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Charming cottage in spectacular location with private beach access

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Helston, ENG
  • The Lizard
    1 min walk
  • Budock Vean Golf Course
    25 min drive
  • Trebah Gardens
    25 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    89 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from The Lizard. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a fireplace in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace
  • Steps from The Lizard and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Charming cottage in spectacular location with private beach access offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Helston cottage.

Property manager

Mr Piers Alder

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Magical Cottage With sea Views a Secluded Garden Beach Access

Charming cottage in spectacular location with private beach access Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 24 reviews" "
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8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

emma w.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

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.

We didn’t want to leave.
Thank you. What a place! 😊😊
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris L., Norwich

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

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.

Lovely cottage on the Helford River.
Lovely cottage on the Helford River.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracey Martin

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