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Falmouth, Cornwall

Durgan Beach Cottage

The exterior of Durgan Quay and Beach Cottages, Cornwall
The exterior of Durgan Quay and Beach Cottages, Cornwall | © National Trust / James Dobson
The sitting and dining room at Durgan Beach Cottage
The surrounding area of Durgan Quay and Beach Cottages, 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 and dining room at Durgan Beach Cottage
The surrounding area of Durgan Quay and Beach Cottages, Cornwall
The exterior of Durgan Quay and Beach Cottages, Cornwall
The sitting and dining room at Durgan Beach Cottage, Cornwall
The kitchen at Beach Cottage, Durgan, Cornwall
The double bedroom at Durgan Beach Cottage
The single bedroom at Durgan Beach Cottage, Cornwall

© National Trust / James Dobson

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

At a glance

Guests
3
Bedrooms
2
Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
011104
Acorn rating

About Durgan Beach Cottage

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.

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.

Features and facilities

  • Wi-Fi, available
  • Garden, available
  • EV charging, not available
  • Fridge, available
  • Freezer, available
  • Microwave, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, available
  • Television, available
  • DVD, available
  • Washing machine, available
  • Dishwasher, available
  • Tumble dryer, available
  • BBQ, not available
  • Cot & high chair, available

Location

Accessibility

Not accessible. Find more information in the Accessibility Guide. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Entrance to the cottage is via the kitchen to the rear of the cottage. Sitting room with multi-fuel stove, both rooms on the ground floor have underfloor heating.

First floor layout

Two bedrooms (one double with 6' bed which can also be a twin on request, one single), bathroom with electric shower over bath.

More information

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

Heating: Gas central heating included.

Parking: Car parking space is immediately by back door - inside cottage gates.

Garden: There is a small shared garden to the front of the cottage.

Please note: The sea wall in the garden of the cottage is only 70cm high on the garden side with a considerable drop beyond.  Children should be supervised at all times in this area.

Telephone: Limited reception for mobile telephones. There is a public payphone outside the property.

*WiFi: This is now available, but please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon. We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT.

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

While you’re with us, you’ll benefit from free entry to National Trust properties upon presentation of your booking confirmation.

Guests will enjoy 10% off in National Trust shops for the duration of their stay.

Logs: A starter supply of seasoned logs, fire lighters and kindling will be provided free of charge. Guests will need to source any additional logs elsewhere.

Please note: The annual Durgan Regatta takes place in the village on the Sunday of the August Bank Holiday. This involves flags on both quays, loudspeakers and lots of people partying outside Quay, Beach and Old School House cottages. 

Please be aware the Helford River beach at Durgan is not a designated beach for bathing.

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.

The exterior of Durgan Quay and Beach Cottages, 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.

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.

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