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.
This pub is centrally located in the village and offers real ales alongside wines, spirits and vintage ports. Food is locally sourced and served in either the bar, restaurant or garden. Dogs are welcome.
A five mile walk best suited to the energetic as the paths are rough in places with some steep ascent/descent (and muddy in winter!). Start from the car park at Talland Bay and turn left through the kissing gate onto the coastal path. Climb the steps and follow the path to Looe. Enjoy the dramatic coastline with rugged cliffs and stunning scenery as you drop down into the town. Looe is a great place to stop for a break and sightseeing so enjoy your time there before heading back either the way you came or by turning inland, up West Looe Hill onto the main Polperro Road turning left before you reach it to the sharp right-hand bend at Tencreek. Follow the footpath through the caravan park and keep to the waymarkers through the fields to the bottom. On reaching the road turn right toTalland Bay. Not suitable wheelchair users or pushchairs.
A 'lovely pub by the water', there's good grub to be had here including their Cornish Cow Pie and Polruan Whale and chips...
A great place to sit and watch the world go by, Fowey Harbour has some sandy patches, shingle and rock at low tide. Children will love crabbing off the rocks and all town amenities are close by.
Use the car park at Millendreath and walk in an easterly direction, the beach is below the cliffs. Watch out for the tide as a rock scramble may be necessary. There are areas of sand with some shingle. Good for swimming and snorkelling but no facilities.
This east facing sandy beach can be reached by the coast path or across the rocks from Talland Sand. The cliffs that back this beach have been affected by erosion and are subject to cliff falls.
This very popular beach offers a large stretch of sand. There are two slipway access points, making this great for pushchairs and wheelchair users.
A 4 mile circular walk with harbour views, woodland walks and two ferry rides, starting in either Bodinnick, Polruan or Fowey and taking you around all three. It's a bit up and downy, with uneven terrain, but plenty of rest stops along the way.
An annual event since 2005, this two day Christmas market gives the opportunity to do all your Christmas shopping with many places to eat and drink, perfect!
A few years ago, the Classic Cottages team started writing about where we live and why we love it. Over time these have evolved into the Classic Guide.
18 May 2026
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.
11 July 2025
This pub is centrally located in the village and offers real ales alongside wines, spirits and vintage ports. Food is locally sourced and served in either the bar, restaurant or garden. Dogs are welcome.
2 September 2024
A five mile walk best suited to the energetic as the paths are rough in places with some steep ascent/descent (and muddy in winter!). Start from the car park at Talland Bay and turn left through the kissing gate onto the coastal path. Climb the steps and follow the path to Looe. Enjoy the dramatic coastline with rugged cliffs and stunning scenery as you drop down into the town. Looe is a great place to stop for a break and sightseeing so enjoy your time there before heading back either the way you came or by turning inland, up West Looe Hill onto the main Polperro Road turning left before you reach it to the sharp right-hand bend at Tencreek. Follow the footpath through the caravan park and keep to the waymarkers through the fields to the bottom. On reaching the road turn right toTalland Bay. Not suitable wheelchair users or pushchairs.
24 June 2024
A 'lovely pub by the water', there's good grub to be had here including their Cornish Cow Pie and Polruan Whale and chips...
17 July 2022
A great place to sit and watch the world go by, Fowey Harbour has some sandy patches, shingle and rock at low tide. Children will love crabbing off the rocks and all town amenities are close by.
Use the car park at Millendreath and walk in an easterly direction, the beach is below the cliffs. Watch out for the tide as a rock scramble may be necessary. There are areas of sand with some shingle. Good for swimming and snorkelling but no facilities.
This east facing sandy beach can be reached by the coast path or across the rocks from Talland Sand. The cliffs that back this beach have been affected by erosion and are subject to cliff falls.
This very popular beach offers a large stretch of sand. There are two slipway access points, making this great for pushchairs and wheelchair users.
A 4 mile circular walk with harbour views, woodland walks and two ferry rides, starting in either Bodinnick, Polruan or Fowey and taking you around all three. It's a bit up and downy, with uneven terrain, but plenty of rest stops along the way.
An annual event since 2005, this two day Christmas market gives the opportunity to do all your Christmas shopping with many places to eat and drink, perfect!