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Polperro

South Cornwall

5/5

Based on 4 reviews

The picture perfect harbour village of Polperro nestles in a sheltered valley on the south coast of Cornwall between its more famous neighbours Looe and Fowey. Dating back to the 13th century you can feel the history of the village all around you. This is a true Cornish hidden gem.

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Reviews

May 2026

Great walk, worth the reward!

A beautifully scenic walk from Talland to Polperro. Very up and down and personally I wouldn't like to do it in wet weather. The view as you approach Polperro is stunning, really worth the effort.

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Sept 2024

Perfect harbour town

Cannot rate this highly enough. Lovely shops, just the right amount of pubs and a variety of food choices. Live music

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Mar 2014

A real delight

Polperro is a beautiful little port town...... maybe not quite as picturesque as (let's say) Port Isaac....but much more redolent of the Cornish fishing village of your dreams... delightfully set out, the walk into the village really sucks you in to its charms. Highly recommended for a 2-3 hour trip.

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May 2012

Few cars come down the twisting lanes of this village adding to its lost in time feel, but Polperro is also a working fishing harbour, although it was once reknowned for smuggling. This village seems to have it all, a sandy beach, caves and rock pools, a harbour with ducks and swans, stunning views, coastal walks, plus pubs, cafes and shops.

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