The Cottage Helford

The Cottage Helford is a three-bedroom stone cottage in a secluded corner of Helford village, sleeping six. One king-size room, one double and one bunk room share a single bathroom, so the bunk arrangement is likely to suit a family more readily than three couples.

A wood burner, parking, dishwasher and an enclosed suntrap patio are included, giving the group a separate outdoor area from the garden. Dogs can stay. There is no Wi-Fi or washing machine, so this suits a shorter, disconnected stay. The letting agent rates cleanliness, equipment and comfort four out of five each, and host Amanda manages the booking.

Helford itself is a village of thatched cottages on the south bank of the Helford River, with a creek where small boats moor and the Shipwright's Arms, one of the few Cornish pubs with no car park, reachable only on foot or by boat. A seasonal foot ferry crosses to Helford Passage on the north bank. The village has no shop of its own; the nearest is in Manaccan, about a mile south. Helford Passage Beach is 0.6 miles away. Ponsence Cove is 1.2 miles from the cottage and Porth Saxon Beach 1.5 miles. The Helford guide covers the village and river.

The Cottage Helford holds a 4 out of 5 rating from eight reviews. **Best for:** a family wanting three bedrooms, river views, a wood burner, patio, parking and room for a dog in Helford. **Less good for:** six guests wanting multiple bathrooms, or guests dependent on Wi-Fi or laundry.