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Whitstone Cottage

The exterior and garden at Whitstone Cottage, Penrose, Helston, Cornwall
The exterior and garden at Whitstone Cottage, Cornwall | © National Trust / Paul Watts
The sitting room at Whitstone Cottage, Penrose, Helston, Cornwall
The kitchen at Whitstone Cottage, Penrose, Helston, Cornwall

Whitstone Cottage

A traditional white-washed cottage with a thatched roof and a country rustic interior.

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The sitting room at Whitstone Cottage, Penrose, Helston, Cornwall
The kitchen at Whitstone Cottage, Penrose, Helston, Cornwall
The exterior and garden at Whitstone Cottage, Penrose, Helston, Cornwall
The double bedroom at Whitstone Cottage, Penrose, Helston, Cornwall
The twin bedroom at Whitstone Cottage (please note, the layout of this room has changed), Cornwall
The exterior and garden at Whitstone Cottage, Penrose, Helston, Cornwall

© National Trust / Mike Henton

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A traditional white-washed cottage with a thatched roof and a country rustic interior.

  • Guests

    4

    Bedrooms

    2

    Acorn rating

    3What's this?

    Number of dogs welcome

    2

    Reference

    011060

    Stay in a rare survival of an unspoilt cob and stone Cornish cottage with a part-thatched, part-slate roof. Inside you’ll find all the quirks of a traditional country cottage as well as a few modern comforts. Low beamed ceilings, slate floors and wonky timber frames are met by modern furnishings. You’ll have your own enclosed garden too, which is a real sun-trap in the summer and views of other historic buildings nearby. 

    Just outside your doorstep, a network of footpaths will lead you around Loe Pool, the largest freshwater lake in Cornwall, and its densely wooded banks. The golden sands of Loe Bar are just a 25-minute walk from the cottage. 

    For the nearest town, the bustling town of Helston is just a 5-minute drive. Further afield, the fascinating island of St Michael’s Mount can be reached in 25 minutes. 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.

    • Wi-Fi, not available
    • Garden, available
    • EV charging, not available
    • Fridge, available
    • Freezer, available
    • Microwave, available
    • Open fire / wood burner, not available
    • Television, available
    • DVD, available
    • Washing machine, available
    • Dishwasher, available
    • Tumble dryer, available
    • Cot & high chair, available

    What's provided in a National Trust holiday cottage?

    Please note, this cottage does not contain some of the usual cottage inventory. There's no radio or DVDs.

Book together...

There are six cottages and a bunkhouse around Loe Pool and Penrose, all within about 15 minute's drive of each other.

The exterior of Bar Lodge, Penrose, Helston, Cornwall

Bar Lodge 

A stay with a view, this remote hideaway perches just above Loe Bar Beach. Sleeps six.

The exterior and garden at Whitstone Cottage, Penrose, Helston, Cornwall

Whitstone Cottage 

A traditional white-washed cottage with a thatched roof and a country rustic interior. Sleeps four, dog friendly.

An elevated view of Penrose Stables, Helston, Cornwall

Penrose Stables 

A contemporary apartment in an 18th-century stable block on the Penrose estate. Sleeps five, dog friendly.

The exterior of Helston Lodge, Cornwall

Helston Lodge 

Perching above the Loe, this former gate lodge is the perfect lakeside location. Sleeps four.

A view of Degibna Lower Pentire Farm House from across Loe Pool, Cornwall

Degibna Lower Pentire Farm House 

A lakeside hideaway with a country cottage interior and an enclosed garden. It's joined to Degibna Lower Pentire Barn. Sleeps four, dog friendly.

The exterior of Debigna Lower Pentire Barn, Cornwall

Degibna Lower Pentire Barn 

A sophisticated barn conversion with a timber-frame ceiling and views over Carminowe Creek. It's joined to Degibna Lower Pentire Farm House. Sleeps two, dog friendly.

Penrose Bunkhouse, Cornwall

Penrose Bunkhouse 

A bunkhouse with basic facilities and sea views, perfect for a large group of outdoor adventurers. Sleeps 17, dog friendly.

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Things to see and do at Penrose...

Visitors walking a path through trees at Penrose
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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.

Helston, Cornwall

Fully open today
A man and child bird watching through binoculars across Loe Pool at Penrose
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Things to do in the countryside at Penrose 

The open spaces at Penrose are ideal to explore. Walk through the parkland or take the family on an adventure in the woods.

Looking through the trees and across Loe Pool
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Trail

A walk around Loe Pool 

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Discover the landscape around Cornwall's largest natural lake, on this 10km circular trail. Explore woodland, marshland and the coast, while keeping the lake in sight. Just after the halfway mark, stop and recuperate some energy at the Stables Cafe.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 6.25 (km: 10)
Someone riding a mobility scooter on a tarmacked path, in an autumnal woodland.
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Trail

Helston to the Stables Café accessible woodland trail 

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This multi-use level and well-surfaced path can be used by walkers, runners, horse riders, and users of mobility scooters, wheelchairs, pushchairs and bicycles. Wind your way through the Penrose woodland, taking in views of Loe Pool, from Helston's free Fairground car park, to the National Trust's, Stables Cafe.

Activities
Walking, Running, Cycling, Horse Riding
DistanceMiles: 1.6 (km: 2.56)

Exploring the area...

A view of a path up Godolphin Hill, Cornwall on a summer's day
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Place

Godolphin 

An ancient and atmospheric estate with a medieval garden and historic house

Helston, Cornwall

Partially open today
bosveal bosloe local views
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Place

Bosveal 

Tucked in wooded valleys with views of the peaceful Helford River

Cornwall

Fully open today
Pink, blue and white wild flowers bloom on a slope at Glendurgan, Cornwall, overlooking trees
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Place

Glendurgan Garden 

A historic and exotic wooded valley garden leading down to the Helford River.

Falmouth, Cornwall

Fully open today
Visitors in the distance on the sandy beach at Gunwalloe Church Cove, Cornwall.
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Place

Gunwalloe 

A site of archaeological importance surrounded by dunes, beaches, a medieval church and a reedbed rich in wildlife.

Cornwall

Fully open today
Volunteers at the Wildlife Watchpoint at Lizard Point
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Place

Lizard Point 

Dramatic cliffs shaped by the Atlantic. The Lizard features white beaches, turquoise seas and unique nature.

near Helston, Cornwall

Partially open today
The view over rocks and a small beach at Kynance Cove, Cornwall.
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Place

Kynance Cove 

A tidal beach for the adventurous, famous for its white sand, turquoise sea and rock stacks. Extremely busy with limited parking throughout July, August & September.

Nr. Helston, Cornwall

A view across the water at low tide at St Michael's Mount in the distance
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Place

St Michael's Mount 

Rocky island crowned by medieval church and castle, home to a living community

Marazion, Cornwall

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