Self catering holiday cottages in Helston, Cornwall, England
Information on Cottage Holidays in Helston
Helston is a market town on the Lizard Peninsula in the West Country. Everyone has heard the song ‘floral dance’ but do not necessarily associate it with Flora day in Helston which is celebrated on the nearest Saturday to the 8th of May each year. Visitors flock to the town to watch or participate in the mimes and medieval re-enactments, including the slaying of the dragon by St. George, with much dancing in the streets lead by the Helston Band.
The high street is dominated by large granite buildings which house shops, banks , pubs and hotels such as the Angel which is a gathering place for snooker players. There are several restaurants, including a wine bar and Indian in the centre of town. There is some free parking plus a small ‘pay and display’ car park. For any holidaymakers wishing to stock up on groceries or sandwiches and snacks for their holiday, there is a 24 hour Sainsbury supermarket on the south side of Helston and 24 hour Tesco on the north side.
The Flambards Village theme park is on the southern side of Helston, on the A394. This is a popular park for both its rides and Victorian village, offering something for all ages.
A small but pleasant park with a boating lake and boats to hire is also on the south of Helston, on the road leading to the pretty coastal village of Porthleven and the Lizard.
Further south, just outside Helston is the enormous site of a Royal Naval station, Cudrose which hosts an Air Day when the general public are invited to come and see some of the work and activities of a Royal Naval air station.
Helston is a very good place to rent a holiday cottage or self-catering apartment because of the great number of places to visit within a ten mile radius. The Lizard, the most southerly point of the UK, is highly recommended for its flora and geology. The beaches of southern Cornwall are within a short drive and the facilities of Helston, its swimming pool, museum, shops and petrol stations are all conveniently on the doorstep.
Featured Self catering country cottages near Helston, Cornwall, England:
4 bedroom Holiday Lodge, Cornwall.
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Family-friendly and dog-friendly holiday lodge with a private hot tub, set within a Cornish holiday park close to Dartmoor National Park.
Special features: pool (), tennis court, outdoor hot tub, sauna.
| from 25 February to 26 March 20 from 30 March to 04 April 20 |
3 bedroom Cottage, West Country.
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Family-friendly cottage in the coastal village of Gorran Haven, great for families with kids with a garden featuring a trampoline, slide and swings for hours of family fun.
Special features: free internet access, games room.
| from 24 July to 28 August 20 |
3 bedroom Cottage, West Country.
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Stylish 3 bedroom cottage in the coastal town of Newlyn near Penzance, well located for discovering some of the best of Poldark country nearby.
Special features: free internet access.
| from 26 February to 23 May 20 from 30 May to 27 June 20 |
1 bedroom Cottage, Cornwall.
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Beautiful one bedroom barn conversion with own garden and outstanding views of Dartmoor National Park, ideal for romantic breaks and situated conveniently close to Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor and within reach of the Cornish coastline.
| from 26 February to 08 March 20 from 14 March to 28 March 20 |
3 bedroom Country Cottage, Cornwall.
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Idyllic 3 bedroom Cornish country cottage with beautiful garden views and a lovely setting in the Tamar Valley, great place to relax with access to the owner’s outdoor swimming pool (solar heated) in the summer months, close to Dartmoor National Park.
Special features: free internet access, pool ().
| from 26 February to 07 March 20 from 14 March to 26 March 20 |
