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Cottage |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

St. Keverne in Helston

From £310 per week |  From £90 per night

3 nights minimum stay

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Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, car advised, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

A Cornish Palm tree in the front garden welcomes you!
Palm Cottage is very much our second home, not simply a holiday let.
We have renovated it to a high standard, equipping it with the comforts of modern living yet endeavouring to maintain its traditional ambience, with the hope that you will feel as comfortable as you would in your own home.
Originally two cottages converted into one, Palm Cottage is most attractive and full of Cornish charm.
One can't help but relax there, whether in the spacious living room on the sofa in front of the fire or enjoying a BBQ in the garden. The kitchen will cater for all your needs and overlooks the pretty, mature and extensive garden.
Each of the three bedrooms have their own character, are well furnished and delightful.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
We're experienced holiday-makers in Cornwall so we know how important it is to be prepared for all weather in all seasons. We are aware that one can enjoy an ice-cream on the beach in January or equally be swimming in the sea during a rainstorm in August!

We can't guarantee the weather in Cornwall, but we do promise a happy holiday in our most comfortable home.
From the imposing solid front door, from the tiled floor vestibule you enter the beamed, open-plan, carpeted living area with its original cob walls. This room exudes relaxation with its leather sofa, cosy chairs,open fireplace, window seats, board games, and flat screen TV with DVD player.

At the other end of the living room is a generous dining table, with a Rocking and Windsor chairs, in front of an inglenook containing an attractive Camphor chest. Also within this area is a sidetable bearing an elegant locally-made stone lamp.
There is a BT Home Hub connection providing free wireless and connected access to the internet.

From the living room a couple of gentle steps lead up to the tiled floor hallway with the bathroom off to the left and to the right, a modern, very well equipped breakfast kitchen, with windows overlooking the garden.

As for the kitchen, the bathroom has also a tiled floor plus extensive tiling above the generous bath with shower over. There is also a WC, washbasin and a heated towel rail.

The carpeted dog-leg staircase leads to the landing with a neat pine cupboard at one end and a useful OS map of the Lizard Peninsula on the wall.
Up three steps to the left of the landing is the large twin-bedded room, with a spacious built-in cupboard, which overlooks the garden.
To the right off the landing is the very pretty "Beatrix Potter" smaller twin-bedded room, ideal for children, and which overlooks the palm tree and the village.
The double-bedded room, at the other end of the landing, is also of a decent size and equally tasteful. There are a couple of built-in wardrobes and again is at the front of the house.

Our large family have ensured that all five beds are very comfortable and have beautiful, freshly laundered linen, to hopefully facilitate a good night's sleep.

Further details outdoors:
Stable doors at the back of the property open onto the well-tended, mature garden which overlooks farmland and the satellite dishes at Goonhilly can be seen in the distance.

The garden is child-friendly, is safely enclosed but large and interesting enough to keep them occupied.
For the adults, too, it's ideal for relaxing, sunbathing and eating al fresco; a brick BBQ stands just waiting for some smouldering charcoal and freshly caught local fish!

Cars are parked either on the gravel area at the end of the private drive to the rear of the property, just in front of the modern treatment plant, or indeed in the well-lit double-garage which also houses various beach and outdoor toys for the children.

Further details

All bed linen provided but you need to bring your own towels.
A welcome tray is provided on arrival.

Conditions

One well-behaved dog allowed upon request and for a charge of £25pw.

A deposit of one-third of the total cost of your holiday secures your booking with the balance payable six weeks prior to departure, or immediately if booked within six weeks

Short break (minimum three days) are always considered, especially out of high season.

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Exquisite Helford

 

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Our Cornish Cob Cottage

 

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Al fresco dining area

The West Country / Cornwall region

Stunningly beautiful at any time of the year, the Lizard peninsula is quite unique. Almost surrounded by the sea, it stands alone, in a very real sense from the rest of the county. It is not a place to drive through but a journey's end, a destination.The air is crisp, clear and unpolluted and boasts one of the warmest climates in the UK.

The whole area is splendid for walking, especially along the coastal footpath, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty and from where one can view the many sea birds, including, if you're lucky, the chough, at Lizard Point, on the tip of the peninsula.

The Helston / St. Keverne area

The cottage is situated in a charming hamlet, Newtown-St.Martin, with its own unspoilt pub and a shop selling everyday items. St Keverne with its notable church spire is 3 miles distance.

