Key Features
- Property code: RAINC
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 5pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- Near beach
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Real fire
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Rainbow Cottage, one of three perfectly converted barns, is nestled in the hillside, overlooking Porthallow. Part of old Pengarrock Farm that goes back to the 1200s this spacious cottage combines traditional features like exposed beams and slate floors and a wood burner stove for those chilly evenings There’s a cosy lounge with widescreen TV and patio doors opening onto the garden, three comfortable bedrooms, a well equipped kitchen and two bath/shower rooms with a large, communal garden with views of the countryside down to Porthallow Cove, mid point on the South-West Coastal Path with miles of beautiful cliff-side walks.
Porthallow, meaning ‘Port at the end of the Moor’, is a small, tucked-away village on the east coast of the Lizard Peninsula. It was once a busy pilchard fishing port– in fact, the old pilchard cellars can still be seen near the pebbly beach. Visit the Five Pilchards Inn, full of nautical memorabilia, just off the beach. A mile offshore is the Manacles Reef, a rocky outcrop, and the cause of countless historical shipwrecks. It’s a popular site for diving, accessed from the neighbouring Porthkerris Cove, where you can hire the gear, or book a boat trip to snorkel with the basking sharks. Nearby St Keverne has a handful of shops, two inns and a cluster of whitewashed cottages, all huddled around the village square, and overlooked by the impressive 15th Century church, St Akervnus.
Please Note that this property can be booked together with Cove View and Rainbow End providing accommodation for up to 10 guests . Click the links to view. Cove View Rainbow End
Key Features
- Property code: RAINC
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 5pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- Near beach
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Real fire
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Rainbow Cottage, one of three perfectly converted barns, is nestled in the hillside, overlooking Porthallow. Part of old Pengarrock Farm that goes back to the 1200s this spacious cottage combines traditional features like exposed beams and slate floors and a wood burner stove for those chilly evenings There’s a cosy lounge with widescreen TV and patio doors opening onto the garden, three comfortable bedrooms, a well equipped kitchen and two bath/shower rooms with a large, communal garden with views of the countryside down to Porthallow Cove, mid point on the South-West Coastal Path with miles of beautiful cliff-side walks.
Porthallow, meaning ‘Port at the end of the Moor’, is a small, tucked-away village on the east coast of the Lizard Peninsula. It was once a busy pilchard fishing port– in fact, the old pilchard cellars can still be seen near the pebbly beach. Visit the Five Pilchards Inn, full of nautical memorabilia, just off the beach. A mile offshore is the Manacles Reef, a rocky outcrop, and the cause of countless historical shipwrecks. It’s a popular site for diving, accessed from the neighbouring Porthkerris Cove, where you can hire the gear, or book a boat trip to snorkel with the basking sharks. Nearby St Keverne has a handful of shops, two inns and a cluster of whitewashed cottages, all huddled around the village square, and overlooked by the impressive 15th Century church, St Akervnus.
Please Note that this property can be booked together with Cove View and Rainbow End providing accommodation for up to 10 guests . Click the links to view. Cove View Rainbow End
Living room with two sofas and armchair, exposed beams, wood burner stove and TV with DVD. Patio doors to garden.
Kitchen with induction hob, integrated oven and microwave, fridge freezer, and dishwasher. Dining area with bench seating for 6.
Ground floor shower room with shower cubicle, hand basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Stairs with stair gate to First floor, Bedroom 1 with 5ft double bed.
Bedroom 2 with two 3ft single beds.
Bunk bedroom 3 with two child sized bunks (not suitable for adults).
Modern family bathroom with bath, electric shower over, hand basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Terrace with barbecue and countryside views. Large communal lawn and stone arch to hidden garden with wrought iron garden furniture.
Covered parking area for 2 cars.
- Included: Bed linen, WiFi, electricity, night storage heaters.Towels can be hired separately from the owner at £5 per bale (to be booked ahead). Guests must provide their own beach towels. Laundry facilities available.
- Log Burner: For the early and late season: the owner provides enough kindling to get you started the first night. Guests are asked to resource their further supplies of kindling and logs, available from local shops, garages etc.
- 2 well behaved dogs welcome. Pet charge £45.00 per pet per week. Please no dogs upstairs in carpeted bedrooms of Rainbow Cottage.
- No Smoking, please.
- Short Breaks may be possible. Please ring the West Cornwall office.
- No Telephone. Mobile reception fair.
- Local Facilities: Porthallow Beach 0.5 mile short walk away (bathing, kayaking, fishing...): Five Pilchards Inn and Porthallow Beach Cafe/ Fish Restaurant on Porthallow Beach; Fat Apples Cafe, short walk from beach. Porthkerris Diving Centre (for pros and beginners) 10 mins. Local store and butcher in St Keverne (1.5 miles) plus Three Tuns and White Hart pubs and restaurants, and Green House Restaurant. Helston with all facilities 10 miles. Falmouth 20 miles.
The Five Pilchards
(Less than a mile)
(16)
Found in the small Cornish village of Porthallow, The Five Pilchards offers a great pub atmosphere and high quality homemade food available in the restaurant, conservatory and outside courtyard. All ingredients are sourced from local suppliers making it the ideal spot to sample the fabulous produce that Cornwall has to offer. The surrounding area is also a beautiful place for cliff walks with stunning views of Falmouth Bay.
