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Stylish Four Bedroom Clapboard Cottage in Picturesque Helford

Stylish Four Bedroom Clapboard Cottage in Picturesque Helford

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Range cooker with 6-ring induction hob. Bespoke kitchen with new appliances.
Dining
Dining

Overview of Stylish Four Bedroom Clapboard Cottage in Picturesque Helford

10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Where you'll be staying

Helford, ENG
  • Popular LocationThe Lizard1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty1 min walk
  • Popular LocationTrebah Gardens26 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Stylish Four Bedroom Clapboard Cottage in Picturesque Helford

To give travellers the confidence to book during these uncertain times we have been and will continue to offer a full refund on any bookings if the Government does not allow holidays due to CoVid-19.

New England style single storey house in the quintessential village of Helford on the Helford Estuary. A beautifully decorated property in a neutral colour pallet, personalised by the family’s collection of pictures and curios. Billed as a true home-from-home it has been totally refurbished over the last three years. It allows for bright open plan living with two patios for alfresco dining, to catch the sun all day and enjoy the views over the estuary. Only a few minutes walk from the waters edge, village pub and shop, or stroll around the creek to the sailing club and tea room. Also ideal for winter lets due to oil fired central heating, a log burner (seasoned logs provided), and under floor heating in the bathrooms which creates a snug, damp-free, cosy escape.

There are three double bedrooms all overlooking the garden with views of the water beyond. One is a Super King with a door on to the garden, the second bedroom is King size with a large window and the third bedroom has two single beds and also has a door onto the garden. (One cot available upon request.) There is a 4th bedroom with a single bed. All beds have luxurious down pillows and duvets with White Company bedding. Both bathrooms have been completely refurbished with luxury fittings (like a Catchpole & Rye basin), under-floor heating and large heated towel rails. The family bathroom is perfect for having a relaxing soak in the full-sized double-ended tub. The other bathroom is ideal for shower-lovers with its large walk-in rainforest shower and stylish boutique-hotel style sanitary ware.

The large sitting room (8 x 3.5m) with two sofas is focused around relaxing in front of the log burner and overlooking the views of the garden and Helford Estuary through the two sets of floor-to-ceiling patio doors. However it is also very well-equipped with media and entertainment facilities to while away any rainy days - large TV, 100+ DVD collection, Freeview & BT Sports package, BT fibre optic broadband and Vodafone Sure Signal. The living room flows through a traditional Cornish granite arch into a bespoke kitchen with Dinesen wood floor, range cooker and Nespresso coffee machine – so bring your favourite pods! Conveniently located off the kitchen is a utility room / mud room with access to outside and contains a washing machine, separate tumble dryer, additional fridge and ample storage. The dual aspect kitchen has a large dining table that always feels sunny and comfortably seats up to ten.

All the bedrooms and sitting room look out on to the secluded garden and Helford Estuary beyond. Private off road parking on-site for up to two estate (or three smaller) cars – a rarity in Helford! However not suitable for children under 8 because the patio has an unfenced drop of 1.5 metres from the patio down onto the lawn, however babes-in-arms are welcome.

The hamlet of Helford offers absolute tranquillity. It is literally at the end of the road to the sea! You can make the most of this peace by enjoying the surrounding countryside and coasts. For entertainment there is a pub with large terrace overlooking the Helford Estuary, a tea shop in the converted church and a wonderful local store (that stocks everything including fresh bread, croissants and ice-cream). Sailors can join the Helford River Sailing Club for a week or day sail dinghies from Helford Point or St Anthony's Bay or moor your own dinghy at Steve Potter's pontoon just a few minutes walk from the house and is accessible at all states of the tide. The rocks are wonderful for crabbing and the property is just 50 metres from the Coastal Path so why not take a short walk through the bluebell woods to Frenchman's Creek or explore Penarvon Cove. There are many lovely beaches just a short drive away. The foot Ferry from Helford Point (3 minutes walk) takes you across the river to the Ferryboat Inn for a delicious lunch or walk along to Glendurgan or Trebah Gardens. We often walk in a circle round Helford and include the Kestle Barton Art Gallery and garden. You can visit sub tropical gardens, take the King Harry Ferry to the Roseland Peninsula see the Maritime Museum in Falmouth and then take ferry to St Mawes for lunch/afternnon tea at the famous Tresanton Hotel. The Ship Inn at Mawgan is well worth booking for an evening meal, run by husband and wife team Ali and Greg, some of their amazing food can also be bought at the local shop. We are big fans but so are most of Cornwall so book early! The South Cafe has just reopened in Manaccan, just up the road. St Ives is of course well worth a trip and you can park and ride and get the train into the town. The Porthminster Beach Cafe near the station is another of our favourite places to eat - you need to book at busy times. Trevaskis Farm has high quality Pick Your Own and a restaurant with the biggest choice of deserts we've ever seen! Fresh fish can be bought from Kernowsashini Farm just 4 miles away, or the Cornish Shellfish company in Gweek. There is a seal sanctuary near Helston and don't forget the Floral Dance if you are there in early May. Go down the Poldark Mine near Redruth (tin mining capital of Cornwall in18C), or go to Roskillys Farm and watch the cows being milked and maybe have a wood fired pizza. See the Lizard Lighthouse Centre and Marconi Wireless Station or visit Porthleven harbour - Rick Stein has just opened a restaurant there and we can recommend the husband and wife run SeaDrift cafe. There is the Minack Open Air Theatre we recommend going via Mousehole the picturesque harbour and small town. The interesting Tremenheere Sculpture Garden is also in that direction. West Cornwall is also rich in Neolithic and Bronze Age Heritage sites. You can use our two-man Gemini sit-on canoe - just launch it by the pub - and explore the creeks and banks of the Helford River. Golfers can enjoy Mullion Golf Course, a fabulous cliff top and links course or you can just relax and enjoy the many different agapanthus in the secluded garden.

