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A beautiful 250 year old thatched cottage close to Frenchman's Creek. 2 bedrooms

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Myrtle Cottage
Dining Room
Lounge
Double Bedroom
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Helston, Cornwall
  • Trebah Gardens
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Gyllyngvase Beach
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Maenporth Beach
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Penzance (PZE-Penzance Heliport)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

A beautiful 250 year old thatched cottage close to Frenchman's Creek. 2 bedrooms

Myrtle is a beautiful, warm, comfortable thatched cottage dating back over 250 years. The semi detached cottage has beamed ceilings. There is ample parking for cars and a boat if needed with secure storage for bikes or kayaks. The cottage has its own delightful private garden with barbecue area and pagoda. It is furnished with a mixture of antique and contemporary furniture whilst retaining its period charm. It boasts uninterrupted countryside views from the rear with magical sunrises.

Property manager

Maurice Pearson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Helston

Located in Helston, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Marconi Centre and Poldark Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bonython Estate Gardens and Budock Vean Golf Course. Consider Tolmen Centre for a night out or One2Eleven if you're travelling with kids.
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Map
Helston, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Trebah Gardens - 23 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Falmouth University - 27 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Gyllyngvase Beach - 46 min drive - 35.6 km
  • Maenporth Beach - 47 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Durgan Beach - 50 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

  • Hayle Station - 33 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gylly Beach Cafe - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Three Tuns Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Maenporth Beach Cafe - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Hooked on the Rocks - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪New Yard Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A beautiful 250 year old thatched cottage close to Frenchman's Creek. 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A beautiful 250 year old thatched cottage close to Frenchman's Creek. 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A beautiful 250 year old thatched cottage close to Frenchman's Creek. 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A beautiful 250 year old thatched cottage close to Frenchman's Creek. 2 bedrooms located?

This family-friendly Helston cottage is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Passage Cove and The Bar Beach. Trebah Gardens and Glendurgan Garden are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Myrtle Cottage
Absolutely a lovely stay! Nice location and exceptional hosts! Great place for all. Highly, highly recommend. We’ll be back!
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Preatoni
Lovely property, thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superschönes Cottage
Wir lieben Myrtle Cottage! Ein wunderschönes gemütliches Cottage mitten in der Natur und super gelegen, um das atemberaubend schöne Cornwall zu entdecken!!!! Maurice und Barbara haben uns so herzlich empfangen und sind ganz besonders tolle Gastgeber! Vielen Dank für all die Leckereien aus dem Garten, die frischen Blumen in jedem Zimmer und den super guten Kuchen!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAMILLON P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour paisible dans cette charmante chaumière du Lizard
Nous avons passé une merveilleuse semaine dans cette superbe region des Cornouailles. La maison est confortable, très bien équipée et possède un charme fou, avec son petit jardin attenant. Nos hôtes ont été tout aussi charmants et sympathiques. ecconviviauconviviaux!e!savent
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy thatched cottage close to Helford ferry.
Only 1.5 miles from Helford village and ferry to Helford passage with its south facing beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serene location full of character
We really loved Myrtle Cottage which was comfortable with loads of country character. Our hosts went the extra mile to make us feel truly welcome. The area has so many wonderful places to explore, that a week isn’t long enough. I hope to be back at Myrtle Cottage soon.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
We had a wonderful week in Myrtle Cottage. Maurice and Barbara were great hosts. Gave us some good local advice on places to go. They were very friendly and hospitable. The cottage was ideally situated for exploring the Lizard Peninsula. We would highly recommend and would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage
A charming cottage in a beautiful rural area of South Cornwall, with a lovely garden. Our hosts were very hospitable and helpful. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage, lovely location, superb hosts !!!
Beautiful cottage , well.presented with lovely touches , hosts warm and very welcoming went above and beyond to make our stay special . Situated in a lovely quiet location with stunning views. We had a wonderful holiday here .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hans P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Surprising accommodation and hosts
Great hospitality and personal approach.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
"The cottage its peaceful location is perfect. "
Beautiful country cottage clean, very cosy and comfortable, had everything we needed to make our stay an even more enjoyable experience . We highly recommend to friends and hope to be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in a peaceful, beautiful area
We had a wonderful stay. The cottage is the perfect size for a family with a lovely private garden. We loved the area - beautiful scenery and not busy even in the middle of summer. Great beaches close by and the owners were incredibly welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