The Five Pilchards Inn, Porthallow, Helston, Cornwall TR12 6PP (T: 01326 280256)
Up for sale
September 2023
nice local pub, good beer didn't try the food ourselves but pizzas looked nice
July 2023
This was a very friendly pub. We arrived mid May so it had limited opening hours but their takeaway pizza was delicious!
May 2023
Nice pub right on the beach. Not a very extensive menu and a bit limited if you are veggie and don’t eat fish. We had delicious fish and chips so on complaints from us
August 2022
Friendly and welcoming - enjoyed a tasty mid-week lunch
June 2022
Very friendly staff, good food at a reasonable price. Would advise booking at weekends
May 2022
Friendly, clean and welcoming. An honest Cornish pub, we would highly recommend.
September 2021
Good food and friendly staff
September 2021
Really enjoyed our fish and chip lunch outside in the sun!
September 2021
Good food and service
July 2021
Lovely pub right on the edge of the beach.
June 2021
Very friendly, unpretentious pub serving honest food & excellent ale & cider. Fully operating outside currently, due to extensive outdoor seating both in marquee & alongside beach. Ideally placed for weary Coastpath walkers!
April 2021
Lovely, friendly pub with fabulous food. We had two great meals here. Very good service
August 2020
We booked a table here on 4th July, the 1st day the pub had been open after lockdown. We received a friendly welcome and although it was a reduced menu there was a good choice. I enjoyed a bowl of local mussels which were delicious. We returned for another meal a different evening later in the week. The standard of food was excellent and presentation also. Would be a great place for overnight stay.
July 2020
Not presently open.
July 2019
At the moment the 5 pilchards are closed They are now operating out of the community center with a limited service but still good
July 2019
Fat Apples Cafe
(Less than a mile)
(9)
Discover this beautifully quaint café located just a minutes’ drive from Porthallow Beach. Serving a range of fabulous, homemade and locally sourced food. Sit down for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea in the Cornish sun and take in your surroundings. Vegan/vegetarian options available and dogs are welcome.
Fat Apples Cafe, The Old Vineyard, Porthallow, TR12 6QH (T: 01326 281559)
Closed
September 2023
Our second visit here and as glorious as ever- especially on a sunny day when you can sit outside under one of the awnings. Excellent fresh food and friendly owners.
July 2023
An absolute gem, super dog-friendly and very welcoming - the food was exceptional! Do book though.
June 2022
Brilliant breakfasts in a really friendly and relaxed environment.
September 2021
Lovely cafe
April 2021
Absolutely lovely little cafe, highly recommended, but book in advance!
September 2020
Absolutely fabulous! Wonderful food, delightful staff and dog friendly. What more do you need?!
September 2020
Lovely little cafe offering delicious homemade food.
August 2019
Lovely just the same as last time we visited great food lovely people
July 2019
The Three Tuns
(Less than a mile)
(3)
A family friendly pub in St Keverne serving coffee and cake from 10am daily, along with lunch and dinner 7 nights a week, and popular Sunday Roasts. The pub is in walking distance of the coast with its pretty coves and is dog friendly.
The Three Tuns, The Square, St Keverne TR12 6NA (T: 01326 821101)
Amazing pub. The food was home cooked and superb. Would highly recommend the fish pie which was delicious! The night visited the pub was full of locals who were very friendly and entertaining. Would highly recommend.
May 2023
A very friendly welcome from all the staff. Excellent food - very generous portions.
May 2023
Closed for refurbishment
July 2022
The White Hart
(Less than a mile)
(4)
A pretty, welcoming pub in the heart of St Keverne offering good food and an extensive range of real ales. Plenty of parking and tables outside to soak up the summer sunshine.
The White Hart, The Square, St Keverne TR12 6ND
Very welcoming pub with basic affordable pub grub. Not too much choice but service was quick
May 2023
Friendly staff, good choice of food.we ate here twice and enjoyed both meals
May 2022
Fantastic pub, excellent sunday roast and very good service, Thank you
June 2021
Excellent food, we had a super Sunday roast, good value.
July 2019
The Greenhouse
(2 miles)
(1)
A popular bistro on the High Street at St Keverne serving inventive and beautifully presented dishes using the best local ingredients.
The Greenhouse, 6 High Street, St Keverne, Cornwall TR12 6NN (T: 01326 280800)
Amazing food never seen a chef so chilled whilst cooking
June 2022
Porthkerris Divers
(Less than a mile)
A family run dive centre with highly experienced instructors and skippers based at Porthkerris, a beautiful secluded cove tucked away on the eastern side of the Lizard Peninsula. From here you can dive the Manacles reef and numerous shipwrecks, or if you prefer shore diving there is the Drawna Rock just off the beach, the perfect training ground for beginners.
Click here for further details
Roskillys Farm
(2 miles)
Roskillys is a working organic farm in a stunning location on the southern tip of Cornwall where you can explore the farm on pretty wooded trails, visit the milking parlour and café and find out how they make their amazing ice cream – and sample some of course !
