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Enys Boathouse - a unique and quirky holiday let in the heart of rural Cornwall
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area

HELSTON, ENG
- Place, Poldark Mine4 min drive
- Place, Stithians Lake6 min drive
- Place, Cornish Seal Sanctuary8 min drive
- Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)46 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
About this property
Enys Boathouse - a unique and quirky holiday let in the heart of rural Cornwall
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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 St. Michael's Mount and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, while Poldark Mine and Falmouth Art Gallery 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 hiking and cycling.

HELSTON, ENG
What's nearby
- Poldark Mine - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
- Stithians Lake - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
- Bonython - 7 min drive - 8.6 km
- Cornish Seal Sanctuary - 8 min drive - 10.1 km
- One2Eleven - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Boo Koos - 9 min drive
- The Countryman - 8 min drive
- Wendron Pancake Barn - 6 min drive
- CAST Cafe - 8 min drive
- The Bell Inn - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
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
5 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bianca Kim W.
25 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bianca Kim W.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
anthony e.
4 Sept 2021
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
anthony e.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nicholas S.
30 Dec 2018
Wonderfully quirky and comfy
Nicholas S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
STEPHAN B.
16 July 2018
Superbe endroit!! au calme, en pleine campagne de Cornouaille et une très belle région
STEPHAN B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joanne P.
13 June 2018
Beautiful 🏠🏝
Joanne P.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Klaudia S.
10 Apr 2018
A home from home
Klaudia S.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Angela T.
27 Sept 2017
Tranquil retreat
Angela T.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
9 July 2017
Loved it. Very Quirky and Cool.
Verified
8/10 Good
Frank
8 July 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay.
Frank
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Archival
8/10 Good
15 Oct 2016
Zentral gelegen und ur-gemütlich
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Philip B.
6 Oct 2016
A lovely quiet space perfect for escaping the burdens of modern life
Philip B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jörg S.
2 Aug 2016
Tolles Haus und liebe Gastgeber
Jörg S.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Joanne F.
19 July 2016
Outstanding Accommodation in the heart of Cornwall.
Joanne F.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Johannes A.
2 Sept 2015
Urgemütlich!
Johannes A.
Verified
8/10 Good
matt f.
6 Sept 2025
matt f.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
About the host
Hosted by Mike Jarvis
We moved to Porkellis in 2014 and have been running a successful holiday let here ever since. As we live in the village we are on hand if you have any queries and we are happy to give recommendations on the many beautiful places you can visit locally, as well as excellent places to eat and drink.
Languages:
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