Property manager

Tutte Watson

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Babes in arms (cot available), and the over 7s.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Helston

Located in Helston, this vacation home is in a rural area and by the sea. Tolmen Centre and Helston Folk Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Poldark Mine and Carwinion House and Garden. Bonython Estate Gardens and One2Eleven are also worth visiting. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • The Lizard - 1 min walk
  • Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk
  • Goonhilly Earth Station - 14 min drive
  • Trebah Gardens - 26 min drive
  • Porthoustock Beach - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Penryn Station - 26 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gylly Beach Cafe - 31 min drive
  • Shipwrights Arms - 2 min walk
  • Ferry Boat Inn - 12 min walk
  • Trelowarren Arms - 29 min drive
  • The Three Tuns Hotel - 11 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another wonderful stay at April Cottage
We returned to April cottage after our first visit there in 2020 during the brief period we were allowed out of lockdown. We’d actually had the holiday booked for about a year beforehand so were lucky to be able to go. It is such a fabulous cottage, in the most peaceful village. We hope To return next year, all being well.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

J A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property
Delightful house, very nicely decorated, spacious and full of light. Very well equipped. Comfortable. Nice views of the Helford River. Great local shop and pub. We enjoyed staying in the house. coastal walks and exploring further afield. The cottage exceeded our expectations and we would happily return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful area and house
We loved the area and the house was very pretty. We had a big van so access was a challenge specially the first night when we got lost with Google maps! Overall the property was really cosy and as shown in the pictures. The only thing we would suggest is if you have very late arrivals ( like ours) it would have been nice to find some milk/bread/butter, as we had nothing to eat or drink when we arrived. We have rented many times in many destinations and there has always been a small welcome basket. Just a suggestion. Otherwise we really loved the area and the house and we will definitely come back! Diana & family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent week spent at April Cottage in Helford
We spent a lovely week in Helford. The cottage was beautifully and very tastefully decorated and furnished. The beds extremely comfortable, the kitchen and sitting room very spacious and inviting. The mature garden was the icing on on the cake, with views of the estuaries. As the weather was amazing, we spent a lot of time in the garden, having most of our meals outside. The staff at the Shipwright Inn were very friendly and the tiered seating area offered lovely views of the estuary. Also great walks to be had all around. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul B., London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
R&R-tastic
A great location which is incredibly peaceful with a view of the sea, April Cottage is exactly as the pictures show and within minutes’ walk of the beach, coastal path, local ferry, pub and local shop as well as a 30min drive from all points of interest on the Lizard peninsula. The house itself was comfortable, warm and well equipped for a family of six for an Easter break when the evenings were chilly. The garden (complete with local rabbits!) was fun for the kids to explore and a restful view from the house. The lanes are narrow and the approach and parking to the house very tight but we navigated it fine with a van (VW Caravelle-sized) and there is very little if any other traffic. We came back feeling very well rested!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tutte Watson

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Hi my name is Tutte, I am one of three siblings and I look after the holiday lettings side of this property for my parents who have been holidaying in Helford for twenty years. They have spent three years carefully doing up this house to make it a gorgeous home-from-home that is as wonderful in the Summer as it is the Winter. They now love to come to Helford with the grandchildren as it is a fantastic place to get together as a family. We all think that the peacefulness of Helford makes it the perfect village to escape from it all and have a refreshing break, even if you're only able to do a long weekend!

Why they chose this property

This is our family holiday home and isn't just a holiday rental. The feedback we've had is that this feels like a luxurious home-from-home and not a characterless place to stay that just gets let out in the Summer. We hope you agree and if you have any questions then please don't hesitate to ask.

What makes this property unique

This house is down a private drive so is very peaceful but at the same time is in the heart of the village - just a few minutes walk to the pub, the village store and the foot-ferry. Parking in Helford is challenging, especially in peak season, and only residents or people staying in the village can drive through it but this house has parking on-site for three cars.
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