A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Close to Cornwall National Landscape
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Dog-friendly
Barbecue grill
Refrigerator
Dryer
Internet
Onsite parking available
Explore the area
Manaccan Helston, ENG
Maenporth Beach
Place, Maenporth Beach
24 min drive
Falmouth University
Place, Falmouth University
30 min drive
Gyllyngvase Beach
Place, Gyllyngvase Beach
31 min drive
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
78 min drive
Where you'll sleep
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Crib
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet
Shower room 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Charming Cottage, pet friendly, large garden, parking,rural,Helford River,
Condurrow, in Cornish literally means 'Between The Waters' and this beautiful period farm cottage is situated very close to the Helford River and within three minutes drive of the tranquil hamlet of St Anthony and Gillan creek, ideal for boat hire to explore the lovely Helford River and Frenchman's Creek. It gives easy access to the coastal footpaths, and the beautiful coves and beaches of the Helford and Manaccan area. Manaccan & Helford villages, with pubs, restaurants and essential supplies are only half a mile away. we have a lovely Facebook page. The cottage dates from 1705 but is fully modernised inside, rich in character and charm, with lovely original beamed ceilings, new Wood Burning Stoves in both fireplaces. It is continually warmed in the colder months by the kitchen Rayburn. There is a spacious, private half acre of mature, well-stocked gardens, with off-road parking for cars and boat trailers. The garden is equipped with rattan furniture and BBQ and is an ideal haven for children. Beyond the garden the woodland is being re-claimed into a woodland walk through into the orchard. The bottom of the garden is used for storage. The comfortable, well furnished living room, with TV Freeview, DVD, radio and high Speed Wi-fi infinity has a new wood burner and night store heater, and some wood is supplied out of season, and can be purchased locally. The dining room seats 6 and has a wonderful inglenook feature fireplace complete with Wood Burning Stove and the original Cornish bread oven. There is a night store heater with fan. The well equipped kitchen also seats 6 people, with an electric oven and dishwasher, and is warmed by the oil fired Rayburn in winter months. There is a good utility room, with washing machine, tumble drier, american style fridge freezer and an adjoining downstairs toilet and shower. Upstairs there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom with views over the lovely garden, fields and woodland beyond. The river is just below the woods and can be glimsed through the trees bordering the garden. There is one very good sized double room,one twin with zip beds converting to a King Size Bed and a smaller room with twin beds.. All the bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and the two larger rooms have electric heaters. Linen is provided, and towels on request .A cot and a high chair are available. Dogs are welcome and we ask that you respect other visitors and do not allow them upstairs or on the furniture. This lovely Cornish cottage is truly a home from home, in a very rural setting, near to the Helford River and the waters of Gillian and Carne Creek. Condurrow is the complete Cornish Cottage experience. In Spring the cottage is ideally situated for many of the wonderful gardens that are open from Easter throughout the Summer. Take the ferry to Helford Passage and walk to the famous Trebah and Glendurgan Gardens, or visit Bosahan immediately next to the cottage. The sandy beaches of Kennack Sands and the Lizard Peninsula including the well known Kynance cove, where some of the Poldark Series has recently been filmed, are a short drive from the cottage. The village of Porthleven is a 'foody heaven' with Rick Steins and many other great resturants and cafes, with lovely coastal cliff walks and the Penrose Estate. Further along the coast will take you to Rinsey with it's old Tin Mines and Praa Sands for Surfing and then onto Marazion with the Causeway to St. Michaels Mount. AVAILABILITY EARLY OCTOBER and New Year
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Property # 8166785
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.
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Helston
Located in Helston, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Marconi Centre and Poldark Mine are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The Old Cider Barn Arts and Crafts Centre and Discovery Quay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Aberfal Outdoor Pursuits, or consider a night out at Tolmen Centre. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and cycling nearby.
National Maritime Museum Cornwall - 32 min drive - 15.7 km
Getting around
St Erth Station - 35 min drive
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 90 min drive
Restaurants
The Ferryboat Inn - 26 min drive
The Red Lion - 27 min drive
Above The Bay - 28 min drive
Gylly Beach Cafe - 29 min drive
Potager Garden Café - 20 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Charming Cottage, pet friendly, large garden, parking,rural,Helford River, pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Charming Cottage, pet friendly, large garden, parking,rural,Helford River,?
