Condurrow, in Cornish literally means 'Between The Waters' and this beautiful period farm cottage is situated very close to the Helford River and within three minutes drive of the tranquil hamlet of St Anthony and Gillan creek, ideal for boat hire to explore the lovely Helford River and Frenchman's Creek. It gives easy access to the coastal footpaths, and the beautiful coves and beaches of the Helford and Manaccan area. Manaccan & Helford villages, with pubs, restaurants and essential supplies are only half a mile away. we have a lovely Facebook page. The cottage dates from 1705 but is fully modernised inside, rich in character and charm, with lovely original beamed ceilings, new Wood Burning Stoves in both fireplaces. It is continually warmed in the colder months by the kitchen Rayburn. There is a spacious, private half acre of mature, well-stocked gardens, with off-road parking for cars and boat trailers. The garden is equipped with rattan furniture and BBQ and is an ideal haven for children. Beyond the garden the woodland is being re-claimed into a woodland walk through into the orchard. The bottom of the garden is used for storage. The comfortable, well furnished living room, with TV Freeview, DVD, radio and high Speed Wi-fi infinity has a new wood burner and night store heater, and some wood is supplied out of season, and can be purchased locally. The dining room seats 6 and has a wonderful inglenook feature fireplace complete with Wood Burning Stove and the original Cornish bread oven. There is a night store heater with fan. The well equipped kitchen also seats 6 people, with an electric oven and dishwasher, and is warmed by the oil fired Rayburn in winter months. There is a good utility room, with washing machine, tumble drier, american style fridge freezer and an adjoining downstairs toilet and shower. Upstairs there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom with views over the lovely garden, fields and woodland beyond. The river is just below the woods and can be glimsed through the trees bordering the garden. There is one very good sized double room,one twin with zip beds converting to a King Size Bed and a smaller room with twin beds.. All the bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and the two larger rooms have electric heaters. Linen is provided, and towels on request .A cot and a high chair are available.
Dogs are welcome and we ask that you respect other visitors and do not allow them upstairs or on the furniture. This lovely Cornish cottage is truly a home from home, in a very rural setting, near to the Helford River and the waters of Gillian and Carne Creek. Condurrow is the complete Cornish Cottage experience.
In Spring the cottage is ideally situated for many of the wonderful gardens that are open from Easter throughout the Summer. Take the ferry to Helford Passage and walk to the famous Trebah and Glendurgan Gardens, or visit Bosahan immediately next to the cottage.
The sandy beaches of Kennack Sands and the Lizard Peninsula including the well known Kynance cove, where some of the Poldark Series has recently been filmed, are a short drive from the cottage.
The village of Porthleven is a 'foody heaven' with Rick Steins and many other great resturants and cafes, with lovely coastal cliff walks and the Penrose Estate. Further along the coast will take you to Rinsey with it's old Tin Mines and Praa Sands for Surfing and then onto Marazion with the Causeway to St. Michaels Mount. AVAILABILITY EARLY OCTOBER and New Year