

• "They only charge £2 per day per parking."
• "Great place to visit did not get there till 4pm so parking the car was free."
• "Managed to park alongside harbour which is free."

Cons:

• "A small harbour town with... Car parking can be a problem with only 1 carpark near the harbour."
• "We had to wait In a very long queue to park which blocked off the main road."
• "Parking along the harbour is limited and in high summer season I would say stay clear and avoid the frustration."
• "Even on a foul day it is busy with... hardly any street parking available."

Food and Drink Options

Pros:

• "Dan Dan the lobster man at the end of the harbour was amazing…lobster, crab, king prawn…"
• "The harbour its self Is great for picture opertunatys spend an afternoon strolling about the town and harbour."
• "Our favourite being Streat Kitchen."
• "The local pasty shop is busy and i can see why, they're fantastic."

Cons:

• "I am on a low fibre diet at the moment and the one cafe I could of eaten in was packed."
• "Restaurants seemed to turn people away saying they had no free tables even though we could clearly spot 4 empty tables."
• "Wanted have fish n chips takeaway, shop was closed 2pm."

Views and Scenery

Pros:

• "Absolutely beautiful views. Lovely to walk around both sides of the harbour, easy walk."
• "We parked our motorhome in Kitties Field carpark right by the harbour."
• "Lovely place to visit. The history, buildings and dog friendly shops all help to make this a very welcoming place."
• "This place is my favourite harbour in the UK. It is idyllic and serene."

Cons:

• "A bit of cash in your wallet as everything is expensive."

Shops and Markets

Pros:

• "Great harbour, lots of shops to pop in to, I am sure you could spend all day there and not be bored."
• "Lots of little independent shops, a super pub or two and even Rick Stein has a place there."
• "Fantastic old harbour a selection of craft and clothes shops."

Cons:

• "The harbour and village is picturesque, but the locals not really welcoming."

Accessibility and Crowds

Pros:

• "If you hate the crowds of St Ives, but yet want to experience a Cornwall Harbour Village then this is the town id visit."

Cons:

• "Can be too busy sometimes, and a lot of the smaller places close early which is a shame."
• "The harbour was also chock-full of boats. Anyone would think that it was still the school summer holidays!"
• "It was pouring with rain when I visited but it was still gorgeous, lots of great arty, friendly shops, lots of money spent!"