Carne Haven
43382 miles E of Helford / Sleeps 6 + cot
7 Nights from £1105
Mrs Monro September 2023
Comfortable beds. Great location for walks, swimming and boating.
Mr Jones August 2023
Another glorious stay at Carne Haven - a gem of a cottage nestled in the valley above Gillan Cove. We adore this part of Cornwall; the Cove is so safe for the children, who spent most of the time in the water, and the Helford Passage is a magical place to explore in small boats. We will be back!
Mrs Hare July 2023
Amazing cottage in a fantastic location, a two minute stroll and you’re down in the cove. Carne Haven really is the perfect place to relax with friends or family away from the hustle and bustle! We would recommend a visit for definite and would definitely be keen to visit again.
Reply from Classic Cottages
We're delighted to hear that you found Carne Haven the perfect place to relax with friends and family! We hope you had a lovely holiday in this amazing cottage and can't wait to welcome you again in the future. Meg, Customer Support
Mrs Verbeek April 2023
We had a wonderful time at Carne Haven. The cottage is well very equipped and is very comfortable. We loved the cove, the walks along the South West Coast Path and enjoyed many visits in the surrounding area. We would recommend Carne Haven as a holiday location and look forward to a return in future.
Mr Mcelroy September 2022
Great location ….We enjoyed the remoteness of it.
Mrs Bonham-Carter August 2022
We really enjoyed our stay at this lovely cottage. Wonderful to hear the sound of the sea.
Mr Jones July 2022
Our stay at Carne Haven was simply sublime. A beautiful, cosy and superbly equipped property, we couldn’t have been more comfortable. But it’s greatest quality is its location, with breath-taking views over the river estuary and out to sea from several of the rooms and the huge deck - wonderful for evening dining al fresco. Gillan cove is perfect for boating with the children - safe and sheltered, with easy access to St Anthony for boat hire, and a short hop round the headland for boat trips down the Helford River with its many beaches, pubs and National Trust gardens. We have fallen in love with the place - so much so that we re-booked for next year before we left! Thank you Carne Haven; see you next summer!
Mr Perkins June 2022
Perfect location in a truly special part of Britain.
Mrs Hingley May 2022
Almost perfect! Fabulous secluded cove. Wonderful views. Light airy clean house. Would be 10/10 except for occasional power tool noise from small boatyard. In a noisier place you probably wouldn’t notice it, but as so perfectly peaceful otherwise it jarred! But would go back.
Miss Maloney April 2022
Stunning property , well equipped with everything you could need with spectacular views. Within walking distance of small beach. Walkers paradise with access to south west costal path on your doorstep.
Miss Wheeler October 2021
Wonderfully peaceful location and great feel to the house. Pretty much all you could need. Comfortable and serene. We absolutely loved it.
Mrs Berridge September 2021
We found that we had a very tranquil stay. We really couldnt fault anything. Everything that you needed had been thought of even down to facemasks and poo bags if you had dogs. Beautiful house. Lovely neighbours. I did read there were remarks about the road to the house. It is absolutely fine if you drive slowly.
Mr Weir September 2021
Carne Haven is a lovely property situated over a wonderful secluded cove. If you enjoy peace and relaxation on holiday this is an ideal property and location.
Mrs Chandler August 2021
We always book our holiday with Classic Cottages and this cottage was in a magical location with beautiful walks! One point to note is at the present time the third bathroom is not up to the same standard as the rest of this amazing property.
Reply from Classic Cottages
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for Carne Haven. We are delighted to read that you enjoyed the walks from the property - the Helford is a lovely area to explore. We do try to be as accurate as possible with our descriptions and wanted to direct your attention to the main description where we mention that the thrid bathroom is not yet refurbished. It is very much on the schedule and we look forward to updating the website when this is completed. Sarah, Customer Support
Mrs Fox August 2021
Just the most stunning home in THE most idyllic location. Views to die for. Such a beautifully designed hope with all the amenities you could wish for with super lux comfort. Dreamy home.
mr Hayward June 2021
The cottage is in a wonderful position and has a fantastic large sunny decking area with views over the sea and woodland we would definitely stay again.
Mrs Winiecki May 2021
Although Carne Haven is in a beautiful and peaceful setting, it needs to be pointed out that the access to it is along a very long unmade and rather bumpy farm track!
Reply from Classic Cottages
We're so pleased to see that you enjoyed the very peaceful and tucked away setting of Carne Haven. We do advertise it as being set down an unmade lane, and being so rural the approach lanes are narrow country roads. We do appreciate this can be a little daunting, but we hope that you agree it's worth it to stay in the truly gorgeous spot. Tanya, Customer Support
Mrs Dewhirst May 2021
Lovely house and situation. Perfect for coastal walks. Would certainly recommend this to family and friends. We hope to return for a longer stay next time
Ms Bloch October 2020
Beautifully and stylishly decorated house overlooking a stunning peaceful cove. Well equipped kitchen with enough space for group cooking. Beds were super comfortable as was the sofa and the whole place felt like a treat! .Lovely terraced garden overlooking the bay. It is very remote and the drive is down beautiful single track roads but everyone stops so you can pass each other. It’s worth it when you get there
Mrs Brooks September 2020
Carne Haven is just what it says on the tin!!! Truly a fantastic location, beach just on the doorstep, dog walks a plenty and the view from the terrace whilst having a pre dinner drink to die for Can’t be faulted !! But don’t book if you like nightlife other than beautiful skies and twinkling lights from the boats bobbing in the bay
Mr Richardson March 2020
Lovely view. Walks on the beach and the small headland. Not enough pots and pans for a complete self-catering experience. We ate in every night because the access lane was too difficult to use.
Reply from Classic Cottages
Thank you for your review of Carne Haven. Set on the beautiful Helford River with stunning views, there are many walks and hidden coves waiting to be explored. We do appreciate that, if not used to them, the Cornish country lanes and unmade tracks may seem a little narrow and rugged but undoubtedly add to the charm of the area. The owners have followed the guidelines we give for kitchen equipment, but we will pass on your suggestion to add a few more pots and pans. Alison, Customer Support
Mr Haines November 2019
Superb comfortable property in a fantastic location, we arrived in the dark the evening before and opened the curtains in the morning to look out across the cove, WOW! We thoroughly enjoyed it and had everything you needed for a comfortable stay. Well worth the long drive we had!
Reply from Classic Cottages
Thanks so much for your lovely comments, it sounds like you had a fantastic break. Those views really are special aren't they! Emma, Customer Support
Mrs Macrae September 2019
Should be called Carne Heaven - beautifully stylish idyllic hideaway. We had an amazing stay.
Mrs Lo August 2019
A lovely property in a beautiful, unspoilt location. We would definitely recommend and return.
Mr Priday August 2019
Beautiful, quiet location with excellent views and 60 seconds from the front door into the sea!
Mr Penny July 2019
We had a wonderful week in Carne Haven, which offers a fantastic location. We swam in the cove in the evenings, kayaked, paddle boarded and took a day on the sea fishing, all on boats from Sail Away St Anthony. We even caught our mackerel for the BBQ ! Gillan cove is an excellent location that we will return to, just don't tell everyone though, as it was nice to have this quiet location to enjoy ! : )
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