A Magical
Helford Estuary, Cornwall Country House
Welcome
to our Exclusive, Sub-Tropical Waterfront Estate.
Probably
the Finest Luxury Holiday Rental in the West Country
The Romance
Our fabulous, luxurious,
waterfront country house has a 200ft frontage to the Port Navas Creek an arm of
the beautiful Helford River tidal estuary on Cornwall’s, Mediterranean-like,
south coast. It has its own Private
Shingle Beach, Quay and Slipway and lies within a nationally renowned Area
of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This gorgeous, exclusive, creek-side haven is
exquisitely situated down a quiet, private (no though road) lane and is set in
its own
The fabulous country house
features over 5000 square feet of sheer luxury and can be arranged to sleep up
to 23 persons. There are 9 Bedrooms
(including 4 Large Master Suites
each with an en-suite bathroom, super king-size bed and a double sofa-bed), 6 Bathrooms, a large lounge and
sunroom, a dining room, a fully equipped kitchen, a Pool and Spa Room and a delightful Den/Games Room with a snooker/pool table and Xbox 360 games
console. There is full oil-fired central heating to radiators, a log burning
fireplace and a 40 inch High Definition
LCD TV with Sky+, Movies and Sports in the lounge, TVs in all of the
bedrooms, 2 DVD/CD players and complimentary wireless Broadband Internet access. For summer, alfresco dining there is a
large outdoor table and chairs and a gas-fired barbeque and grill. Adjacent to
the house approached down our sweeping driveway, is a double garage and there
is parking for 7 cars.
The fabulous, Private Heated Indoor, ‘State of the Art’, Jetted Swimming Pool and Spa is
invitingly positioned in the air-conditioned pool room overlooking the creek
and there are also opulent 14 jet, Jacuzzi-style, circular Whirlpool Baths in two of the master en-suite bathrooms. Use of a
challenging
18-hole Golf Course and Tennis Courts are available
(chargeable) at the adjacent hotel and the Fine
Sandy Beach at Helford Passage is an easy walk away. Between Easter and the end of October, Complimentary use of one
14ft, 6 person Motor Boat is provided for the duration of your stay or you
can, of course, bring your own boat or jet-ski and moor it to our quay. Explore
the wonderful, Helford River tidal estuary or cruise for lunch or dinner at one
of the chic, creek-side restaurants and pubs or simply just ‘mess about on the
river’.
Children of all ages are very
welcome and will delight in playing on the private beach, the extensive lawns
and the woodland - all well away from public roads. The indoor pool, spa and
the games room are an ideal alternative and the whole estate has enough variety
to keep children happy for many hours. With the ground floor containing 1 en-suite
bedroom, 3 further bedrooms and a separate family bathroom, the estate is an
ideal holiday venue for the disabled and people with limited mobility.
This is our family's much loved private holiday home, we are not
travel agents or tour operators and are proud to give personal, attentive
service to our guests. We
have put a lot of thought and work into making our vacation country house as
sumptuous and as comfortable as possible and we do hope that you will decide to
stay. Please do note that the estate
is never rented on a split basis and your reservation guarantees full,
exclusive use of the whole estate, house, pool, spa and facilities. All guests are supplied in advance with a copy of our detailed
‘Book of the House’ containing comprehensive information and advice to make
your holiday even more enjoyable. Additionally, we welcome you with fresh
flowers and complimentary wine and nibbles on arrival.
The Rental Rates and
Availability
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The Location and Journey
The estate is situated on an exclusive
private lane in the hamlet of Budock Vean, South Cornwall. It lies close to
Daphne du Maurier’s, famous 'Frenchman’s Creek' and is just a few miles south
west of the historic
Major improvements to the M5 motorway and the
A30 expressway have made the car journey even easier with Bristol being a 2
hour drive, the West Midlands 3 hours and the South East 3.5 hours. Recent
improvements to the main rail line into Cornwall have also shortened journey
times and frequent, fast express train services to Truro are operated by First Great Western
and CrossCountry. You
can rent a car at Truro station (14 miles) or change onto the ‘Maritime Line’
branch train for the short journey to our local station in Falmouth (4 miles)
and rent a car from there. Newquay Cornwall Airport
(26 miles) has enjoyed rapid growth and now features numerous UK and European
destinations. Private Jets may use
Newquay Cornwall Airport or, by arrangement with the Royal Navy, the Culdrose
Air Station (8 miles).
The Accommodation (see also Floor Plans after photographs)
Ground
Floor
RECEPTION HALL: Oak flooring, