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Beautiful Cornish cottage located at the Head of the Helford River, Wi Fi, Alexa

Beautiful Cornish cottage located at the Head of the Helford River, Wi Fi, Alexa

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Overview of Beautiful Cornish cottage located at the Head of the Helford River, Wi Fi, Alexa

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
Nr Helston, ENG
  • Popular LocationCornish Seal Sanctuary5 min walk
  • Popular LocationFlambards7 min drive
  • Popular LocationTrebah Gardens13 min drive
  • AirportPlymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)109 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful Cornish cottage located at the Head of the Helford River, Wi Fi, Alexa

Situated just yards from the river Helford, this quaint period detached cottage is tucked away in a quiet backwater, but only a short walk to the local shop, the Black Swan Inn, Gweek Seal Sanctuary and Gweek Quay which has a slipway should you wish to launch your boat or kayak. The Quay also has a lovely cafe with outside seating overlooking the water. Best visited at High tide. All areas of the Old Mill house are beautifully furnished with period furniture and it has three lovely bedrooms; one King size, one double and one small double.
First floor bathroom with bath and w.c. and a full shower room on the ground floor also with w.c.
Generous Lounge with wood burner and two 3 seater sofas.
Dinning room with beamed ceiling.
Large kitchen with snug area with wood burner, coffee-maker, dishwasher and washing machine. Alexa also resides in the kitchen!!
Conservatory which is ideal for muddy boots, wet clothes, wetsuits and surf boards.
Small rear garden overlooking rolling country side. A sun-trap patio area with garden furniture, perfect for alfresco dining! Petite front garden bordering the quiet lane. Free Wi Fi.
At the side of the property a 5 bar gate leads you to a generous parking area.
Gweek is a delightful and friendly rural village and is an excellent base from which to explore the Lizard and it's beautiful coastline. The stunning Kynance Cove is just a short drive away. Frenchman's Creek and Helford are a short kayak away! Wednesday night fish and chips (from the mobile van) on the village green make a wonderful and sociable mid-week supper.

Property manager

Suzanne Kearnon
Premier Host
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 9:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Helston

Located in Helston, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. St. Michael's Mount and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Potager Garden and Flambards. Bonython Estate Gardens and Trebah Gardens are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
Map
Nr Helston, ENG

What's nearby

  • Cornish Seal Sanctuary - 5 min walk
  • Flambards - 7 min drive
  • Trebah Gardens - 13 min drive
  • Porthleven Beach - 22 min drive
  • Maenporth Beach - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Penryn Station - 13 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • Blue Anchor Inn - 8 min drive
  • The Coinage Hall - Jd Wetherspoon - 7 min drive
  • Wheal Dream Restaurant - 6 min drive
  • Janes Fish and Chips - 6 min drive
  • The Bell Inn - 7 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely tucked-away village
Nice to see that some of Cornwall is still off the beaten path. Tranquil tidal river, quiet and peaceful. The cottage was very comfortable and spacious. Close to great walking along the south west coastal path.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The only issue was parking; there’s ample room for two cars but getting in and out was tight, required reverse parking, and the entrance lane is very narrow, in poor condition and extremely steep. Otherwise, we loved the house in every way; a true home from home with everything you could require. It was warm, spacious, quaint, quiet, and the beds were very comfortable. My two daughters, two grandsons and I loved it. We cooked all our meals together and everything we needed was there; I can’t fault it in anyway. The local shop is fantastic, and was open everyday over Easter. There’s a village pub and cafe too, all within a minute’s walk, and my grandsons loved the boatyard! We would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful country home
House was as expected, full of character and charm. Host was quick to contact. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wharfe B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cornwall holiday on The Lizard
Blown Away. A stunning cottage in a gorgeous quiet little village. 2 minute walk to the local shop, and the pub, whose meals were lovely and reasonably priced. Perfectly located for travel to the local beach at Poldhu Cove and local town of Helston. Didn't want to leave, could have stayed forever. Thankyou. I'm sure we'll be returning in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Toller Urlaub in einem wunderschönen Haus
Dieses historische Haus liegt in einem kleinen Ort im Landesinneren. Es ist wunderschön eingerichtet und bietet allen Komfort, den man sich wünschen kann (gute Betten, funktionierendes WLAN, Spül- und Waschmaschine). Ein Haus mit Charakter und jeder Menge positiver Überraschungen!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Suzanne Kearnon

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