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Durgan Old School House

The exterior of The Old School House, Durgan, Falmouth, Cornwall
The exterior of The Old School House, Cornwall | © National Trust / Mike Henton
The sitting room and dining area at The Old School House, Durgan, Falmouth, Cornwall
A view of the beach by Durgan Old School House from the Helford River estuary, Cornwall

Durgan Old School House

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

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The sitting room and dining area at The Old School House, Durgan, Falmouth, Cornwall
A view of the beach by Durgan Old School House from the Helford River estuary, Cornwall
The exterior of The Old School House, Durgan, Falmouth, Cornwall
The kitchen at The Old School House, Durgan, Falmouth, Cornwall
The twin bedroom at The Old School House, Durgan, Falmouth, Cornwall
The double bedroom at The Old School House, Durgan, Falmouth, Cornwall
The bathroom at Durgan Old School House, Cornwall
The exterior of The Old School House, Durgan, Falmouth, Cornwall
The exterior of The Old School House, Durgan, Falmouth, Cornwall
The date stone of Durgan Old School House, Cornwall
A view of the village and Durgan Old School House, Cornwall

© National Trust / Mike Henton

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

  • Guests

    4

    Bedrooms

    2

    Acorn rating

    4What's this?

    Number of dogs welcome

    0

    Reference

    011024

    Make the beach your playground in this former Victorian school. Just below its walled garden, the shores gently sweep in and out, to reveal a small and sheltered beach. Built in 1876, the shutter-windowed stone cottage sits on the north bank of the Helford River estuary with views of the waters from the windows. After a careful restoration, the two-bedroom cottage reveals a modern interior with historic character. Exposed beams, wood panelled walls and a log-burner are met by contemporary furnishings.

    Durgan Old School House sits at the edge of Durgan village, with only a handful of cottages around. Sheltered from Atlantic gales, you’ll have the benefit of being in one of the mildest corners of the country, with a south-facing beach just outside your door. 

    The South West Coast Path runs through the village, offering links to vast stretches of coastline. Head east from Durgan along the river and out to Falmouth bay. Head west from Durgan along the Helford Passage, where a passenger ferry runs across the river to the idyllic Helford village and the Lizard peninsula.

    Durgan Beach Cottage (sleeps three), Durgan Quay Cottage (sleeps three) and Durgan Wood Cottage (sleeps two) are nearby. They can be booked together.

    • 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, not available
    • BBQ, not available
    • Cot & high chair, available

Book together

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

The exterior 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. Sleeps three.

The sitting room at Durgan Quay Cottage, 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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