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Falmouth, Cornwall

Durgan Wood Cottage

Durgan Wood Cottage, a small timber cottage with thatched roof with a sloped garden, Cornwall
Durgan Wood Cottage, Cornwall | © National Trust/Mike Henton
The double bedroom at Durgan Wood Cottage with three large windows, Cornwall
An aerial view of Durgan Wood Cottage peeking through the woodland next to the Helford River, with Grebe Beach nearby, Cornwall

Durgan Wood Cottage

A timber-built thatched cottage nestling amongst the trees with views over the Helford River.

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The double bedroom at Durgan Wood Cottage with three large windows, Cornwall
An aerial view of Durgan Wood Cottage peeking through the woodland next to the Helford River, with Grebe Beach nearby, Cornwall
Durgan Wood Cottage, a small timber cottage with thatched roof with a sloped garden, Cornwall
The entrance to Durgan Wood Cottage with a small covered porch, Cornwall
The kitchen area of the open-plan living space at Durgan Wood Cottage, Cornwall
The large window above the table in the living space at Durgan Wood Cottage with views toward the Helford River, Cornwall
The sitting and dining area of the open-plan living space at Durgan Wood Cottage, with table for two, small television and two armchairs, Cornwall
The window in the living space at Durgan Wood Cottage, in winter, with views toward the Helford River, Cornwall
The open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room at Durgan Wood Cottage, Cornwall
The bathroom with shower over bath at Durgan Wood Cottage, Cornwall
One of the side tables in the double bedroom at Durgan Wood Cottage, Cornwall
The double bedroom at Durgan Wood Cottage, Cornwall
Outdoor chairs and table on a small gravelled area in front of Durgan Wood Cottage, Cornwall
Looking up at the underside of the overhang of the thatched roof at Durgan Wood Cottage, Cornwall
Durgan Wood Cottage, a small timber cottage with thatched roof in woodland, Cornwall
The sloped track down to the access road and coast path at Durgan Wood Cottage, Cornwall
The track from the parking space to Durgan Wood Cottage, Cornwall
An aerial view of Durgan Wood Cottage, a small timber-built thatched cabin surrounded by trees, Cornwall
The coast path near the cottages at Durgan, Cornwall
The Helford River, viewed from the coast path near Durgan in winter, Cornwall
An aerial view of Durgan village, the Helford Estuary and Grebe Beach, Cornwall
Boats on the Helford River viewed from the coast path in winter, Cornwall
An aerial view of the Helford River around Durgan, Cornwall
An aerial view of Grebe Beach, just a few minutes along the coast from the holiday cottages at Durgan, Cornwall
The sand and shingle beach at Durgan and the Helford River at sunset in winter, Cornwall
Sunrise at Durgan Beach, Cornwall

© National Trust/Mike Henton

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A timber-built thatched cottage nestling amongst the trees with views over the Helford River.

  • Guests

    2

    Bedrooms

    1

    Acorn rating

    3What's this?

    Number of dogs welcome

    1

    Reference

    011026

    Like something out of a fairy tale, Durgan Wood Cottage sits on the edge of a small wood. The tiny, timber-built thatched cabin was once used as an apple store, and now after a careful restoration, makes a cosy one-bedroom nest for two. Inside reveals an unexpected modern interior with brightly cladded walls, high ceilings and contemporary furnishings.

    Durgan Wood Cottage is a completely secluded and romantic place to stay, just above the Helford River, with only a few other cottages in sight. You’ll be on the edge of the Durgan, a small fishing village made up of a handful of former fish cellars, boat stores and a small sheltered beach. 

    You'll have free entry to Glendurgan Garden and other National Trust places during opening hours. There’s easy access to the South West Coast Path which will lead you along the Helford River and out to Falmouth bay. You’ll pass Rosemullion, a gentle headland where wildflowers bloom in the spring and where seals sometimes swim in the waters below.

    There are three other holiday cottages in Durgan village, Durgan Beach Cottage (sleeps three), Durgan Quay Cottage (sleeps three), Durgan Old School House (sleeps four). Multiple cottages can be booked together for a group. 

    • Garden, available
    • Fridge, available
    • Microwave, available
    • Television, available
    • DVD, available
    • Unplugged - no Wi-Fi, available
    • Single storey, available
    • Romantic, available
    • Woodland, available
    • Coast path, available
    • Walk to a beach, available
    • Near National Trust attraction, available

    Please note, this cottage has no washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher.

    What's provided in a National Trust holiday cottage?

Book together

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

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.

Cornwall

3 guests
Dogs welcome: 0
Durgan Wood Cottage, a small timber cottage with thatched roof with a sloped garden, Cornwall

Durgan Wood Cottage 

A timber-built thatched cottage nestling amongst the trees with views over the Helford River.

Cornwall

2 guests
Dogs welcome: 1
The side of Durgan Beach Cottage, and the garden it shares with Durgan Quay Cottage, on the bank of the Helford Estuary, Cornwall

Durgan Beach Cottage 

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

Cornwall

3 guests
Dogs welcome: 0
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.

Cornwall

4 guests
Dogs welcome: 0

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Bosveal 

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Glendurgan Garden 

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

Falmouth, Cornwall

Fully open today
The Laurel Maze featuring a large patch of Gunnera manicata at Glendurgan Garden, Cornwall

Trelissick 

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

near Truro, Cornwall

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Lizard Point 

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The view from Polpeor Cove at Lizard Point, Cornwall

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