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Tremorna cottage at midday, with its elegant 18th century porch.

The cottage, garden with summer house, and quay giving access to the shore

View down the estuary from one of the bedrooms (they all have this amazing view)

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9.2

Wonderful

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Explore the area

Helston, ENG

Trebah Gardens25 min drive
Maenporth Beach54 min drive
Durgan Beach57 min drive

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8/10 Good

Beautiful riverside property that was very cozy and comfy - even in winter. The house is well equipped, the bedrooms are...

emma w.

Jan 25, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Charming cottage in spectacular location with private beach access

Tremorna is a beautiful, ancient fisherman's cottage perched above Helford Creek, with its own secluded garden and private beach access. It is superbly positioned with wonderful views from almost every room down the estuary towards the sea and, with its own private quay, is the perfect location for paddleboarding, sailing, canoeing, swimming and making the most of the glorious unspoilt waters of the Helford River.

It sits in the centre of the village, yards from shop and pub, yet has a hidden terraced garden with a large private water frontage with steps down to a private quay, accessible by boat at high tide, and with direct access to the shore. The garden is accessed through a gate a few steps across the lane in front of the cottage, and is a lovely secret spot to watch the ever-changing panorama of the river estuary, with a summer house an easy-facing terrace overlooking the creek – perfect for sunny breakfasts.

The cottage has three double bedrooms, one of which has a double bed, the other two singles each. Downstairs there is a kitchen and a spacious sitting room with a glorious open fire and thick cob walls.

Tremorna has a great air of peace and calm about it. It has been a holiday home for our family for five decades. We welcome guests who appreciate a cottage of great character in a stunning and totally unspoilt location, with access to one of Europe's most ecologically rich and beautiful estuaries.

We invite you to explore the Helford River, all its remote creeks, coves, woods and cliffs.

- Sleeps 6 in one double and two twin bedrooms (one of which has beds which can be linked into a double).
- Beds are made up with 100% cotton bed linen for guests' arrival.
- Large drum washing machine/dryer, TV, wifi and microwave.
- Off-lane parking for two cars.
- Large garden with beach access, summer house and terrace overlooking creek.
- Garden offers bench, table and chairs plus trees and lawn with steps to quay and beach.
- Sizable kitchen with dining area, plus spacious sitting room with open fire.
- Used by current owners, children and grandchildren as holiday home for 50 years.
- Mooring available subject to agreement.

Tremorna is superbly placed for walking and boating around the Helford River. With its water frontage and views, it is in one of the most desirable locations in the whole of the village of Helford.

The Helford River itself is a magical and totally unspoiled location for sailing, boating, walking, swimming and general outdoor relaxation.

The famous gardens of Trebah and Glendurgan are a short ferry ride away, and sand and shingle beaches, woods and cliffs are minutes away by footpath or boat. The whole of the glorious Lizard peninsula lies within about 20 minutes' car journey.

Property manager

Mr Piers Alder

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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

On-site 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 that 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 transport to and from this property

About the area

Helston

Located in Helston, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Marconi Centre and Poldark Mine are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lizard Point and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Travelling with kids? Consider One2Eleven, or check out an event or a game at Aberfal Outdoor Pursuits. Scuba diving, snorkelling and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.

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Helston, ENG

What's nearby

Trebah Gardens - 25 min drive
Glendurgan Garden - 25 min drive
Gyllyngvase Beach - 53 min drive
Maenporth Beach - 54 min drive
Durgan Beach - 57 min drive

Getting around

Hayle Station - 36 min drive
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

‪Gylly Beach Cafe - ‬31 min drive
‪Shipwrights Arms - ‬1 min walk
‪Ferry Boat Inn - ‬12 min walk
‪Trelowarren Arms - ‬29 min drive
‪The Three Tuns Hotel - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming cottage in spectacular location with private beach access pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Charming cottage in spectacular location with private beach access?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cottage in spectacular location with private beach access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming cottage in spectacular location with private beach access located?

This family-friendly Helston cottage is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and The Lizard. Trebah Gardens and Bosahan Cove are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.2

Wonderful

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

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8/10 Good

emma w.

