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Waterside Cottage: No neighbours. Private with Boat, View, Foreshore and Garden.

Waterside Cottage: No neighbours. Private with Boat, View, Foreshore and Garden.

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The exclusive view from the property
Rock Cottage - 16c waterside retreat stands alone in AONB
Awesome view, there's nowhere quite like it!
Welcome to our 'home away from home'
 Peggy sits quietly on the peaceful shore waiting for you to discover the creeks

Overview of Waterside Cottage: No neighbours. Private with Boat, View, Foreshore and Garden.

Reviews
4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Helston, Cornwall
  • Popular LocationCornish Seal Sanctuary6 min drive
  • Popular LocationFlambards8 min drive
  • Popular LocationTrebah Gardens16 min drive
  • AirportPlymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)117 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Garden Room

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Young Person's Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Waterside Cottage: No neighbours. Private with Boat, View, Foreshore and Garden.

Rock Cottage is unique; there is nowhere quite like it. Standing completely alone in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and on a solid rock foundation within an acre of privately owned grounds, this 16th century property commands a wonderful elevated view of the Mawgan Creek of the Helford River. It is truly captivating. With no neighbours or owners next door, you have complete privacy throughout your stay.

The large well maintained terraced garden wraps the riverside woodland which borders our land on two sides. From the private jetty and foreshore, where the boat is moored, guests enjoy fishing, rowing, kayaking, paddle boarding, canoeing and crabbing. For the more adventurous, wild swimming is possible too. The gentle tidal waters ebb and flow bringing a myriad of water birds each time to feed on the shoreline and mudflats. Whatever the season or weather, the ever-changing landscape is mesmerising, but don't take my word for it, holiday here and see for yourself!

This well cared for and meticulously cleaned property is equipped to very high standards with quality furnishings throughout and BT Superfast Fibre Broadband WiFi is included. You will enjoy a comfortable and relaxing stay at Rock Cottage, which is suitable for up to four adults with two children maximum. There is full central heating by radiators, making the property warm and inviting whatever the weather, with wonderful river, countryside and woodland views from each room.

Rock Cottage is well placed for visiting the Lizard Peninsula with its beautiful coves and sandy beaches. Just 10 minutes by car and you will reach some of the areas finest beaches for swimming or body boarding - we are spoilt for choice! Gunwalloe Church Cove, Dollar & Fishing Cove, Poldhu, Polurrian, Kynance Cove, Kennack Sands, Coverack and Cadgwith are all favourites.

Within walking distance of less than half a mile from the cottage, is the village of Mawgan where there is an excellent shop open daily from early to late and stocked with all you need, plus The Ship Inn with restaurant and Mawgan Church. There is also the New Yard Restaurant at nearby Trelowarren Estate and the Black Swan in Gweek. Towards St Martin is Gear Farm Pasty shop selling organic vegetables and delicious pasties. Visit the re-opened Prince of Wales for a beer and Gwella Dairy for delicious ice cream. Helford has the waterside Shipwright's Arms and the Helford River Sailing Club, who are happy to accept visiting yachtsmen. As well as excellent Club facilities, there is also a bar and outside eating area.

Places of Interest/things to do: Frenchman's Creek, Tremayne Quay, Penarvon Cove, cycle around the Penrose Estate near Helston, visit Gweek Seal Sanctuary, Poldark Mine, Flambards, Roskilly's, NT Gardens, Trebah, Lizard Adventure, go scuba diving, horse ride, deep sea fishing, boat trips, whale/dolphin wildlife cruises, Minack Theatre, St Michael's Mount, Porthleven (for foodies)...... the list is endless!

Interior:
The light and contemporary kitchen/diner offers all the facilities you expect to find in a holiday cottage with top of the range appliances and a small walk-in pantry, ideal for storing your groceries. A glorious view of the Mawgan Creek is yours to savour from the handmade beech dining table which overlooks the garden and the river beyond.

The comfortable lounge has original cob walls and a large copper canopied inglenook housing an electric fire. It is fully carpeted and complemented by a very comfortable and luxury designed sofa, armchairs and matching cushioned window seats. For your entertainment we provide plenty of board games, puzzles, Cornish novels, books of interest on the area, maps, suggested walks, a new Smart LED TV and DVD player. At the far end is an open tread wooden staircase with a short wall mounted handrail leading to the landing and two bedrooms. The master bedroom has a king size bed and the adjacent young persons bedroom is furnished with two new white wooden beds which are 2ft 6" wide (normal length). The upstairs has polished pitch pine wooden floors with soft long rugs and wonderful views to enjoy.

New and situated on the ground floor of the cottage, is the luxury fitted bathroom incorporating an electric shower over a deep bath, toilet, built-in wash hand basin and under floor electric heating as well as a large illuminated wall mirror. Towels can be warmed on the tall ladder style radiator.

Only a few paces from the front door is the spacious and beautifully presented Garden Room, where a glorious view is yours to wake up to. This room has been designed to sleep two adults or teenagers so is not suitable for young children. It offers flexible sleeping arrangements with two zip and link single beds or a queen size bed upon request for two adults. The key to this room is not provided unless someone is sleeping in here.

*Complete privacy - No neighbours or owners within sight or sound - have it all to yourself.
*Private off road parking for up to two cars.
*Very well presented, meticulously cleaned and maintained, with easy to use facilities, personally checked and prepared each time, with everything in place.
*BT Superfast Fibre Broadband (WiFi in all rooms).
*Rowing Dinghy, life jackets, Tide Table, crabbing lines and bucket supplied (from Easter to end of October) at no extra charge!
* Fishing from the private foreshore or our boat - at no extra charge.
*Jetty storage for your kayaks, canoes and paddle boards.
* Short Breaks.
* Sorry but we no longer accept pets through this website.

