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Helston, Cornwall

Penrose Stables

An elevated view of Penrose Stables, Helston, Cornwall
An elevated view of Penrose Stables, Cornwall | © National Trust / Paul Watts
The kitchen at Penrose Stables, Helston, Cornwall
The twin bedroom at Penrose Stables, Helston, Cornwall

Penrose Stables

A contemporary apartment in an 18th-century stable block on the Penrose estate.

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The kitchen at Penrose Stables, Helston, Cornwall
The twin bedroom at Penrose Stables, Helston, Cornwall
An elevated view of Penrose Stables, Helston, Cornwall
The single bedroom at Penrose Stables, Helston, Cornwall
The bathroom at Penrose Stables, Helston, Cornwall
The decking area at Penrose Stables, Helston, Cornwall

© National Trust / Mike Henton

A contemporary apartment in an 18th-century stable block on the Penrose estate.

At a glance

Guests
5
Bedrooms
3
Number of dogs welcome
1
Reference
011096
Acorn rating

About Penrose Stables

For a stay amongst woodlands, freshwater lakes and an unspoilt coastline, Penrose Stables is perfectly situated. The three-bedroom apartment with its own decking area and rockery garden sits in the 18th-century stable block of the historic Penrose estate, with views overlooking gentle parkland towards Loe Pool. Inside there’s an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area and 3 spacious bedrooms.

Tucked in the midst of this historic estate which boasts a walled garden and a woodland with bats, foxes and owls, Penrose Stables is perfect for long walks or just sitting watching the world go by.

The path that runs around the perimeter of Loe Pool passes the front of the building, offering a variety of walks around the estate, woods and lake. Beyond the estate, the market town, Helston, can be walked to within 35 minutes. The nearest beach is at Porthleven, which is just a 30 minute walk.  

Further afield, the fascinating island of St Michael’s Mount is a 30-minute drive from here. Take a short evocative boat trip to the island, or at low tide, enjoy the walk across the causeway. Discover its iconic medieval church and castle and its subtropical terraced garden. 

Features and facilities

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

Location

Accessibility

Not accessible

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Entrance hall, bathroom with shower cubicle and bath, open plan kitchen/sitting/dining room, three bedrooms (one double with 5' bed, one twin, one single).

More information

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

Heating: Electric Rointe heating. 

Parking: There is a parking area for two cars.

Entrance is at the rear of the building via a 50-metre surfaced path and decking area.

Garden: There is a small decked area and rockery garden at the rear of the property and the cottage is situated in open parkland. 

*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: Due to access issues the cottage is no longer considered appropriate for guests with a disability.

The cottage is situated over a working Estate Office, which operates during normal office hours and a small cafe which is open from 10am until 4pm from Easter to end of September, weekends and school holidays.

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.