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Enys Boathouse - a unique and quirky holiday let in the heart of rural Cornwall

Cabin in Helston with kitchen and balcony

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Looking up at the Boathouse from the garden, with small patio area outside
Enys Boathouse - main entrance view from the balcony
Outdoor dining
Exterior
The garden, looking back towards the Boathouse

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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HELSTON, ENG
  • Place, Poldark Mine
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Stithians Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Cornish Seal Sanctuary
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Murphy Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Enys Boathouse - a unique and quirky holiday let in the heart of rural Cornwall

Enys Boathouse offers self catering accommodation in rural Cornwall. Situated in the heart of a Cornish village, our holiday let is deceptively spacious and comfortably furnished, sleeping up to four people.
Enys Boathouse is a unique wooden structure - a copy of the Bolney Ferry Boathouse on the River Thames. This charming property benefits from its own private terrace with panoramic westerly views out over the countryside.

The village of Porkellis is ideal for those seeking a quiet, rural holiday let in Cornwall.

The boathouse is a studio-style space and offers versatile self catering accommodation suitable for families, couples or groups of friends. The main living area converts into a double bedroom; a comfy double wall bed (with a proper sprung mattress) provides the main sleeping facilities - this folds away when not in use .

For smaller children (aged 5 and over) there is the added excitement of sleeping in the Crow’s Nest - only accessible via a loft ladder - a cosy sleeping space in the eaves of the property that is ideal for younger children but is spacious enough for two adults at a squeeze, should you prefer.

All bedding and towels are provided.

When the beds are not in use, the open plan living space is great for entertaining. A TV, with Freeview, DVD player. Free unlimited broadband is also available at the property.

A sailor's kitchen awaits for those who enjoy cooking and guests also have use of a BBQ. However, for those who prefer to eat out, the local pub - offering good value food and drink - is just a minute’s walk away.

Kitchen facilities include:

- Microwave and Air Fryer
- Portable Oven and hob
- Small fridge and freezer
- Kettle
- On-demand hot water

Elsewhere, there is also a small dining table and, for when the sun is shining, an outdoor table, chairs and parasol are also at hand.

Enys Boathouse boasts a cosy shower room, toilet and wash basin - towels will be provided.

Should you need to wash or dry your clothes, there is also a small room located on the ground floor (where parking is also available). Here you will find a washing machine and tumble drier as well as clothes line, BBQ and deck chairs.

Porkellis is perfectly situated; it is a quiet country village, surrounded by green fields, yet ideally located for access to both north and south coasts, the busy towns of Helston, Falmouth and Truro and many visitor attractions.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Extra cleaning fee (from £50) if property is left untidy and there are stains on furniture.
We expect any damage or major breakages to be paid for and flagged with property owners prior to check-out.
No smoking. If smoking occurs in property there will be minimum £300 cleaning charge to compensate for lost income.

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Helston

Located in Helston, this cabin is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Tehidy Country Park, while Poldark Mine and Performance Centre are cultural highlights. Flambards and Raze the Roof Indoor Play & Laser Tag are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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HELSTON, ENG

What's nearby

  • Poldark Mine - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Stithians Lake - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Cornish Seal Sanctuary - 8 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Helston Folk Museum - 8 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Flambards - 9 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Penmere Station - 15 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boo Koos - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Countryman - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪CAST Café - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Slice of Cornwall - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Henlys Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enys Boathouse - a unique and quirky holiday let in the heart of rural Cornwall pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Enys Boathouse - a unique and quirky holiday let in the heart of rural Cornwall?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enys Boathouse - a unique and quirky holiday let in the heart of rural Cornwall?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enys Boathouse - a unique and quirky holiday let in the heart of rural Cornwall?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enys Boathouse - a unique and quirky holiday let in the heart of rural Cornwall located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Poldark Mine and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Stithians Lake. Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Flambards are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Mike Jarvis

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We moved to Porkellis in 2014 and have been running a successful holiday let here ever since. As we live in the village we are on hand if you have any queries and we are happy to give recommendations on the many beautiful places you can visit locally, as well as excellent places to eat and drink.

Languages:

English