We look forward to welcoming new and past guests to Rock Cottage, where time seems to stand still!


Property manager

Linda Dandy

Languages

English

Sustainability

Sustainability practices

At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
Locally-sourced food (80% minimum)
Double-glazed windows
Energy-saving switches
Housekeeping on request
This information is provided by our partners.

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Water view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be supervised at all times

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strictly No Smoking or Vaping inside the property
Extra persons may not visit/stay/use the facilities. Number of persons is as agreed at the time of the booking.
No smoking or vaping inside the property.
Sorry but we no longer accept pets through this website.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Helston

Located in Helston, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Marconi Centre and Poldark Mine are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The Old Cider Barn Arts and Crafts Centre and Trevaskis Farm. Travelling with kids? Consider Bonython Estate Gardens and One2Eleven. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Cornish Seal Sanctuary - 6 min drive
  • Flambards - 8 min drive
  • Mullion Cove Harbour - 13 min drive
  • Trebah Gardens - 16 min drive
  • Maenporth Beach - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Hayle St Erth Station - 25 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Coinage Hall - Jd Wetherspoon - 8 min drive
  • Janes Fish and Chips - 8 min drive
  • Shipwrights Arms - 9 min drive
  • Ferry Boat Inn - 16 min drive
  • The Bell Inn - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterside Cottage: No neighbours. Private with Boat, View, Foreshore and Garden. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterside Cottage: No neighbours. Private with Boat, View, Foreshore and Garden.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterside Cottage: No neighbours. Private with Boat, View, Foreshore and Garden.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterside Cottage: No neighbours. Private with Boat, View, Foreshore and Garden. located?

This family-friendly Helston cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of The Lizard and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Bonython Estate Gardens and One2Eleven are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Binnie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic getaway
This property and location is perfect it is exactly like the pictures if not better. Linda and Robin are the perfect hosts and do everything to make your stay special. “ Peggy” is a dream, and definitely worth going out in her to see the sunrise. It is truly an experience not to be missed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

5/5 Excellent

Clare D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a gem!
Rock Cottage is truly a special place! A beautiful location, spotlessly clean, with the most comfortable beds & everything you could need in the cottage itself (as well as use of Peggy, the rowing boat!). As a family with two children, aged 8 & 10, plus grandparents who stayed in the beautiful garden room, we had the most wonderful week. Thank you Linda & Robin!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

5/5 Excellent

Anna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cornish Wildlife Haven
Peaceful, full of Birdlife, walking and swimming heaven.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

5/5 Excellent

Warren C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Isolation.
Fantastic cottage at the end of Mawgan Creek. Own Jetty. Rowing boat. Privacy. Birdlife. Seals. Paddle boarded to our hearts delight. Stunning view from the back garden. Helston and Porthleven near enough to visit.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

5/5 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous cottage on the creek
Lovely cottage with a lot of history and atmosphere. Very comfortable and well equipped - we used the bbq almost every night. It was beautiful out on the creek In the boat. I also swam in the creek a few times (in a wetsuit - but the water seemed to get warmer as the week went on, or Ingot used to it!). If you get tired of watching the changing vista of the creek - the tide coming in and out, the fish and the bird life - there is plenty to do within a 30 min drive: coastal walks, gorgeous beaches and pretty fishing villages. Be prepared for single track roads, rough car parking steep slopes though! A great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Linda Dandy

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Hello from Linda Dandy. For me, it is a real privilege to assist with the managing of Rock Cottage which has been in the Dandy Family for 69 years. On a holiday to the area in 1954, Rock Cottage was ‘discovered’ by Robin's parents, Eleanor (Peggy) and Leslie Dandy. They immediately recognised the special nature of this 16th century cottage and its unique location, which stands alone within an acre of land bordering the Helford River on two sides. Later that year the property was purchased at auction for their retirement.

Why they chose this property

At the time of purchase, the cottage was condemned as unfit for human habitation and was also Grade II listed because it was then the ‘only recorded example of a traditional Cornish cottage built on a projecting rock foundation’. There was no mains water or electricity, so rainwater was collected for washing and oil lamps and candles provided the only illumination. Drinking water was collected from a nearby spring. A comprehensive renovation programme took place and this was completed by January 1956. The main building was demolished to ground floor ceiling level except for the chimney end which was preserved. The traditional cob (mud, straw and stone) walls retained where it was possible. A Bathroom was created from the old Scullery, the Sitting Room extended and a new Kitchen constructed.

The Garden Room was formerly a separate cottage and had been altered in the early 1900s to become a Meeting Room for game shooting for the Trelowarren Estate. Both families living in the cottages’ had shared the semi-detached privy with their own pathway to it. This building has been preserved and still exists at the bottom of the garden. It must have been quite tricky to keep a candle lit in order to see where you were going! An 1876 map also shows a boathouse and the original two stone walls of this still remain.

The objective of the renovations was to modernise the cottage but still retain its character and originality as much as possible. We believe this has been achieved and many guests think so too. It is a superb waterside retreat and there is nowhere quite like it!

What makes this property unique

Rock Cottage is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with very convenient and easy access to many of the local amenities. However, it retains a tranquil and idyllic outlook. The Dandy Family are pleased to share the wonders of the Mawgan Creek and the peaceful atmosphere of Rock Cottage with you where a sincere and friendly welcome beckons.

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