Welcome to The Boathouse!
These doors are bi-folding.
A quiet spot, perfect for watching little egrets, cormorants, herons or even kingfishers.
Bedroom 2 has stunning views of the estuary.
The kitchen is sleek and modern and the beamed ceilings are just stunning.
The kitchen overlooks the living area and is open airy and social.
The dining space has plenty of room for everyone plus guests!
A hideaway here on The Helford.
A serene neutral palette complements the unparalleled location of this fabulous former boathouse.
Slow mornings here are a must.
Bedroom 1 will have you feeling like you are in the treetops and can be made as king-size double or 2'6" twins.
You can't beat being by the water's edge.
The stylish bathroom.
The sparkling shower-room.
Winter views from the sitting-room.
Completely captivating from every angle.
Such an inspiring location.
Sublime escapism on the banks of the Helford river.
Hear the birdsong during dusk at The Boathouse. Photo credit, Chris Mather.
There are 11 steps to access The Boathouse.
Watch the tide ebb and flow.
There are 12 steps from the balcony area.
Looking across from the public quay.
Winter at The Boathouse.
Explore the magic of the oak lined Helford.
The Lizard lifeboat station is home to the second largest of the RNLI fleet and is free to visit. The crew are super friendly!
Kynance Cove is a must see when in Cornwall. It is one of the most photographed coves in the UK and is breathtaking.
Catch the water taxi over to the North side of The Helford.
The Boathouse
55532.6 miles SW of Helford | Sleeps 4 (no children under 6)
7 Nights from £793
Mrs Corneille March 2025
Beautiful location and comfortable, well equipped accommodation, I would highly recommend. The housekeeper, Jade, offers a meal service which is delicious. We ordered fish pie with vegetables for arrival it was so good we ordered a lasagne and salad for later in the week, equally delicious....
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Reply from Classic Cottages
We're delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your stay. The meal service sounds amazing! We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Julie, Customer Support
Mrs Lambert June 2025
A lovely, clean, comfortable property in a beautiful location. Great for getting out on the creek at high water and watching the wildlife from the balcony at low water.
Mr Shipperd August 2025
Loved the setting of The Boathouse & it was very well designed. Ordered food from Jade for our 1st night which was exceptional & good value for money. We will certainly be booking again in the future.
Mrs Lawton July 2025
The location is lovely and when the water comes in it looks beautiful. Watching the wildlife is amazing with so many different birds come to visit and feed. We had 2 swans come every day for some bread. Well thought out Boat house nicely decorated and very clean. Though parking is a little awkward for medium to larger cars. Slight damp smell in bathroom near the kitchen. But certainly didn’t ruin our stay, as expected as near the creek. ...
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Reply from Classic Cottages
Thank you so much for sharing your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that The Boathouse was a hit with you - It must have been wonderful to be so close to wildlife at the water's edge. We're sorry to learn of the odour concern and appreciate you bringing this to our attention so that we were able to address. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Julie, Customer Support ...
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Mr Pardey October 2025
This is a very well presented property in an idyllic location.
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