Within 15-20 minutes drive of the cottage are the following attractions:-

Three miles away is the picture-postcard village of HELFORD, a popular second-home destination for millionaires and rock stars and well-known for its sailing facilities. A popular walk of ours is down the magical, mysterious Frenchmen's Creek (of Daphne du Maurier fame) into Helford and then take the foot-ferry across the river from the nearby Shipwright's Arms.

GUNWALLOE CHURCH COVE is perhaps the nearest beach and also one of the prettiest. A long stretch of sand makes a welcoming cove that is safe and ideal for children of all ages.

KYNANCE COVE is quite spectacular!
A National Trust site, one leaves the car at the cliff-top car park and, beach paraphernalia in hand, head down the marked path to what must be one of the world's most beautiful beaches. Kynance is made up of numerous coves that appear with the outgoing tide and so creating a magical spot for children and adults alike.

At FLAMBARDS THEME PARK, on the outskirts of Helston, both children and adults can find plenty to amuse them for a whole day and is open all year round.

Boats can also be hired from ST. ANTHONY, (unique in having a church almost upon the beach), for exploring the river and mackerel fishing.

The NATIONAL SEAL SANCTUARY at Gweek, the only one of two in UK, is of interest to both adults and children.

MULLION, boasts an 18-hole links golf course, open to visitors.

CADGWITH and COVERACK are both, attractive, working fishing villages where one can watch the boats come and go, or even take a fishing trip, but be sure to sample a Cornish cream or a crab sandwich.

HELSTON, six miles away, is home to one of the oldest pubs in England but also one of the few remaining that brews its own beer, "Spingo," on site. You don't have to be a real ale fan to appreciate The Blue Anchor since within its thick walls you will also meet some of the fascinating and friendly locals!

After, Helston, PORTHLEVEN, is the second largest town within the peninsula. It boasts a splendid, active harbour and an attractive Victorian terrace.

Worthwhile attractions further afield include:-

The cathedral city of TRURO, about 20 miles distant, has many elegant Georgian buildings.

FALMOUTH, also about 20 miles away, has the third deepest natural harbour in the world and its National Maritime Museum alone is certainly worth the journey.

The MINNACK THEATRE, at Porthcurno, near Lands End, about an hour away,
This exquisite ampthitheatre, is carved out of the rock and hosts theatre companies throughout the season. Although the plays are generally of a high standard, it barely matters what's on the stage since the setting is so spectacular that its easy to be distracted from the actors by the occasional basking sharks in the backdrop. The audience are encouraged to bring their own refreshments; we recommend crab sandwiches and a glass or two of champagne.

ST. IVES, is probably your typical buzzy, Cornish seaside resort with its narrow streets, surfer shops and the Tate Modern Gallery.
It also boasts two magnificent beaches and an award-winning restaurant, somewhat ingloriously named the "Porthminster Beach Cafe;" one needs to book.

Ninety minutes journey "up country," as the Cornish say, near St. Austell, is the famous EDEN PROJECT and the adjacent and no less remarkable LOST GARDENS OF HELIGAN. If you set off early, you can probably visit both in a day.

How to get there

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We advise that all guests have the use of a car whilst staying at Palm Cottage in order to explore this incredibly beautiful, unspoilt area of Cornwall.

Flights from many UK city airports arrive into Newquay, which is then about an hour's drive to the cottage.

The train is an excellent way to travel to Cornwall; overnight sleeper accommodation is available from London Paddington The nearest station to the cottage is Redruth, half-an-hour away..

Activities near Helston

Guestbook for Palm Cottage

We have had a wonderful time in your cosy and comforatable cottage and really enjoyed exploring the magical Lizard Peninsula.
Mr & Mrs Douglas, London - August 2011

We have all really enjoyed our week in your cottage, a delightful home-from-home, so full of character and charm. We found the books available on the shelves about Cornwall very helpful in planning days out . We enjoyed afternoon tea at the New Yard bistro at Trelowarren.
Mr Craig-Sharples, London - August 2011

Yet another splendid holiday spent here in this adorable cottage. Stayed for two weeks thisyear but still not long enouh. We'll have to come back next year!
Mrs Piercey, Cheshire - July 2011

