Porthcurno is a picturesque village with the backdrop of a sandy cove surrounded by cliffs. Its name comes from ‘Porth Curnow’, which means ‘Port of Cornwall’. The village can be reached by foot through the South West Coast Path and is just a short drive away from attractions such as Land’s End and the market town of Penzance.
Moreover, Porthcurno is known for its stunning beaches, so beach hopping is the favourite activity here. It is also home to the world-famous Minack Theatre, which is perched on a cliff. You can also enjoy cliff walking, deep-sea diving and coastal boat trips here. Visit Porthcurno Telegraph Museum, explore the secret World War II bunker and experience what was once the hub of global communications. If you want to stay in a comfy accommodation during your visit, scroll below for the top Airbnb vacation rentals in Porthcurno, UK.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on October 29, 2025.
1. Dog-friendly home near the beach (from USD 2048)
The well-appointed house is close to several dog-friendly beaches and offers complete privacy for your family. It provides easy access to Porthcurno Beach through a trail of tropical gardens. Moreover, it has beach essentials such as body boards for a fun beach vacation.
Further, you can play a game of pool, ping pong or a board game with your family. Take advantage of the facilities such as onsite parking and laundry in the building. You can also visit an award-winning museum, PK Porthcurno, which is located nearby.
Cornwall, England, United KingdomSuperhost
Accommodates: 9
Top guest reviews
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julia is a great host and looked after us very well during our stayLocation:
the location is superbbeautiful big house in an amazing locationgreat property in a great locationeasy 10 minute walk to beautiful porthcurno beach cafe next to the car parkgreat location fantastic house everything a family needs and juls was the perfect hostCleanliness:
spotlessly clean and well equipped housethe house was clean comfortable and julia is a great hostRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
beds were super comfortable to fall into at the end of the dayincredibly spacious lots in the kitchen to cook with and good bbq
2. Victorian villa with a garden (from USD 2892)
The luxury villa is located just minutes away from the picturesque Porthcurno Beach. It offers spacious bedrooms with large windows to enjoy the country views. Further, the cosy living room comes with a Black Forest oak parquet floor and a leather armchair to soak in the scenery.
Have a good time in the private garden, which has a built-in barbecue and facilities for alfresco dining. You are also surrounded by several beaches suitable for surfing. After a day at the beach, enjoy a drink from the wine cooler and relax.
Cornwall, England, United KingdomAccommodates: 6
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communication with host has also been great i highly recommend itLocation:
great apartment great locationamazing location just 5 min walk from porthcurno beautiful beachbut a nice pub close by in treenlocation is superb a 5 min walk to one of the best beaches in cornwallgreat place to stay and 10min walk to great beachCleanliness:
place is clean and very well maitaintainedRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
overall a really lovely stay and we already miss the huge bed in the master bedroom
3. Cove View (from USD 497)
The apartment stands in a scenic location with sea views. Further, the furnished balcony and window walls present panoramic views of Porthcurno Beach. You can also make good use of the high-speed WiFi and workspace here.
Moreover, the apartment is just a few minutes’ walk from Minack Theatre, which is an open-air theatre perched on a Cornish cliff. It showcases family-friendly shows that you can enjoy watching under the stars. Make sure to book a show in advance to have a memorable time with your family.
Porthcurno, England, United KingdomAccommodates: 3
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love the location and the hosts were also amazingLocation:
this apartment is in a beautiful locationgreat location in walking distance from minack theatre communications museum and the wonderful beachCleanliness:
well-equipped and clean place with stunning viewRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
had all the amenities and the view from the living room/balcony is just amazinglovely place to stay beautiful views and all the amenities that we needed for a comfortable staythe cove view is a lovely calm and beautiful apartmenteverything was perfect except for the slightly noisy heaterreally fantastic stay at a stunning apartment finished to a beautiful standard
4. Sea Breeze (from USD 1918)
Sea Breeze is an eco-home with plenty of natural light. It has a cosy setting with underfloor heating and a sitting room with a fireplace. Most of all, you’ll be close to South West Coast Path, which takes you to Porthcurno, Porth Chapel and Pednvounder beaches.
There are sliding doors leading directly to the ocean and a sun terrace lawn to enjoy dining with sea views. You can also check out the scenic golf courses overlooking the sea, namely Cape Cornwall Club and West Cornwall Golf Club.
