Beacon View
Holiday Cottage in Mid Cornwall
Sleeps 2 - Bedrooms 1 - From £294
Property Details
Wendron lies just to the North of Helston and west of Falmouth, it is a short drive to the stunning beaches at Praa Sands, Porthleven and Gunwalloe, further south lies the Lizard peninsula which is a fantastic day of exploring, from the dramatic Lizard lighthouse promontory to the captivating Kynance Cove and traditional fishing villages like Coverack and Cadgwith. Further west is Mounts Bay where St Michaels Mount is well worth a visit, as is Falmouth to the east, which is a bustling, vibrant town with an extended maritime history, from epic sailing adventures, daring second world war expeditions, medieval castles and it is also full of great restaurants and pubs, from here you can explore the Carrick Roads and take ferry trips to St Mawes and the Roseland peninsula or up to the cathedral city, of Truro. A short drive to the north coast will take you to Gwithian, Perrnaporth and Porthtowan all of which have the most beautiful golden sandy beaches, further west are the majestic headlands of lands End and Cape Cornwall.
Accommodation
Ground Floor only: Enter through a stable door to the open plan area. Kitchen area with fitted units, dining table in front of the window with scenic rural views, sofa, flat screen Smart TV, 5' brass double bed. Door to snug, but beautifully appointed shower room with WC and hand basin.
Exterior: There is a dedicated parking space by the property. There are two seating areas either side of the property with table and chairs and a Weber gas BBQ. There is a lawned garden with mature shrubs, a "mini stone henge," there are poultry in pens including chickens and ducks and a number of goats in a paddock nearby. Superb dog walks from the front door in the 11 acres surrounding Beacon View and the main house.
Facilities & Services
There are electric radiators and the wood burning stove, initial starter pack of logs supplied between October and April. The kitchen has a range of fully fitted cupboards & worktops. There are an electric oven and hob, toaster, kettle, microwave and under counter fridge with icebox. There is a digital smart TV with catch up, an Alexa and there is unlimited broadband.
Miscellaneous
Electricity, heating, bed linen and towels are included but you will need to provide your own beach towels. There is parking available for 1 car on the drive and there is an EV charging point. The property is non-smoking. One dog at the small additional cost of £30 per week is welcome at Beacon View. You may not leave your dog unattended at the property, due to the amount of livestock in the area, dogs must be supervised and preferably on a lead whilst within the boundaries of the property.
General Booking Information
Arrival / Departure is normally a Saturday.
Short breaks are available during quieter times of the year from £290.
£250 pre-authorised to your credit or debit card as a security deposit is required.
Property Location
Helston was originally a thriving port, however as the river silted up over the years, this ceased to be. Where the river joins the sea, is now Cornwall's largest freshwater lake. The market town has a mixture of Georgian & Victorian architecture. On Coinagehall Street is the Blue Anchor, originally a rest house for monks, which became a tavern in the 15th century. This is possibly the oldest brewery in the country selling the strong local brew, Spingo. Helston is the gateway to the Lizard Peninsula and to the Helford River, which has some beautiful villages, namely St Anthony in Meneage & Helford Village.
Porthleven is approximate 3.5 miles southwest of Helston. This charming fishing harbour also has world class surf break.
A little further along the coast, towards Penzance is Praa Sands, which has a mile of sandy beach.
North Helford covers the area from Maenporth to Helston and includes places such as Mawnan Smith, Helford Passage, Constantine & Gweek. The area has many delights such as Trebah and Glendurgan Gardens, The Seal Sanctuary at Gweek, Goonhilly Earth and Satellite Station and The Ferry Boat Inn.
Daphne du Maurier wrote her only romantic novel Frenchmans Creek about the River Helford, and who can blame her, the views really are beautiful. Glendurgan Gardens run by the National Trust hold a 176 year old laurel maze and the 'Giants Stride' swing most popular with children. St Anthony-in-Meneage holds a lovely little church primarily of medieval architecture. Maenporth beach tucked away on the westerly edge of Falmouth Bay boast spectacular views, well worth a visit.
The Lizard, to the south, truly is an experience with so much diversity to discover on your holiday. Traditional fishing villages like Coverack, Cadgwith, Mullion and Porthleven are well worth a visit with beautiful beaches and fantastic local pubs and some of the freshest seafood around. Mullion is the largest village situated on the Lizard Peninsula and boasts a number of quality pubs, cafes and restaurants among its various attractions which include, four beaches and the towering cliffs of Mullion Cove - a fishing harbour. The Helford River is just to the north and inspired Daphne Du Maurier's Frenchmans Creek amongst others. There are some breath-taking coastal walks, which really should include a trip around the Lizard Lighthouse, Brittain's most southerly point, on a clear, windy day there cannot be many more dramatic places in the country, the Lizard point is famous for shipwrecks and the area highlights include early Spring flowers, there are beautiful yellow daffodils everywhere. At the heart of the Lizard, the stands a 13th-century church, famous for its ornate woodwork decorating the end of each pew and depicting scenes from the Old and New Testament. Kynance Cove is a tidal beach for the adventurous, famous for its white sand, turquoise sea and rock stacks. Poldhu Cove, also known as Black Pool Cove, is a lovely west-facing sandy beach is suitable for lots of fun activities from building sandcastles to beach volleyball and rocks to explore at low tide and great for swimming, surfing and windsurfing.
Property Reviews
5 out of 5
Dream holiday
Reviewed on 05/08/2021Beacon View was a great place to stay with everything what we needed and the host Teresa and Mark was great, friendly, helpful and attentive. We would definitely stay there again.
5 out of 5
Summer holiday
Reviewed on 01/07/2021Excellent hosts and excellent accommodation. In a lovely peaceful setting, very tranquil with brilliant hosts. We will be booking to stay here again. The cottage is ideally situated to reach most places easily throughout Cornwall.
4.8 out of 5
Perfect stay
Reviewed on 13/06/2021Beautiful property, really clean with amazing views and everything you could need for a stay away from home. Lovely flowers, fresh eggs and Prosecco when we arrived which was much appreciated. Would definitely stay again!
5 out of 5
Would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 27/05/2021This was such a beautiful place to stay. From the moment we arrived we felt relaxed and safe. Although small, it didn't feel small, everything was so perfectly thought out and just worked. Very warm and cosy too. Mark and Teresa are so friendly and nothing is too much for them. The location is perfect for exploring with nothing being too far. The views from Beacon View are stunning too. We loved our time there.