Creekside
Helford, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Sleeps: 2
Unique Features
- Beautifully positioned creekside artist’s pad
- A covered veranda and open deck overhanging the Helford River
- An eclectically furnished waterfront house, perfect for artists and creative types that really want to squirrel themselves away
- Situated in the same landscape that inspired Daphne du Maurier to write Frenchman’s Creek
The Property
Luxury Holiday Cottage in Cornwall
Eclectically furnished and simply oozing with rustic charm, this is a place to get away from it all and enjoy stunning riverside views, secret woodland gardens and a natural environment that will get your creativity flowing. This unique artist’s retreat sits on banks of the Helford River close to Frenchman’s Creek, where the famed Daphne Du Maurier found much of her literary inspiration. Capture the sunset from the covered veranda or the open deck, follow the pathways amongst glades of magnolia, camellia and honeysuckle, roam along the riverbank, or simply kickback and make yourself at home in a shabby-chic retreat that you can call your own.
Inside
- Style: The ambience of a quirky 1920’s artist’s pad. Shabby-chic décor, rustic charm and eclectic furnishings including an abundance of old pine, blue slate and loose rugs on clay tile and wood floors.
- Bedrooms: A large double, a sofa bed in the living area, and a bathroom with a shower and roll-top bath.
- For relaxation: Chill out in the living room or the sunroom and enjoy beautiful river views
- For recreation: Woodland gardens to be explored; table tennis table
- Practicalities: A pantry by the kitchen with fridge, freezer, washing machine and ironing board. The utility area has facilities for drying clothes.
Outside
Pathways lead away from flat, open lawns to woodland gardens and glades of magnolia, camellia and honeysuckle. As well as the secret gardens there is a cobbled courtyard with a barbecue, a garage, and a covered veranda and open deck overlooking the river. There is also a child’s swing, trampoline and sandpit by the lawns to the south of the house. Anchoring for boats lies just 10-metres off the quay.
- Food and wine
- Available on a self-catering basis only
DIY: The open-plan living room adjoins a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, electric fan over, gas hob and kettle. - In-house cuisine: recommended caterers can be arranged
- Eating out: Cross the river to the famous Ferry Boat Inn, where you will find the local yachting fraternity enjoying good food and ale on the north side of the river.
Getting there:
- On the map: Nestled on the banks of the Helford River, close to Manaccan and Kestle
- By car: 5 hours from London
- By train: The nearest stations are Truro or Penzance (about 40 mins to an hour away). Or take a flight to Newquay, about an hour away.
- Heli-pad? No
Out and About
- Small sailing boats can be hired locally, and there is anchorage for large vessels 10-metres from the quay
- Take a trip to the maritime town of Falmouth
- There are plenty of opportunities for fishing, bird watching and coastal walking
- Visit the nearby subtropical gardens of Cornwall
Pricing
- From: £495.00 week Upto: £900.00 week
- Delegate Rates: No
- Xmas: £1395
- New Year: £1395
- Damages Deposit: £250
Accommodation Details
A quirky Artist’s Retreat on the Helford River, an idillic haven for a truly peaceful stay
- Personally Inspected: Yes
- Sleeps: 2
- Double: 1
- Facilities: Boat Mooring
- Children: High chair and cot available.
- Pets: sorry no
- Evening Meals: Evening meals can be provided for you, visit Sam´s website at www.gourmetpicnics.co.uk
- Disabled Access: Restricted access
- Mod Cons: There is no phone, video or TV (an aerial socket is provided)
- Arrival Day: Friday
- Arrival Time: 4.00 pm
- Departure Time: 10 am
Contact Details
Address:
Creekside
Frenchmans Creek
Helford, Cornwall
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1637 881942
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