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Helford River Vacation cottage rental with beach/lake nearby, internet access, balcony/terrace and walking

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  • Cottage
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • Min stay varies
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Beach/lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 8 mi
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

Rock Cottage is a traditional Cornish cottage built centuries ago standing completely on its own, and situated in an AONB with a private foreshore, jetty, woodland and large grounds. It's set in one acre of grounds and in an incredible location sitting above the Mawgan Creek of the Helford River, where during the main holiday season, our boat 'Peggy' is moored for you to enjoy. There are no neighbours in sight or sound, but you are only a short walk to Mawgan village.

This well-appointed 16th century waterside retreat is warm and cosy throughout with oil fired full central heating by radiators and has three bedrooms, which includes the separate garden room, a new and well equipped kitchen where you will enjoy a fabulous view looking down the creek. The carpeted and beamed lounge, with its original cob walls and inglenook, has a luxurious new suite, window seats, Smart TV (new for 2023), oak sideboard with a grand selection of games and offers a relaxing atmosphere. On the ground floor is the new luxury family bathroom with under floor electric heating, a beautiful J shaped bath, overhead electric shower complemented with integrated wash hand basin and cupboards. A fine wooden open tread staircase, with a short wall mounted handrail, leads to the landing and the master bedroom and the adjacent children's room. A few paces from the front door is the separate and spacious garden room which is set up for adults or independent children only. This large and bright room overlooks the garden and river, has a newly fitted cream carpet, 40" wall mounted television as well as two single zip and link beds. When a couple are using this room, and by request, the beds will be made up as a 6ft large double. This room is not suitable for young children. Bathroom facilities are in the cottage. The key to this room is not available unless someone is sleeping in here.

BT Superfast fibre broadband, all bed linen, bath sheets, hand towels, tea towels, luxury toiletries, electricity, heating oil, boat, buoyancy aids from baby to adult sizes, tide table, crabbing lines and binoculars are included in the rent. Good walks, wonderful landscapes, coves and quiet beaches no more than 10 minutes by car. During your stay you can visit the area’s beautiful beaches and traditional Cornish harbours, enjoy top attractions such as Heligan Gardens and the Eden Project, and discover stunning views in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. If you want an adventure, go rowing in 'Peggy' our sturdy 3.5M dinghy (available tide and weather permitting from Easter to end of October), and discover what's living along the shoreline. Bring your kayaks/canoes/stand up paddle boards and store them on the jetty. You may like to fish for bass, grey mullet and more from the private shoreline, the boat or from the wooden staging where the old boathouse once stood. Children love to catch the river crabs with line and bacon from here, play in our woodland or enjoy games in the garden. The patio area is perfect for an evening BBQ, lunch or breakfast on a warm sunny morning.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
  • Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
  • Bedroom 3: 2 Twin beds
  • 1 Family bathroom

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • High chair

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Patio
  • Waterfront
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Sea view
  • Boat available
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided
  • Housekeeping Included

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We leave you in peace and quiet to enjoy your time at the property but if you need us, we are only 10 minutes away, or we can be contacted by email or telephone.
Rock Cottage, Mawgan, Helford River, Cornwall, UK. – Home 69878

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    Rock Cottage, Mawgan, Helford River, Cornwall, UK. – Home 69878

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    Things to know

    Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
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    Payment

    This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
    Damage deposit: ($313.09) £250.00

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    Smoking

    No smoking at this property

    House rules

    As the grounds border water on two sides and are steep in places, some may consider the property and its garden not to be child 'friendly'. No smoking or vaping inside the property.

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    About the owner

    Linda D.
    Calendar last updated:
    16 Apr 2024

    Years listed:
    15

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    Languages spoken: English
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    Sunshine815508

    New year
    Dec 2022

    Yet again a wonderful stay at this beautiful cottage,with amazing views .The owner Linda was so helpful with everything, and it was lovely to have a selection of goodies on our arrival with also treat… More 

    3 Jan 2023

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Response from the owner
    Thank you so very much for your great review, which I'm delighted to receive. We love to have repeat guests, and we hope to see you again.

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    A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

    Had to cancel The Canaries for Christmas, Rock Cottage was a wonderful replacement.
    Dec 2021

    We've admired the setting of this cottage for many years on our trips to the Helford. And we eventually got to try it out. Wow. We weren't disappointed. The cottage is beautifully presented … More 

    3 Jan 2022

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    Response from the owner
    I'm thrilled to bits to receive your 5* review on Rock Cottage but even more so to know that you thoroughly enjoyed your holiday and everything was as you would expect. Thank you so very much for writing your review and I sincerely hope to see you both again when the flowers are out and Peggy is on the water.

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    A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

    Sublime perch.
    May 2021

    Your own private slipway on a glistening creek. All to yourself, a prehistoric outlook. Resident breeding shelduck, the miracle of moon & tide, twice a day carries you, with a few strokes of the o… More 

    2 Aug 2021

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    Response from the owner
    Absolutely, well said! Thank you for your review and hope to see you again.

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    MissGeog

    Peaceful, characterful and relaxing.
    Oct 2019

    We (2 plus a small dog) enjoyed two wonderful weeks at Rock Cottage in October. We were greeted with fresh flowers in every room, a tray of very welcoming and tasty goodies in the kitchen and a very… More 

    28 Nov 2019

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    Response from the owner
    Thank you for your glowing review! It was a pleasure to welcome you all here and great to know your stay at Rock Cottage was most comfortable and you had a relaxing holiday. Hope to see you both again as you will always be very welcome here. xx

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    A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

    Idyllic Cottage with spectacular views down Mawgan Creek, Helford, Corneall
    Jun 2019

    Rock Cottage is located in a beautiful peaceful spot at the head of Mawgan Creek with uninterrupted magnificent views down the estuary. Suitable for families (2 doubles + one twin), it is also an idyl… More 

    11 Jun 2019

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Response from the owner
    It was a pleasure to welcome you both to Rock Cottage and I'm so pleased your stay was enjoyable. Thank you very much for your informative review.

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    Review 1-5 of 20

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    How do I edit my booking?

    You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Linda (the owner) a message.

    If Linda (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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