Click here for further information
SUP2You
(4 miles)
Sup2You offers simple online hire of inflatable paddle boards making it easier than ever to get out and enjoy the UK’s beaches, coastline and waterways. Paddleboarding is the perfect way to stay active, have fun with your family and explore the beautiful region where you’re staying; but with everything else you need to bring on holiday sometimes you won’t have the car space to bring your own! With SUP2You the process couldn’t be easier, simply click the link below, select the board and duration online, and your paddleboard will be couriered next day to your holiday cottage.
Click here for further information
Toad Hall Cottages guests can enjoy 10% off their hire when booking for 3 days or more with code Toad10
Helford River Boats
(4 miles)
(16)
Based in a kiosk on Helford Passage beach, Helford River Boats runs the passenger ferry which runs between Helford Passage and Helford village, home to a fantastic riverside pub, The Shipwrights Arms. They also offer a fleet of self-drive motor boats, rowing boats, Sit-On kayaks and paddleboards which you can hire and explore the stunning Helford River estuary at your own pace. Visit Daphne du Maurier’s Frenchman’s Creek, Port Navas Oyster Farm or the hidden coves and quiet beaches. No previous boating experience is necessary as Helford River Boats provide full instructions, as well as safety equipment and a map of the river. They can also provide a water taxi service, which must be booked in advance.
Helford River Boats, The Kiosk, Helford Passage, Nr Falmouth TR11 5LB (T: 01326 250770)
Enjoy 10% off boat hire with your Toad Hall Cottages Discount Card
Greatfriendly service
September 2023
Friendly and helpful. We had a beach mooring for the week but sadly couldn’t use the boat every day because of poor weather.
September 2023
The men who ran the Ferry were very friendly and helpful.
August 2023
Too expensive to use the ferry. Adds £36 for 4 to go for a meal at the Shipwrights or coffee at Holy Mackeral. Sorry for those two businesses
July 2023
I love the little ferry to Helford - such fun!
June 2023
Just great
July 2022
Brilliant service as always
October 2021
Booked the ferry and hired a boat and a kayak, all excellent, very friendly staff very helpful and very busy all day.
September 2021
Very helpful. Ice creams were good as well
June 2021
See Helford River Cruises - I think I left my review in the wrong place.
June 2021
Very useful and professional service for moorings and ferry crossing . Delicious ice creams too
August 2020
Thank you Ian and Sarah for your help with all aspects of boats, ice cream and sun cream and hats. I hope the rest of the season goes really well for you! Philip
July 2020
Fantastic friendly service.
September 2019
Great little service. With friendly and extremely helpful staff. Would recommend and would use again when in the area
August 2019
Always excellent. We have had boats on the river for years, always well looked after in our absence. Also use the ferry occasionally, excellent, also buy ice cream etc from the kiosk. Everything you or a child could possible want! An essential part of the HP experience. Keep up the good work, and thank you.
August 2019
very friendly and helpful when renting boats and using ferry
July 2019
Rock Island Charters
(4 miles)
A friendly charter business based at Helford Passage offering fishing trips and sea safaris.
Click here for further details
Porthallow Beach
(Less than a mile)
(6)
A small sheltered pebble beach with lovely views where fishermen used to launch their boats in their hundreds. Today there are still a few working fishing boats pulled up on the shore and the unspoilt village has a popular pub, aptly named The Five Pilchards. Car parking literally on the beach so not far to carry all the kit, lots of rockpools exposed at low tide and great snorkeling just offshore.
Nothing special
September 2023
A very quiet beach. Great coastal walks with stunning views over the sea.
May 2023
Gorgeous beach and easy to get to the sea. Shale and rock beach but enough space for kids to enjoy themselves
August 2022
lovely quite pebble beach, pub right on the beach with public toilets
June 2021
A lovely sheltered beach of rocks and pebbles so no good for sandcastles etc. We visited regularly after 7 pm and not during the day and it was almost always deserted (Spring bank holiday week) Great to just watch the waves roll in and soak up the ambience.
June 2021
Beautiful but not much going on.
July 2019
Godrevy Cove & Leggan Cove
(2 miles)
Godrevy Cove is a lovely sandy beach over 300m in length and unlike other beaches in the area, there is still plenty of sand at high water. Access is via the Coast Path but it’s not a difficult walk, only about 500m from the hamlet of Rosenithon where you can leave the car on the road. There’s good swimming and snorkelling here, as well as rock pools at low tide and the beach is never crowded. You can also access next door Leggan Cove across the foreshore at low water, a similar but smaller and more sheltered beach.
Bosahan Cove
(3 miles)
This is a real gem but quite tricky to access, so it’s not for everyone. Almost hidden on the southern banks of the Helford River, this idyllic sand and shingle cove is surrounded by thick woodland and is a fantastic spot to swim or sunbathe, often without another soul in sight. To get there either cut through the gardens of the Bosahan estate (summer months only, admission charges apply), bring a small boat or walk about a mile along the coast path from Helford Village. No amenities due to its location, dogs allowed all year round.
Coverack Cove
(3 miles)
(2)
A pretty fishing village with a large sandy beach ideal for swimming and snorkelling, and popular with windsurfers and sailors. The pretty harbour has a few cafes, shops and toilets and the beach is easily accessible from a small car park on the edge of the village . Dogs welcome all year.
