ROCK COTTAGE ON THE HELFORD RIVER
Stands alone in An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Waterside 16th Century Traditional Cornish Cottage. Private Foreshore, Garden & Woodland. Exclusive and Superb Views. Boat provided.
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Rock Cottage
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The creek in the Autumn
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The lounge
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Main bedroom views
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Spring at Rock Cottage
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The kitchen
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Twin Singles
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The mooring at Rock cottage
Rock Cottage Photo Gallery
Rock Cottage is over 400 years old and takes its name from the projecting rock face upon which it is set. This privately owned and picturesque Cornish property is available for weekly or longer stays. So, if you are looking for a really special place for your holiday, then you may like to choose our beautiful riverside cottage which has a magnificent elevated view of the Mawgan Creek on the Helford River. With no neighbours or any other properties in sight, you will have complete privacy. There is nowhere quite like it!
Watch the ever-changing gentle tidal waters ebb and flow, go fishing or enjoy an adventure in our sturdy rowing dinghy. You may, if you wish, bring your kayaks/canoes as these can be stored on our spacious wooden jetty. Discover the wildlife quietly living on the shores; observe Kingfishers, Egrets, Shelducks and much more. Children will have lots of fun catching the river crabs with line and bacon from the jetty. The garden is terraced, well kept and large. Play games, have a barbeque, relax in the recliners with a glass of wine as you soak up the peaceful surroundings.
The cottage accommodates a maximum of four adults and two children. It has efficient central heating by radiators in all rooms, and three beautiful bedrooms including the separate Garden Room, all having fabulous views of the water and surrounding countryside. You will find Rock Cottage beautifully presented, well appointed throughout with modern facilities as well as WiFi and waiting for you. We, the owners, take care of it all so you can relax and enjoy your stay.
Watch the ever-changing gentle tidal waters ebb and flow, go fishing or enjoy an adventure in our sturdy rowing dinghy. You may, if you wish, bring your kayaks/canoes as these can be stored on our spacious wooden jetty. Discover the wildlife quietly living on the shores; observe Kingfishers, Egrets, Shelducks and much more. Children will have lots of fun catching the river crabs with line and bacon from the jetty. The garden is terraced, well kept and large. Play games, have a barbeque, relax in the recliners with a glass of wine as you soak up the peaceful surroundings.
The cottage accommodates a maximum of four adults and two children. It has efficient central heating by radiators in all rooms, and three beautiful bedrooms including the separate Garden Room, all having fabulous views of the water and surrounding countryside. You will find Rock Cottage beautifully presented, well appointed throughout with modern facilities as well as WiFi and waiting for you. We, the owners, take care of it all so you can relax and enjoy your stay.
Accommodation
On the Helford River, at Mawgan, an idyllic 16th Century cottage awaits you!
Enjoy complete privacy with quiet riverside views and explore the creek in the rowing dinghy moored on the private foreshore. Telephone Linda or send an email to discuss your requirements.
Enjoy complete privacy with quiet riverside views and explore the creek in the rowing dinghy moored on the private foreshore. Telephone Linda or send an email to discuss your requirements.
The Entrance Hall leads to the Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Lounge and the Bathroom which has a full white bathroom suite, a deep bath with overhead electric shower, large towel radiator, fan heater, illuminated mirror, make up/shaving mirror, toothbrush socket, deep recessed window sill and bathroom cabinet for extra storage.
The Kitchen/Breakfast Room with its wonderful view, has a walk-in pantry and is fitted to high standards with a handmade beech table and chairs. There is a new AEG washer/dryer, dishwasher, built-in double fan-assisted oven, ceramic halogen hob, extractor fan, fridge/freezer and microwave as well as all the other kitchen essentials.
The beamed Lounge with its original thick cob walls and cushioned window seats, has a newly fitted carpet and is furnished with a luxurious sofa and matching armchairs, oak sideboard, dining table and chairs, nest of tables, and ship's lantern as well as prints, oil paintings and pot lids. A flat screen digital television, DVD/VCR player and a hi fi system with ipod docking are provided. The large copper canopied inglenook is fitted with an electric log effect stove should you require further heating. There is also a grand selection of books, maps and walks relating to the local area and Cornish culture.
The Kitchen/Breakfast Room with its wonderful view, has a walk-in pantry and is fitted to high standards with a handmade beech table and chairs. There is a new AEG washer/dryer, dishwasher, built-in double fan-assisted oven, ceramic halogen hob, extractor fan, fridge/freezer and microwave as well as all the other kitchen essentials.
