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Beautiful Historic Cottage In 540m2 Walled Garden

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Cottage and Patio
Queen size bedroom
just down the road
Cosy yet simple living space
Church,Poldhu & Mullion Coves 10 minutes away

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 225 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Helston, Cornwall
  • Cornish Seal Sanctuary
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Trebah Gardens
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Maenporth Beach
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Penzance (PZE-Penzance Heliport)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful Historic Cottage In 540m2 Walled Garden

Caervallack Garden Cottage was rebuilt in 2010 to the highest standard using locally sourced cob, earth plasters and beautiful detailing such as the unique windows and oak woodwork. The cottage has an exceptionally tranquil atmosphere, nestled in its walled garden with thatched well house (1000 years old) and mature 540m2 gardens to look at from your private patio. Its a Sanctuary where you can shed the concerns of your otherwise hectic life. Local shops include Kernowsuishimi (fresh locally caught fish) and Gear farm organic pasties, both 5 minutes walk away and three excellent restaurant/pubs 8 minutes drive away- Trelowarren restaurant "Flora" , the Ship Inn & the Prince of Wales. Walking direct from the front door is superb in four different directions and there are 11 different beaches 10 minutes drive away. St.Ives is a short drive North. Facilities include : cooker , fridge, ceramic sink, beech kitchen ,TV, Central heating, Wifi , Queen size double bed & clothes storage & en suite shower.

Property manager

Mathew Robinson
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
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

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 by the sea. Tolmen Centre and Poldark Mine are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Marconi Centre and Carwinion House and Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Aberfal Outdoor Pursuits, or consider a night out at Performance Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Helston, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Cornish Seal Sanctuary - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Mullion Cove Harbour - 14 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Trebah Gardens - 17 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Poldhu Cove - 23 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Maenporth Beach - 38 min drive - 25.0 km

Getting around

  • Hayle Station - 26 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boo Koos - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Three Tuns Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Janes Fish and Chips - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Bell Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Historic Cottage In 540m2 Walled Garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Historic Cottage In 540m2 Walled Garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Historic Cottage In 540m2 Walled Garden?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Historic Cottage In 540m2 Walled Garden located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Goonhilly Earth Station. Bosahan Cove and Bonython Estate Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely break
Lovely place and especially the beautiful garden and cottage
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful garden
We loved this little cottage in its wonderful garden
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
Perfect location and super hosts. I thoroughly recommend this lovely cottage and amazing garden with “many rooms”.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little slice of beauty
Made welcome, beautiful gardens and walks. Clean and quiet cottage, enjoyed the art work, attention to detail. Friendly hosts.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Cottage
Beautiful cottage in a rural setting but very central location for visiting the coast line of Cornwall
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie Louise n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquility
Our stay at this cottage with its wild garden was an unforgettable experience. It offered a harmonious blend of natural beauty, tranquility, and comfort. If you're seeking an idyllic retreat in a quiet location with a well-equipped and meticulously maintained cottage, I wholeheartedly recommend this enchanting hideaway. It's the perfect destination to unwind, reconnect with nature, and rejuvenate your mind and soul.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great base to explore
The quiet was such a welcome change and great restorative break. Thanks so much for the loan of your lovely cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cottage, beautiful location
A perfect retreat after a difficult year. This little cottage offers everything you need for a couple or single. Set in gardens created with interesting architecture and planting the location offers a peaceful and relaxing hideaway. The overall location offers the best of the Lizard within easy reach and easy access to the Scilly Isles. The hosts are thoughtful, welcoming and discreet. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, peaceful location.
This lovely well appointed house was in the perfect location and gave us plenty to do. The hosts made sure we settled in well and left us to enjoy the area in beautiful sunshine. A perfectly relaxing break.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Time
Everything about the property was fine and the garden was exceptional. If anyone in your party is over 5'8" tall they will struggle with ceiling height, though!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Co V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heerlijk plekje en uitvalsbasis met een zeer vriendelijke host
Wie dit deel van Cornwall wil verkennen en van rust houdt vindt hier een prachtige uitvalsbasis met karakter en geschiedenis
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Schrod A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr schönes Ambiente, sehr ruhig, das richtige zur Entspannung.
Sehr freundliche Vermieter. Das Gartenhaus ist klein aber fein. Alles da was gebraucht wird. Ein toller Garten und eine wunderschöne Umgebung. Wir hatten absolute Ruhe und konnten Cornwall erkunden.

10/10 Excellent

Lothar M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschöner Garten
Stimmungsvolles kleines Garten Cottage, zweckmäßig eingerichtet. Klasse war dass Grundnahrungsmittel Butter, Kaffee, Tee und Gewürze sowie Spülmittel, Seife und Shampoo vorhanden waren. Matt gab uns einige Tipps bezüglich Pubs, Stränden etc. und alles wichtige war in einer Infomappe bereitgestellt.