Love.y beach, steep steps
September 2023
Absolutely beautiful and locals very friendly, only downfall drinks pricey.
July 2019
Grebe Beach
(3 miles)
(1)
A quiet and secluded shingle beach on the Helford River in between the villages of Durgan and Mawnan. Access is via a short woodland walk from Durgan and then a steep path down to the beach, which means it’s rarely crowded and ideal if you prefer peace and quiet to cafes and facilities, of which there are none. The water is safe for swimming here and there are rocky outcrops to explore and jump off. It’s worth bearing in mind though that while there is a large beach at low water, with the highest tides it’s completely covered. Dogs welcome all year round.
This beach would probably be a problem for pushchairs but is a little more secluded. We met a lot of dog walkers.
September 2021
October 2023
The Pilchards is no longer providing meals therefore almost all trips out require guests to pass St Keverne en route to anywhere else.
Thank you for helping other guests with this information. The welcome folders will shortly be updated to reflect this.
- The Toad Hall Team
September 2023
Yes we enjoyed our stay. It was comfortable and peaceful. The scrumpy, milk, butter, cream and biscuits were a nice touch and much appreciated. The owners were friendly and helpful. It is a lovely location.
Your welcome goodies do sound delicious! We're pleased you enjoyed your stay in such a tranquil part of the world.
- The Toad Hall Team
May 2023
Absolutely! We did also stay at this property in June 2021.
We're so pleased you chose to return! Thanks for the roller blind suggestion. We will certainly look to see if that's doable. We do hope you'll come back again!
- The Toad Hall Team
October 2022
Lovely location and beautiful surroundings. Really quiet and peaceful.
We're so pleased you had a lovely, relaxing holiday with us at Rainbow Cottage. I do hope we can welcome you back in the future.
- The Toad Hall Team
October 2022
Enjoyed stay however although followed instructions from you on how to get there, there was no signage once we passed the white hart pub despite your instructions saying so. Nice meal at The New Inn in Manaccan and land lady very friendly. Would recommend. A few of the pubs recommended were closed for refurbishment. No Toad Hall voucher visible for seal sanctuary as per welcome folder however got discount on presentation of booking confirmation.
September 2022
Yes we really enjoyed our stay , very quiet and relaxing, home from home .
Wonderful! We hope to welcome you back in the future.
- The Toad Hall Team
September 2022
The three of us who finally managed to get there on Saturday had a wonderful stay. I have never been in a self-catering facility that offered such a high level of equipment, totally a home from home. The bottle of Scrumpy, Cornish Fairings and flowers were a lovely touch- just a shame that with our vehicle breaking down, my husband and the dogs couldn't join us.
Oh, I'm so sorry your husband and dogs weren't able to join you - how disappointing! I do hope you'll take them back to Rainbow Cottage in the future. I have emailed you separately as we can refund the monies paid for the dogs. Many thanks, and so happy you enjoyed your stay!
- The Toad Hall Team
August 2022
If you want peace and quite this is the place to go. There’s also a large garden
August 2022
We had a lovely stay. Peaceful location and great garden. Good location with lots to do in the area within reasonable travel time. Fat Apples cafe great for breakfast. Kitchen diner a bit tight with very limited workspace for anyone wanting to cook. Bathmats could do with replacing. Otherwise we had a great holiday here.
Thanks so much for your comments! We will certainly look into the bathmat situation. So pleased you enjoyed your holiday with us!
- The Toad Hall Team
July 2022
We had a wonderful time!
Thank you so much, especially for being so great about the leak! Much appreciated!
- The Toad Hall Team
July 2022
We enjoyed our break at Rainbow Cottage which was beautifully presented, quiet and peaceful in stunning countryside. Lorraine (the housekeeper) was lovely and had made everything so clean, comfortable and welcoming and we very much appreciated the welcome gifts. We were disappointed that most of the pubs and cafes only opened on certain days and we were surprised at this seeing as it was June. Also booking was necessary at some eateries and we particularly wanted to go to The Halzephron who would only take phone bookings which we couldn’t do as we had no signal. We drove over there one day but they were very busy and fully booked. This of course isn’t any fault of Toad Hall Cottages but perhaps it might be a good idea to mention in your description about the poor phone signal in this area. We had very mixed weather which was a shame and so we were very thankful for the house was so lovely and so on some days we could just chill out and watch Wimbledon! This was our first time booking with Toad Hall Cottages and seeing as we go away quite regularly and with various self-catering companies we will most definitely look at your website again as overall everything was excellent! Thank you!
I'm so sorry we didn't have up-to-date information on local eateries. I, too, am surprised on the restricted opening times. I'm pleased you had a good weather overall though! Yes, you are quite right; the sign on the turning had blown away and we hadn't noticed. Thanks so much for bringing this to our attention! I do hope we'll see you again in the future!
- The Toad Hall Team
June 2022
Beautiful Cottage and grounds. Many thanks to the owner for consideration. Many thanks to Toad Hall for excellent service.
Why, thank you! I'm so pleased we met your expectations. I do hope you'll visit us again!
