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Dovecote, Helston

Dovecote offers homely studio-style accommodation in the leafy green countryside near Helford. The property sleeps two people and has one double bedroom (en-suite) as part of the open plan living/sleeping area. The accommodation is all on one level and a galley kitchen leads off from the living/sleeping area. Outside there is a pretty cottage garden with outdoor furniture plus off road parking for two cars. Located just a short drive from the village of Helford and the banks of the Helford River, Dovecote offers a peaceful retreat throughout the year.

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Accommodation Details

All on one floor. Open plan living area with sofa, TV, dining table and chairs, and super king bed. Small en-suite shower room with basin and WC. Galley kitchen. Outside utility room shared with property owner.

This studio-style property is situated in scenic leafy countryside, just a short drive from picturesque Helford Passage. Perfect for those seeking a truly secluded escape, guests of Dovecote have unlimited access to acres of wooded countryside surrounding the property, as well as a small orchard. The property’s own colourful cottage garden is a wonderful place to relax with an evening tipple, and is particularly pleasant during the spring and summer months. Two hand-railed steps take you inside to a small galley kitchen. One step up and you will be through to the open-plan living and sleeping area, where the high beamed ceiling and neutral furnishings create a fresh and sunny welcome. An adjoining en-suite shower room completes the small but perfectly-formed accommodation. Out and about, while away the days exploring the banks of the Helford River, with its hidden coves, unspoilt scenery and quaint waterside hamlets. Discover Frenchman’s Creek - the inspiration behind Daphne du Maurier’s novel of the same name – foodie pubs right on the water’s edge, and unpolluted, starry night skies. Remote and romantic, Dovecote offers blissful tranquillity and the chance to embrace a slower pace of life. Helford 11 miles away.

Helford is a picturesque village on the south side of the Helford River. Helford is very popular with its thatched cottages, excellent village stores and especially The Shipwrights Arms, right on the edge of the creek with its waterside terrace. Just a short walk away is Frenchman’s Creek, immortalised by Daphne du Maurier. The Helford River Sailing Club is very popular and a regatta is held every August. In the summer a passenger ferry runs to Helford passage, the home of the Ferryboat Inn, and nearby to the gardens of Trebah and Glendurgan. The wildlife on the Helford River is diverse and a birdwatcher’s paradise.

Amenities & Facilities

Electric heaters. Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave, TV, WiFi, hair dryer. Fuel and power inc. rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair available. Off road parking for 2 cars. Enclosed garden with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Pub 2 miles.

Location Details

Cornwall's visitors are constantly tempted back to the beautiful coastline, tiny fishing villages, hidden coves and the world-class surfing. Whatever the reason, Cornwall has long cemented its place as one of Britain's premier holiday destinations.

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7-Day Forecast

Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Helston is detailed below.

Fri 22nd Light rain 9°C 5°C 20mph 0.9mm 1,013mb
Sat 23rd Moderate rain 14°C 9°C 38mph 12.2mm 996mb
Sun 24th Heavy intensity rain 15°C 10°C 43mph 27.3mm 993mb
Mon 25th Light rain 10°C 9°C 27mph 1.8mm 1,006mb
Tue 26th Moderate rain 13°C 9°C 24mph 7.3mm 1,014mb
Wed 27th Light rain 13°C 9°C 30mph 0.6mm 1,014mb
Thu 28th Overcast clouds 9°C 5°C 21mph 0.0mm 1,026mb

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