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Cottage |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Helford River in Helston

from £56 / night

This is the estimated nightly price based on a weekly stay. Contact the advertiser to confirm the price - it varies depending on when you stay and how long for.

£390–£895 / weekBookable online

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Short stays welcome

Changeover Friday

5 out of 5

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Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

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About the home

Creekside is set overlooking the Helford River in the village of Gweek, well-known for the National Seal Sanctuary, this stone-fronted cottage will give you a true taste of Cornish village life in the beautiful Helford valley. Full of charm, the cottage has benefited from refurbishment to a high standard whilst retaining character features. The cottage is set in an elevated position enjoying wonderful views across the Yacht Moorings and surrounding countryside.

The property has the benefit of off-road parking to the front for two cars, a pretty cottage-style front garden with seating to enjoy the river viewsand is a perfect base from which to explore the local Cornish countryside - the Helford River, Lizard Peninsula and its spectacular coastal walks and further afield St Ives, Penzance, The Lost Gardens of Heligan, The Eden Project and The Isles of Scilly.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Creekside has wi-fi.

Ground floor:
Marbled floor hallway leads into a large open plan living room with comfortable seating, TV and DVD player and feature fireplace with slate hearth and solid Ash flooring throughout. Ornamental Cornish range.
Dining area: with table and chairs, feature fireplace with granite quoins and lintel over with Cornish Range (not in use).
Kitchen area: newly fitted with solid beech worktops, Belfast sink, microwave, dishwasher, electric oven and fridge with freezer compartment. Stable door leading into the conservatory.
Conservatory: washing machine, french doors leading to the rear courtyard.

First floor:
Bedroom 1 with king size bed and view over the creek
Bedroom 2 with bunk beds and view over the creek.
Bedroom 3 with double bed overlooking the rear courtyard.

Bathroom: with roll top bath with shower mixer, wash basin and WC. Separate shower enclosure.
Heating: Oil fired central heating

Further details outdoors:
The cottage has a lawned garden to the front with bench seating.

Private parking in front of the cottage.

There is a rear courtyard leading from the conservatory with table and chairs.

Further details

Linen is provided. Guests are requested to bring their own towels.

Highchair and travel cot included free of charge upon request (we request that guests bring their own cot linen).

Conditions

Deposit of 25% is required to secure your booking. The balance, plus refundable breakages deposit of £50, is payable 8 weeks prior to holiday. The breakages deposit will be returned promptly after your visit (subject to a satisfactory property inspection).

In low season, short breaks are available, please contact us for further details and rates.

The cottage is available after 3 pm on the day of arrival and is to be vacated by 10 am on day of departure.

The changeover day is Friday although it may be possible to be flexible in low season or with late bookings

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Creekside Cottage

 

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Gweek

 

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bedroom overlooking the creek

 

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Kynance Cove, an area of outstanding natural beauty

The West Country / Cornwall region

Cornwall enjoys an excellent climate with very mild winters and summers that are almost Mediterranean in nature. This climate has in turn helped with the growth and development of a wealth of botanical gardens in Cornwall that have become renown worldwide.

Located at the southernmost end of the British Isle, in the county of Cornwall, the Lizard Peninsula is bordered on three sides by the sea, and the Helford River to the north. The name the Lizard is believed by some to come from the Cornish word “lezou” meaning headland. The National Trust owns a major proportion of the peninsula, and this helps in keeping it unspoilt and unchanged. Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Lizard Peninsula has some of the most spectacular scenery in Cornwall.

There are many small coves, once used by smugglers to land their kegs of French Brandywine, and beaches to be found at the Lizard, and the South-West coastal path is very popular with walkers. When people come to the Lizard they are inspired by the scenery to write, take photographs and paint. Many people go there just to escape the hustle and bustle of their daily lives.

The Peninsula has a maritime past and many shipwrecks can be seen all along the coastline. From old barquentines and schooners, to steamships from the late twentieth century, even fishing vessels that capsized near the coastline, and old submarines rusting in the waves, are all just a part of the scenery.