Penzance, United KingdomAccommodates: 12
Top guest reviews
Host:
jess is a brilliant hostthe host jess's communication was great throughoutjess sent through helpful info and responded quickly and warmly to my enquiries before we arrivedhost is very accommodating with super fast repliesnothing was to much for the owners and they were so helpful lots of little special touchesLocation:
superb property in amazing locationamazing house perfect location had an amazing timestunning features and the location is just breathtakingthe location of sea breeze is amazingbeautiful house in a beautiful location - we couldn't have asked for much moreCleanliness:
it was spotlessly cleanit’s very clean and well equippedthe whole place was clean so well equip and had a real warm cosy feel to itthe kitchen was pleasingly well equipped and the house was very clean and tidy when we arrivedlovely clean spacious home with wonderful sea viewsRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
stayed with a large group amazing property with beautiful view and roomsthere were flowers on the table and alongside a guide book which was very helpfulkitchen is well equipped the bed and sofa very comfy too dreamybeds - very comfortable like a clouds
5. Driftwood Studio (from USD 364)
The bright studio offers gorgeous sea views in the south and rural views in the north. It is located next door to Sea Breeze, which is another property and can be rented as well. Moreover, the studio has the easiest access to Minack Theatre.
It also has its own garden and picture windows to let in the garden and sea views. Take the coastal path to reach the famous Logan Rock or enjoy a day trip to the Isles of Scilly. Further, you can get a charge out of activities, such as walking, bird watching and surfing nearby beaches.
Penzance, United KingdomAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
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jessica has created a delightful user-friendly holiday homejessica is a friendly and responsive host who was very clear in communicating everything about the studioLocation:
the location is superbsituated in a beautiful peaceful location with lovely walksperfect location for the minackfantastic place in a fantastic locationamazing location right next to the minack and porthcurnoCleanliness:
it was clean warm and had everything we needcosy clean and comfy little place with knockout viewsvery clean and lots of extra things like blankets and games to make your stay even more comfortablewhat a lovely clean and cosy place to stay in the most magnificent locationRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
very comfortable bed and sofacozy out of the way and cool with a spectacular viewwonderful sea view the weather was kind to us it was lovely sitting outside for breakfastgreat kitchen with all you need comfy bed and sofathe house is stocked with everything you’d need for a comfortable stay
6. Atlantic View (from USD 377)
Atlantic View is a Cornish farmhouse set in a hamlet perched above Porthcurno Beach. Situated on the top floor, it offers breathtaking views of Logan’s Rock and the Atlantic Ocean. Furthermore, it is just a short stroll to Porthcurno Beach, Minack Theatre and Porthchapel Beach.
The farmhouse is pet-friendly and has board games to play during your leisure time. You will also love the smart TV with streaming services and the Bluetooth sound system that lets you have a blast!
Cornwall, England, United KingdomAccommodates: 3
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most amazing place and super helpful hostemma is an excellent host and very helpfulthe place was absolutely lovely and emma was a great hostvery friendly people nice place impressive beach just around the corneremma was very responsive giving lots of great advice for places to go/eatLocation:
awesome place location fabulousbeautiful location an amazing staybeautiful location with a homely feelbeautiful property in a fantastic locationa great holiday location thank youCleanliness:
spotlessly clean and great facilitiesthe house is extremely clean and well designedlovely clean accomodation with well equipped kitchenthe accommodation was spotlessly clean very comfortable and very well equippedimmaculately clean very thoughtful welcome basket and freshly baked scones on arrivalRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
lovely loft apartment with beautiful views and all the amenities you could wantour first experience with airbnb and atlantic view apartment did not disappointfully equipped kitchen hot shower and smart tv with netflix and amazon primefantastic apartment which was immaculate and amazing viewsthis spacious 2-bed flat is well-equipped and comfortably furnished with beautiful views
7. Mariners Watch (from USD 538)
Mariners Watch is a modern apartment with top-class furnishings. Further, it features huge windows to enjoy the stunning sea view. It comes with a fully equipped kitchen to showcase your gourmet cooking skills.
Enjoy the spectacular sunrise from your apartment, visit nearby attractions, such as Land’s End and finish your day with an outdoor barbecue overlooking Porthcurno Beach. There is also a selection of board games and a gaming console for enjoyment. What’s more, you can enjoy a discount when you stay more than four nights here!
Cornwall, England, United KingdomAccommodates: 4
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the hosts were greatmel was an excellent hostmel was very responsive with questionshigh quality spacious flat and lots of care put in from the hostmel was a great host with good communicationLocation:
absolutely stunning place and locationamazing property in an amazing locationperfect location to explore that part of thecoastgreat location and very well presented accommodationfabulous stay in cornwall excellent location and very comfortable accommodationCleanliness:
very clean and well equippedspacious clean and well equippedcomfy clean and spaciousvery spacious and cleana very comfortable stay with a very well equipped clean apartmentRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the views were lovely and all the rooms a generous sizevery comfortable and superbly placed accommodation with spectacular views over the porthcurno coastlinefabulous well equipped apartment with a view that’s hard to tear yourself away fromwe loved mariners watch the view was incredible and kitchen well-stockedliving are again very well equipped tv dvds alexa games console books cds
8. The Penthouse at Cyan (from USD 744)
The pleasant penthouse is just a 5-minute walk to Porthcurno Beach. The rental also has balconies with views overlooking the beach and Logan Rock. You can also bask in the bay views from your bedroom window.
