Stylish Four Bedroom Clapboard Cottage in Picturesque Helford | House in Helford

10.0 (45 Reviews) |   4 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  6 Guests
Helford House | Stylish Four Bedroom Clapboard Cottage in Picturesque Helford

4 Bedroom House in Helford

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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.

Stylish Four Bedroom Clapboard Cottage in Picturesque Helford is located in Helford. Stylish Four Bedroom Clapboard Cottage in Picturesque Helford provides accommodation, featuring TV, Wheelchair Accessible, Balcony/Terrace, among other amenities. This House features TV, Wheelchair Accessible, Balcony/Terrace, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Stylish Four Bedroom Clapboard Cottage in Picturesque Helford has 4 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Helford has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Helford, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

  • Parking
  • TV
  • View
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Ocean View
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Oceanfront
  • Accessibility
  • Security/Safety
  • Sports/Activities
  • Bedding/Linens
  • Wellness Facilities
  • Fireplace/Heating
  • Entertainment
  • Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
  • Child Friendly
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Policies

Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm
Check-out Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy Children are welcome. note from host: babes in arms (cot available), and the over 7s.
Pet Policy Pets not allowed
Other Policy 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 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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Reviews

Catherine B. Jun 7, 2025 06:18:52 PM
Summary: April Cottage is a lovely place - pretty big for a cottage I'd say!The living room and bedrooms are lovely bright spaces and the big comfy sofas are perfect for flopping onto after a day of Cornish air.The bathrooms are spacious, fresh and modern and there is plenty of storage in the bedrooms.The kitchen is well equipped and again llenty of space.The garden terrace is sunny in the morning and early afternoon and there is sun at the end of the garden later on.The view is beautiful.The cottage is close, but not too close, to the pub and shop and a short and pretty walk from the ferry.Helford is a delightful village and the estuary calm enough to enjoy kayaking in and out of the numerous creeks and on to perfect beaches.We are already recommending this place to friends and family.
Charlotte M. Oct 20, 2022 06:00:04 AM
Summary: 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.
J A. Sep 4, 2022 01:46:33 PM
Summary: 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.
Diana T. Aug 1, 2022 06:00:41 PM
Summary: 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
Sally J. Jun 20, 2022 01:10:44 PM
Summary: 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.
Paul B. Apr 27, 2022 08:03:24 PM
Summary: 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!
John L. Nov 23, 2021 09:02:52 PM
Summary: Great location. Lovely property. Home from home.
Bruce C. Nov 2, 2021 02:14:48 AM
Summary: A great overall experience accommodation is excellent , clean Spacious would book again without doubt
Melanie N. Sep 30, 2021 06:36:31 PM
Summary: Great stay in the cottage and in Helford.
Andrew S. Sep 21, 2021 12:02:12 PM
Summary: April Cottage cottage has a lovely atmosphere. It is light, airy and furnished to a very high standard. I can't really find fault with the cottage at all. It has river views and has a lovely position in the village of Helford, with a local shop and pub close by. We had a very enjoyable stay. Tutte is an excellent host, very responsive in all our communication.

FAQ's

Is this Helford house pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Helford house have a swimming pool?

No, this Helford house does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Helford house?

Best-rates for the Helford house starts from $267 per night with includes TV, Wheelchair Accessible, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, Wellness Facilities, Parking, View, Ocean View, Oceanfront, Accessibility, Sports/Activities, Entertainment, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Fireplace/Heating, Internet, Laundry, Child Friendly, Kitchen with all other amenities. Perfect for Weddings is committed to ensuring every guest experiences a comfortable and extraordinary stay, whether planning a romantic getaway, a honeymoon, a pet-friendly stay, or celebrating with the entire wedding party.

Is Helford house a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this house Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the house has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Helford house wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Helford house is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Helford house?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Helford house indicates 1 day stay policy at this house. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Helford house?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Helford house are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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