As of 22 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Cottage, pet friendly, large garden, parking,rural,Helford River, on 10 Oct 2026 start from £720, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Charming Cottage, pet friendly, large garden, parking,rural,Helford River,?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Charming Cottage, pet friendly, large garden, parking,rural,Helford River,?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming Cottage, pet friendly, large garden, parking,rural,Helford River,?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Charming Cottage, pet friendly, large garden, parking,rural,Helford River, located?
Situated by the sea, this cottage is steps from Cornwall National Landscape and within 3 mi (5 km) of Bosahan Cove and Passage Cove. The Bar Beach and Porthallow Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Beautiful cottage in a fantastic location with a very large garden with exotic plants and tree ferns. The cottage is very well equipped and comfortable. Jane was a perfect host and left us a cake and milk on our arrival. We have fallen in love with Helford and the local people are so friendly.
We had a wonderful Christmas in Condurrow cottage, it was so full of character and had everything we could have needed. The garden is stunning even in winter and we found Jane the owner to respond quickly to messages and really helpful. Wouldn’t hesitate to re visit:)
Condurrow Cottage is a hidden gem in the beautiful Helford estuary area. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Jane was incredibly helpful with any queries we had. Would love to stay in the cottage again!
We loved staying here, the cottage is beautiful, well equipped and comfortable, we were a party of five and had plenty of space for us all. The garden was stunning, a real bonus, we ate as many meals outside as the weather would allow. We really enjoyed walking down to the little coves accessible from the coastal path as well as walks to the Ship Inn at Helford. Beautiful place to stay - I recommend very highly!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
LIAM C.
26 Mar 2019
A great Cornish hideaway
We spent a lovely week here in this magical and very well equipped cottage.We felt very at home as did our .Golden Retriever who settled down very quickly and enjoyed the large garden
We liked it so much we are returning in the Autumn.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind review and I look forward to seeing you again.
With best wishes
Jane
Our second visit to this wonderful cottage, so spacious especially the lovely garden. Our dog practically lived outside. Perfect for visiting the surrounding area and the lovely village of Helford just a few minutes drive away.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2021
Thank you Tina
I hope you had a good trip home
Sorry the eesther
The cottage was really beautfiul with adorable decoration (especially the fresh flowers and the cake) also the garden was very nice and big, it felt like home.
Homely cottage; well-equipped and clean. Owner responded to issue with door lock. Beautiful garden and walks from the property. Close proximity to dairy farm with associated noise and odours only downside to stay and as aware the driving would be slow (due to narrow lanes)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2024
Thank you for your review
So sorry if the farm was unduly noisy, they do try to minimise this, we do mention it is near a working farm,
So far we haven’t had any complaints this year, so I will enquire if there was something going on
Jane
Perfect for our needs, plenty of hot water and heating kept us all warm. Kitchen was well equipped. We don’t mind the aroma of cow manure but if you did its right across from a dairy farm. You also hear mooing of cows at certain times of the morning and afternoon. I loved hearing owls every night.
What a lovely place to stay. The cottage is surprisingly roomy, is in an excellent location for exploring the Lizard peninsula, close to the South West coastal path and the sea, just round the corner from Helford. Jane replies rapidly to communication too. We had a wonderful, relaxed holiday here. One thing - which won’t be relevant to most people - is that the wi Fi is not up to videoconferencing . It’s fine for email and Google most of the time but don’t plan to work from here (and why would you….?!).
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2022
Thank you Fran for your lovely review and I’m glad you all had a great holiday.
