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A beautiful 250 year old thatched cottage close to Frenchman's Creek. 2 bedrooms

Family-friendly cottage in Helston

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Myrtle Cottage
Dining Room
Lounge
Double Bedroom
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Helston, Cornwall
  • Place, Glendurgan Garden
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Trebah Gardens
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Maenporth Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A beautiful 250 year old thatched cottage close to Frenchman's Creek. 2 bedrooms

Myrtle is a beautiful, warm, comfortable thatched cottage dating back over 250 years. The semi detached cottage has beamed ceilings. There is ample parking for cars and a boat if needed with secure storage for bikes or kayaks. The cottage has its own delightful private garden with barbecue area and pagoda. It is furnished with a mixture of antique and contemporary furniture whilst retaining its period charm. It boasts uninterrupted countryside views from the rear with magical sunrises.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Marconi Centre and Poldark Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bonython Estate Gardens and Budock Vean Golf Course. Consider Tolmen Centre for a night out or One2Eleven if you're travelling with kids.
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Helston, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Glendurgan Garden - 14 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Trebah Gardens - 15 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Maenporth Beach - 19 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Gyllyngvase Beach - 25 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Falmouth University - 25 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Hayle Station - 33 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gylly Beach Cafe - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Beach Cafe - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Shipwrights Arms - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Falmouth - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A beautiful 250 year old thatched cottage close to Frenchman's Creek. 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A beautiful 250 year old thatched cottage close to Frenchman's Creek. 2 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A beautiful 250 year old thatched cottage close to Frenchman's Creek. 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A beautiful 250 year old thatched cottage close to Frenchman's Creek. 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A beautiful 250 year old thatched cottage close to Frenchman's Creek. 2 bedrooms located?

This family-friendly Helston cottage is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Passage Cove and The Bar Beach. Trebah Gardens and Glendurgan Garden are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicola J.

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Beautiful cottage, lovely location, superb hosts !!!

Beautiful cottage , well.presented with lovely touches , hosts warm and very welcoming went above and beyond to make our stay special . Situated in a lovely quiet location with stunning views. We had a wonderful holiday here .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy P.

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Myrtle Cottage

Absolutely a lovely stay! Nice location and exceptional hosts! Great place for all. Highly, highly recommend. We’ll be back!
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

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Charming cottage

A charming cottage in a beautiful rural area of South Cornwall, with a lovely garden. Our hosts were very hospitable and helpful. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey R.

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We had a wonderful week. It was very relaxing and we enjoyed the peace and quiet.We visited some lovely places including Trebah Gardens, Coverack Cove and the Minack Theatre.Barbara & Maurice were great hosts and we really appreciated the beautiful homegrown flowers and produce.We hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil T.

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Wonderful!

We had a wonderful week in Myrtle Cottage. Maurice and Barbara were great hosts. Gave us some good local advice on places to go. They were very friendly and hospitable. The cottage was ideally situated for exploring the Lizard Peninsula. We would highly recommend and would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reinhard S.

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Liebevoll eingerichtetes Haus. Die netten Vermieter haben uns warmherzig mit Kuchen empfangen. Auf den Tischen standen Blumen und wir hatten sehr nette Gespräche mit Tipps für Ausflüge zusammen.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

RONALD G.

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Ideal location for touring, accommodation very comfortable & hosts helpful & informative.Would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ursula L.

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Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Gastgeber. Wir wurden mit Kuchen, Gemüse, Eier und frischen Blumen beschenkt. Das Haus war sehr gemütlich.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn B.

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We enjoyed the cottage, nice friendly hosts and nice touch with the cake and eggs/ tomatoes, lovely area, thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart R.

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250 year old cottage

What a lovely place to stay, full of character & charm, fully equipped with everything you need, great countryside location, 30 min walk to Helford, 20 min drive to Helston.Maurice & Barbara are great host's, many thanks, see you again soon
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

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Characterful cottage on the Lizard Peninsular

We really couldn't fault Myrtle Cottage. Beautiful location, spotlessly clean, friendly and helpful owners and very well equipped kitchen. We also really appreciated all the little extras from the freshly laid eggs, milk and butter in the fridge, cake and fresh flowers. Thank you Maurice and Barbara. It was really hard to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette H.

