Enys Boathouse - a unique and quirky holiday let in the heart of rural Cornwall

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A wooden deck with a covered seating area, a table, and chairs.
A harbor with numerous boats docked, a stone wall, and buildings in the background.
A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen area, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
A cabin interior with a wooden bench, a dining table with chairs, a kitchenette, and a bathroom with a shower.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden interior, a kitchen area with a microwave and kettle, a small seating area with a chair and a pillow, and a television mounted on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Feels like home
    Guests love the warm, welcoming atmosphere.
  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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HELSTON, ENG
  • Place, Poldark Mine
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Stithians Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Cornish Seal Sanctuary
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Murphy Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Helston

Located in Helston, this cabin is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cornwall National Landscape and Tehidy Country Park, while Poldark Mine and Helston Folk Museum are cultural highlights. Potager Garden and Raze the Roof Indoor Play & Laser Tag are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Map
HELSTON, ENG

What's nearby

  • Poldark Mine - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Stithians Lake - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Cornish Seal Sanctuary - 12 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Helston Folk Museum - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Falmouth University - 20 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Camborne Station - 11 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Countryman - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Slice of Cornwall - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Potager Garden Café - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Shire Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Bell Inn - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enys Boathouse - a unique and quirky holiday let in the heart of rural Cornwall pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Enys Boathouse - a unique and quirky holiday let in the heart of rural Cornwall?

As of 13 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Enys Boathouse - a unique and quirky holiday let in the heart of rural Cornwall on 7 Dec 2026 start from AU$608, 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 Enys Boathouse - a unique and quirky holiday let in the heart of rural Cornwall?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enys Boathouse - a unique and quirky holiday let in the heart of rural Cornwall?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enys Boathouse - a unique and quirky holiday let in the heart of rural Cornwall?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enys Boathouse - a unique and quirky holiday let in the heart of rural Cornwall located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Poldark Mine and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Stithians Lake. Helston Folk Museum and Cornwall National Landscape are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy Hidden Gem in Cornwall

We had a lovely cosy stay in Enys Boathouse. The property is interesting , well equipped and comfortable. It is very quiet tomorrow and relaxing and the children loved the fairy garden and swing in the garden! . They were so excited when we arrived ! All together a very special experience. Michael the host was very friendly and helpful and provided detailed information in the information folder. The Star Inn a short walk away serves lovely meals and has great service.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr freundlicher und hilfsbereiter Vermieter, sehr schöne urige gemütliche Behausung mit Liebe zum Detail; Internet sehr schnell, Dusche gewöhnungsbedürftig - wird aber auch schon in der Beschreibung darauf hin gewiesen.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything was what we wanted. We didn't use loft space as we thought more for children not teenager

Well worth the money.and would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderfully quirky and comfy

Spent Christmas here and thoroughly enjoyed it. Can imagine that would be great in the summer and would be able to make better use of the private garden. Small oven made Xmas dinner a little challenging but was practical enough. Overall a great stay... thanks Mike...
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Superbe endroit!! au calme, en pleine campagne de Cornouaille et une très belle région

Accueil chaleureux de la part de Mr et Mme Jarvis!! Ce chalet vous ravira sûrement!! bien décoré, pratique et très propre, nous en garderons un excellent souvenir!! merci
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Many thanks for the lovely review Stephan. It was a pleasure to host you and your family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful 🏠🏝

This boathouse is absolutely beautiful and so quirky,it’s home from home,it literally has everything you need.if it’s needed it’s there! lovely big garden too really peaceful.we had good weather the 5 days we were there too which was fab.visit the star inn for lovely food on your door step,drive into mullion for kyance beach nicest beach ever! Breathtaking! Sad to be leaving as it was just perfect ❤️ Look forward to visiting again😊
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A home from home

I can truly say that the Enys Boathouse was a home from home! I found peace and much needed rest. The house itself is cosy and has everything you need. The village of Porkellis is tranquil. A visit to the pub that is within a short walking distance can definitely be recommended. Also, Enys Boathouse is ideally situated for so many walks, visits to beautiful gardens and many many other attractions that Cornwall has to offer. And last but not least: Mike and his wife are wonderful hosts. I will be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dear Klaudia, thank you so much for your wonderful review. We look forward to seeing you again
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tranquil retreat

The boathouse sits up in the trees overlooking the garden. The owners thought of everything such as cooking utensils, comfy bed and plenty of little touches such as books and tourist guides to make it a great place to just chill out. The surrounding countryside is beautiful and it is close to many other towns and seaside areas. I left the boathouse feeling thoroughly revived and hope to come back again in the future. Lovely owners who sent plenty of instructions to help me find the place and make sure that I was settled in.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Hi Angela, thanks for your lovely review :) We'd love to welcome you back again soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Loved it. Very Quirky and Cool.

We had a great 3 nights stay in the Boathouse. It was just the right size for the family of 4 considering we were mostly only there in the evening. Mike was a great host and showed us round the property. Kids slept up in the loft for the first 2 nights then my wife and I gave it a go on the final night. Overall it was a very enjoyable stay and was a good base for touring round cornwall. Would recommend thoroughly.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice place to stay.

Nice place ti stay, somewhat unussual. Very quit and has sll the thigs you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Zentral gelegen und ur-gemütlich

Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt, das Boathouse ist gemütlich eingerichtet und die Vermieter sind nett und hilfsbereit. Die Unterkunft ist auch zentral gelegen und man ist schnell an der Küste oder auch in den sehenswerten Gärten.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A lovely quiet space perfect for escaping the burdens of modern life

The Boathouse is a lovely space: clean, warm, well lit and very comfortable, Mike and His Wife were very welcoming. The Boathouse provided us with a great base from which to explore the beautiful surrounding countryside. The local pub/library/shop (all three services in one building with tasty beer) is but a stones throw away and serves great food and beer should cooking seem like too much of a bother. We will be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Tolles Haus und liebe Gastgeber

Tolle Umgebung, viel Ruhe
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Jörg, thank you for your review!
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10/10 Excellent

Outstanding Accommodation in the heart of Cornwall.

We looked for a nice peaceful location in the heart of Cornwall and found Porkellis to be ideal. Enys Boathouse, situated in the heart of the village, was perfect for our family of four for the weeks get away. Immaculatly clean, it had everything we needed for a home from home. The kitchen was well equipped with everything you'd need, corkscrew included! The living area provided space for two adults and two teenagers to have space from each other when needed and was cosy when we were together when eating or playing games. The facilities included a washer & dryer which came in very useful after all the trips to the beaches. With a secluded garden, ideal if you've got little ones who like to run and play, Enys Boathouse is tucked away off the beaten track and a stones throw from the village pub where we were made to feel most welcome. Our gracious hosts for the week were just next door and nothing was too much trouble, not that they hadn't thought of everything already. We have no hesitation in recommending Enys Boathouse to families, young and old, singles or couples looking for a relaxing break from the pressures of modern life and we look forward to returning again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Urgemütlich!

Wundervolles kleines Häuschen. Ideal für ein Paar oder eine Familie mit zwei Kindern. Zwar nicht am Meer gelegen, aber mit dem Auto ist es nicht weit zu Stränden und anderen reizvollen Ausflugszielen. Das Boathouse ist sehr gepflegt und liebevoll eingerichtet. Das Vermieter-Ehepaar ist sehr, sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Vielen Dank für den fantastischen Aufenthalt!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thankyou very much for the lovely review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hope you will stay with us again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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