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Helston, Cornwall

Godolphin House

The exterior of Godolphin House, Cornwall Exterior 1
The exterior of Godolphin House, Cornwall | © National Trust / Mike Henton
The sitting room at Godolphin House, Cornwall
The kitchen at Godolphin House, Cornwall

Godolphin House

Combining 17th-century luxury with modern décor, this large manor provides a memorable stay.

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The sitting room at Godolphin House, Cornwall
The kitchen at Godolphin House, Cornwall
The exterior of Godolphin House, Cornwall Exterior 1
The exterior of Godolphin House, Cornwall
The entrance hall at Godolphin House, Cornwall
The kitchen at Godolphin House, Cornwall
The dining room at Godolphin House, Cornwall
The salon at Godolphin House, Cornwall
A double bedroom at Godolphin House, Cornwall
A double bedroom at Godolphin House, Cornwall
A double bedroom at Godolphin House, Cornwall
A double bedroom at Godolphin House, Cornwall
A double bedroom at Godolphin House, Cornwall
The twin bedroom at Godolphin House, Cornwall
The bathroom at Godolphin House, Cornwall
The garden at Godolphin House, Cornwall
The garden at Godolphin House, Cornwall
The garden at Godolphin House, Cornwall
The garden at Godolphin House, Cornwall

© National Trust / Mike Henton

Combining 17th-century luxury with modern décor, this large manor provides a memorable stay.

At a glance

Guests
12
Bedrooms
6
Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
011108
Acorn rating

About Godolphin House

Your stay in this hugely atmospheric 17th-century manor is set to make special memories. A pillared portico runs along the façade to a large six-bedroom mansion where fine historic detailing will transport you to a bygone era. Linenfold panelling, and a quirky layout where everyone can find a quiet spot, makes your stay a special occasion for all. To the rear, there is a romantic garden with large lawns and an outdoor dining table. 

As a guest, the whole estate is yours to explore. Meander through the main gardens of the estate as well as the wider countryside. Stroll along the river, through the woodlands and out towards Godolphin Hill, where views over St Ives Bay and St Michael’s Mount emerge. You’ll also find the Leeds engine house and stack, the remains of the Godolphin family mine.

Godolphin is just a 15-minute drive to Praa Sands and its coastal village. Loop onto the South West Coast Path, for walks along the headlands to Porthleven. Or head in the opposite direction to St Michael’s Mount, a rocky island crowned by medieval church and castle.

Features and facilities

  • Cot & high chair, available
  • Fridge, available
  • Dishwasher, available
  • Tumble dryer, available
  • Television, available
  • WiFi, available
  • Garden, available
  • Microwave, available
  • Freezer, available
  • Washing machine, available
  • Telephone, available
  • DVD, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, available
  • BBQ, not available

Location

Accessibility

Not accessible

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Grand entrance hall, double bedroom, shower room with lavatory, wood panelled dining room with multi-fuel stove, kitchen with Everhot cooker, breakfast area, utility room.

First floor layout

Two staircases lead to the first floor: elegant saloon running across the front of the house with large windows overlooking the woods and hills. Second smaller sitting room with a wood burning stove. Five bedrooms (one double - The Withdrawing Room - with a 5' feature bed, one double - The Godolphin Room - with a 5' feature bed and one of the walls retains some of the original 15th-century wallpaper, one double with 5' bed and a Venetian glass chandelier, one double room and a twin bedroom that can be converted to a 6' double on request), bathroom with shower over bath, one shower room with lavatory and one large bathroom with feature bath and lavatory.

More information

Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up-to-date information, please call the team on 0344 800 2070.

Please note: There are no stairgates available at this cottage.

Heating: Gas central heating and electricity included in rental. Logs are available for £30 for the duration of your stay.

Parking: As Godolphin is a popular visitor attraction, vehicle movements are restricted.  Between 8am and 5pm there is no vehicular access to the house.  Four spaces are reserved for holiday guests in the Accessible car park, and a 4 wheeled trolley is available for luggage transfer.  After 5pm you are permitted to drive to the rear of the house, and vehicles must be moved before 8am.  There is no vehicle access to the front of the house at any time.

Garden: Enclosed garden with lawns. Please note that day visitors can see into the garden.

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.

Telephone: There is limited mobile phone reception. There is a landline in the cottage which guests can use.

*WiFi: We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT.  Due to the size of the house and thick granite walls, WiFi connection is limited to a few rooms and is not throughout the house.

Having a celebration? We’re pleased that you’re using one of our cottages for a celebration. If you’re planning on inviting more than two day guests, we’d like to have a chat. We’d be grateful if you could complete the group booking form at the bottom of the page and send it in to guestrelations@nationaltrust.org.uk so that we can ensure the day is right for you.

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Having a celebration? 

We’re pleased that you'd like to use one of our cottages for a celebration. If you’re planning on inviting more than two day guests to your holiday accommodation, we’d like to have a chat and ensure the day is right for you. Please complete the group booking form, send it in to guestrelations@nationaltrust.org.uk and we'll get back to you - thank you.