Snaptrip says
Guests are generally pleased with Helford Cottage, praising its comfortable accommodation, stunning views, and welcoming hosts. The property's location is ideal for exploring Cornwall, with easy access to local attractions and amenities. Families appreciate the child-friendly features and the presence of animals on-site. Some guests mention receiving welcome gifts, adding a personal touch to their stay. While most reviews are positive, a few note minor maintenance issues and cleanliness oversights.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Most guests found the property to be spotlessly clean and comfortable. However, a few mentioned areas that could benefit from deeper cleaning or attention to detail, such as kitchen crumbs and bathroom cleanliness. These appear to be isolated incidents rather than a general trend.
The location is highly praised for its beautiful views, proximity to seaside villages, Falmouth, and other Cornish attractions. The serene setting near a lake and the presence of local wildlife add to the charm of the property's location.
Guests consistently mention the comfort of the beds and the spaciousness of the living areas. The property is described as warm and accommodating, though some guests noted that the layout may not be ideal for very young toddlers due to the stairs.
The range of facilities, including a hot tub, tennis court, and games, is a highlight for many guests. However, some reviews point out that certain amenities require maintenance, and there were comments about the additional cost for hot tub use and the bar area being cold.
While several guests mention receiving welcome gifts such as bread, butter, and eggs, it is important to note that such gestures, though appreciated, are not guaranteed and may vary with each stay.
About this property
Helford, a stunning barn conversion, sits in the hamlet of Treverva, two and a half miles from the old Cornish market town of Penryn. With spacious, luxury accommodation, set in a tranquil idyllic location overlooking the Argal Reservoir, this is a perfect cottage for touring the area. Arrive at Treverva Farm via a private drive leading you to the holiday cottages and stables. The cottage thoughtfully boasts reverse-level accommodation to make the most of the superb views from the open-plan living room. There are four bedrooms, two of which benefit from en-suite facilities along with a further bathroom shared between the two bedrooms on the ground floor. The bedrooms offer zip/link beds giving you the option of king size beds, or two single beds. The Kernow Adventure Park is close by and offers water-sports for all ages from wakeboarding, ringo rides, inflatable assault course amongst other activities ensuring a fun filled day. A wonderful contemporary cottage yet full of character in an idyllic location to be enjoyed all year round. Grass tennis court is now available for guests to use. Rackets and balls available on site. Please note court may be closed due to adverse weather conditions in order to protect it.
Penryn is a Cornish market town rich in history with a host of restaurants, pubs and cafés as it also has a museum and the Enys Gardens. Along the river is Falmouth, a popular seaside resort with a stunning harbour, plenty of amenities and a choice of activities to keep you busy. Alternatively, outdoor lovers can trek the South West Coast Path, or the magnificent city of Truro is also easily reachable.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x ground floor super king-size double (zip/link can be twin on request, 1 x ground floor king-size double (zip link, can be twin on request), 1 x first floor king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor double with en-suite shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, WC and basin.
Open-plan living room living room with kitchen, dining and sitting areas.
Oil central heating.
Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, shared washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, Bluetooth DAB radio, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Shared hot tub with a booking system for guests to book private usage at £10 per week for adults and £5 for children payable on site.
Wet-room and changing area next to the hot tub.
Shared undercover area with table tennis and darts.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Off road parking for 4 cars.
Garden with patio and furniture.
Two well-behaved pets welcome to be kept on a lead at all times.
Sorry, no smoking.
Private pub with a pool table directly opposite the cottages ,offering soft drinks or guests are invited to take their own alcohol across if they so wish.
Farm shop 0.5 mile, shop 2 miles.
Note: The shared washing machine is in an external communal area.
Note: Fishing lake on-site, children should be supervised at all times.
Nearby points of interest
- Enys Gardens
- St Peter’s Church, Flushing
- Pendennis Castle
- St Mawes Castle
- National Maritime Museum Cornwall
- Royal Cornwall Museum
- Copper Trail
- Cadgwith Cove
- Kynance Cove
- Trevaunance Cove
Reviews (44)
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Susan
Helford is a very attractive, clean, warm and comfortable cottage and our family of 5 (4 adults) had plenty of space. Very comfortable beds and plenty of towels. Owner apologised on our arrival that the dishwasher had broken the previous week. A surprising lack of glasses - just 3 tumblers which meant we had to use the wine glasses for water / soft drinks! An easy fix that would make a difference. Would recommend Helford for families and adult groups and we would definitely consider returning in the future.
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Kelly
There were 8 of us stopping and there was plenty of room for us all. The owner was very friendly and helpful. The location was beautiful and the younger people in our family really enjoyed the added bonus of the pub. It was such a peaceful place to relax and enjoy the views which im sure would of been even nicer had it not of rained so much. There was a lovely walk across the owners field to the lake which even on a cold miserable day was still beautiful The only small thing we would of liked a few more glasses in the property, I'm presuming that over time other guests have broken them and they have not been replaced and we only had one key which wasn't a massive issue because we just left the key in the bar, but had there been other quests staying I'm not sure I would of wanted to do that.
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Alix
The owners are lovely & the property was clean and tidy! Definitely recommend