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Helston, Cornwall

Penarvon Cabin

The exterior of Penarvon Cabin, Cornwall
The exterior of Penarvon Cabin, Cornwall | © National Trust / Mike Henton
The sitting and dining area at Penarvon Cabin, Helford, Cornwall
The kitchen and dining area at Penarvon Cabin, Helford, Cornwall

Penarvon Cabin

A romantic little wood cabin, perching above the secret beach of Penarvon Cove.

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The sitting and dining area at Penarvon Cabin, Helford, Cornwall
The kitchen and dining area at Penarvon Cabin, Helford, Cornwall
The exterior of Penarvon Cabin, Cornwall
The sitting and dining area at Penarvon Cabin, Helford, Cornwall
The double bedroom at Penarvon Cabin, Cornwall
The outdoor seating area at Penarvon Cabin, Cornwall

© National Trust / Mike Henton

A romantic little wood cabin, perching above the secret beach of Penarvon Cove.

At a glance

Guests
2
Bedrooms
1
Number of dogs welcome
1
Reference
011043
Acorn rating

About Penarvon Cabin

Burrowing amongst the trees, above the wild Penarvon Cove is this romantic little hideaway. Discover the small secret beach with only the sound of the waters lapping the shore breaking the silence, and can even moor your own sailing dinghy. Inside the tiny wooden cabin reveals a snuggly open-plan kitchen, dining and living area complete with a log-burner effect electric fire. Its double-bedroom has views over the Helford River and beyond.  

Walk down to the village at Helford for its traditional thatched pub and post office. A circular walk behind the cabin leads through woodland and past the commemorative chapel of St Francis on the water's edge. 

There are plenty of things to do along the Helford River and because it’s sheltered from the Atlantic gales, you’ll have the benefit of being in one of the mildest corners of the country. If you fancy a change of scenery though, head to Truro, Cornwall’s only city. 
 

Features and facilities

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

Location

Accessibility

Not accessible

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Open plan kitchen/sitting/dining room, double bedroom, bathroom with shower over bath. Patio area provided outside overlooking the river.

More information

Please note: Guests can moor their own sailing dinghy in Penarvon Cove during their stay.

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

Heating: Rointe digital electric heating system.

Parking: There is an allocated parking space 100 metres away at the top of the beach.

Access: The access road to Penarvon Cove is unmetalled and is quite rough in places, so it is advised to drive slowly and cautiously.  This may be a problem for low to the ground cars.

For access there are two approaches to the Cabin. The initial one is up 20 very steep steps at the front of the Cabin. Another path to the rear of the Cabin has been established but will still involve negotiating 4 steep steps.

Garden: There is no garden as such, but there is a small grassed area to the front of the cabin and a small patio at the side with views of the river.

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.