Waterside 16c Cottage. Idyllic views. Boat. Wonderful location. No neighbours!

Rock Cottage has stood alone on a promontory for over 400 years and since 1954 has been in the same family. It commands a stunning, peaceful and ever-changing view of the Helford River with its surrounding woodland in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With no neighbours or other properties in view, and bordering the water on two sides, one can enjoy complete privacy and tranquillity. The acre of terraced gardens lead to woodland and down to the private foreshore, where 'Peggy', our sturdy rowing dinghy is moored. This homely cottage has full central heating with radiators, three bedrooms including the separate Garden Room and comfortably accommodates up to six. It offers a new, light and modern kitchen/diner, fully equipped to high standards with all you need and the added bonus of a fabulous view! Relax in the refurbished, fully carpeted and most comfortable, beamed sitting room with its luxury sofa and arm chairs. Situated on the ground floor is the well fitted bathroom. From the sitting room, a fine wooden staircase leads to the landing, master and children's bedroom all having beautiful pitch pine floors with large rugs. A couple of paces across the slate courtyard is the spacious third bedroom. All rooms enjoy lovely views of the garden, woodland, surrounding countryside and the Mawgan Creek. Upon arrival, you will find this exceptional property beautifully presented, very clean, with easy to use facilities and everything in its place. The internet service is fast, reliable and included in the rent. Rock Cottage is personally prepared by the Owners. From early springtime the grass banks and woodland come alive with thousands of Cornish primroses, spotted orchids and English bluebells. Daffodils grace borders and pots. You can always find somewhere to sit or look at a different aspect from the terraced garden which is well tended, planted with camelias, hydrangeas, and other shrubs. When autumn approaches, the beech and oak woodlands reveal another splendour. Book a short break in early December and Christmas shop in the City of Truro. It's truly magical here in Cornwall, with Christmas lights in the local seaside villages, carol concerts in beautifully decorated churches, Christmas food markets and of course wonderful beaches to walk. At Rock Cottage we provide a live Christmas tree, decorated with lights, tinsel and baubles, garlands and a present too for our guests. Celebrate New Year's Eve with family or friends at a local restaurant and then enjoy a relaxing walk through the Penrose Estate the following day. Children find lots to do here and enjoy a game of swing ball, playing hide and seek in our woodland, crab fishing with a line and bacon from the jetty or racing their toy sail boats along the shore. For those who love to be on the water, bring your kayaks and canoes. Launch these from our jetty and explore the tidal creeks. Some guests enjoy fishing for Grey Mullet, Sea Bass and flat fish either from the shore, or out in 'Peggy'. She is available (weather and tides permitting) from Easter until the end of October for our guests to experience an adventure on the upper reaches of the Helford River. Rock Cottage has an excellent location for visiting many places on the Lizard Peninsula. Family holidays, special occasions, anniversaries or a couple wanting to escape from the daily routine, choose this haven. "Memorable, relaxing, so comfortable, everything in its place, very clean and well-appointed with great attention to detail, just perfect ..... simply a wonderful holiday," what our guests say and can expect when they stay at Rock Cottage. HOW TO BOOK AND PAY: To avoid Service Fees, payment can be made direct to the owners through their website: www.rockcottagecornwall.com Methods of payment accepted are: BACs, internet banking, PayPal (we only charge you a 2% fee) or cheque (drawn on a UK bank account). For a limited period, deposits are 15% of the total rent with the final payment and security deposit of £150 due six weeks before the commencement date. When there are no more than four persons staying in the property at any one time, we will accept a maximum of two well trained dogs. For reasons of hygiene and consideration of other guests, we ask that dogs are kept out of all the bedrooms and the newly carpeted lounge. A dog gate is supplied. Please mention your wish to bring a dog(s) at the time of enquiry. There is no extra charge.