- The Toad Hall Team
May 2022
We very much enjoyed our stay- a delightful place to relax away from the crowds
Isn't it such a peaceful spot! Our apologies about the directions - the sign must have blown away. I'll correct it right now. Many thanks for letting us know!
- The Toad Hall Team
May 2022
Yes it was the most perfect location, and beautiful stay.
Fantastic! That's what we like to hear! Many thanks for taking the time to lave a review.
- The Toad Hall Team
April 2022
Thanks for a wonderful stay. Perfectly located and appointed for receiving local (St Keverne) family guests and accommodating Grandparents, Parents and grandson. So much to do and see, so many memories.
That's wonderful to hear! I think that, if the pandemic has taught us anything, it is that time spent with our loved ones is the best time of all! We look forward to seeing you again in the future.
- The Toad Hall Team
September 2021
Absolutely loved our week in Cornwall.
That's what we love to hear! Many thanks for your feedback on the sofa. We shall be starting our Annual Inspections for all properties so this is very useful information.
- The Toad Hall Team
July 2021
We absolutely loved our stay. Would not use any other company. This is our third cottage with Toad Hall and we have never had a single complaint or issue. Brilliant company and gorgeous properties.
Oh my goodness, what an accolade indeed! I'm so pleased you loved Rainbow Cottage, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Many thanks!
- The Toad Hall Team
July 2021
Wonderful stay, perfect cottage, great location we’ll be back
That's so good to hear! We'd love to welcome you to Rainbow Cottage in the future!
- The Toad Hall Team
April 2021
We had a great stay, first part week back after lockdown, both Toad Cottages and the Owner were extremely helpful. It was a wonderful break and we will certainly return to this beautiful cottage with wonderful views of the woodland and sea.
Thank you so much for your kind words. The cottages are in such a peaceful location - perfect for a post-lockdown break!
- The Toad Hall Team
October 2020
Very good overall
July 2020
we really enjoyed our stay as the house is in a beautiful location, great for walking the dog. We were glad there were gates on the stairs. It has a view of the sea from the terrace and garden to entice us to walk down the hill to Porthallow. We could drive to various local beaches and towns for shopping and anything we needed, as well as further afield if it could add to our holiday. Thankyou for an enjoyable relaxing holiday.
You are very welcome! Porthallow really is a beautiful hamlet, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the countryside. We do hope to see you again in the future!
- The Toad Hall Team
February 2020
superb cottage for a very cosy winter stay - top quality woodburner with endless supply of wood. So clean, great welcome pack and superbly equipped.
October 2023
The Pilchards is no longer providing meals therefore almost all trips out require guests to pass St Keverne en route to anywhere else.
Thank you for helping other guests with this information. The welcome folders will shortly be updated to reflect this.
- The Toad Hall Team
September 2023
Yes we enjoyed our stay. It was comfortable and peaceful. The scrumpy, milk, butter, cream and biscuits were a nice touch and much appreciated. The owners were friendly and helpful. It is a lovely location.
Your welcome goodies do sound delicious! We're pleased you enjoyed your stay in such a tranquil part of the world.
- The Toad Hall Team
May 2023
Absolutely! We did also stay at this property in June 2021.
We're so pleased you chose to return! Thanks for the roller blind suggestion. We will certainly look to see if that's doable. We do hope you'll come back again!
- The Toad Hall Team
October 2022
Lovely location and beautiful surroundings. Really quiet and peaceful.
We're so pleased you had a lovely, relaxing holiday with us at Rainbow Cottage. I do hope we can welcome you back in the future.
- The Toad Hall Team
October 2022
Enjoyed stay however although followed instructions from you on how to get there, there was no signage once we passed the white hart pub despite your instructions saying so. Nice meal at The New Inn in Manaccan and land lady very friendly. Would recommend. A few of the pubs recommended were closed for refurbishment. No Toad Hall voucher visible for seal sanctuary as per welcome folder however got discount on presentation of booking confirmation.
September 2022
Yes we really enjoyed our stay , very quiet and relaxing, home from home .
Wonderful! We hope to welcome you back in the future.
- The Toad Hall Team
September 2022
The three of us who finally managed to get there on Saturday had a wonderful stay. I have never been in a self-catering facility that offered such a high level of equipment, totally a home from home. The bottle of Scrumpy, Cornish Fairings and flowers were a lovely touch- just a shame that with our vehicle breaking down, my husband and the dogs couldn't join us.
Oh, I'm so sorry your husband and dogs weren't able to join you - how disappointing! I do hope you'll take them back to Rainbow Cottage in the future. I have emailed you separately as we can refund the monies paid for the dogs. Many thanks, and so happy you enjoyed your stay!
- The Toad Hall Team
August 2022
If you want peace and quite this is the place to go. There’s also a large garden
August 2022
We had a lovely stay. Peaceful location and great garden. Good location with lots to do in the area within reasonable travel time. Fat Apples cafe great for breakfast. Kitchen diner a bit tight with very limited workspace for anyone wanting to cook. Bathmats could do with replacing. Otherwise we had a great holiday here.
Thanks so much for your comments! We will certainly look into the bathmat situation. So pleased you enjoyed your holiday with us!
- The Toad Hall Team
July 2022
We had a wonderful time!
