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A sophisticated wood cabin with expansive views over Frenchman’s Creek.
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.
Ground floor layout
Large sitting/dining room with wood-burning stove, kitchen, two bedrooms (one double, one twin) both with en-suite bathrooms with showers over bath, utility/cloakroom with lavatory.
- 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
Ground floor facilities. Find more information in the Accessibility Guide. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.
Cottage approach: A path extends through the little gate to the left of the cottage. This path forks after about 20 metres with the right fork taking you up to a small unfenced pond which often fills with moss and leaves and may be difficult to spot.
Telephone: There is a payphone on the premises.
*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: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up-to-date information, please call the team on 0344 800 2070.
Powders is down a path from the parking area and there is a number of steps down to the property.
Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.
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.
Due to the nature of the installation of the woodburner, we are unable to provide a Nursery Guard, but a Fire Surround can be fitted upon request.
Please note: The cottage sits on the banks of a river and care must be taken. Young children should not be left unattended in the garden.
The lower path leading to the quay gives immediate access to very deep water when the tide is in and a very sharp drop onto the beach if the tide is out. Please note the quay is currently out of use.
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