Cottage vacation rentals in Helford

Had an absolutely perfect stay at Helen and Tim's peaceful cottage in Polperro. It was cosy, comfortable and just what we needed for a relaxing few days away. The hot tub was a particular highlight! Would definitely stay again!

We had a wonderful stay at Shaun’s cottage in Saint Newlyn East. The space was exactly as described — clean, cosy, and thoughtfully set up, with everything we needed for a comfortable stay as a small family. It was perfect for me, my wife, and our 5-month-old son. The location is peaceful and ideally situated for exploring the coast and nearby towns, yet still close enough to amenities when needed. Shaun was a responsive and helpful host, offering clear instructions and making us feel welcome from the start. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a quiet, charming base in Cornwall!

This is one of the best airbnbs I’ve stayed in - no signal or WiFi, but it forced us to switch off which was magical. The location is stunning, gorgeous walks and sunsets. We walked down to the secluded cove they have about 10 mins walk to the top of the hill, through a farm. The Airbnb was such a surprise - the photos don’t do it justice! Lovely touches, and cream tea on our arrival. Will 100% come back again

Beautiful accommodation just like in the pictures. So dreamy and the hot tub is the cherry on the top! Overall a lovely stay with great hosts. Just make sure to buy enough firewood, the house is a little bit cold in spring (which is normal for an older building). I would definitely come back anytime! Thanks Beckie & Vince!

Accommodation was beautiful and perfectly clean, even more lovely than the photos would suggest! The cottage was situated in a peaceful location but within driving distance to main attractions. The amenities in the cottage were perfect for a cozy night in and hosts were quick to respond regarding any enquiries. The bed was extremely comfortable and with the sauna and hot tub we couldn’t decide if we should stay in and enjoy the accommodation or go out to explore Cornwall!

We loved our stay at bumblebee cottage. It was beautiful, clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Loved the attention to detail and was very thankful for the welcome pack. The hot tub is private and a great size for relaxing. Tracy our host was very communicative, friendly and at hand for any questions. We will definitely be returning. Our children loved it that much they asked if we could move in.

We really enjoyed our stay and our accommodation was perfect. I have a long list of what was great! 1. Parking outside the house - great for unloading 2. Doggy friendly 3. Secure garden for dogs 4. Great outdoor space with covered area for food prep and a bbq. Outdoor fire, table and chairs. Really pretty garden, which we found lovely to relax with a drink after some lovely long walks! 5. The coastal path is literally 2 mins away from the house! The coastal paths are stunning! 6. Short walk into St Agnes, which has some really lovely restaurants. We went to 3 different ones during our stay and the food was delicious and the staff were super friendly. Great for vegan food also, loads of choice! I must say the vegan Cornish pasties, bread and carrot cake were delicious! 7. The house was clean, and the bed was comfy. Great books on bookshelf. 8. Lovely indoor wood burner Kate left us some Prosecco, fresh bread and butter in the fridge! Highly recommend!

A lovely few days stay. Fiona couldn’t have been more helpful and attentive. Great accommodation. Fully equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, brilliant shower room and we got much use from the hot tub. Location wise, it’s literally outside the Lands End visitor centre so ideally placed for breathtaking walks. Highly recommended.

We had a fantastic stay! The house actually looked even better in person than in the photos. It had so much to offer—cozy fireplace, BBQ, and a lovely outdoor bench area that made it perfect for relaxing. While there is a train railway nearby, it didn't bother us at all and didn’t take away from the peaceful vibe. Would definitely recommend this place!

Had a great stay, lovely area, accommodation was perfect for us, would consider it again when visiting our favourite part of the world. Plus perfect host.

Very comfortable stay, had everything we needed and more. We loved the walk to Maenporth beach as did our dogs and easy to walk into Falmouth. Shame we did not have longer to try the facilities on site! Shelley great at communicating, checking we had everything we needed. 5 stars!!!

We had a lovely few days a Wisteria Cottage. The surroundings are beautiful and it was so peaceful. Walking from this location was a dream with access to the South West Coast Path very close by. The cottage had everything we needed and was warm and dry after wet walks! Thank you

Came down for a family wedding nearby and location was perfect for us. The farmhouse was cozy, welcoming and spacious. The beds were comfy, so much so we all overslept on checkout morning. Facilities, especially in the kitchen were ideal for us. We would love to come again, next time for longer so we can explore the local area more thoroughly and probably with the dog who missed out this time. Thanks for having us to stay.

