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Gateway to the scenic Lizard Peninsula and Helford River, Helston is best known as the home of the Floral Dance when the streets are taken over by colourful dancers and the town band. Helston was once a thriving port exporting tin, silver and lead until a shingle bar silted up the River Cober to create The Loe, Cornwall's largest freshwater lake. Broad streets in the town are lined with Victorian and Georgian buildings, not least The Monument, a memorial to Humphrey Millet Grylls who saved the local tin mine in 1830. Look for the “kennels”, water channels flowing down High Street! Follow the Town Trail along Coinagehall Street to find the historic Angel Hotel and the 15th century Blue Anchor Inn, still brewing potent Spingo ale originally enjoyed by the monks.
The town has many festivals, weekly markets in the Corn Exchange, a theatre and golf club. There's a free Helston Folk Museum in the Butter Market (look for the salvaged cannon by the door) with more tales of shipwrecks, smuggling and mining.
Porthleven Beach and Praa Sands offer miles of golden sand and surf while the South West Coast Path is perfect for hikers. The National Trust-owned Penrose Estate also has scenic woodland walks in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Fans of the Poldark TV drama can visit the nearby village of Wendron, home of the Poldark Mine, and families will find plenty of thrills at Flambards Theme Park.
Here's our selection of the best holiday homes around Helston...
Barachy, Coverack is a beautifully appointed three-bedroom apartment just 20 metres from the beach, featuring two sun-drenched balconies with fantastic sea views, light-filled interiors, and the perfect base for coastal walks and family adventures.
Experience breathtaking sea views and beachside living in charming Coverack
Well Too, Helford is a characterful three-bedroom cottage in the heart of this peaceful riverside village, featuring its own slipway, elevated terraces with stunning creek views, and direct access to waterside walks and coastal exploration.
Discover riverside tranquillity at this characterful cottage with its own slipway
Ruby Farm Cottage, Porkellis is a light-filled three-bedroom retreat in a peaceful hamlet between Falmouth and Porthleven, featuring traditional granite charm, a hidden secret garden, sunny patio with barbecue, and welcoming spaces for families.
Discover traditional Cornish charm and hidden gardens in peaceful West Cornwall
Kelynack, Porthleven is a former fisherman's cottage with spectacular sea views across Mounts Bay, featuring traditional beams, a private patio for al fresco dining, and the beach just 100 metres from your door in this historic harbour village.
Experience traditional Cornish charm with spectacular sea views in historic Porthleven
Sea Salt Cottage, Porthleven is a characterful three-storey stone retreat in the heart of this beloved fishing village, featuring a cosy wood burner, colourful coastal interiors, and the historic harbour just three hundred metres from your door.
Experience Porthleven's fishing village charm from a cosy stone cottage retreat
1 Peverell Cottages, Porthleven is a beautifully updated traditional cottage just metres from stunning sandy beaches, featuring a sunny raised decked terrace, original character features, and easy access to the harbour and coastal paths.
Experience traditional Cornish charm metres from sandy beaches in historic Porthleven
Two-Ways, Praa Sands is a spacious single-storey retreat moments from stunning Praa Sands Beach, featuring a private hot tub with distant sea views, flexible three-bedroom accommodation, and an enclosed garden perfect for families and dogs.
Soak up coastal living with hot tub relaxation and Praa Sands Beach on your doorstep
Inglenook, Porthleven is a charming three-bedroom retreat overlooking this picturesque fishing village, featuring gorgeous sea views, a cosy open fire, and a sunny garden terrace, with beautiful beaches and coastal walks just moments from your door.
Embrace coastal charm and gorgeous sea views in picturesque Porthleven
St Michaels, Porthleven is a characterful cottage perched above the historic harbour with spectacular sea views, featuring original beams, an open fire, bohemian interiors, and a secret garden across the road for watching dolphins and waves.
Experience bohemian coastal living with spectacular sea views above Porthleven harbour
Wednesday Cottage, Helford is a characterful three-bedroom retreat at the peaceful head of the Helford river, featuring inglenook fireplace, elevated terrace with village views, and easy access to Cornwall's southern coast and waterside adventures.
