Powders

Helston, Cornwall

The sitting room at Powders, Helston, Cornwall

The kitchen at Powders, Helston, Cornwall — The kitchen at Powders, Cornwall

The double bedroom at Powders, Helston, Cornwall — The double bedroom at Powders, Cornwall

The twin bedroom at Powders, Helston, Cornwall — The twin bedroom at Powders, Cornwall

The view from Powders, Helston, Cornwall — The view from Powders, Cornwall

At-a-glance details

Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Preferred changeover day Monday
Minimum stay 2 nights
Number of dogs welcome 2
Acorn rating 5 What's this?
Reference 011093

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About Powders

A sophisticated wood cabin peeking through the pine trees, on the edge of 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, 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 and a connecting path leads you down to a private quay. 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 Cover 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.

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Features and facilities

Cot & high chair available
Microwave available
Fridge available
Freezer available
Dishwasher available
Washing machine available
Tumble dryer available
Telephone available
Television available
DVD available
WiFi* available
Open fire / wood burner available
Garden available
BBQ available

Accessibility

Ground floor facilities

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Layout

Ground floor
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.

Notes for guests

Catering: Homemade meals can be ready on your arrival at an extra charge (7 days notice required). If you would like to order any options from the attached menu, please contact our catering manager on 01872 863486. View menu options.

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: 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: Supply of seasoned beech and ash logs from a local National Trust plantation available: £5 for one night, £10 for two, £15 for three or £20 for an unlimited supply for the duration of your stay.

Barbeque: Provided on request.

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

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.