Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer) House-swap
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 0.02 km
Notes:
No pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Creekside is set overlooking the Helford River in the village of Gweek, well-known for its working boatyard and 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 living/dining area features an ornamental Cornish range and solid Ash floorboards. 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, an archetypal cottage-style front garden and 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.
the sailing waters of the Helford Estuary
Creekside Cottage
living area
view over the Yacht Moorings
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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.
Helston / Helford River area
At the Head of the timeless Helford River is Gweek, still an important boat building and repair centre, and the Gweek Seal Sanctuary, where injured Atlantic grey seals are nursed back to health before being released to the freedom of the Ocean. The Gweek Inn is 200 yards away and serves good food and local ales. There is also a general store/Post Office and Gweek Tea Rooms where you can enjoy a Cornish Cream Tea.
In the traditional boatyard in Gweek, Working Sail are bringing the past back to life by building large wooden sailing vessels using only traditional materials and methods of construction. Based on the lines of the Pilot Cutters that plied their trade from Cornish ports during the nineteenth century, Working Sail are building new wooden sailing vessels for today's sailor with a history steeped in Cornwall's maritime past. 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, largely owned and preserved for the nation by the National Trust difficult to reach by car, 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 lanes along the south shore of the Helford River, like those along the north, are narrow with high hedges, roads with blind bends, and sudden gradients, with glimpses down into the Helford's many side creeks. The most romantic of these is Frenchman's Creek, made famous by author Daphne Du Maurier, best seen in the still light of a early morning spring tide. But so difficult to photograph unless in a boat.
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
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.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Newquay or Plymouth
Railway:
Truro, Redruth or Penzance
Ferry:
Falmouth or Plymouth
Activities near Helston
Sports: Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, Wi-fi available
Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen provided, please check with the advertiser regarding towels. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Private garden
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Access to wireless internet just within range (a BT FON site).
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 bunk beds and view over the creek. Bedroom 2 with double bed and views over the creek. Bedroom 3 with double bed overlooking the rear courtyard. Bathroom: with roll top bath with shower mixer, wash basin and WC. Heating: Oil fired central heating and open log fire.
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 departure. The breakages deposit will be returned promptly after your visit (subject to a satisfactory property inspection).
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
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Guestbook for Creekside
'We had a fantastic stay at the cottage, it was very nicely decorated, and felt very homely, the cottage was fully equipped with everything to make it a home from home.
Thank you the milk and biscuits it was a very nice gesture.The fresh flowers were also a nice touch.
The food at local pub was worthy of any London restaurant and the service was fab.
The seal sanctuary was a brilliant day out, the staff put across their information in a fun and informative way.' Ms L, London - Sept 2009
'We enjoyed our stay at Creekside, the cottage is lovely with nice furnishings and tastefully decorated, and in a great location for exploring south west cornwall' Mrs W, Kent - Sept 2009
'We very much enjoyed our stay at Creekside. We were pleased to find it so well maintained with good quality equipment' Mr & Mrs P, Suffolk - Sept 2009
'We really enjoyed our stay, the house is lovely,so peaceful and light and airy inside. We found it well equipped. The area around Gweek is definitely the most picturesque part of Cornwall, and we shall look forward to returning one day. Many thanks again for everything.' Mr & Mrs M, Milton Keynes - August 2009
'Great stay, very many thanks – very central, but quiet with the convenience of the food store and great pub (The Gweek Inn) next door too and also a welcome surprise that there was access to wireless internet just within range (a BT FON site). Beds very comfortable and the milk on arrival was a nice touch.
Weather was variable but on the glorious Wednesday made it to St Michael and Marzion which was a long time ambition. Top pub within driving range was the Halzephon at Gunwalloe, amazing and great welcome' Dr L, Cambridge - July 2009
'Thanks for a lovely stay at Creekside. It's a great place and the beaches are superb' Ms B, Tiverton - July 2009
'The house is lovely and bright. Nice big rooms. Weather was a bit rainy but we still had a good time. Lovely holiday had by all'.
'Had a great time - Eden Project, Poldhu, sailing at St.Anthony '.
'It was lovely. I loved Gweek, I went fishing'.
'Very nice accommodation - clean & bright. Great holiday'.
'Very nice holiday in lovely accommodation. Hope to return in the not too distant future'.
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 95018
Name:
Fiona Fletcher
Tel:
+44 (0)1326 290004
Mobile:
+44 (0)7866 440363
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