Thank you so much, especially for being so great about the leak! Much appreciated!
- The Toad Hall Team
July 2022
We enjoyed our break at Rainbow Cottage which was beautifully presented, quiet and peaceful in stunning countryside. Lorraine (the housekeeper) was lovely and had made everything so clean, comfortable and welcoming and we very much appreciated the welcome gifts. We were disappointed that most of the pubs and cafes only opened on certain days and we were surprised at this seeing as it was June. Also booking was necessary at some eateries and we particularly wanted to go to The Halzephron who would only take phone bookings which we couldn’t do as we had no signal. We drove over there one day but they were very busy and fully booked. This of course isn’t any fault of Toad Hall Cottages but perhaps it might be a good idea to mention in your description about the poor phone signal in this area. We had very mixed weather which was a shame and so we were very thankful for the house was so lovely and so on some days we could just chill out and watch Wimbledon! This was our first time booking with Toad Hall Cottages and seeing as we go away quite regularly and with various self-catering companies we will most definitely look at your website again as overall everything was excellent! Thank you!
I'm so sorry we didn't have up-to-date information on local eateries. I, too, am surprised on the restricted opening times. I'm pleased you had a good weather overall though! Yes, you are quite right; the sign on the turning had blown away and we hadn't noticed. Thanks so much for bringing this to our attention! I do hope we'll see you again in the future!
- The Toad Hall Team
June 2022
Beautiful Cottage and grounds. Many thanks to the owner for consideration. Many thanks to Toad Hall for excellent service.
Why, thank you! I'm so pleased we met your expectations. I do hope you'll visit us again!
- The Toad Hall Team
May 2022
We very much enjoyed our stay- a delightful place to relax away from the crowds
Isn't it such a peaceful spot! Our apologies about the directions - the sign must have blown away. I'll correct it right now. Many thanks for letting us know!
- The Toad Hall Team
May 2022
Yes it was the most perfect location, and beautiful stay.
Fantastic! That's what we like to hear! Many thanks for taking the time to lave a review.
- The Toad Hall Team
April 2022
Thanks for a wonderful stay. Perfectly located and appointed for receiving local (St Keverne) family guests and accommodating Grandparents, Parents and grandson. So much to do and see, so many memories.
That's wonderful to hear! I think that, if the pandemic has taught us anything, it is that time spent with our loved ones is the best time of all! We look forward to seeing you again in the future.
- The Toad Hall Team
September 2021
Absolutely loved our week in Cornwall.
That's what we love to hear! Many thanks for your feedback on the sofa. We shall be starting our Annual Inspections for all properties so this is very useful information.
- The Toad Hall Team
July 2021
We absolutely loved our stay. Would not use any other company. This is our third cottage with Toad Hall and we have never had a single complaint or issue. Brilliant company and gorgeous properties.
Oh my goodness, what an accolade indeed! I'm so pleased you loved Rainbow Cottage, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Many thanks!
- The Toad Hall Team
July 2021
Wonderful stay, perfect cottage, great location we’ll be back
That's so good to hear! We'd love to welcome you to Rainbow Cottage in the future!
- The Toad Hall Team
April 2021
We had a great stay, first part week back after lockdown, both Toad Cottages and the Owner were extremely helpful. It was a wonderful break and we will certainly return to this beautiful cottage with wonderful views of the woodland and sea.
Thank you so much for your kind words. The cottages are in such a peaceful location - perfect for a post-lockdown break!
- The Toad Hall Team
October 2020
Very good overall
July 2020
we really enjoyed our stay as the house is in a beautiful location, great for walking the dog. We were glad there were gates on the stairs. It has a view of the sea from the terrace and garden to entice us to walk down the hill to Porthallow. We could drive to various local beaches and towns for shopping and anything we needed, as well as further afield if it could add to our holiday. Thankyou for an enjoyable relaxing holiday.
You are very welcome! Porthallow really is a beautiful hamlet, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the countryside. We do hope to see you again in the future!
- The Toad Hall Team
February 2020
superb cottage for a very cosy winter stay - top quality woodburner with endless supply of wood. So clean, great welcome pack and superbly equipped.
The Five Pilchards
(Less than a mile)
(16)
Found in the small Cornish village of Porthallow, The Five Pilchards offers a great pub atmosphere and high quality homemade food available in the restaurant, conservatory and outside courtyard. All ingredients are sourced from local suppliers making it the ideal spot to sample the fabulous produce that Cornwall has to offer. The surrounding area is also a beautiful place for cliff walks with stunning views of Falmouth Bay.
The Five Pilchards Inn, Porthallow, Helston, Cornwall TR12 6PP (T: 01326 280256)
Up for sale
September 2023
nice local pub, good beer didn't try the food ourselves but pizzas looked nice
July 2023
This was a very friendly pub. We arrived mid May so it had limited opening hours but their takeaway pizza was delicious!
May 2023
Nice pub right on the beach. Not a very extensive menu and a bit limited if you are veggie and don’t eat fish. We had delicious fish and chips so on complaints from us
August 2022
Friendly and welcoming - enjoyed a tasty mid-week lunch
June 2022
Very friendly staff, good food at a reasonable price. Would advise booking at weekends
May 2022
Friendly, clean and welcoming. An honest Cornish pub, we would highly recommend.
