Luxury self-catering cottages in Helford

During Napoleonic times, pirates and smugglers are said to have 'traded' on the south bank of the Helford River. Today, you’re more likely to swap coins for a crisp local cider and fresh scampi at The Shipwrights Arms, where, in summer, you can pitch up at their pontoon by boat. From the village, head off on the circular route around Frenchman's Creek, made famous by Daphne Du Maurier's romantic novel. The author wrote, "all the drowsy beauty of midsummer that gives Helford River a strange enchantment." Take a ferry across the river to explore the sub-tropical gardens at Trebah and Glendurgan, where flora thrives in the mild southern climate.

If you’re looking for a restful sanctuary near Helford, our holiday homes offer enchanting escapes. One is nestled deep in a Cornish valley, surrounded by birdsong and its own babbling brook. Its potager gardens are alive with vibrant azaleas and winding rhododendrons, while inside, interiors of wooden beams and handcrafted furniture evoke all the charm of a fairytale. Alternatively, emerging from the wooded purlieus of the Helford River, there’s an architectural retreat where Cornish stone meets sleek glass. Complete with a private hot tub, Finnish sauna, and a swimming pond, this home invites you to unwind in a naturally rejuvenating setting.