Rose Cottages 1

Durgan is a small, unspoilt fishing hamlet on the north bank of the Helford River principally owned and managed by the National Trust. The Helford is a yachtsman's paradise, completely unspoilt with sheltered waters and there is an extensive network of footpaths connecting many of the villages along its shore.

These traditional Cornish fisherman's cottages are set in the middle of the village and lend themselves perfectly to being let individually, or as a group, and share a garden which has tables and chairs for the exclusive use of the cottages. Recently re-roofed and renovated, 1 Rose Cottages offers spectacular views across the Helford River from the first floor windows in its open plan sitting room/kitchen. Bathroom and bedrooms are downstairs. The cottage benefits from an open fire of the first floor and underfloor heating on the ground floor.

Durgan beach (a stone's throw from Rose Cottages) is safe for swimming and ideal for boating, windsurfing and sand castle building, and has a slipway.

Glendurgan Gardens (National Trust), just behind the cottages, are open to the public most days and have water gardens, a renowned maze, many interesting trees and shrubs and are highly recommended in the early spring for their stunning azaleas and rhodedendrons. Next to Glendurgan lie Trebah Gardens, a riot of colour and exotic scents in spring and early summer.

There is a foot ferry linking Durgan beach with Trebah beach, Helford Passage and Helford village, which runs from Easter to September. Additionally there is a foot ferry from the Ferry Boat Inn at Helford Passage, three quarters of a mile along the coastal path, to Helford village.

BOATS AND DINGHIES

Parking in Durgan is extremely limited, so the National Trust operates a dinghy permit system to ease access. There is a permit available for each cottage. Dinghies without a permit must be parked in the car park at the top of the village. Please let us know when booking if you require a permit.

There is one deep-water mooring available at the west end of Durgan bay to accommodate boats up to 45' long which is available to the tenants of Rose Cottages. If you would like to keep your sailing dinghy (Laser, Wayfarer etc) on the mooring, there is a charge of £30 per week, whilst for boats above 20' the charge is £60. The owners also have a small rowing boat, which is available at £50 per week. The dinghy and mooring must be reserved and paid for with your deposit at the time of booking to ensure availability.

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Accommodation

Ground floor : Entry via glazed front door into paved hall way.

Bathroom : with large bath, powerful electric shower, basin, WC, mirror with light and shaver point, heated towel rail. Venetian blind for privacy.

Underfloor heating throughout the ground floor (October to April only).

Bedroom 1 : 5' double bed, chest of drawers, long mirror. Venetian blinds for privacy as well as curtains. Stable door to garden.

Bedroom 2 : - with bunk beds and 3' single bed, hand basin, chest of drawers. Venetian blinds for privacy as well as curtains.

Hallway : (leading to stairs) washer/dryer, hot tank with timed immersion heater.

First Floor : (Large Open Plan Living Area) comprising kitchen, dining and sitting room with oak floors and exposed oak joists up to the roof, with shelving all around the room for books, games etc. Sea views from two windows, fireplace (with open fire), sofa and two armchairs, coffee tables, lamps and lights. TV/DVD, CD/Radio/Tape, telephone and broadband internet access.

Kitchen/Dining Area : with large dresser, dining table with four chairs, ample storage in fitted units with dishwasher, large stainless steel sink with granite drainer, oven/5 ring ceramic hob, fridge/freezer.

Outside : there is a small garden area shared between the 3 cottages, with garden furniture provided.

Parking : there is a garage allocated to this property but access is fairly limited and would best suit a small (fiesta) sized car. A medium (escort) sized car could be parked in front of the garage (taking care not to encroach on the neighbours). Larger cars may need to be parked in the National Trust car park at the top of the hill.

Guest Comments...

"We loved the cottage - definitely want to come again to this beautiful, peaceful spot. "

"Thank you so much for letting us stay here. We've all loved it and I refuse to get in the car and go home! I hope whoever stays here next enjoys it as much as we have, we will keep coming back - as we have done for 5 years! (James - aged 11)"

"Hi All, just wanted to say we had such a perfect holiday again this year in 1 Rose Cottage. Cant wait to get back to Durgan next year. Position is so perfect for a relaxing holiday and with all your help it just makes our holiday so perfect. Thank you all"