September 2021
Good food and friendly staff
September 2021
Really enjoyed our fish and chip lunch outside in the sun!
September 2021
Good food and service
July 2021
Lovely pub right on the edge of the beach.
June 2021
Very friendly, unpretentious pub serving honest food & excellent ale & cider. Fully operating outside currently, due to extensive outdoor seating both in marquee & alongside beach. Ideally placed for weary Coastpath walkers!
April 2021
Lovely, friendly pub with fabulous food. We had two great meals here. Very good service
August 2020
We booked a table here on 4th July, the 1st day the pub had been open after lockdown. We received a friendly welcome and although it was a reduced menu there was a good choice. I enjoyed a bowl of local mussels which were delicious. We returned for another meal a different evening later in the week. The standard of food was excellent and presentation also. Would be a great place for overnight stay.
July 2020
Not presently open.
July 2019
At the moment the 5 pilchards are closed They are now operating out of the community center with a limited service but still good
July 2019
Fat Apples Cafe
(Less than a mile)
(9)
Discover this beautifully quaint café located just a minutes’ drive from Porthallow Beach. Serving a range of fabulous, homemade and locally sourced food. Sit down for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea in the Cornish sun and take in your surroundings. Vegan/vegetarian options available and dogs are welcome.
Fat Apples Cafe, The Old Vineyard, Porthallow, TR12 6QH (T: 01326 281559)
Closed
September 2023
Our second visit here and as glorious as ever- especially on a sunny day when you can sit outside under one of the awnings. Excellent fresh food and friendly owners.
July 2023
An absolute gem, super dog-friendly and very welcoming - the food was exceptional! Do book though.
June 2022
Brilliant breakfasts in a really friendly and relaxed environment.
September 2021
Lovely cafe
April 2021
Absolutely lovely little cafe, highly recommended, but book in advance!
September 2020
Absolutely fabulous! Wonderful food, delightful staff and dog friendly. What more do you need?!
September 2020
Lovely little cafe offering delicious homemade food.
August 2019
Lovely just the same as last time we visited great food lovely people
July 2019
The Three Tuns
(Less than a mile)
(3)
A family friendly pub in St Keverne serving coffee and cake from 10am daily, along with lunch and dinner 7 nights a week, and popular Sunday Roasts. The pub is in walking distance of the coast with its pretty coves and is dog friendly.
The Three Tuns, The Square, St Keverne TR12 6NA (T: 01326 821101)
Amazing pub. The food was home cooked and superb. Would highly recommend the fish pie which was delicious! The night visited the pub was full of locals who were very friendly and entertaining. Would highly recommend.
May 2023
A very friendly welcome from all the staff. Excellent food - very generous portions.
May 2023
Closed for refurbishment
July 2022
The White Hart
(Less than a mile)
(4)
A pretty, welcoming pub in the heart of St Keverne offering good food and an extensive range of real ales. Plenty of parking and tables outside to soak up the summer sunshine.
The White Hart, The Square, St Keverne TR12 6ND
Very welcoming pub with basic affordable pub grub. Not too much choice but service was quick
May 2023
Friendly staff, good choice of food.we ate here twice and enjoyed both meals
May 2022
Fantastic pub, excellent sunday roast and very good service, Thank you
June 2021
Excellent food, we had a super Sunday roast, good value.
July 2019
The Greenhouse
(2 miles)
(1)
A popular bistro on the High Street at St Keverne serving inventive and beautifully presented dishes using the best local ingredients.
The Greenhouse, 6 High Street, St Keverne, Cornwall TR12 6NN (T: 01326 280800)
Amazing food never seen a chef so chilled whilst cooking
June 2022
Porthkerris Divers
(Less than a mile)
A family run dive centre with highly experienced instructors and skippers based at Porthkerris, a beautiful secluded cove tucked away on the eastern side of the Lizard Peninsula. From here you can dive the Manacles reef and numerous shipwrecks, or if you prefer shore diving there is the Drawna Rock just off the beach, the perfect training ground for beginners.
Click here for further details
Roskillys Farm
(2 miles)
Roskillys is a working organic farm in a stunning location on the southern tip of Cornwall where you can explore the farm on pretty wooded trails, visit the milking parlour and café and find out how they make their amazing ice cream – and sample some of course !
Click here for further information
SUP2You
(4 miles)
Sup2You offers simple online hire of inflatable paddle boards making it easier than ever to get out and enjoy the UK’s beaches, coastline and waterways. Paddleboarding is the perfect way to stay active, have fun with your family and explore the beautiful region where you’re staying; but with everything else you need to bring on holiday sometimes you won’t have the car space to bring your own! With SUP2You the process couldn’t be easier, simply click the link below, select the board and duration online, and your paddleboard will be couriered next day to your holiday cottage.