YVONNE MASTERS

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
True relaxation
Blissful little cottage in a very lovely area. Beautiful sheltered garden to get the evening sun. Very friendly local pub serving great food. What more do you need?
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

michaelamandaslattery@hotmail.co.uk S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
Beautiful attention to detail in the thatched cottage. Caring, thoughtful hosts. The best ever. Really looked after us. Tranquil. Stunning area in which to run, swim, walk, drink and eat. Everything on your doorstep.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Markus H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super
ein echter Traum. Super nette Vermieter, wunderschöne Cottage in herrlicher Lage. Einfach nur SUPER.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
The cottage was just right for us and the garden a bonus - we were lucky with the weather. Wonderful hosts who were interesting to talk to and easily contactable if needed. We were delighted to find lots of free range eggs and tomatoes left for us when we arrived plus a delicious cake. We enjoyed meeting the happy looking hens and seeing where the produce was grown. We had a super stay...
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Cottage
We had a wonderful stay in Manaccan and our hosts Maurice and Barbara were so welcoming. They gave us brilliant tips of special places to visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

jan g.

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Lovely stay
Lovely place and lovely people hosting the cottage .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful relaxing calm perfect hosts friendly kind and nothing is too much trouble
Loved our stay the cottage, the garden, enjoyed the cows over the garden wall and chickens too, it was lovely to “BE” in the countryside of Cornwall. Close enough to get to many beautiful places if wanted to leave the peacefulness of the cottage garden. The hosts were really special people who were willing to share their “Good Life” with us - including buckets and spades. Rooms were spacious all lovely, some lovely nooks and crannies and interesting books to look at too - time allowing. We will definitely be going back to enjoy more freshly grown tomatoes, cucumber, delicious blackcurrant jam and chocolate cup cakes - oh and fresh eggs from the 6 girls (chickens). Thank you so much Mo and Barbara- Sue Isabella, Diego and Siarah xxxx
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

petra n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grandios
Sehr sauberes Cottage,so freundliche Vermietern Herzliches Willkommen mit Kuchen,Eiern,Marmelade und Blumen.Auch so waren Barbara und Maurice immer für uns da.Unbeschreiblich schöne Gegend.Gemütlicher,gut gepflegter Garten
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Made welcome it was well equipped and comfortable. The owners were very helpful an attentive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Z.

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Amazing holidays
We had an amazing time, the cottage is beautiful and big, the garden was the bonus!!the place is in a short drive from beaches and lovely place❤️❤️
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful old cottage
The cottage was lovely. A very genuine old thatched property which was very homely and cosy.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Nice
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traditional thatched cottage
Very warm welcome from the hosts. Everything you need at the property and a beautiful cottage garden.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Maurice Pearson

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We moved to Cornwall in 2002 and have been letting Myrtle Cottage since 2003. Since our retirement from professional life we have established a small business making hand-crafted leather work which we sell through shows across the county. We keep a few chickens, grow our own veg and love the country life around the woods and creeks of the Helford. Now that we have the time we have decided to market our holiday cottage ourselves, offering a more personal service to customers at better prices.

Why they chose this property

We were looking for a peaceful, rural lifestyle near to family and the sea. The Helford River is arguably one of the most beautiful spots in Cornwall.

What makes this property unique

There are many beautiful walks accessible from the cottage through National Trust woodland, along the coastal path, with coves and beaches where each season brings its own gems. The best spring flowers in May, mackerel in early summer, shrimping in August, wild mushrooms and shellfish for the picking in the autumn and the wild sea in winter. The local foot ferry drops you off at the sub-tropical gardens of Trebah and Glendurgan and there are plenty of opportunities to take to the water. Both St Anthony and Helford have sailing, kayaking and fishing boats for hire.

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