Tiny Cornish village that's been called the UK's answer to Greece – and it has a holiday park from £6pppn
With white-washed cottages and in the summertime, a bright turquoise sea, Polperro has been compared to
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Polperro has a tiny harbour and white-washed cottages
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The dramatic coastline has been compared to that of Santorini
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White cottages sit in the hillsides and fishing boats bob in the harbour which paints the image of Greece.
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The history of Polperro is
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The best beach near Polperro is generally considered to be Talland Bay - one person even called it the "most beautiful place in Cornwall."
It's also where you'll find
The holiday park is surrounded by countryside with views across
Visitors can stay in chalets or caravans, which vary from bronze all the way to gold and platinum.
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The 'Gold Plus' caravan is the more luxurious with a spacious interior as well as a decking area to enjoy the summer sun.
It also comes with super-fast internet and all the modern amenities needed for a holiday.
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Polperro Holiday Park looks over Talland Bay
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Inside is a swimming and paddling pool
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Some of the accommodation is pet-friendly, and all come with a kitted-out kitchen, TV, and entertainment passes (included with direct bookings).
At Polperro Holiday Park there's a family bar, a restaurant and an indoor pool which has recently been refurbished.
There's a children's play park, crazy golf course, amusement arcade, club house and a paddling pool.
As for entertainment there are live stage shows, pottery, Bingo and shows for kids.
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From the holiday park, you can not only explore Polperro, but also get to the
The
The beaches of Looe as well as Fore Street near the East Looe River are popular locations for filming.
The Grade II listed Guildhall doubles as the
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The Ten Miles Kitchen, is filmed in The Stables, Port Eliot House & Gardens, a cafe 20 minutes from Looe in the
Sun Travel found prices from £6.20pppn in a Bronze Chalet that sleeps up to six. The stay was for seven nights in October 2025.
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The village of Polperro has been compared to a Greek island
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