Helston Cottages

Helston Cottages

This historic town is known as the ‘Gateway to the Lizard' and is perfectly located for touring the far west of Cornwall from our Helston cottages. The town centre has an eclectic mix of small shops, cafes, historic cottages and fascinating buildings. As a result it has been the used as the backdrop for many a film and costume drama. Read more

There is a strong arts scene developing in Helston in conjunction with the town museum. The museum is a hidden gem, much bigger than you'd expect and housing many an interesting artefact and tale to be told. Here you can pick up the Town Trail, and follow the history of Helston around the ancient cottage lined streets, spotting Celtic crosses, medieval bridges and wells.

At the bottom of the town is the boating lake, with eco café and swan inhabited island. A skate park and children's play-area make this the ideal place to visit on holiday with the family for a bite to eat and a cup of tea. From here, you can carry on down the Cober Valley and explore the Penrose Estate with its well-trodden paths, all the way along the coastal path to Porthleven.

Outside the top end of town, many families who holiday in Helston visit the renowned Flambard theme park. With lots of rides, attractions and entertainment, there is also the strong historical context with a Victorian Village and Britain in the Blitz exhibition, and a large indoor soft play centre for under elevens.

Helston is possibly best known for Flora Day, when the brass band belt out the floral dance tune made famous by Terry Wogan. The tradition of the furry dance, where locals dance through the streets in procession and dressed in all their finery, brings people from far and wide for a May holiday in Helston.

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We have 66 self catering cottages in Helston to show you...

Church Cottage is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Praa Sands.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £426

Church Cottage

2886

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Praa Sands.


As its name suggests, this delightful cottage overlooks the pretty 14th Century church in the quaint village of Germoe and is only a mile from the child-friendly sandy beach at Pra...

  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £426

Pandora is a 2 bedroom cottage with sea views in Praa Sands, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £724

Pandora

3281

2 bedroom cottage with sea views in Praa Sands, West Cornwall.


Pandora is a superb modern boutique-style holiday home enjoying 180 degree sea views over the popular resort of Praa Sands. Accessed via a flight of stone steps, this truly unique ...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £724

Gulls Way is a 3 bedroom cottage with sea views in Praa Sands, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £566 *

Gulls Way

5567

3 bedroom cottage with sea views in Praa Sands, West Cornwall.


Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and commanding one of the most desirable locations in Praa Sands, this rather special holiday home is simply the most perfect family retreat. With se...

  • Sleeps 6
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £566 *

Smugglers Barn is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Praa Sands.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £969

Smugglers Barn

5379

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Praa Sands.


Set in extensive grounds, less than 500 metres from the beach, Smugglers Barn is a beautiful hideaway ready to welcome six lucky guests looking for a laid-back coastal escape and i...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £969

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Trebah is a 1 bedroom apartment with sea views in Praa Sands, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £428

Trebah

5601

1 bedroom apartment with sea views in Praa Sands, West Cornwall.


With a beautiful sandy beach only two minutes' walk away and spectacular sea views from the large picture window in the sitting area, Trebah is a surprisingly spacious studio apart...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £428

The Dream is a 2 bedroom luxury apartment with panoramic sea views in Praa Sands, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £793

The Dream

3847

2 bedroom luxury apartment with panoramic sea views in Praa Sands, West Cornwall.


The breathtaking view from this stunning beach apartment must be one of the best in Cornwall; imagine relaxing on your private balcony at the end of another wonderful day watching ...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £793

Westcliff is a 3 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Mullion, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £675

Westcliff

1939

3 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Mullion, West Cornwall.


With spectacular views across National Trust fields to the glistening sea beyond, this beautifully refurbished single-storey cottage lies just 10 minutes' walk from sandy Poldhu Co...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £675

Miranda Cottage is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Helford, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £779

Miranda Cottage

4046

3 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Helford, West Cornwall.


Miranda Cottage is a quintessential Cornish thatched cottage in the heart of the village of St Martin, a short distance from the famous sailing waters of the Helford River. Bea...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £779

White Cottage is a 3 bedroom, rural cottage with sea views near Falmouth, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £820

White Cottage

4119

3 bedroom, rural cottage with sea views near Falmouth, West Cornwall.


White Cottage is a traditional Cornish cottage with fabulous views over the most beautiful part of the Helford River across to Frenchman's Creek, the rolling countryside and woods ...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £820

Calamansack

  • Sleeps 10 + 2 cots in 2 properties
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1526

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