Pirates Den

Pirates Den is a two-bedroom apartment for up to five guests at Helford Passage, on the north bank of the Helford River. Unlike the ground-floor units in the same complex, the first-floor living room looks out across the beach and river. Changeover is on Friday.

The double bedroom sits on the first floor alongside the living room; a second bedroom with a single bed and bunk beds is on the ground floor. The walk-in shower bathroom was refurbished in 2022. A contemporary kitchen and separate dining area complete the first-floor layout, with wifi, a dishwasher and a washing machine.

Guests share the complex's heated outdoor swimming pool, open 1 May to end of September. Kayak and paddleboard hire operates directly from the beach. Parking is on site. The Ferryboat Inn, a short walk away, serves seafood and holds regular music and quiz nights. The seasonal foot ferry crosses the river to Helford village, from where a footpath leads to the inlet on the Helford made famous by Daphne du Maurier's novel. Trebah Garden's 26-acre ravine is about half a mile away, and Falmouth is a 15-minute drive for the National Maritime Museum and five beaches.

**Best for:** small families or groups of friends who want river views, pool access, and a sociable waterfront pub on the doorstep. **Less good for:** those needing more than 5 beds, anyone who wants a ground-floor accessible layout throughout, or winter visits when the pool is closed.