We had a fantastic time at Jenny’s lovely cottage! Jenny is kind and helpful, and communicated throughout to make our stay as pleasant as possible. The cottage is beautifully decorated and the garden and location is a little peace of heaven. Small mishap with the cleaning at arrival, but quickly resolved with a very friendly housekeeper. Thank you so much for having us, we’ll be back soon!

Nice and clean. The house is lovely and well decorate of interior designe. Warm welcome with milk, jam, scone and cookies. The place is easy to find especially when watching a video clip. Love to come back.

A beautiful gem in a fabulous serene location near so many brilliant places in Cornwall. Perfectly furnished and thoughtful set up. Super helpful and friendly host - down to getting the bbq ready for us and being able to hose down wetsuits on site plus lots of great local recommendations - plus very quick responses and let us know we could check in early. Could not recommend enough (except to ensure there’s some availability next summer so we can return!). Exactly what we needed and such a stunning private garden too - ideal if you are bringing a furry friend. Many thanks and hope to be back soon

Lovely place as a base for a great holiday in Cornwall with the family!

Wonderful family stay at Winnie’s cottage. In beautiful surroundings and in beautiful accommodation. Family break where everything was provided and so much more opportunities. From the log burning to the opportunity to have a cozy bbq set up. Surrounded by animals in a sublime environment. Immaculate cottage where everything was provided, even a welcome gift by an amazing host, Maria, who was welcoming and inviting throughout our visit.

Claire and Chris were extremely hospitable and flexible. We arrived at a rather unsociable hour, but they were both more than understanding and welcoming. This little gem is spotless and fresh, with tasteful decor and a timeless Cornish cottage feel. Claire left some great snacks etc which were most welcome after a long drive. The location is great, too, with the A30 literally a few minutes drive away, and super close to the lively Lanivet Inn. Couldn’t recommend enough for both tourists, and (once!) locals coming back to Cornwall to visit.

Absolutely amazing time spent at Bumblebee cottage! Felt very cozy and relaxed and was very well stocked with everything we could need for our stay! There were even 2 big blankets in the living room for us to use! Julie & Mark were both lovely and very helpful (and meeting their two staffs made the visit even better! Such sweet and friendly pups!) Thank you again for having us! Would 100% recommend to anyone wanting to stay in that area!

We had an amazing time with our two young kids here. The house was lovely, with a large garden to play in. It's located a short 10 min walk from the village that has a shop etc, and is conveniently located to get to other local areas by car. Pen and Patrick were very helpful with local recommendations each day, and helpfully replenished the firewood whenever we asked. We'd definitely come back again.

Really enjoyed staying here, although just a weekend break I would happily stay for longer. It is so peaceful. There is a great pub, the Smugglers Den, down the lane which is walkable. We specifically stayed here for a Fishermen’s Friend concert in Perranporth, which we also walked to! the walk is well worth it and Perranporth itself is a fantastic place to visit. All in all Becky’s place is in a great location if you want peace and quiet but easily accessible to all the area has to offer.

Absolutely beautiful place to stay in Cornwall. It felt like we were abroad as we were able eat breakfast outside our little cottage because the weather was so gorgeous. The cottage was very comfortable - great sofa, comfy bed, great shower. Felt like home. We loved the peaceful surroundings and enjoyed the beautiful views. We also fell in love with Polperro just down the road. A must visit! We were very sad to leave at the end of our stay.

This was the most fantastic of places to stay! It’s wonderful and homely and in beautiful rural surroundings with cornfields and historic sites but only a short walk from the local village. Juliet was a brilliant host; she went above and beyond to help even supplying me and my partner with some food upon arrival after a very delayed train journey! She answered any questions I had quickly and simply couldn’t have been better! The cottage itself is just lovely and I didn’t really want to leave! It’s beautifully decorated, clean and super comfortable. I strongly recommend anyone considering staying here to do so! I’m sure you’ll love it just as much as I did!