Guests say
Gwarth An Drae is a well-received cottage in Helston, praised for its comfortable beds, good parking, and quiet location. Guests appreciate the property's cleanliness and the well-kept garden, making it a cosy stay. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is positive, with recommendations for future visitors.
The property is generally described as clean, with one review highlighting it as the cleanest they've stayed in. However, one mention of the kitchen needing more attention slightly lowers the score.
The location is ideal for exploring Helston and the south coast, with easy access to local shops and eateries. Its proximity to attractions like the Lizard Peninsula is a plus.
Guests find the beds very comfortable and the property quiet at night, contributing to a restful stay. The mention of it being warm at night during a particularly hot period slightly affects the score.
Facilities are well-regarded, with a full-size fridge freezer and good quality TV. However, points are deducted for maintenance issues like the broken shower holder and fluctuating shower temperature.
There is no mention of gifts or additional thoughtful touches provided by the host, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Gwarth an Drae is a welcoming and spacious retreat tucked away in a corner residential spot on the edge of the ancient market town of Helston, Cornwall. This semi-detached house is set over two floors and offers a roomy and well-styled interior ideal for families, friends and couples. From the entrance hallway, enter into the sitting room with sofas and Smart TV, perfect for relaxation after a day at the beach. The well-equipped kitchen boasts a dining area with access to the enclosed garden with a patio, a decked area and garden furniture for alfresco dining. The ground floor also has a WC cloakroom. Stairs rise to the first floor, with two nicely-presented bedrooms, one with a TV. The smart family bathroom has a bath with a shower over. At the front, the open garden has a patio area, and there is gated side access to the rear, for easy bike and beach equipment storage. Helston is famous for the Floral Dance in May and has all the facilities you would expect, with cafes, pubs, bakers, butchers and gift shops. A short drive will take you to the picturesque fishing port of Porthleven, with excellent harbourside restaurants, traditional pubs and galleries to browse. Board a boat for a fishing or leisure excursion. Praa Sands, on the Mounts Bay coast, is a lovely sandy beach with a beach café. Sitting at the gateway to the beautiful Lizard Peninsula, discover the unspoilt attractions of Cadgwith and Kynance Cove. The wide sandy beach at Loe Bar, just over two miles away can also be reached by foot through the beautiful National Trust land of the Penrose Estate. 45 Gwarth an Drea makes the perfect base to explore the south Cornish coast.
Helston lies at the western gateway to the Lizard Peninsula, a large area of downland fringed by a beautiful and spectacular coastline. Helston is a pleasant busy market town famous for it's Flora Day Festival and the many stories and legends about the "Furry Dance" are told in the fascinating Helston Folk Museum. Nestled in a tranquil setting is the National Seal Sanctuary on the Helford River, where there is plenty of entertainment watching seals play and feed. If it is thrill rides that excites you, then Flambards theme park will keep you amused all day and also has excellent living history experiences. Further afield is the harbour town of Falmouth to the east and Land's End to the west. Helston is a wonderful holiday destination offering plenty of attractions for the whole family. By car reach numerous outstanding beaches, including Porthleven Beach, Praa Sands Beach, and Gunwalloe Church Cove Beach, with Loe Bar offering a dog-friendly landscape, along with the chance to join the stunning Cornish coastal path.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV, 1 x double.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle and toaster.
Smart TV and wifi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Non-enclosed front garden with patio.
South-facing enclosed rear garden with patio, gravel, decked area, and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 1.1 miles, pub 1.4 miles, beach 2.5 miles.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of 250GBP
Nearby points of interest
- Enys Gardens
- St Peter’s Church, Flushing
- Pendennis Castle
- St Mawes Castle
- Cadgwith Cove
- Kynance Cove
- National Maritime Museum Cornwall
- Porthminster Beach Café
- Anima-Mundi (Formerly Millennium)
- Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
Reviews (5)
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Harriet
Very much enjoyed staying there. Beds were good, especially in the bedroom at the front - the mattress was excellent. Liked that it was very quiet at night. Full size fridge freezer. Good quality TV. Plenty of space for parking for 2 cars. The property was clean, but the kitchen could have done with a bit more care on the work surfaces, cupboard shelves and some crockery. Bathroom was good but the shower temperature fluctuated and the holder for the hand held part is broken. Suggestions for improvement are better curtains in front bedroom as they let in way too much light, and put in an extractor fan in the kitchen (not just filter fan) to properly vent out cooking/washing up steam. Didn't use the dishwasher as there were not enough place settings to make it worthwhile. Liked the deep draining board to keep down the splashes. A second key would also be very helpful - it was kind of the owner to respond quickly to my text asking about a spare key, but it was a bit inconvenient only having 1 key between us.
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Iain
Probably the cleanest property we have stayed in. Easy to find once ,we ignored our Sat Nat which took us on a circuitous route
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Stephen
Good parking (for 2 cars). Ideal for the lizard peninsula and even to travel to tintagel. Once inside it was well presented. Our only issue was with shower because the small head fitting to hold it up was missing. Overall a lovely place to stay.