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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...
Tregadjack Barn, Prospidnick is a luxury barn conversion with character features & antique furnishings. Two ensuite bedrooms, farmhouse kitchen with Aga and sitting room with woodburner. Scenic 20-acre gardens & parking close to Helston & Porthleven.
A barn conversion with antique furnishings & peaceful garden
Godrevy, Lizard Lighthouse is a former lighthouse keeper's cottage on the Lizard Peninsula. Modern, comfortable accommodation with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, sitting room and dining kitchen. Breathtaking sea views, close to pub, shop & beach.
A lighthouse cottage with stunning coastal scenery
Mews Cottage, Bonython Estate, Cross Lanes is a three bedroom cottage of character for six with luxury furnishing, woodburner & impressive kitchen. Private courtyard &access to the outstanding 20-acre Bonython Estate Gardens. Close to Helston & Porthleven.
Outstanding gardens and lakes on the Bonython Estate
Bishop Rock, Lizard Lighthouse is a historic holiday cottage with two bedrooms, comfortable sitting room with electric fire & modern dining kitchen with dishwasher. Enjoy sea views from every room. Courtyard garden, off-road parking & coastal path walks.
Stunning sea views from this historic lighthouse keeper's cottage
Tregadjack Farmhouse, Prospidnick, Helston is a magnificently restored farmhouse with three bedrooms, sitting room with logburner, dining room & kitchen with island. The oak conservatory has views across the lush tropical gardens to rolling countryside.
A restored farmhouse with conservatory and lush tropical gardens
Penarvon House, Helford, near Falmouth is an award-winning four bedroom four bathroom house with gated private gardens & moorings on the scenic Helford River. Spacious gourmet kitchen, games room, four-poster bed & sitting room with open fire & river views.
Award-winning house with games room, moorings and river views
Praa Waves is a modern three bedroom three bathroom holiday home with sea views & direct beach access onto Praa Sands. Stylish furnishings & a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher are complemented by off-road parking, shared gardens & glass-enclosed balcony.
A contemporary beach house with balcony and sea views