The beamed Lounge with its original thick cob walls and cushioned window seats, has a newly fitted carpet and is furnished with a luxurious sofa and matching armchairs, oak sideboard, dining table and chairs, nest of tables, and ship's lantern as well as prints, oil paintings and pot lids. A flat screen digital television, DVD/VCR player and a hi fi system with ipod docking are provided. The large copper canopied inglenook is fitted with an electric log effect stove should you require further heating. There is also a grand selection of books, maps and walks relating to the local area and Cornish culture.
An open-tread wooden staircase leads from the Lounge to the landing and the Master and adjacent Children's bedroom. Both of these have superb unspoilt views of the Helford River and polished wooden floors with soft rugs.
The Master Bedroom is fresh and bright with a very comfortable king size bed to ensure a good night's sleep. There is an oak dressing table with large mirror and matching chest of drawers, fitted wardrobe, bedside tables and glass Laura Ashley lamps and shades. The Second Bedroom, suitable for younger persons only, with its two single 2’6” wide beds (standard length, of course), and oak chest of drawers, has a seaside and boating theme. There are books for the children to read before bedtime.
Three metres from the solid oak front door, across a slate courtyard is the Third Bedroom (Garden Room). Originally part of another cottage, this spacious room provides privacy for another couple, older teenagers or grandparents. Three large windows overlook the sunny patio, garden and Mawgan Creek. This room is beautifully decorated in an Italian wallpaper and furnished with a new cream carpet, two comfortable zip and link 3ft beds, white Shaker style combination wardrobe, dressing table, large mirror, bedside cabinet and overhead reading lamps. There is also a 50" wall mounted HD ready TV, radio and hairdryer. There is a fabulous view from this room. Bathroom facilities are on the ground floor in the cottage.
The Master Bedroom is fresh and bright with a very comfortable king size bed to ensure a good night's sleep. There is an oak dressing table with large mirror and matching chest of drawers, fitted wardrobe, bedside tables and glass Laura Ashley lamps and shades. The Second Bedroom, suitable for younger persons only, with its two single 2’6” wide beds (standard length, of course), and oak chest of drawers, has a seaside and boating theme. There are books for the children to read before bedtime.
Three metres from the solid oak front door, across a slate courtyard is the Third Bedroom (Garden Room). Originally part of another cottage, this spacious room provides privacy for another couple, older teenagers or grandparents. Three large windows overlook the sunny patio, garden and Mawgan Creek. This room is beautifully decorated in an Italian wallpaper and furnished with a new cream carpet, two comfortable zip and link 3ft beds, white Shaker style combination wardrobe, dressing table, large mirror, bedside cabinet and overhead reading lamps. There is also a 50" wall mounted HD ready TV, radio and hairdryer. There is a fabulous view from this room. Bathroom facilities are on the ground floor in the cottage.
Location: Just outside the village of Mawgan on the Lizard Peninsula
Rock Cottage enjoys a highly desirable location on the Lizard Peninsula in South West Cornwall between the ancient bridges' of Gear and Mawgan. It stands alone in one acre of private land and has 150 metres of foreshore with the Helford River on two sides and portrays an unrivalled view of the Mawgan Creek. Within a ten minute walk, you will find the well stocked Mawgan village store/post office, the very popular Ship Inn and Restaurant and the St Mawgan-in-Meneage Church. Towards St Martin is the organic Gear Farm shop and the very friendly Prince of Wales pub in Newtown-St Martin.
Access to many places is quick and easy from the property. Discover Frenchman's Creek and some of the other hidden paths along the Helford River. Visit Gweek, St Anthony and Port Navas. Take a trip to Truro or Falmouth and St Ives for art galleries, amble along the beaches and fishing coves of Gunwalloe, Poldhu, Kynance, Mullion, Cadgwith and Porthleven or why not visit the gardens at Trebah and Glendurgan. Helston Town offers good shopping facilities, a Folk Museum, cinema, sports centre and Flambards Theme Park. Nearby in Gweek is the Seal Sanctuary.
Make Rock Cottage your destination for a super family holiday or a romantic time away and experience this truly beautiful area. See the ancient oak woodlands, wild flowers and abundant birdlife in the garden and on the creek. Experience the great sailing waters, build big sandcastles, take gentle walks, dine at fine restaurants, explore the tin mines; the area is steeped in history. We would love to welcome you here very soon!
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We look forward to welcoming you to our exceptional holiday cottage.