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Beautiful Thatched Cottage

We had a lovely stay in a cosy and very clean cottage in a beautiful part of Cornwall. The owners were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie P.

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Preatoni

Lovely property, thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie G.

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Superschönes Cottage

Wir lieben Myrtle Cottage! Ein wunderschönes gemütliches Cottage mitten in der Natur und super gelegen, um das atemberaubend schöne Cornwall zu entdecken!!!! Maurice und Barbara haben uns so herzlich empfangen und sind ganz besonders tolle Gastgeber! Vielen Dank für all die Leckereien aus dem Garten, die frischen Blumen in jedem Zimmer und den super guten Kuchen!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAMILLON P.

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Séjour paisible dans cette charmante chaumière du Lizard

Nous avons passé une merveilleuse semaine dans cette superbe region des Cornouailles. La maison est confortable, très bien équipée et possède un charme fou, avec son petit jardin attenant. Nos hôtes ont été tout aussi charmants et sympathiques. ecconviviauconviviaux!e!savent
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel H.

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Comfy thatched cottage close to Helford ferry.

Only 1.5 miles from Helford village and ferry to Helford passage with its south facing beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances O.

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Serene location full of character

We really loved Myrtle Cottage which was comfortable with loads of country character. Our hosts went the extra mile to make us feel truly welcome. The area has so many wonderful places to explore, that a week isn’t long enough. I hope to be back at Myrtle Cottage soon.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hans P.

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Surprising accommodation and hosts

Great hospitality and personal approach.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor B.

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"The cottage its peaceful location is perfect. "

Beautiful country cottage clean, very cosy and comfortable, had everything we needed to make our stay an even more enjoyable experience . We highly recommend to friends and hope to be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

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Lovely cottage in a peaceful, beautiful area

We had a wonderful stay. The cottage is the perfect size for a family with a lovely private garden. We loved the area - beautiful scenery and not busy even in the middle of summer. Great beaches close by and the owners were incredibly welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

YVONNE MASTERS

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True relaxation

Blissful little cottage in a very lovely area. Beautiful sheltered garden to get the evening sun. Very friendly local pub serving great food. What more do you need?
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

michaelamandaslattery@hotmail.co.uk S.

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Perfection

Beautiful attention to detail in the thatched cottage. Caring, thoughtful hosts. The best ever. Really looked after us. Tranquil. Stunning area in which to run, swim, walk, drink and eat. Everything on your doorstep.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Markus H.

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Super

ein echter Traum. Super nette Vermieter, wunderschöne Cottage in herrlicher Lage. Einfach nur SUPER.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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Lovely

The cottage was just right for us and the garden a bonus - we were lucky with the weather. Wonderful hosts who were interesting to talk to and easily contactable if needed. We were delighted to find lots of free range eggs and tomatoes left for us when we arrived plus a delicious cake. We enjoyed meeting the happy looking hens and seeing where the produce was grown. We had a super stay...
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

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Perfect Cottage

We had a wonderful stay in Manaccan and our hosts Maurice and Barbara were so welcoming. They gave us brilliant tips of special places to visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Maurice Pearson

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We moved to Cornwall in 2002 and have been letting Myrtle Cottage since 2003. Since our retirement from professional life we have established a small business making hand-crafted leather work which we sell through shows across the county. We keep a few chickens, grow our own veg and love the country life around the woods and creeks of the Helford. Now that we have the time we have decided to market our holiday cottage ourselves, offering a more personal service to customers at better prices.

Why they chose this property

We were looking for a peaceful, rural lifestyle near to family and the sea. The Helford River is arguably one of the most beautiful spots in Cornwall.

What makes this property unique

There are many beautiful walks accessible from the cottage through National Trust woodland, along the coastal path, with coves and beaches where each season brings its own gems. The best spring flowers in May, mackerel in early summer, shrimping in August, wild mushrooms and shellfish for the picking in the autumn and the wild sea in winter. The local foot ferry drops you off at the sub-tropical gardens of Trebah and Glendurgan and there are plenty of opportunities to take to the water. Both St Anthony and Helford have sailing, kayaking and fishing boats for hire.

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