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Durgan Beach Cottage

The side of Durgan Beach Cottage, and the garden it shares with Durgan Quay Cottage, on the bank of the Helford Estuary, Cornwall
The side of Durgan Beach Cottage, on the bank of the Helford Estuary, Cornwall | © National Trust/Mike Henton
The sitting room at Durgan Beach Cottage, Cornwall
An aerial view of the cottages at Durgan, Cornwall

Durgan Beach Cottage

A traditional stone cottage just a few metres from the shores of the Helford Estuary.

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The sitting room at Durgan Beach Cottage, Cornwall
An aerial view of the cottages at Durgan, Cornwall
The side of Durgan Beach Cottage, and the garden it shares with Durgan Quay Cottage, on the bank of the Helford Estuary, Cornwall
An aerial view of semi-detached cottages, Durgan Beach Cottage (on the right) and Durgan Quay Cottage (on the left) at high tide, Cornwall
The entrance and kitchen at Durgan Beach Cottage, Cornwall
The kitchen at Durgan Beach Cottage, Cornwall
The sitting room with dining table and woodburner at Durgan Beach Cottage, Cornwall
View of the Helford Estuary from the window above the dining table in the sitting room at Durgan Beach Cottage, Cornwall
The sitting room at Durgan Beach Cottage, Cornwall
The double bedroom at Durgan Beach Cottage, which can be made into a twin on request, Cornwall
View of Durgan Beach and the Helford Estuary from the double bedroom at Durgan Beach Cottage, Cornwall
The double bedroom at Durgan Beach Cottage, which can be made into a twin on request, with views of the Helford Estuary, Cornwall
The entrance to the bathroom at Durgan Beach Cottage, Cornwall
The bathroom at Durgan Beach Cottage, with shower over bath, Cornwall
The single bedroom at Durgan Beach Cottage, Cornwall
Durgan Beach Cottage (on the right), Durgan Quay Cottage (on the left) and their shared garden, Cornwall
The grassed garden shared by Durgan Beach Cottage and Durgan Quay Cottage, with two sets of outdoor dining furniture and a low wall separating the garden from the beach and river, Cornwall
The garden shared by Durgan Beach Cottage and Durgan Quay Cottage, overlooking Durgan beach and the Helford Estuary, with views towards the sea, Cornwall
The double bedroom's gable window at Durgan Beach Cottage, which overlooks the Helford Estuary, Cornwall
The back of Durgan Beach Cottage, with the entrance to the cottage and parking space, Cornwall
The holiday cottages and beach at Durgan, on the banks of the River Helford, Cornwall
The side of Durgan Beach Cottage, next to the slipway to Durgan Beach and the Helford River, Cornwall
An aerial view of Durgan Beach Cottage and Durgan Quay Cottage, next to Durgan Beach on the Helford Estuary, Cornwall
An aerial view of Durgan village, the Helford Estuary and Grebe Beach, Cornwall
The coast path near the cottages at Durgan, Cornwall
Durgan Beach Cottage and Durgan Quay Cottage, viewed through trees on the South West Coast Path, Cornwall
An aerial view of Grebe Beach, just a few minutes along the coast from the holiday cottages at Durgan, Cornwall
An aerial view of the Helford River around Durgan, Cornwall
Sunrise at the Helford Estuary near Durgan, Cornwall
The Helford Estuary at dawn, viewed from Durgan Beach Cottage's garden, Cornwall

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A traditional stone cottage just a few metres from the shores of the Helford Estuary.

  • Guests

    3

    Bedrooms

    2

    Acorn rating

    4What's this?

    Number of dogs welcome

    0

    Reference

    011104

    It’s hard to imagine a position more perfect for a holiday home than Durgan Beach Cottage. The pretty stone building with dormer windows in its slate roof sits right above the beach, only a few metres from the water’s edge. Inside, sounds of the sea echo through its bright and airy rooms. 

    Enjoy a morning stroll along the beach before wandering a further mile and half to Glendurgan Garden. Discover the large unusual garden, with plenty of activities and trails to explore. You'll have free entry here and to other National Trust places during your stay. Head 13 miles away from the cottage and you’ll reach the Godolphin estate. This grand, sweeping estate is home to acres of parkland and a stunning manor house.

    Durgan Beach Cottage is joined to Durgan Quay Cottage (sleeps three). Durgan Old School House (sleeps four) and Durgan Wood Cottage (sleeps two) are also nearby. They can be booked together.

    • Wi-Fi, available
    • Garden, available
    • Fridge, available
    • Freezer, available
    • Microwave, available
    • Open fire / wood burner, available
    • Television, available
    • DVD, available
    • Washing machine, available
    • Dishwasher, available
    • Tumble dryer, available
    • Cot & high chair, available
    • Close to a beach, available
    • Sea views, available
    • Coast path, available
    • Near National Trust attraction, available

Book together

There are four holiday cottages in and around Durgan, with room for up to 12 guests.

The exterior of The Old School House, Durgan, Falmouth, Cornwall

Durgan Old School House 

Victorian school turned beachside retreat, full of original features and sea-view windows. Sleeps four.

Cornwall

4 guests
Dogs welcome: 0
Durgan Quay Cottage (on the left), joined to Durgan Beach Cottage and with Durgan Old School House across the slipway, Cornwall

Durgan Quay Cottage 

Just metres from the water’s edge, you’ll be guaranteed a room with a view in this stone cottage. Sleeps three.

Cornwall

3 guests
Dogs welcome: 0
The exterior of Durgan Wood Cottage, Cornwall

Durgan Wood Cottage 

A timber-built thatched cottage nestled among the trees with views over the Helford River. Sleeps two, dog-friendly.

Cornwall

2 guests
Dogs welcome: 1

Exploring the area

Bosveal 

Tucked in wooded valleys with views of the peaceful Helford River

Cornwall

Fully open today
bosveal bosloe local views

Glendurgan Garden 

A historic and exotic wooded valley garden leading down to the Helford River.

Falmouth, Cornwall

Closed now
Tree Fern at Glendurgan

Trelissick 

A welcoming house and garden set in an estate with stunning maritime views and lovely woodland walks.

near Truro, Cornwall

Fully open today
The white pyramid entrance at the front of Trelissick, in the autumn, with the orangery at the right of the picture

Lizard Point 

Dramatic cliffs shaped by the Atlantic. The Lizard features white beaches, turquoise seas and unique nature.

near Helston, Cornwall

Partially open today
The view from Polpeor Cove at Lizard Point, Cornwall

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