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Penarvon Cabin

Helston, Cornwall
The exterior of Penarvon Cabin, Helford, Cornwall
The view from the garden at Penarvon Cabin, Helford, Cornwall
The view from the garden at Penarvon Cabin, Helford, Cornwall
The sitting and dining area at Penarvon Cabin, Helford, Cornwall
The sitting and dining area at Penarvon Cabin, Helford, Cornwall
The kitchen and dining area at Penarvon Cabin, Helford, Cornwall
The bedroom at Penarvon Cabin, Helford, Cornwall
The exterior of Penarvon Cabin, Helford, Cornwall
The exterior of Penarvon Cabin, Helford, Cornwall The view from the garden at Penarvon Cabin, Helford, Cornwall The view from the garden at Penarvon Cabin, Helford, Cornwall The sitting and dining area at Penarvon Cabin, Helford, Cornwall The sitting and dining area at Penarvon Cabin, Helford, Cornwall The kitchen and dining area at Penarvon Cabin, Helford, Cornwall The bedroom at Penarvon Cabin, Helford, Cornwall The exterior of Penarvon Cabin, Helford, Cornwall

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  • Sleeps 2
  • Bedrooms 1
  • Preferred changeover day Friday
  • Minimum stay 2 nights
  • Number of dogs welcome 1
  • Acorn rating 3 What's this?
  • Reference 011043
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About Penarvon Cabin

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

Burrowing amongst the trees, above the wild Penarvon Cove is this romantic little hideaway. You’ll be practically undisturbed on this small secret beach with only the sound of the waters lapping the shores breaking the silence. 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. 
 

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Features and facilities

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

Accessibility

Not accessible

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Layout

  • Ground floor

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

Notes for guests

Heating: Rointe digital electric heating system.

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

Access: 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.

Local suppliers: Guest discount offered to National Trust guests by Lizard Adventures and Dan Joel Surf School. 

Barbeque: Provided on request.

Cycle hire: Porthleven Cycle Hire delivers bicycles to your cottage and collects them at the end of your stay.

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a view of the palm trees near the maze at Glendurgan

Glendurgan Garden

Stroll down through the peaceful, exotic and playful valley to a sheltered beach at the bottom.
a view of the Helford River and surrounding countryside

Bosveal

Tucked in wooded valleys and surprising views of the restful Helford River
St Anthony Head

St Anthony Head

Tucked away at the bottom of the Roseland there's lots to discover for everyone.
The beach at Church Cove, Gunwalloe

Gunwalloe

A site of archaeological importance surrounded by dunes, beaches, a medieval church and a reedbed rich in wildlife.
Autumn sets in around Loe Pool at Penrose

Penrose

Wooded country around Cornwall's largest natural lake. Penrose features woodland tracks, stretches of coastline and open parkland, the perfect backdrop for a day out.
Sunset over Mullion Habour, Cornwall

Mullion Cove

Originally built in the 1890s, the picturesque harbour at Mullion Cove shelters a small fishing fleet from powerful westerly storms.

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About the Acorn rating

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We have applied a 1-5 Acorn rating to each cottage to be used only as a guide that covers location, style of interior and facilities you may be looking for. The range runs from 1 Acorn at a more basic level through to 5 Acorns at the highest level. Cottage pricing is not judged on the Acorn rating alone and as all our cottages are of an individual nature we recommend that all factors are considered when making your choice.

1 Acorn: simple living accommodation with basic furniture and fixtures fit for purpose, safe and clean. Running water and a WC are provided. There could be some limitations to heating and washing facilities (details of these will be stated clearly on the cottage's webpage). Bedding, linen and towels are supplied (with a few exceptions, which is again clearly stated). Facilities for basic catering and living are provided. Generally a 1 acorn cottage does not have wifi. Examples of a 1 acorn offer include Cartref, Wales and Rosedene, Worcestershire.

2 Acorn: a mid-quality range of furniture and fittings. Bathroom facilities are basic or there may be a high sleeps to bathroom ratio depending on the size of the cottage. Very few 2 acorn cottages have wifi and, similar to a 1 Acorn cottage, the kitchen white goods and washing facilities are basic in their offer. All 2 (and higher) Acorn cottages supply bedding, linen and towels. Examples of a 2 acorn offer include Engine Cottage, Cornwall and High Hallgarth, Cumbria.

3 Acorn: a good, standard offer. Generally it is correctly proportioned for the number of guests but could have a few compromises, for example a small sized kitchen, or a lower bathroom to guest ratio. The variety of white goods available will be better than a 2 Acorn cottage. Examples of a 3 acorn cottage include the Mustard Pot Cottage, Norfolk and Rose Cottage, Isle of Wight.

4 Acorn: these cottage have more premium furniture, fittings and lighting. Additionally it is likely to have added comfort extras. The ratio of bathrooms to guests will be higher, and the bathrooms would be more likely to have separate and spacious showers as opposed to over bath showers. Examples of a 4 Acorn offer include Portland House, Dorset and Stepper View, Cornwall.

5 Acorn: a luxury accommodation offer with very few limiting factors. It is well-equipped and has spacious facilities throughout the cottage. This is the highest offer available. The furniture is of high standard, and has real comfort for modern living. Examples of a 5 Acorn cottage include The Old Rectory, South Wales and West Gate Lodge, Yorkshire.

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