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Penarvon House, Helford

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Penarvon House
Penarvon House
Penarvon House
Penarvon House
Penarvon House

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Helston, England
  • Place, Maenporth Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Swanpool Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Falmouth University
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪79 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Penarvon House, Helford

Summary:

A truly special house, set above the Helford estuary, close to the village of Helford and can sleep twelve people in four bedrooms.



The Space:

Please note: This property does not accept short breaks during peak times. Penarvon House is a truly special house, set above the Helford estuary, close to the village of Helford and can sleep 12 people. There are three double bedrooms (all with en-suite bathrooms), a twin bedroom, a bathroom, an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with an open fire. There is also a utility room and a games room with additional pull-out beds and a snooker table. Outside there is off road parking for six cars and a gravelled garden and lawned areas with terraces, barbecue and furniture. Penarvon House is a wonderful holiday base.



The Neighborhood:

The picturesque village of Helford boasts excellent village stores, lovely thatched cottages, The Shipwrights Arms with its waterside terrace, all set on the south side of the Helford River. Every August there is a regatta and The Helford River Sailing Club is a very popular feature.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 12089359
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

Helston is home to this holiday home. Bonython Estate Gardens and Potager Garden are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit The Old Cider Barn Arts and Crafts Centre and Trevaskis Farm. One2Eleven and Flambards are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Helston, England

What's nearby

  • Maenporth Beach - 20 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Swanpool Beach - 23 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Falmouth University - 26 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Gyllyngvase Beach - 26 min drive - 10.9 km
  • National Maritime Museum Cornwall - 27 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Hayle Station - 35 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪New Yard Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The New Inn - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Potager Garden Café - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Black Swan - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Penarvon House, Helford pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Penarvon House, Helford?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Penarvon House, Helford?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Penarvon House, Helford?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Penarvon House, Helford located?

Situated in Helston, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Passage Cove. Bosahan Cove and Budock Vean Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Andy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay at Penarvon House. The improvements to the house over the past year were greatly appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Simon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous

What a beautiful house this is, great space and amenities. The views are spectacular. The area gorgeous. The only downside and it’s a small one, is the access roads. You really need a 4 wheel drive or similar for the area in our opinion. We’d just like to explain our cleanliness rating. While the majority of the house was very clean there were a lot of old cobwebs and a lot of dead flys, however we do understand that the time of year plays a part as far as the flies go.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Nh C.

Wonderful location - needs some focus on tiny details

There is no doubt that Penarvon House is a near perfect setting for a holiday. Two bedrooms, the main living space and the kitchen have fabulous views across the Helford. And I mean totally fabulous... why go anywhere else when Cornwall is sunny! This was a week-long break for us, our adult children, plus one partner and the mother-in-law, plus two dogs. Oh, and the World Cup was on, so a good space to watch the England games was a must. Sounds stressful, but this was a perfect rental for the group. The living space is huge, with plenty of room for the footie fans at one end, and others to play cards and games etc at the other end... and that's ignoring the Games Room downstairs. The dogs were well enclosed within the garden, and there were some lovely walks nearby. It's a short walk into the village, and also to the ferry for Helford Passage. The lanes, particularly Orchard Lane, are a little bit of a challenge for drivers unused to the tiniest of Cornish lanes, but there's also a sense of delight to have grass from the hedgerows brushing both sides of the car! I would recommend hiring a boat from Sailaway - they operate from the jetty by the pedestrian ferry, but make sure you ring to book in advance. Another recommendation is the New Yard restaurant at Trelowarren... locally sourced ingredients in season - delicious. Penarvon House is very much the upper end of the rental market, hence the slight niggles, I'm afraid. Towels were included, but we were only left with the bare minimum number, and there weren't any hand towels left for the ground floor toilet, the utility room or the kitchen; and we were left with no tea-towels at all - we had to make do with a large bath sheet instead. Lovely as it is to have fabulous east facing views from the two main bedrooms, they also get a LOT of light through in the early morning. If it were my property I would ensure that the blind in the master bedroom and the curtains in the lower bedroom were effective at blocking the light. The fact that we found a sleep mask downstairs indicates that others have had the same issue. The worst problem though, I felt, was the difficulty we had making the toilet in the master ensuite flush - you had to keep pressing and pressing the button over and over again to get it to respond. I also think the cracked floor tiles throughout the property slightly spoil the luxury edge. Sorry to have the niggles, but overall we had a lovely and very relaxing week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Andy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

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