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Helston, Cornwall

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.

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

© National Trust / Mike Henton

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

At a glance

Guests
4
Bedrooms
2
Number of dogs welcome
2
Reference
011060
Acorn rating

About Whitstone Cottage

Stay in 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 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.
 

Features and facilities

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

Location

Accessibility

Find more information in the Accessibility Guide. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Dining hall/kitchen, sitting room.

First floor layout

Upstairs landing / sitting room. Two bedrooms (one double, one twin), bathroom with hand-held shower over the bath.

More information

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

Heating: Rointe digital electric heating system and electric woodburner.

Parking: Car parking is outside the cottage.

Garden: There is a large secluded garden, which has a picnic table.

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.

Please note: Because of the thatched roof it is not permitted to barbecue in the grounds of the cottage.