Apart from that, this gorgeous penthouse is well-lit and airy with high-quality furnishings. Further, you can enjoy the open-top Land’s End Coaster ride from here, which takes you on a scenic route along landmarks such as Saint Michael’s Mount and The Egyptian House.
Porthcurno, England, United KingdomAccommodates: 6
Top guest reviews
Host:
jackie was very helpfulthank you jackie for being a great host we will definitely be backjackie and andrew communicated brilliantly and were great hostsjackie was lovely communicative host would recommend and stay againjackie was always responsive and provided clear instructionsLocation:
beautiful location walking distance to the beach and minack theatreabsolutely fantastic apartment and location - everything perfect and such an incredible locationthe location is really lovelywonderful location so close to the beach which is beautifulbeautiful location and a brilliant flat equals a great holiday indeedCleanliness:
everything is super cleansparking clean a really well appointed apartment with a generous size kitchen and dining areathe apartment was very clean and tidy and did justice to the photosthe apartment is fantastic it is spacious very clean and had everything we needed for our holidaylovely apartment fully equipped with everything we needed and very clean and comfortableRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
great apartment with fabulous viewsit is very nice place amazing view and full facilitiesamazing views from kitchen a lovely spacious apartmentwifi was great encase you need to be onlinea lovely spacious apartment with probably the best view in porthcurno
9. Telegraph Cottage (from USD 641)
This quirky cottage is set in the historic valley of Porthcurno and is just a short walk from the beach. It once served as the coach house for the Porthcurno Telegraph Station. Moreover, it features traditional Cornish architecture and a beautiful private garden.
Enjoy the view of the PK Porthcurno Museum from your bedroom window and visit the museum for free during the length of your stay. You can also try the handmade Cornish pasties and cakes at the cafe for a 10% discount. The discount applies to the museum shop’s souvenirs and gifts too!
Cornwall, England, United KingdomAccommodates: 4
Top guest reviews
Host:
the hosts were local helpful & attentivethe hosts were very friendly and responsive to requestsa great base in porthcurno valley with lovely hoststhe hosts were very helpful and accommodating i want to go back already :)as hosts they were very attentive great communication and welcomingLocation:
great location and accomodation for our short weekend breaklovely stay in a great location only a minutes walk to the beach and the bus stopa lovely house in a beautiful locationloved the location beautiful beach good walk to the logan rock pubgreat places which is very close to the beachCleanliness:
clean well kept and very comfortableit was very clean and well stocked with everything we neededthe cottage was very clean and tidy and well stockedthe cottage was very clean and tidy and functionalthe cottage is immaculate clean comfortable and with a great layoutRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
none of us are with vodafone so had 0 phone reception but the wifi was greatthe cottage was homely warm and comfortable and there was lots of light and spacecottage is quiet peaceful and comfortablerooms are spacious and it’s nice and warm
10. Rockridge House (from USD 2275)
The gorgeous house is just a short stroll from the serene village of Treen, which serves as an excellent base for cliff-walking and bird-watching. It is also an easy drive to various scenic spots, such as Land’s End, Sennen Cove and Cape Cornwall.
The well-decorated house offers differently aled access as well. Guests could also take advantage of the spacious outdoor seating areas, ample parking space and the patio with beach views. You can also enjoy a good meal at the enormous dining table by the kitchen.
Cornwall, England, United KingdomAccommodates: 16
Top guest reviews
Host:
host christopher is friendly and helpfulthe host was very welcoming and accommodatingchris is a great hostchristopher was very friendly and responsive when we needed somethingchris is absolutely fantastic hostLocation:
great location only short walk to the beachbeautiful location with a lovely beach within walking distancerockridge is a beautiful exceptionally well equipped house in a stunning locationand best of all is the location it was a 5 min walk to the most stunning beachwould recommend beautiful house in the perfect locationCleanliness:
the house was very clean and tidythe house was clean and the kitchen well equippedwe really enjoyed our stay the house was very comfortable clean and had everything we could have neededthe property itself was fantastic clean big and the kitchen is well kitted out with everything we neededbedrooms are all clean and comfy most of bedroms have sea viewRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
property also had great wifi and skyplenty of rooms all amenities available and beautiful surroundingsgreat house with a lot of space huge dinning table very nice living roomliving areas are nice and comfortablefrom an extremely well supplied kitchen lovely spacious front room and super comfortable beds
Experience a piece of history in Porthcurno
Explore the historical aspect of this village, which has been well-known for worldwide communications for over a century. You can also catch a show in the open-air Minack Theatre that allows you to experience a life different from the city. Make the most of your vacation by booking one of the top Airbnb vacation rentals in Porthcurno, UK, today.
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