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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...
Uplands, Praa Sands is a stunning beachside villa with spectacular sea views, featuring cosy wood burners and direct beach access. This stylish three-bedroom retreat offers the perfect blend of comfort and coastal living for families and friends.
A lovely villa where panoramic sea views and beach access create the perfect Cornish escape
Drift Cottage, Porthleven is a charming two-bedroom coastal haven with spectacular sea views and contemporary interiors. Just steps from the beach and moments from the harbour, it's perfect for couples and families seeking a stylish seaside escape.
A coastal haven where modern comfort blends with seaside charm
White Rose Barn, Lezerea is a luxuriously renovated three-bedroom barn conversion where contemporary comfort meets rustic charm. Featuring vaulted ceilings, a hot tub & thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces, it’s perfect for memorable Cornish escapes.
A beautifully converted barn where modern luxury meets traditional Cornish charm
Trenoweth Villa, The Lizard is a captivating three-bedroom coastal haven with spectacular sea views, combining traditional charm with modern comfort. Enjoy the enclosed garden, cosy interiors & prime location near Cornwall's most beautiful beaches.
Cornish villa where sea views and village charm create unforgettable moments
Trevarrow Cottage, Coverack is a charming thatched cottage just steps from the water's edge, offering spectacular sea views, two sitting rooms with wood-burning stove, and split-level accommodation perfect for families seeking a Cornish escape.
Experience the magic of beachfront living in this characterful thatched cottage
Little Cottage, Praa Sands is a palatial four-bedroom beachfront retreat with stunning ocean views, sleek interiors, hot tub, and direct beach access, making it perfect for families and friends seeking an unforgettable Cornish coastal escape.
Bask in coastal luxury where award-winning design meets Cornwall's stunning shoreline
Beachside Beauty, Praa Sands is a deluxe 3-bedroom holiday home with a cosy living area and spacious patio, close to Praa Sands Beach. Ideal for families exploring Cornwall's coast, it's nestled between Penzance and Helston, offering seaside charm.
A stunning home with modern amenities and a spacious patio, ideal for exploring Cornwall's attractions
Atlantic Point, Porthleven is a stunning 4-bedroom home with an expansive terrace boasting sea views. Perfect for families, it's close to local attractions & the harbour. Enjoy the town's growing art scene, excellent restaurants, and nearby beaches.
A stunning holiday home with expansive terrace, offering breathtaking sea views, near Cornish attractions
Prospect House, Coverack is a charming three-bedroom holiday home with sea views, tasteful furnishings, and a private garden, perfect for family getaways or romantic escapes. Close to the beach, it offers direct access to the South West Coast Path.
A charming and cosy holiday home near Coverack Beach with modern amenities and stunning sea views
Nanplough Country House, Mullion is a deluxe 6-bedroom estate in Cornwall with a heated outdoor pool and extensive private grounds featuring stylish interiors and woodland walks, all within reach of stunning coves and beaches on the Lizard Peninsula.
Luxury and comfort meet in this stunning Cornish retreat, perfect for family adventures and relaxation
Little Cottage and Love Shack, Praa Sands is a cosy 5-bedroom home near the beach, offering a blend of comfort and convenience for family getaways. Nestled in Cornwall's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it's near the famed South West Coastal Path.
A serene coastal getaway blending Cornish charm with modern comforts
Horseshoe Cottage, Arrowan Common Farm, Ponsongath is a 2-bedroom stone cottage set in Cornwall's Lizard Peninsula. With a well-equipped kitchen, inviting open plan living area, and private courtyard garden, it's ideal for a relaxing family holiday.
Beautiful barn conversion in a picturesque rural setting
Burncoose House, Burncoose is a magnificent Grade II listed Georgian manor house with seven bedrooms, seven bathrooms. This property offers a blend of old-world opulence and modern luxury and is ideal for large families or groups.
Georgian country house with luxurious design and surrounded by woodland
Barn Cottage, Arrowan Common Farm, Ponsongath is a beautifully refurbished stone cottage. This four-guest property features a well-equipped kitchen, a relaxing open-plan living area, and an enclosed courtyard garden.
Original stone farm building with stunning country views
At Wheal Grey, Ashton escape to the charming town & enjoy the comforts of this stunning 3-bedroom property. Boasting breathtaking views, it is the perfect retreat for families or groups seeking a comfortable & stylish home-away-from-home.
Discover comfort and style in a secluded barn conversion
Pond Cottage, Stithians offers a magic-filled experience and a quiet time to unwind on your holiday. The one-bedroom cottage is enclosed in a beautiful large garden with a pond & stream, perfect for a relaxing break in tranquil natural surroundings.
A cosy, peaceful cottage for two with an enchanting pond and a view over the forest-like garden
Balwest Cottage, Boscreege is a traditional stone cottage, tastefully refurbished to create an airy, modern holiday home. This three-bedroom detached house has a cosy lounge, beautiful kitchen, impressive conservatory and a large enclosed garden.
A beautifully modernised detached stone cottage with a large conservatory and garden
The Hideaway, Porthleven is a traditional whitewashed cottage with woodburner in the living room & fully equipped eat-in kitchen. Two bedrooms, modern bathroom & private garden with furnished deck. Walk to sandy beach, shops & eateries.
Spacious cottage with woodburner & private Xeriscape garden
Spindrift, Praa Sands is a luxury clifftop holiday home with stunning sea views. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, gourmet kitchen & contemporary living room with woodburner. Huge deck with hot tub for alfresco dining & relaxing. Walk to beach.
Clifftop hideaway with deck, hot tub and breathtaking sea views!
2 The Sands, Praa Sands is a three bedroom two bathroom contemporary beach house with superb dune / sea views. Open plan living room, well equipped eat-in kitchen with dishwasher. Balcony, garden, parking. Walk to beach & eateries in minutes.
Bright contemporary beach house with garden and dune / sea views
Round Island, Lizard Lighthouse is a four bedroom two bathroom cottage within the lighthouse complex with sea views. Fully modernised, it has a large dining kitchen and comfy sitting room with fireplace. Coastal walks, sandy coves, shops & pubs are nearby.
A modernised 4 bedroom cottage with superb sea views
Bonython Farmhouse, Cross Lanes, Helston is a five ensuite bedroom farmhouse for ten on the Bonython Estate. Beautifully furnished it includes a sitting room with woodburner, garden room, two kitchens & dining room. Stunning 20-acre gardens with lakes.
A restored farmhouse in one of the "Great Gardens of Cornwall"
Wolf Rock, Lizard Lighthouse is a unique three bedroom holiday cottage with direct access to the West Tower observation room. Sea views are a given, plus comfortable accommodation, modern kitchen, sitting room, courtyard & parking. Walk to local pub & shop.
Unique holiday cottage with access to lighthouse observation tower
Sevenstones, Lizard Lighthouse is a unique three bedroom, two bathroom holiday cottage in the lighthouse complex with comfortable furnishings, modern kitchen & panoramic sea views. Walk to nearby sandy coves, the coastal footpath & Lizard Village.
Modernised cottage beside a working lighthouse