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A beautiful 250 year old thatched cottage close to Frenchman's Creek. 2 bedrooms

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A beautiful 250 year old thatched cottage close to Frenchman's Creek. 2 bedrooms provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

A beautiful 250 year old thatched cottage close to Frenchman's Creek. 2 bedrooms

  • Myrtle is a beautiful, warm, comfortable thatched cottage dating back over 250 years. The semi detached cottage has beamed ceilings. There is ample parking for cars and a boat if needed with secure storage for bikes or kayaks. The cottage has its own delightful private garden with barbecue area and pagoda. It is furnished with a mixture of antique and contemporary furniture whilst retaining its period charm. It boasts uninterrupted countryside views from the rear with magical sunrises.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Located in Helston, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Marconi Centre and Poldark Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bonython Estate Gardens and Budock Vean Golf Course. Consider Tolmen Centre for a night out or One2Eleven if you're travelling with kids. Visit our Helston travel guide
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Helston, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • A marina with boats docked, a lighthouse, and a modern building with a sloped roof.
    National Maritime Museum Cornwall
    32 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Maenporth Beach
    25 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Swanpool Beach
    28 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Falmouth University
    30 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Gyllyngvase Beach
    31 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Hayle Station
    33 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    81 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Ferryboat Inn
    23 min drive
  • The Red Lion
    23 min drive
  • Above The Bay
    25 min drive
  • Gylly Beach Cafe
    26 min drive
  • Potager Garden Café
    17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A beautiful 250 year old thatched cottage close to Frenchman's Creek. 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A beautiful 250 year old thatched cottage close to Frenchman's Creek. 2 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A beautiful 250 year old thatched cottage close to Frenchman's Creek. 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A beautiful 250 year old thatched cottage close to Frenchman's Creek. 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A beautiful 250 year old thatched cottage close to Frenchman's Creek. 2 bedrooms located?

This family-friendly Helston cottage is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Cornwall National Landscape, Passage Cove and The Bar Beach. Trebah Gardens and Glendurgan Maze are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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A beautiful 250 year old thatched cottage close to Frenchman's Creek. 2 bedrooms Reviews

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location for touring, accommodation very comfortable & hosts helpful & informative.Would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful warm and friendly welcome. Thank for so much for welcome eggs, Jam and georgeous lemon drizzle cake. There are wonderful walks on the doorstep and good pub in Manaccan where we had best Sunday lunch ever. The house has everything you could need.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Thatched Cottage

We had a lovely stay in a cosy and very clean cottage in a beautiful part of Cornwall. The owners were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage, lovely location, superb hosts !!!

Beautiful cottage , well.presented with lovely touches , hosts warm and very welcoming went above and beyond to make our stay special . Situated in a lovely quiet location with stunning views. We had a wonderful holiday here .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in a peaceful, beautiful area

We had a wonderful stay. The cottage is the perfect size for a family with a lovely private garden. We loved the area - beautiful scenery and not busy even in the middle of summer. Great beaches close by and the owners were incredibly welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Myrtle Cottage

Absolutely a lovely stay! Nice location and exceptional hosts! Great place for all. Highly, highly recommend. We’ll be back!
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

"The cottage its peaceful location is perfect. "

Beautiful country cottage clean, very cosy and comfortable, had everything we needed to make our stay an even more enjoyable experience . We highly recommend to friends and hope to be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

250 year old cottage

What a lovely place to stay, full of character & charm, fully equipped with everything you need, great countryside location, 30 min walk to Helford, 20 min drive to Helston.Maurice & Barbara are great host's, many thanks, see you again soon
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serene location full of character

We really loved Myrtle Cottage which was comfortable with loads of country character. Our hosts went the extra mile to make us feel truly welcome. The area has so many wonderful places to explore, that a week isn’t long enough. I hope to be back at Myrtle Cottage soon.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

We had a wonderful week in Myrtle Cottage. Maurice and Barbara were great hosts. Gave us some good local advice on places to go. They were very friendly and hospitable. The cottage was ideally situated for exploring the Lizard Peninsula. We would highly recommend and would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the cottage, nice friendly hosts and nice touch with the cake and eggs/ tomatoes, lovely area, thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy thatched cottage close to Helford ferry.

