Helford Guide Collection

The Helford area, nestled between Falmouth and the Lizard Peninsula, is a hidden haven of creeks, woodlands, and peaceful riverside villages. Ideal for walkers, kayakers, and wildlife lovers, it’s home to Frenchman’s Creek, ancient oak forests, and subtropical gardens like Trebah and Glendurgan. With quiet coves, scenic ferries, and cosy pubs, the Helford River area offers a timeless, tranquil escape into Cornwall’s natural beauty.

Helford Passage

UPDATED 26/06/2025 When you think of Cornwall, you think of the challenging coastline, but there are some wonderful inland places to wander, too, for a dramatic change of scene. Take the village of He...

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Trebah Garden, Mawnan Smith near Falmouth

A garden by the beach sounds good – and here is one that is irresistible. Falmouth’s botanical garden awaits… Trebah Garden, is as good as it sounds, for the bottom of the garden leads you...

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Maenporth Beach, Falmouth

Located 2 miles from Falmouth, beautiful east-facing Maenporth Beach is a beautiful sandy cove with a gently sloping beach. Shallow water and rockpools mean children love it. Very sheltered and unaffe...

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Waves

This glorious accommodation in fabulous Falmouth is located in Swanpool just moments from the sea. Spacious, set over three floors, it is perfectly sized for an extended family or friend group and its...

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Creek End

Peace and tranquillity await at Creek End; a unique property nestled in the trees in the sought-after village of Feock, on the south coast of Cornwall. The aptly named home is set in an idyllic creek-...

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Poldurra, Polkanugga Farm

Polkanugga Farm nestles in glorious countryside between the picturesque fishing village of Coverack and the River Helford, also located near to the pretty village of Porthallow, with its backdrop of w...

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Swallows Rest, Polkanugga Farm

Polkanugga Farm nestles in gorgeous countryside between Coverack and the Helford river, near the pretty fishing village of Porthallow, with its beautiful backdrop of woodland scenery and thatched cott...

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