8/10 Good

gill m.

Quaint retreat big enough for 2 people with everything you require
Quiet location 2 pubs nearby gorgeous idyllic setting
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn G.

Lovely, quirky, peaceful cottage
A lovely stay for a weekend break. Interesting design and given its size made good use of the available space with some interesting features. Very helpful, friendly and welcoming host. Thank you!

6/10 Okay

Rachel B.

Beautiful cottage and garden but really really small!
The cottage and garden were full of character and contained everything we needed for our stay. The area was beautiful and we really enjoyed exploring it. The only negative was the cottage was really tiny and we felt there wasn’t really room to sit around and relax. If it was warmer I’m sure we’d have just sat in the garden which was really stunning with lots of interesting nooks and crannies.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martin P.

A thoroughly relaxing New Year break in wonderfully tranquil surroundings
We wanted a quiet and relaxing few days away after a hectic few months and we were not disappointed. The cottage was totally "snug" and the gardens were a real haven of tranquillity. The location was also fantastic and put us within an hours drive of most of the places we wanted to visit (St Ives, St Michael's Mount, Moushole, Lands End). The bottles left in the fridge by Louise and Matt were very much h appreciated (although we forgot about the croissants in the freezer!) If you are looking for a place where you can relax without having to try too hard, then this is the place for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Cute cottage fantastic location!
Would stay again
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lois H.

Get away
A beautiful well equipped cottage. A great spot to getaway from the rush of everyday life
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joost J.

Very nice and cosy house surrounded by a magnificant garden in a super quit area
The Garden Cottage is a very nice house for a relaxed time for two. Special the warm welcome by the flowers out of Math and Louise's own garden created a very nice start of our holiday. Nice and quit environment with many walking possibilities around.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Steven N.

cosy little hideaway
cottage is set in beautiful surroundings in a secluded part of cornwall.it was an excellent base for visiting southern cornwall and giving a peaceful retreat at the end of the day.cottage is small but well appointed with nice personal touches and a welcome pack from the owners who were friendly and approachable.really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

Lovely space in a charming location - quiet and private with access to beautiful country walks
Although the weather was not so perfect I had a lovely stay at Matt and Louise's charming cottage. It is private although attached to the house and has access to the beautiful garden. It is a well thought out interior that is very cosy and has a super comfortable bed. Many thanks for an enjoyable break.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emma P.

Amazing
This was the perfect place for our honeymoon. The cottage is special and the gardens unique. Mat and Jane are perfect hosts and made our stay one to remember. Highly recommended for a Cornish getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Very lovely cottage everything you could wish for.
We thourally enjoyed our stay at the garden cottage , a very well thought out cottage in every detail simply beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Idyllic holiday in beautiful countryside settings
Comfortable and well appointed cottage which was ideal for our short break. The rural setting was a delight and the owners have created a lovely garden setting which we were free to explore. The peace and tranquility was much appreciated and helped us to relax. The owners made us feel very welcome with nice touches such as fresh flowers and treats in the fridge! These were very much appreciated after a long journey. Having a car was very useful and there was plenty of parking at the cottage. We were able to walk out along country lanes to visit local pubs and had some delicious meals. We came home feeling relaxed and having benefited from our enjoyable stay. Thanks to Matt and Louise for sharing their lovely part of the world with us. David & Christine

About the host

Hosted by Mathew Robinson

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Louise and I have lived at Caervallack since we were married in 1995 and have two adult sons. I work as an niche Architect, designing contemporary buildings in Ancient materials (such as Oak frames or cob(earth walls) of which the Garden Cottage is an example. My wife is a full time Painter-artist, taking inspiration from the beautiful area in which we live . Together we have created the large garden which the Cottage has exclusive access to - Louise the plants and Matt the buildings, walls , topiary and hard landscaping.

Why they chose this property

We were lucky enough to find our Dream House, an unspoilt Grade II listed building which needed lots of work. The area is particularly beautiful and full of mature trees, unusual for West Cornwall.

What makes this property unique

The Cottage is in Ancient land ,and is first mentioned in 1273 (in a legal dispute over Tithes between St.Michael's mount & the parish of Mawgan). We are told the house & garden have an exceptional atmosphere, complimented by the contemporary garden which is all yours to enjoy :a modern twist to an ancient theme.

There are fantastic walks right out the front gate to Frenchmans creek, the Helford river and through mature woodland.

Food is very close at hand too: organic pasties & fresh landed fish are both 5 minutes walk away, while there are three excellent restaurants within 8 minutes drive.

There are 9 coves and beeches within 15minutes drive.

The garden has featured in many glossy magazines over the years - Country Living, The English Garden, Landscape, Cornwall Today and perhaps more impressively in the books "Secret Gardens of Cornwall" & "Dream gardens - 100 contemporary gardens in England".

Languages:

English, French

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