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Helston, Cornwall

Powders

The exterior of Powders, Helston, Cornwall
The exterior of Powders, Cornwall | © National Trust / Paul Watts
The sitting area at Powders, Helston, Cornwall
The double bedroom at Powders, Helston, Cornwall

Powders

A sophisticated wood cabin peeking through the pine trees, on the edge of Frenchman’s Creek.

The sitting area at Powders, Helston, Cornwall
The double bedroom at Powders, Helston, Cornwall
The exterior of Powders, Helston, Cornwall
The kitchen at Powders, Helston, Cornwall
The twin bedroom at Powders, Helston, Cornwall
The first en-suite at Powders, Helston, Cornwall
The exterior of Powders, Helston, Cornwall
The second en-suite at Powders, Helston, Cornwall
The view from Powders, Helston, Cornwall

© National Trust Images / James Dobson

A sophisticated wood cabin peeking through the pine trees, on the edge of Frenchman’s Creek.

At a glance

Guests
4
Bedrooms
2
Number of dogs welcome
2
Reference
011093
Acorn rating

About Powders

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, amongst the whispering pine trees, where Frenchman's Creek meets the main Helford River. Inside the two-bedroom bungalow reveals a chic interior with wooden floors, a large double-bedroom and a modern kitchen area. 

Its woodland garden provides impressive views over the glistening waters. 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 minutes’ drive. Here you can hop onto the South West Coast Path for walks along the most southerly point of the UK.
 

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, not available
  • DVD, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, available
  • BBQ, not available

Location

Accessibility

Ground floor facilities

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

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.

More information

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.

Free parking at all National Trust car parks on Lizard on production of booking details

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: 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.