Click here for further information
Toad Hall Cottages guests can enjoy 10% off their hire when booking for 3 days or more with code Toad10
Helford River Boats
(4 miles)
(16)
Based in a kiosk on Helford Passage beach, Helford River Boats runs the passenger ferry which runs between Helford Passage and Helford village, home to a fantastic riverside pub, The Shipwrights Arms. They also offer a fleet of self-drive motor boats, rowing boats, Sit-On kayaks and paddleboards which you can hire and explore the stunning Helford River estuary at your own pace. Visit Daphne du Maurier’s Frenchman’s Creek, Port Navas Oyster Farm or the hidden coves and quiet beaches. No previous boating experience is necessary as Helford River Boats provide full instructions, as well as safety equipment and a map of the river. They can also provide a water taxi service, which must be booked in advance.
Helford River Boats, The Kiosk, Helford Passage, Nr Falmouth TR11 5LB (T: 01326 250770)
Enjoy 10% off boat hire with your Toad Hall Cottages Discount Card
Greatfriendly service
September 2023
Friendly and helpful. We had a beach mooring for the week but sadly couldn’t use the boat every day because of poor weather.
September 2023
The men who ran the Ferry were very friendly and helpful.
August 2023
Too expensive to use the ferry. Adds £36 for 4 to go for a meal at the Shipwrights or coffee at Holy Mackeral. Sorry for those two businesses
July 2023
I love the little ferry to Helford - such fun!
June 2023
Just great
July 2022
Brilliant service as always
October 2021
Booked the ferry and hired a boat and a kayak, all excellent, very friendly staff very helpful and very busy all day.
September 2021
Very helpful. Ice creams were good as well
June 2021
See Helford River Cruises - I think I left my review in the wrong place.
June 2021
Very useful and professional service for moorings and ferry crossing . Delicious ice creams too
August 2020
Thank you Ian and Sarah for your help with all aspects of boats, ice cream and sun cream and hats. I hope the rest of the season goes really well for you! Philip
July 2020
Fantastic friendly service.
September 2019
Great little service. With friendly and extremely helpful staff. Would recommend and would use again when in the area
August 2019
Always excellent. We have had boats on the river for years, always well looked after in our absence. Also use the ferry occasionally, excellent, also buy ice cream etc from the kiosk. Everything you or a child could possible want! An essential part of the HP experience. Keep up the good work, and thank you.
August 2019
very friendly and helpful when renting boats and using ferry
July 2019
Rock Island Charters
(4 miles)
A friendly charter business based at Helford Passage offering fishing trips and sea safaris.
Click here for further details
Porthallow Beach
(Less than a mile)
(6)
A small sheltered pebble beach with lovely views where fishermen used to launch their boats in their hundreds. Today there are still a few working fishing boats pulled up on the shore and the unspoilt village has a popular pub, aptly named The Five Pilchards. Car parking literally on the beach so not far to carry all the kit, lots of rockpools exposed at low tide and great snorkeling just offshore.
Nothing special
September 2023
A very quiet beach. Great coastal walks with stunning views over the sea.
May 2023
Gorgeous beach and easy to get to the sea. Shale and rock beach but enough space for kids to enjoy themselves
August 2022
lovely quite pebble beach, pub right on the beach with public toilets
June 2021
A lovely sheltered beach of rocks and pebbles so no good for sandcastles etc. We visited regularly after 7 pm and not during the day and it was almost always deserted (Spring bank holiday week) Great to just watch the waves roll in and soak up the ambience.
June 2021
Beautiful but not much going on.
July 2019
Godrevy Cove & Leggan Cove
(2 miles)
Godrevy Cove is a lovely sandy beach over 300m in length and unlike other beaches in the area, there is still plenty of sand at high water. Access is via the Coast Path but it’s not a difficult walk, only about 500m from the hamlet of Rosenithon where you can leave the car on the road. There’s good swimming and snorkelling here, as well as rock pools at low tide and the beach is never crowded. You can also access next door Leggan Cove across the foreshore at low water, a similar but smaller and more sheltered beach.
Bosahan Cove
(3 miles)
This is a real gem but quite tricky to access, so it’s not for everyone. Almost hidden on the southern banks of the Helford River, this idyllic sand and shingle cove is surrounded by thick woodland and is a fantastic spot to swim or sunbathe, often without another soul in sight. To get there either cut through the gardens of the Bosahan estate (summer months only, admission charges apply), bring a small boat or walk about a mile along the coast path from Helford Village. No amenities due to its location, dogs allowed all year round.
Coverack Cove
(3 miles)
(2)
A pretty fishing village with a large sandy beach ideal for swimming and snorkelling, and popular with windsurfers and sailors. The pretty harbour has a few cafes, shops and toilets and the beach is easily accessible from a small car park on the edge of the village . Dogs welcome all year.
Love.y beach, steep steps
September 2023
Absolutely beautiful and locals very friendly, only downfall drinks pricey.
July 2019
Grebe Beach
(3 miles)
(1)
A quiet and secluded shingle beach on the Helford River in between the villages of Durgan and Mawnan. Access is via a short woodland walk from Durgan and then a steep path down to the beach, which means it’s rarely crowded and ideal if you prefer peace and quiet to cafes and facilities, of which there are none. The water is safe for swimming here and there are rocky outcrops to explore and jump off. It’s worth bearing in mind though that while there is a large beach at low water, with the highest tides it’s completely covered. Dogs welcome all year round.
This beach would probably be a problem for pushchairs but is a little more secluded. We met a lot of dog walkers.
September 2021
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