Only 1.5 miles from Helford village and ferry to Helford passage with its south facing beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Surprising accommodation and hosts

Great hospitality and personal approach.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cottage

A charming cottage in a beautiful rural area of South Cornwall, with a lovely garden. Our hosts were very hospitable and helpful. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Preatoni

Lovely property, thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful week. It was very relaxing and we enjoyed the peace and quiet.We visited some lovely places including Trebah Gardens, Coverack Cove and the Minack Theatre.Barbara & Maurice were great hosts and we really appreciated the beautiful homegrown flowers and produce.We hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Charming and comfortable cottage in beautiful location!

We have just returned after spending a week in this beautiful and comfortable cottage! The cottage has everything that one could wish for in a wonderful location! There were fresh flowers in every room, fresh eggs and some delicious home made cakes waiting for us! Myrtle cottage is delightful and we really hope to return sometime in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

True relaxation

Blissful little cottage in a very lovely area. Beautiful sheltered garden to get the evening sun. Very friendly local pub serving great food. What more do you need?
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at Myrtle Cottage as a family of 4. The cottage itself is charming and characterful with a thatched roof and beautiful garden overlooking open fields, and a table under a pergola for eating al fresco. It is on a quiet country lane with wonderful walks out of the door to Helford and Frenchman’s Creek, and within easy range of all that West Cornwall has to offer. The cosy living room has a wonderful library of fiction and the master bedroom handily provides a window seat reading nook. There is an honesty shop a couple of doors down for essentials, though Maurice and Barbara are such wonderful hosts you don’t much need it, providing fresh eggs from their hens, milk, homemade jam, homemade cake (as well as a thoughtful Easter egg!) on arrival as well as keeping us topped up with fresh cake throughout the week. All in all a wonderful stay, excellent value, delightful hosts - we would love to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Characterful cottage on the Lizard Peninsular

We really couldn't fault Myrtle Cottage. Beautiful location, spotlessly clean, friendly and helpful owners and very well equipped kitchen. We also really appreciated all the little extras from the freshly laid eggs, milk and butter in the fridge, cake and fresh flowers. Thank you Maurice and Barbara. It was really hard to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection

Beautiful attention to detail in the thatched cottage. Caring, thoughtful hosts. The best ever. Really looked after us. Tranquil. Stunning area in which to run, swim, walk, drink and eat. Everything on your doorstep.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Hidden Gem

This cottage is just a hidden gem, I came across it on the internet and found the most wonderful cottage you could imagine. The owners were such nice and genuine people you could wish to meet, helpful and informative about the area. This cottage is ideal for all ages from people who just want to relax to those who want to explore the area. The welcome pack we got was out of this world with cake, eggs, milk and strawberries . We couldn't have picked a better place to visit, and Yes we will be back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Liebevoll eingerichtetes Haus. Die netten Vermieter haben uns warmherzig mit Kuchen empfangen. Auf den Tischen standen Blumen und wir hatten sehr nette Gespräche mit Tipps für Ausflüge zusammen.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Gastgeber. Wir wurden mit Kuchen, Gemüse, Eier und frischen Blumen beschenkt. Das Haus war sehr gemütlich.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Superschönes Cottage

Wir lieben Myrtle Cottage! Ein wunderschönes gemütliches Cottage mitten in der Natur und super gelegen, um das atemberaubend schöne Cornwall zu entdecken!!!! Maurice und Barbara haben uns so herzlich empfangen und sind ganz besonders tolle Gastgeber! Vielen Dank für all die Leckereien aus dem Garten, die frischen Blumen in jedem Zimmer und den super guten Kuchen!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024