Experience riverside tranquillity and Cornish character in beautiful Helford estuary
The Rest Barn, Trewillis Farm, Coverack is a beautifully converted barn on a working cattle farm near Coverack's sandy beach, featuring cosy beamed interiors, a private patio for alfresco dining, and 150 acres of peaceful farmland to explore.
Experience authentic farm life with coastal adventures just down the country lane
Mariners II, Porthleven is a welcoming two-bedroom seafront cottage with direct access to the beach, sea views from the patio, and easy reach of the harbour's independent shops and restaurants in this characterful Cornish coastal town.
Wake to waves and wander to the harbour from your beachfront Porthleven retreat
Sowanna Farm Cottage, White Cross is a peaceful two-bedroom retreat set within beautiful Cornish countryside near Mullion, featuring a games room with pool table and table football, expansive gardens, and easy access to stunning beaches.
Experience peaceful Cornish countryside living with beaches and coastal walks close by
Merlyn, Porthleven is a charming five-bedroom house in the heart of this bustling harbour town, featuring a spacious enclosed garden with barbecue, handy outdoor shower, and just moments from the picturesque harbour and stunning beach.
Experience Porthleven's harbour charm from a spacious family home with garden retreat
Coverack Cottage, St Keverne is a welcoming single-storey retreat on the Lizard Peninsula, featuring a peaceful enclosed garden, bright open-plan living spaces, and easy access to dramatic coastal paths, hidden coves, and Cornwall's unspoilt beauty.
Discover peaceful Lizard Peninsula living with coastal paths and hidden coves close by
Surf View, Porthleven is a delightful harbourside cottage in the heart of this enchanting fishing village, featuring glorious sea and harbour views from the living room and bedrooms, a cosy wood burner, and the beach just moments from your door.
Experience harbourside living with sea views in charming Porthleven
Seaview Moorings, Porthleven is a charming two-bedroom cottage in the heart of this celebrated coastal village, featuring beautiful harbour and sea views, coastal-style interiors, and Porthleven's galleries, beaches and eateries just steps away.
Experience authentic harbourside living with sea views in charming Porthleven
Atlantic Cottage, Porthleven is a charming three-bedroom retreat moments from the beach in this authentic Cornish fishing port, featuring herringbone floors, contemporary coastal interiors, and an enclosed terrace where waves echo from the shore.
Experience authentic Cornish harbour life from a characterful cottage retreat
Seaspray Cottage, Mullion Cove is a charming two-bedroom coastal retreat perched above a picture-perfect harbour cove, with stunning sea views, a private terrace, a BBQ, and easy access to Cornwall's beaches, cliffs, and heritage attractions.
Clifftop serenity and coastal charm await at this beautiful Cornish cottage retreat
The Crow's Nest, Porthleven is a beautifully refurbished cliff-top Cornish cottage for two, with a sun-drenched south-facing veranda, spectacular sea views across Mount's Bay, and a charming fishing village packed with cafés and galleries.
Romantic cliff-top seclusion for couples, with spectacular Cornish sea views
Nestled in the Cornish countryside, The Piggery at Glen View, Burncoose is a beautifully converted barn retreat for two, complete with a private hot tub, crackling wood burner, and effortless access to Cornwall's beautiful coast and countryside.
Unwind in your private hot tub beneath Cornish skies at this cosy countryside bolthole
Night's Catch, Porthleven, is a characterful two-bedroom granite cottage in the heart of this enchanting harbourside town. Beautifully renovated with exposed stone and painted beams, wood burner, and easy access to beaches and coastal walks.
Enjoy coastal charm and Cornish character in a cottage at the heart of Porthleven
Bretagne, Cadgwith is a stylish 3-bedroom modern retreat on the enchanting Lizard Peninsula. Enjoy vaulted ceilings, a wood burner, suntrap terrace, and easy access to stunning beaches and Cornish attractions for memorable coastal holidays.
Discover coastal charm in a stylish retreat where modern comfort meets village life
Mullion Kingfisher, Mullion Cove is a bright two-bedroom cottage set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Enjoy dramatic coastal walks, dog-friendly beaches, and access to Cornwall's finest attractions. Perfect for unforgettable family holidays.
Discover coastal charm and clifftop adventures in Cornwall's most dramatic landscape