My third holiday in this exquisite cottage and lovely garden. South Cafe at Manaccan a delight and great Sunday Carvery at the Paris Inn, Coverack.
Mrs Feller, Cheshire - July 2011

Enchaning c0ttage - a week is not enough! Revisited old haunts of childhood; we'll be back, that's for sure.
Mr & Mrs Haigh, Cheshire - July 2011

We have stayed in many cottages over the years but this is the best but this is the best. Obviously it is a well-loved home............and we revisited favourite haunts of over twenty years ago.
Mr & Mrs Ross, Surrey - June 2011

The cottage is charming, extremely comfortable, and very homely, a real home from home. We will certainly recommend it to our family and friends, We travelled over 1000 miles during the week visiting so many stunning locations, too many to mention.
Mrs Bone - West Sussex, June 2011

Thank you for letting us stay at Palm Cottage which was so well presented and welcoming.
We loved Coverack and the Roskilly Dairy Farm, but whenever we went out anywhere the 3yr old twins always wanted to return to the "holiday house". They especially loved driving the two toy cars in the back garden. We also liked the famous Blue Anchor pub in Helston, with its friendly locals and brewery in the back.
Mr & Mrs Gordon - Essex, March 2011.

We've just regturned from a really wonderful half-term week at Palm Cottage, andI say "wonderful," because of the cottage, not the weather!
Palm Cottage was a delight from start to finish; first impressions are that it is spotlessly clean, very welcoming and has everything you need to feel cosy and comfortable.
All the rooms are spacious and beautifully decorated, with lovely furnishings.
The garden is exceptionally pretty and well maintained.
Over the road fom the cottage is the Prince of Wales pub, serving delicious food.
This is a top notch holiday cottage in a beauitiful part of Cornwall; we shall eturn again when, hopefully, the weather will be a bit kinder.
Mrs Granville, Berkshire, February 2011.

What an absolutely charming cottage, so cosy yet so practical.
Lovely garden too, we made good use of the BBQ.
My three children adored Kynance Cove, they barely wanted to go anywhere else.
We'll be back!
Mrs J P, Kidderminster, August 2010

Your cottage far exceeded our expectations; the photos on the website do not do it justiice.
The children loved the garden and the toys.
Kynance was spectacular and Poldhu Cove, perfect for the children.
We loved Helford and Frenchman's Creek and the ferry across the river was a special day.
Hope to come again.
Mrs K F, Waterlooville, June 2010

We have had a lovely holiday in this beautiful cottage and delightful garden.
Mr & Mrs W, Peterborough, June 2010

Just wanted to say a big thank you for letting us share your beautiful holiday home. Your cottage is truly lovely as was the garden and the swallows and their babies in the garage were a joy to watch.
Mr & Mrs D, Somerset, May 2010

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	7 Jan 12	11 Feb 12	310£ 310	9090	9090	3 Nights
	11 Feb 12	18 Feb 12	385£ 385	0-	0-	1 Week
	18 Feb 12	24 Mar 12	310£ 310	9090	9090	3 Nights
	24 Mar 12	31 Mar 12	410£ 410	0-	0-	1 Week
	31 Mar 12	14 Apr 12	470£ 470	0-	0-	1 Week
	14 Apr 12	21 Apr 12	425£ 425	0-	0-	1 Week
	21 Apr 12	5 May 12	340£ 340	0-	0-	1 Week
	5 May 12	19 May 12	375£ 375	0-	0-	1 Week
	19 May 12	2 Jun 12	425£ 425	0-	0-	1 Week
	2 Jun 12	9 Jun 12	570£ 570	0-	0-	1 Week
	9 Jun 12	23 Jun 12	520£ 520	0-	0-	1 Week
	23 Jun 12	7 Jul 12	590£ 590	0-	0-	1 Week
	7 Jul 12	14 Jul 12	645£ 645	0-	0-	1 Week
	14 Jul 12	21 Jul 12	720£ 720	0-	0-	1 Week
	21 Jul 12	25 Aug 12	830£ 830	0-	0-	1 Week
	25 Aug 12	1 Sep 12	680£ 680	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Sep 12	15 Sep 12	510£ 510	0-	0-	1 Week
	15 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	455£ 455	0-	0-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Payments accepted by cheque or bank transfer.

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2 years listed You are contacting Michael Wilson Landline +44 01270 568735 Mobile +44 07557 882859 Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This cottage has so far received 0 reviews.