25 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful village, perfect location, stunning views

Beautiful riverside property that was very cozy and comfy - even in winter. The house is well equipped, the bedrooms are comfortable and the living room extremely cozy with the wonderful fire going. We had a few issues on checking in but Piers was super communicative in helping us get things sorted. The drive and the road into Helford is tight - just a heads up - but perfectly doable if you take your time. It adds to the charm of the village. Would be a beautiful place to stay in spring or late summer, but we had a wonderful time even in winter. Helford is a lovely village with a wonderful shop and a great local pub. I recommend the Frenchman's creek walk from the house and also easy access to Lizard and the S-W coast path. Will be back for sure.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

28 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful stay in a lovely place

Lovely vkean cottage in the best position in the village. Lovely place fantastic garden very helpful host

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Luke T.

9 Mar 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

Really good welcome pack sent in advance. Incredible location with the waterfront and use of a kayak. Having the summer house as well was really useful because I brought a bike. Lovely local shop and pub. Friendly neighbours. Good WiFi.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Alex E.

1 Feb 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We didn’t want to leave.

Thank you. What a place! 😊😊

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris L., Norwich

3 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, Location, Location

Overlooking the picturesque Helford Creek, an authentic cottage that has been brought, tastefully, up to date. A real place to relax and use as a base for exploring The Lizard.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Robert W.

18 Sept 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small, charming cottage in tranquil setting

Very enjoyable. A few minor niggles (eg summer house not cleaned) but you can’t beat this location.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tina T.

12 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cottage, Home from Home

Location, Location, Location. 2 minutes from the pub. Lovely garden on the river front. Very quiet area. We thoroughly enjoyed our Christmas at Tremorna, we did not want for anything. We even managed to sit outside in the sunshine on Christmas Day ! Sorting dates for a return visit.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Georgina G.

13 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cracking water-fronted little cottage!

We had a super time at this gorgeous little cottage! It was well equipped with everything we needed; nicely decorated and brilliantly positioned with the best garden in Helford! Ideal for crabbing, canoeing and low key sailing with kids with an excellent pub and village shop 5 mins away. Thanks so much for a fabulous holiday!

10/10 Excellent

Gill G.

16 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning location

We were so happy to have found this little gem. The location was to die for and the cottage very cute and homely with lots of character and charm. The secret garden was a joy, overlooking the river and getting the sun almost all day. We were blessed with the weather too. We also found a lovely pub in nearby Manaccan which can be accessed by a short walk through pretty woodland (less than a mile) with great good value food. There is a lot of very pretty places to visit close by too including Porth Leven, a pretty fishing harbour with nice shops and places to eat. I can also recommend a visit to Coverack, another lovely coastal village. We will definitely consider another visit next year.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Sally S.

13 May 2019

Wonderful escape

Great cottage for a family. The garden was exquisite - we loved the views and little summer house. Recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bryony M.

18 Mar 2019

Lovely cottage on the Helford River.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

17 Jan 2019

It was a lovely characterful cottage - we were glad that it still had its original charm

We had a really lovely time - everything was great

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nick B.

12 Dec 2018

Perfect Location

Definitely home from home, the living room is especially cosy. Enjoyed lots of local walks to Frenchman's Creek and lots of drinks and great meals in the local pub. All the locals were really friendly and we will be back before long hopefully ! Nick and Vic ( Market Harborough )

Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Linda T.

29 Sept 2018

Nice family holiday home

Quiet village, good pub, swimming limited by tides so bear in mind if that's why you're choosing this waterside property

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laura A., London, UK

18 July 2018

A very special house in a very special village

We had such a memorable week staying at Tremorna. The cottage is superbly located with amazing views from all of the bedrooms and a wonderful 'secret' garden right next to the river, perfect for lazy afternoons in the sunshine. Inside it's well-equipped, cosy and welcoming: clearly a much-loved family home. It's a stone's throw away from both a well-stocked village shop (serving freshly baked croissants every morning!) and from a beautifully situated pub (serving wood-fired pizzas every evening!). You really don't need to leave the village. We couldn't quite believe our luck that we found this truly magical cottage. We'll be back!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

richard h.

