The historic Cornish village of Porthleven is the UK mainland's most southerly working port and is just waiting to be found and enjoyed by new visitors. After the wreck of HMS Anson on Loe Bar during a ferocious December 29th 1807 the harbour was constructed. A hero on that day, a man by the name of Tobias Roberts, swam through violent dangerous seas out to the Anson. They created a lifeline for those on board by Tobias tying a rope around his-self, enabling him to create a link between ship and shore. Over one hundred including the ship's Captain Lydiard perished, even though he successfully reached the ship.
Appalled by the loss of life, Tobias Roberts knew that a harbour of safe refuge was urgently needed. Being a man of determination he won the battle and Porthleven Harbour was constructed and then improved at a later date. Once a hive of commercial activity including imports and exports, boat building and fishing, trade declined leaving Porthleven harbour supporting a reduced number of commercial boats, pleasure craft and sports.
Today, the harbour still plays a major role attracting visitors from all over the world. During the early 1990's whilst serving on the local council, it became obvious that Porthleven's economic future would become more and more reliant on attracting visitors. With this in mind the village's first commercial website was introduced which is attracting visitors from around the globe.
Whilst serving on the local council in the early 1990's it became clear that the economic future of Porthleven would become more dependent on holiday trade. Following this idea, Porthleven's first commercial website was established which continues to attract visitors from around the world. The annual Discover Porthleven leaflet was produced to help publicise the village in addition to tourists signs being introduced.
Both above the beach and within the village you will find a number of very high quality self catering holiday cottages, B&B and hotels around the harbour. Many of these accommodation sport great views of the harbour, the bay and the surrounding countryside. There is also a small drop in caravan and camp site for caravanners and campers. Of the three Inns situated in Porthleven, the oldest is the Ship Inn. In all of these Inns you will find good ale, good food and very friendly locals.
Porthleven has a number of quality self catering cottages, B&B and hotels placed around the harbour, above the beach and within the village many of which command views of the bay, the harbour or surrounding countryside. There are three Inns, the oldest being the Ship Inn. According to a local legend and the BBC resident ghosts have been experienced.
Appalled by the loss of life, Tobias Roberts knew that a harbour of safe refuge was urgently needed. Being a man of determination he won the battle and Porthleven Harbour was constructed and then improved at a later date. Once a hive of commercial activity including imports and exports, boat building and fishing, trade declined leaving Porthleven harbour supporting a reduced number of commercial boats, pleasure craft and sports.
Today, the harbour still plays a major role attracting visitors from all over the world. During the early 1990's whilst serving on the local council, it became obvious that Porthleven's economic future would become more and more reliant on attracting visitors. With this in mind the village's first commercial website was introduced which is attracting visitors from around the globe.
Whilst serving on the local council in the early 1990's it became clear that the economic future of Porthleven would become more dependent on holiday trade. Following this idea, Porthleven's first commercial website was established which continues to attract visitors from around the world. The annual Discover Porthleven leaflet was produced to help publicise the village in addition to tourists signs being introduced.
Both above the beach and within the village you will find a number of very high quality self catering holiday cottages, B&B and hotels around the harbour. Many of these accommodation sport great views of the harbour, the bay and the surrounding countryside. There is also a small drop in caravan and camp site for caravanners and campers. Of the three Inns situated in Porthleven, the oldest is the Ship Inn. In all of these Inns you will find good ale, good food and very friendly locals.
Porthleven has a number of quality self catering cottages, B&B and hotels placed around the harbour, above the beach and within the village many of which command views of the bay, the harbour or surrounding countryside. There are three Inns, the oldest being the Ship Inn. According to a local legend and the BBC resident ghosts have been experienced.
About the Author:
Mike Carter has been a long term resident of Porthleven Holiday Cottages, and when he is not creating digital presentations or offering digital solutions he can often be found walking his dog Bertie around the Harbour in Porthleven Cornwall, the coastal path or Penrose.
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