The Helston / Helford River area

The sleepy riverside village of Gweek is set among the extensive woods of the Helford, and is a good spot to start exploring the area whether by land or water. The National Seal Sanctuary, complete with nursery pools and hospital is in the heart of the village. With easy access to nearby attractions and beaches, Gweek is a popular destination for those visiting Cornwall.

Deep sheltered valleys covered in ancient oak woodland, lead down to hidden creeks, centuries old villages, and Cornwall gardens, such as Trebah and Glendurgan both on the north shore of the Helford, in South West Cornwall full of sub-tropical plants, tree ferns originally from New Zealand, rhododendrons and azaleas.

Beautiful villages like Durgan, preserved by the National Trust, or the more well known Helford Passage, with its famous Ferryboat Inn, both so beautiful in different ways. Churches such as Mawgan, with its immaculately kept churchyard, overlooking the mouth of the River.

The exclusive properties of Porth Navas, many with a yacht moored alongside. Since Roman times there has been a Oyster Fishery in the Lower Reaches of the Helford. The granite walled Oyster Quay offers good views up Porth Navas Creek, and may offer the chance to buy either a gallon of mussels or a dozen fresh Helford Cornish Oysters



The exclusive properties of Porth Navas, many with a yacht moored alongside. Since Roman times there has been a Oyster Fishery in the Lower Reaches of the Helford. The granite walled Oyster Quay offers good views up Porth Navas Creek, and may offer the chance to buy either a gallon of mussels or a dozen fresh Helford Cornish Oysters
Oak woods line the valleys sided right down to the waters edge. A permissive path runs through National Trust Woodland along the east bank of the Creek, around to Pengwedhen Woods, hence to Helford Point with yet more superb Cornish views. Continue walking around to the Shipwrights Arms and Helford Village, a nice place for a refreshment stop.

Hidden in yet another side creek is Helford Village, white washed stone cottages cling to the side of the hills, many with their own mooring quays, or boathouse alongside. A popular destination for many visitors to Cornwall. If visiting by car take a tip from us and use the nearby car park.

Around the Headland is St Anthony with its boatyard and ancient church. A very evocative place if seen during a late afternoon high tide with a flat sea, as can hopefully be seen in the accompanying photographs. Continue around to Gillan and the Coast of Cornwall. Where yet more great walks can be had along the Coastal Footpath.

Porthallow once a pilchard village, the old cellars can be seen on the right hand side of the large shingle beach. On a clear day Pendennis Castle can be seen in the far distance. Boats are still hauled up the beach using a wire winch so take care.

Inland a few miles from the Coast is St Keverne. in whose churchyard is a 32 pound caronnade recovered from the wreck of HMS Primrose lost on the infamous Manacles Reef on the 22nd January 1809. Within the church is a memorial window to all 106 lives tragically lost when the SS Mohegan, a 7000 tonne liner was dashed on the same reef some 81 years later in the summer of 1898. Also within the churchyard, marked by a cross is the mass grave of many of the victims.

Follow the Coastal Footpath around the Lizard Peninsula, past unspoilt villages such as Cadgwith, stopping off at the Lighthouse, the most Southerly point in mainland Britain.

How to get there

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If you are travelling by road from anywhere outside of Devon and heading to the west of Cornwall, the most direct route is likely to include the M5 and then the A30. The cottage is 5 minutes drive from Helston.

Air travel to Newquay from Stansted, Gatwick, Leeds, Bradford, Bristol and Dublin (90 minutes drive).

Travel by train to Redruth, then onwards by bus or taxi (45 minutes drive).

Please contact the owner for further details.

Activities near Helston

Reviews

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25 Apr 2013

“comfortable and cosy cottage in excellent location” Lovely, comfortable cottage in centre of village. Appreciated central heating as weather was fine but cold.