26 May 2018

Lovely cottage in a delightful location

The cottage was exactly what we expected and was clean and comfortable. Everything worked and we were welcomed by a nearly ready pot-of-tea and lovely cake. Found the smallish single beds very comfortable and slept very well with the sea air and magnificent views down the Helford.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

30 Oct 2017

Lovely peaceful location

Wonderful cottage, peaceful location right on the river. Shop and great pub are less than a minutes walk.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tracey Martin

15 May 2017

Lovely cottage in perfect location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this cottage. The garden with summer house and river frontage was amazing. Proximity to the pub was also great! We would definately recommend. Thank you

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Rachel H.

26 Feb 2017

Peaceful setting

Cottage was lovely. We went in February and it was lovely and warm with fire and heaters if you needed them. We were lucky with the weather and it was mild so didn't need them ! Plenty of kitchen equipment and lovely daffodils left by Liz the housekeeper- thankyou. Their smell was gorgeous to come back to! The village is beautiful with tide in or out. Even sat in the garden in February admiring that view. You soon get used to which roads to get in and out towards the main roads as some of them are a little narrow to say the least as we found out due to roadworks! Thanks Piers- a lovely place to stay

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Louise H.

9 Jan 2017

Could do better for winter guests

We love Cornwall in winter. Helford is lovely....but this isn't a great winter property! In winter. It's cold. No central heating, but ancient night storage heaters (and not switched on for our arrival?). There is an open fire in the lounge with some wood provided, so you'll need to buy more....just don't use the local shop - she must have chopped it down that day. Burning wet wood in an open fire is rather pointless! The cottage itself was clean and generally well maintained and in a great location 2 mins walk away from the Shipwrights arms pub which is excellent. The garden area across the road will be beautiful in summer without a doubt and all of the bedrooms had views over the estuary. It has to be noted though that we were baffled by the 19p per unit 'electric meter charge' which isn't mentioned in the booking info info. Although there was an oil filled electric radiator and a heat fan provided this was mid winter, we were certainly not willing to be hit with per unit electric charge which were not made aware of! So it was ignored out of principle - such charges should be made clear at the booking stage. If it isn't applicable the 'red electric unit book' should not be left out in the middle of the kitchen table for confused unsuspecting guests! Overall Helford is lovely and the cottage itself would be fine for summer however in our opinion we have found better, much cosier and hospitable cottages for winter stays in Cornwall.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Clare M., United Kingdom

25 Nov 2015

Homely cottage in an idyllic setting

A cosy riverside cottage in Helford village, we experienced some wild weather during our stay but the cottage provided a welcome retreat after exploring the local area. A lovely homely feel and a creekside location means there's always something to catch your attention. The local pub has a splendid ambience and the food is fabulous!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen E.

10 Apr 2014

A charming, relaxing and cosy cottage.

We loved this holiday so much we didn't want to leave. Helford will always hold happy memories for us. There were 7 of us altogether staying at the cottage and there was plenty of room. The beds were extremely comfortable ensuring a good nights sleep, but then the fresh air and the cosiness of an open fire helped with that. The separate garden was an added luxury. We did manage to sit in it on our last evening with a glass of wine soaking up the magnificent views. The local pub is charming and very friendly. They had a Caribbean night the night we arrived but we decided to stay in by the fire. We wish we had of gone after we heard what a brilliant night everyone had. We highly recommended this cottage for a quiet chill out holiday. It's definitely a magical cottage to come and recharge your batteries.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

S G.

7 Aug 2013

Wonderful cottage

Superb cottage. Wonderful views from kitchen and all bedrooms. Such a treat to have riverside garden, quay and use of mooring. We will come again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

tracy w.

5 July 2013

Beautiful

We had a really lovely stay...the cottage was so nice ... clean and pretty... and fitted my husband and I, my sister and four kids perfectly... we even brought the dog which was a bonus... The garden was so so beautiful...we could sit and watch the birds and swans..have our coffee or wine...delightful. There was a shop a minute away and a lovely welcoming pub a few mins away that cooked great food and welcomed the kids. We had a great short break.. relaxing and peaceful...and safe for the children too... as they explored...We all wished we had booked to stay longer!!! Thank you so much Mrs T A Watkins