The wi fi is interesting as I pay the highest tariff, I think if the farm are using it often it takes ours. I will look into an upgrade
Best wishes
Jane
Lovely cottage - relatively remote and in a very charming part of Cornwall. Good access to the estuary and Helford itself. The roads to and from the B road are not too narrow and actually better than expected - narrow in a few places but with good visbility and plenty of passing points and so you soon get used to them. Infinitely better than we experienced in Dartmoor for example. Beautiful garden, very well kept and sun for much of the day in parts. The only downside for me was that being 6ft 4 it did make movement in some parts of the ground floor a little challenging because the ceiling / beams in the kitchen were quite low and I had to stoop if I wanted to help out with making lunch or dinner, washing up etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2025
Thank you Joss
I’m glad you enjoyed your stay
I must remember to put a note about kitchen height in the details
My brother was 6’4” so I take it for granted as we were raised in the cottage
I hope you had a safe journey home
Best wishes
Jane
A beautiful cottage in a lovely location with a fantastic garden, a little out of the way but we knew that when we booked. Relatively easy to get to many of Cornwall’s gems as long as you don’t mind narrow, twisty country lanes.
Very accommodating host.
Lovely cosy cottage but lack of outside lighting was a problem also as we had dogs an un fenced drop meant we could not let dogs have freedom of garden although we'll fenced. Still would recommend as very comfy
We really enjoyed a week away from the world. The house had all that we needed. The garden was stunning and we were very comfortable. The village shop in Helford was excellent. We would love to stay again.
Overall experience was marred by an infestation of flies and although as beautiful as the cottage is… a reduction in price should be made for this fly problem as it is usually a common problem in Autumn when you live next door to a farm. I write this because, I could not use the beautiful bathroom where the flies remained even after 3x a day clearance done by my wonderful partner . It’s a shame it spoilt our stay here so the owner needs to address this problem . I would still highly recommend Condurrow cottage as it is in a beautiful location and the cottage is looked after to a high spec - you want for nothing, everything is there including the best kepted garden I’ve ever stayed in .
Beautiful tranquil cottage in the heart of the countryside. Perfect for a relaxing holiday and the garden is stunning. The cottage is extremely well equipped and very comfortable and spacious.
We had a great time even though the weather was dismal for July!
Excellent property for us all, seeking a quiet and restorative break with lots of fresh air and space around us. Cosy lounge and kitchen, a bath with fantastic views of the beautiful cottage garden outside! Lots of character indoors including wood-burners for cosy evenings. We all slept well and had plenty of fresh air on the local coastal path and coves.
This was our second time staying at this delightful cottage where we felt relaxed and free from everything. Jane is lovely and we felt that nothing was too much trouble. We loved both trips so much that we have booked again for next summer - can’t wait😃😃😃
A lovely location close to local villages and restaurants, lovely cosy, comfortable cottage, with lovely garden to relax in. Really enjoyed our stay and would definitely return when staying in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
About the host
Hosted by Jane Benney
I was born and brought up at Condurrow Cottage, which was purchased by my mother from Bosahan Estate in the early 1950s as a run down farm cottage. It was a wonderful area to grow up in, the area is truly beautiful with the Helford River virtually on the door step, we learned quickly to row and sail, having wonderful freedom to explore the footpaths and beaches. I have spent nearly the whole of my life here, running a business on the river and being actively involved in the community. I now live, with my husband in Helford which is 1 mile away, and my life still centres very much around the river and surrounding area. My hobbies are sailing, riding, gardening and walking.
Why they chose this property
Condurrow was purchased by my mother before her marriage, and together with my brother two generations of our family have been born and brought up here. Its situation to the Helford River make it a lovely place to live, just out of Manaccan village it is ideal for peace and quiet although there is a nearby working farm so it is not too remote. It has easy access to the coastal footpath and beaches and is close to beautiful gardens which are so famous in this area of Cornwall.
What makes this property unique
The house surrounds you in a warm and welcome feeling the moment you enter. It is warm in the winter with the Raeburn in the kitchen and is just as ideal for 2 persons but as comfortable for 6. The lovely large garden affords privacy and is stocked with beautiful mature camellias, it is a wonderful Cornish garden, with plenty of off road parking. It is very close to St. Anthony and Helford giving easy access to the Helford River. The coastal path is very close and allows wonderful walking around the area with sea views and lovely countryside in an AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY.