Helford Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Helford: east side of harbour, 1969 Very little changed after nearly 40 years
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Helford: east side of harbour, 1969 Very little changed after nearly 40 years
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Quay at mouth of Frenchman's Creek, near to Helford, Cornwall, Great Britain. On the western bank of Frenchman's Creek, just at the confluence with the Helford River. Annotated as "Quay" on the OS as opposed to the "Old Quay" on the opposite bank.
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Groyne Point, Helford River Groyne Point in the middle, the main Helford River to the left, and Polwheveral Creek to the right. Unfortunately one would need to be about 20 feet tall to see the seaward end of Groyne Point.
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Helford Village The part of the village on the eastern bank of the creek. Taken from the public footpath which runs along the foreshore at this point, accessible of course only at low water, as here.
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Tregenna Castle Resort

Tregenna Castle Resort

3 out of 5
Tregenna Castle Estate St Ives England
The price is ₹8,201 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
₹8,201
₹9,841 total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in St Ives. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Overall great stay will be back

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Tregenna Castle Resort
Greenbank Hotel

Greenbank Hotel

4 out of 5
Harbour side Falmouth England
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Falmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Great room fantastic breakfast

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

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Greenbank Hotel
The Alverton

The Alverton

4 out of 5
Tregolls Road Truro England
The price is ₹12,133 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
₹12,133
₹14,559 total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Truro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
My wife and I had an fantastic stay, upon arrival we received an upgraded room. Which really made my wife's birthday extra special. The hotel and grounds were amazing! The staff were excellent, the room very spacious and clean. A wide selection for breakast, will definitely stay here again A wide ...

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

The Alverton
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Tresowes Green Cottage

Tresowes Green Cottage

3.5 out of 5
Tresowes Green Helston England
Stay at this cottage in Helston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Praa Sands Beach and Rinse Head Beach are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Lovely little cottage in perfect position next to a beautiful lake yet still so close to the beautiful Praa sands beach. Lovely big summerhouse right by the lake to use. Only a few miles drive into Porthleven for great restaurants or Helston for a supermarket shop.

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Tresowes Green Cottage
Falmouth Self Catering Lodges

Falmouth Self Catering Lodges

4 out of 5
Castle Beach Falmouth England
Stay at this beach apartment in Falmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Castle Beach and Ocean Bowl are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (19 reviews)
Simple efficient booking process good communications, easy trouble free check in - all in clean good order, fully equipped kitchen with detergent, cloths, etc. great TV sets with streaming channels available to sign into. Great balcony with uninterrupted sea view over entire bay (1st & 2nd floor). ...

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

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Cormorant Cottage

Cormorant Cottage

3 out of 5
Court Cocking St Ives England
Stay at this golf cottage in St Ives. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Barbara Hepworth Museum and St Ives Harbour are located ...
Cormorant Cottage
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Popular places to visit

Caption---- Kynance Cove, Cornwall, UK

Kynance Cove

5/5(37 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Kynance Cove might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Helston. While in this quaint area, you can savour the lively bars.

Kynance Cove
Great place to hide out and chill

Poldhu Cove

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Poldhu Cove might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Helston. While in this quaint area, you can savour the lively bars.

Poldhu Cove
P9JPH3 Holidaymakers on Porthminster beach, St Ives in Summer.

Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Take the family to visit the sea life at Cornish Seal Sanctuary during your trip to Gweek. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

Cornish Seal Sanctuary
Another stunning beach ,found just off the Cornish coastal path ,from Kynance cove Cornwall .Walked from the Lizard point on a beautiful sunny day in July 2018

Polurrian Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Polurrian Beach during your travels in Helston? While in this quaint area, you can savour the lively bars.

Polurrian Beach
Cornwall, UK

Kennack Sands

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kennack Sands during your trip to Helston? While in this quaint area, you can savour the lively bars.

Kennack Sands

Lizard Point

4.5/5(93 reviews)

Find out about the history of The Lizard with a stop at Lizard Point. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the lively bars.

Lizard Point