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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

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

  • Guests

    4

    Bedrooms

    2

    Acorn rating

    5What's this?

    Number of dogs welcome

    2

    Reference

    011093

    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.

    • 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
    • Cot & high chair, available

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