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.

We have 70 self catering cottages in Helston to show you...

The Dairy is a 1 bedroom self catering cottage with hot tub near Helston, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £765

The Dairy

4819

1 bedroom self catering cottage with hot tub near Helston, West Cornwall.


A luxurious and boutique hideaway with far reaching views of the stunning countryside on the Lizard peninsula, yet close to sandy beaches and coastal towns. This gorgeous property ...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £765

Little Woon is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly boutique holiday home near Falmouth, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Thu

7 nights from £448

Little Woon

4242

1 bedroom, dog friendly boutique holiday home near Falmouth, West Cornwall.


Welcome to the ultimate piece of paradise for couples looking to escape on a get-away-from-it-all break. Set in a secluded spot yet close to all that this gorgeous corner of Cornwa...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Thu

7 nights from £448

Candlelight Cottage is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Porthleven.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £874

Candlelight Cottage

4331

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Porthleven.


High above the cliffs at Rinsey, Candlelight Cottage is the ideal location from which to explore this spectacular Cornish coastline and with sea views from its enclosed garden, wha...

  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £874

Sunsets (over Rinsey) is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Praa Sands.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £484

Sunsets (over Rinsey)

4077

1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Praa Sands.


There really are fabulous sunsets (and sea views) over Rinsey and you will be well placed to see them at this gorgeous contemporary annexe to the owners' home. Cross the thresh...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £484

Welloe Rock is a 4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near the beach at Rinsey.
  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1617

Welloe Rock

4478

4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near the beach at Rinsey.


The 'wow' when you walk in, will be audible! This quintessential and very spacious cottage by the sea at Rinsey is absolutely stunning. Be it the games barn with table-tennis, the ...

  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1617

Bolankan Barn is a 1 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Porthleven, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £424

Bolankan Barn

2815

1 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Porthleven, West Cornwall.


With views over the countryside to the 15th Century church in the village of Crowan, Bolankan Barn is a delightful retreat for two, equipped to an exacting standard by the owners w...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £424

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Bolankan View is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly, rural holiday cottage near Porthleven, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £536

Bolankan View

2265

2 bedroom, dog friendly, rural holiday cottage near Porthleven, West Cornwall.


Only a short drive from the north coast’s long golden beaches stretching between Godrevy Point and St Ives, this beautiful little barn stands in rural tranquility just outside the ...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £536

Gorse Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Porthleven, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £418 *

Gorse Cottage

5260

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Porthleven, West Cornwall.


Nestled in a peaceful countryside setting close to Cornwall's breathtaking north and south coast, Gorse Cottage is an idyllic spot for those looking for a tranquil escape, no matte...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £418 *

West Barn is a 1 bedroom thatched, dog friendly cottage near Porthleven, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £395

West Barn

4093

1 bedroom thatched, dog friendly cottage near Porthleven, Cornwall.


West Barn is one of a pair of detached, thatched barn conversions tucked away in the hamlet of Crowan. This traditional barn has been sympathetically converted into a lovely holida...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £395

Kerenza is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Porthleven, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £389

Kerenza

5393

1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Porthleven, West Cornwall.


Kerenza is Cornish for love, and you will truly fall in love with this romantic nook found in peaceful, rural surroundings within the parish of Crowan and which sits well for both ...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £389

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