18 Jan 2013

“we will be back for definate” we have just booked our return visit for this year,the children loved it so much we stayed for two weeks but didn't get everything we wanted to do done. The cottage was immaculate,warm,safe... more Response: Many thanks for your lovely comments, we look forward to seeing you all again in the summer! There are so many lovely things to do with children in the local area and we're very happy to help... more

26 Nov 2011

“Terraced cottage in Idyllic setting” Lovely home from home cottage, very generous surprise on arrival i.e. fresh flowers and homemade scones with clotted cream and preserve (thanks Fiona) the cottage is warm and comfortable, large rooms with a modern feel whilst still retaining character, the idyllic setteing is the village of gweek (a proper village with shop / post office and the village pub) the pub serves great meals and quite a few local ales. can reccomend a trip to helford village and for those of you who like walking then the helford passage is a must, falmouth and truro are a short drive away and its approx 3 miles to helston Response: We appreciate you taking the time to write a review on Trip Advisor for future guests to our holiday cottage.

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11 Oct 2011

“Beautifully renovated cottage in perfect location for Lizard Peninsular” Ideally situated in a village with a strong community feel with well stocked village shop, local pub and within a short drive of many of Cornwall's most attractive locations from beautiful coves, beaches and gardens to the splendour of St Michael's Mount. Response: Delighted you enjoyed your stay, thanks for the lovely feedback.

10 Jun 2011

“Lovely cottage, simply and tastefully decorated, very welcoming.” A wonderful and relaxing place to stay. Simple and tasteful decoration with wood floors and shutters. Very versatile accomodation. Spacious open plan dining/sitting area and separate garden room... more Response: Thank you for your lovely comments, we're very pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back again.

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
5-Jan-13	5 Jan 13	22 Mar 13	245£ 245	-	-	1 Week
22-Mar-13	22 Mar 13	29 Mar 13	410£ 410	-	-	1 Week
29-Mar-13	29 Mar 13	12 Apr 13	490£ 490	-	-	1 Week
12-Apr-13	12 Apr 13	3 May 13	410£ 410	-	-	1 Week
3-May-13	3 May 13	10 May 13	430£ 430	-	-	1 Week
10-May-13	10 May 13	17 May 13	475£ 475	-	-	1 Week
17-May-13	17 May 13	24 May 13	520£ 520	-	-	1 Week
24-May-13	24 May 13	31 May 13	685£ 685	-	-	1 Week
31-May-13	31 May 13	21 Jun 13	590£ 590	-	-	1 Week
21-Jun-13	21 Jun 13	28 Jun 13	630£ 630	-	-	1 Week
28-Jun-13	28 Jun 13	5 Jul 13	680£ 680	-	-	1 Week
5-Jul-13	5 Jul 13	12 Jul 13	710£ 710	-	-	1 Week
12-Jul-13	12 Jul 13	19 Jul 13	755£ 755	-	-	1 Week
19-Jul-13	19 Jul 13	26 Jul 13	795£ 795	-	-	1 Week
26-Jul-13	26 Jul 13	30 Aug 13	895£ 895	-	-	1 Week
30-Aug-13	30 Aug 13	6 Sep 13	630£ 630	-	-	1 Week
6-Sep-13	6 Sep 13	13 Sep 13	550£ 550	-	-	1 Week
13-Sep-13	13 Sep 13	20 Sep 13	500£ 500	-	-	1 Week
20-Sep-13	20 Sep 13	27 Sep 13	455£ 455	-	-	1 Week
27-Sep-13	27 Sep 13	25 Oct 13	420£ 420	-	-	1 Week
25-Oct-13	25 Oct 13	1 Nov 13	535£ 535	-	-	1 Week
1-Nov-13	1 Nov 13	20 Dec 13	390£ 390	-	-	1 Week
20-Dec-13	20 Dec 13	3 Jan 14	675£ 675	-	-	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.

10% discount if only 2 persons.

25% of rental payable on booking

Refundable £50 security bond required with 75% final balance payment 8 weeks before arrival

Bank transfer or cheque preferred.

Credit card bookings can be taken via PayPal.

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