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Helston, Cornwall

Degibna Lower Pentire Farm House

A view of Degibna Lower Pentire Farm House from across Loe Pool, Cornwall
A view of Degibna Lower Pentire Farm House from across Loe Pool, Cornwall | © National Trust/Mike Henton
The dining room at Lower Pentire Farm House, Helston, Cornwall
The exterior of Lower Pentire Farm House, Helston, Cornwall

Degibna Lower Pentire Farm House

A lakeside hideaway with a country cottage interior and an enclosed garden.

The dining room at Lower Pentire Farm House, Helston, Cornwall
The exterior of Lower Pentire Farm House, Helston, Cornwall
A view of Degibna Lower Pentire Farm House from across Loe Pool, Cornwall
The kitchen at Lower Pentire Farm House, Helston, Cornwall
The dining area with views over Loe Pool at Degibna Lower Pentire Farm House, Cornwall
The sitting room at Lower Pentire Farm House, Helston, Cornwall
The double bedroom at Lower Pentire Farm House, Helston, Cornwall
The twin bedroom at Lower Pentire Farm House, Helston, Cornwall
The twin bedroom at Degibna Lower Pentire Farm House has views over Loe Pool, Cornwall
The bathroom at Lower Pentire Farm House, Helston, Cornwall
The picnic table in the garden at Degibna Lower Pentire Farm House, Cornwall

© National Trust / Mike Henton

A lakeside hideaway with a country cottage interior and an enclosed garden.

At a glance

Guests
4
Bedrooms
2
Number of dogs welcome
2
Reference
011059
Acorn rating

About Degibna Lower Pentire Farm House

Degibna Lower Pentire Farm House is everything you could ever want from a holiday cottage, with its pretty white-washed façade, and stacks of rustic charm. The house dates back to the 18th-century and its low-beamed ceilings, slate floors and log-burner give it a real country cottage feel. You’ll have your own enclosed garden complete with a picnic table. 

The view from the cottage overlooks a section of the inlet of Loe Pool framed with trees and Cornish hedgerow and the coastal footpath right on the doorstep. This takes you inland alongside the River Cober to the nearby market town of Helston (2 miles away), home of the ancient tradition of ‘Flora Day’, celebrating the end of winter and marking the arrival of spring. Flora Day continues to be celebrated annually during the first weekend of May. Discover the town's folk heritage and stroll around bustling streets in search of a hearty pasty or a traditional pub lunch. Also accessible on foot, the restaurants, pubs and shops of Porthleven are a pleasant two-mile walk along the sands.

Further afield, visit Goldolphin House, less than a 20 minute drive, for acres of dramatic parkland and formal gardens. St Michael’s Mount, just a 30 minute drive to the west, is a must see. From afar it looks like a mysterious island, but take the ferry or walk across the causeway when the tide is out, and you’ll discover subtropical gardens and 12th-century castle. 
 

Features and facilities

  • Cot & high chair, available
  • Fridge, available
  • Dishwasher, available
  • Tumble dryer, available
  • Television, available
  • WiFi, not available
  • Garden, available
  • Microwave, available
  • Freezer, available
  • Washing machine, available
  • Telephone, not available
  • DVD, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, available
  • BBQ, not available

Location

Accessibility

Beamed, 5'10" ceilings on ground floor. Enclosed garden. 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

Dining hall/kitchen, sitting room with log burner.

First floor layout

Two bedrooms (one double, one twin), bathroom with shower over bath.

More information

Driving: The lane to this cottage is used by the local farming community and although it is reviewed on a monthly basis with a view to, where possible, ensuring smooth and comfortable access to Degibna Lower Pentire Farm House and Barn. Low slung and rear wheel drive vehicles may have problems when fully loaded. 

Parking: Car parking is in the area behind the property.

Heating: Rointe digital electric heating system.

Garden: Small enclosed garden overlooking Loe Pool in the front of the farmhouse with picnic table and bench.

Telephone: Please be aware that there is no mobile phone reception.

Utilities/electricals: The washing machine and tumble dryer are a combined washer/dryer.

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

All National Trust car parks on The Lizard are free to guests on production of their booking information.

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.

Please note: There are low door lintels throughout the cottage and the ceilings of the beamed rooms on the ground floor stretch to only 5'10'' high. Guests taller than this should take this into account.

Swimming and boating are not permitted at Loe Pool.