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Beach
Terrace/patio
Exterior
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Explore the area

Map
Nr Helston, ENG
  • Popular LocationCornish Seal Sanctuary5 min walk
  • Popular LocationFlambards7 min drive
  • Popular LocationTrebah Gardens13 min drive
  • AirportPlymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)109 min drive

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About the area

Helston

In Helston .Within a 10-minute walk of the cottage, you'll find Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and The Lizard. Flambards and Tolmen Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cornish Seal Sanctuary - 5 min walk
  • Flambards - 7 min drive
  • Trebah Gardens - 13 min drive
  • Mullion Cove Harbour - 14 min drive
  • Porthleven Beach - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Penryn Station - 19 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • Blue Anchor Inn - 8 min drive
  • The Coinage Hall - Jd Wetherspoon - 7 min drive
  • Wheal Dream Restaurant - 6 min drive
  • Janes Fish and Chips - 6 min drive
  • The Bell Inn - 7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful Cornish cottage located at the Head of the Helford River, Wi Fi, Alexa

Situated just yards from the river Helford, this quaint period detached cottage is tucked away in a quiet backwater, but only a short walk to the local shop, the Black Swan Inn, Gweek Seal Sanctuary and Gweek Quay which has a slipway should you wish to launch your boat or kayak. The Quay also has a lovely cafe with outside seating overlooking the water. Best visited at High tide. All areas of the Old Mill house are beautifully furnished with period furniture and it has three lovely bedrooms; one King size, one double and one small double.
First floor bathroom with bath and w.c. and a full shower room on the ground floor also with w.c.
Generous Lounge with wood burner and two 3 seater sofas.
Dinning room with beamed ceiling.
Large kitchen with snug area with wood burner, coffee-maker, dishwasher and washing machine. Alexa also resides in the kitchen!!
Conservatory which is ideal for muddy boots, wet clothes, wetsuits and surf boards.
Small rear garden overlooking rolling country side. A sun-trap patio area with garden furniture, perfect for alfresco dining! Petite front garden bordering the quiet lane. Free Wi Fi.
At the side of the property a 5 bar gate leads you to a generous parking area.
Gweek is a delightful and friendly rural village and is an excellent base from which to explore the Lizard and it's beautiful coastline. The stunning Kynance Cove is just a short drive away. Frenchman's Creek and Helford are a short kayak away! Wednesday night fish and chips (from the mobile van) on the village green make a wonderful and sociable mid-week supper.

Property manager

Suzanne Kearnon

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Smart speaker
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Horse riding 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Beautiful Cornish Cottage Located Head Helford River Wi Fi Alexa
Beautiful Cornish Located Head Helford River Wi Fi Alexa
Beautiful Cornish Cottage Located Head Helford River Wi Fi Alexa
Beautiful Cornish Cottage Located Head Helford River Wi Fi Alexa

Beautiful Cornish cottage located at the Head of the Helford River, Wi Fi, Alexa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful country home
House was as expected, full of character and charm. Host was quick to contact. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely tucked-away village
Nice to see that some of Cornwall is still off the beaten path. Tranquil tidal river, quiet and peaceful. The cottage was very comfortable and spacious. Close to great walking along the south west coastal path.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wharfe B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cornwall holiday on The Lizard
Blown Away. A stunning cottage in a gorgeous quiet little village. 2 minute walk to the local shop, and the pub, whose meals were lovely and reasonably priced. Perfectly located for travel to the local beach at Poldhu Cove and local town of Helston. Didn't want to leave, could have stayed forever. Thankyou. I'm sure we'll be returning in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming cosy cottage perfect location
We stayed in the cottage for 9 nights as a family holiday and the cottage exceeded our expectations. It's really thoughtfully decorated and furnished and the layout cosy and interesting. Lovely welcome pack upon arrival and all the basics you'd need. Nice double beds with decent linen. Comfy sofas in the cosily lit sitting room too. The setting was amongst rooftops in the quiet and very green creek of Gweek. Gweek is pretty itself with a nice cafe in the marina and trendy village store, but it's also the perfect place to explore so many amazing parts of Cornwall from, with Porthcurno, Mousehole, Marazion, St Ives, Helford River, Lizard, Falmouth/St Mawes and Watergate Bay/Treyarnon etc all realistic half or full day trips. Oh and yes getting into the drive does take some thinking, but you soon get used to it. We fully intend to return, a great cottage in a great location.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of Cornish Paradise
A gem of a location. Quiet and off the beaten path. Beautiful surroundings and well appointed. Very homey. Within easy driving to several scenic locations. The locals are friendly and charming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
gweek getaway hideaway
The cottage is tastefully furnished - a blend of modern comfort and attractive antiques. The location was very quiet but in walking distance of the village pub, shop and centre of the village, and Gweek is well located to Falmouth, Helford river attractions, Helford, the Lizard and Penzance. We love little lanes so enjoyed mooching about locally but W Cornwall doesn't enjoy the best roads- which keeps it as it is.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden gem in Gweek. Of fibre fibre writing review battery, yeah yeah it’s not like yeah beautiful
Walking in through the door it felt just like being at home. The lights and heating were on giving you that feeling of having just returned from the The Black Swan. A gorgeous, comfortable and inviting property set a stones throw from village life and local attractions. Gweek is a hidden gem in one of the best parts of Cornwall. You couldn’t want for anymore in a property and we were disappointed we had to leave at the end of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional cottage in a beautiful village
Old Mill House is a super house to spend a holiday. All aspects are catered for, and the host, Suzanne, left us lovely festive treats on arrival. Lots of walks, beaches & coves within a stones throw. We stayed over Christmas and the house was warm & cosy. Would fully recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

thomas a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
You can't improve on perfection.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Nicolas T.

A nice house perfect to enjoy south of Cornwall
Nice house well aligned with the site description. Located in quiet area. Ideally located to visit south of Cornwall. Only things to improve are: get a regular size fridge as the small one doesn’t fit for a family and cleanliness of the kitchen. The rest is really enjoyable. Recommend it !
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022