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Helston, Cornwall

Powders

The exterior of Powders and its garden, with the Helford River in the background, Cornwall
Powders, Cornwall | © National Trust/Mike Henton
The sitting area at Powders, Helston, Cornwall
The double bedroom at Powders, Helston, Cornwall

Powders

A sophisticated wood cabin with expansive views over Frenchman’s Creek.

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The sitting area at Powders, Helston, Cornwall
The double bedroom at Powders, Helston, Cornwall
The exterior of Powders and its garden, with the Helford River in the background, Cornwall
A view of the exterior of Powders, from the steps down to the cabin, Cornwall
The kitchen has views across the water at Powders, Cornwall
The kitchen at Powders, Helston, Cornwall
The sitting and dining room at Powders, with sofas, woodburner and dining table and chairs for six, Cornwall
Wicker armchairs in the sitting room at Powders, Cornwall
The double bedroom at Powders, with built-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom, Cornwall
The four poster double bed at Powders, Cornwall
The first en-suite at Powders, Helston, Cornwall
The twin bedroom at Powders, Helston, Cornwall
The second en-suite at Powders, Helston, Cornwall
Powders, a wood cabin on the edge of Frenchman's Creek and Helford River, Cornwall
The garden patio of Powders, with outdoor dining furniture, Cornwall
The garden of Powders, next to Frenchman's Creek, Cornwall
The view of Frenchman's Creek meeting the Helford River, from the garden of Powders, Cornwall

© National Trust/Mike Henton

A sophisticated wood cabin with expansive views over Frenchman’s Creek.

At a glance

Guests
4
Bedrooms
2
Number of dogs welcome
2
Reference
011093
Acorn rating

About Powders

Retreat to this stylish, 1930s wooden bungalow for a week of calm next to the water’s edge. Its name is taken from its former owner, Powders Thurburn, a sailor and artist who settled here after years of adventuring the seas. You can see why he chose this romantic spot where Frenchman's Creek meets the main Helford River; the garden provides impressive views over the glistening waters. Inside, the two-bedroom bungalow has a chic interior with wooden floors, a large double-bedroom and a modern kitchen area. 

Walk across the headlands for the riverside pub and post office in Helford village. You can also hop onto the ferry from here for trips across the river.

The aqua-coloured waters of Kynance Cove and The Lizard are just a 30-minute drive away. Here you can hop onto the South West Coast Path for walks along the most southerly point of the UK.

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

Ground floor facilities. 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

Large sitting/dining room with wood-burning stove, kitchen, two bedrooms (one double, one twin) both with en-suite bathrooms with showers over bath, utility/cloakroom with lavatory.

More information

Cottage approach: A path extends through the little gate to the left of the cottage. This path forks after about 20 metres with the right fork taking you up to a small unfenced pond which often fills with moss and leaves and may be difficult to spot.

Telephone: There is a payphone on the premises.

*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.

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

Powders is down a path from the parking area and there is a number of steps down to the property.

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

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

Due to the nature of the installation of the woodburner, we are unable to provide a Nursery Guard, but a Fire Surround can be fitted upon request.

Please note: The cottage sits on the banks of a river and care must be taken. Young children should not be left unattended in the garden.

The lower path leading to the quay gives immediate access to very deep water when the tide is in and a very sharp drop onto the beach if the tide is out. Please note the quay is currently out of use.

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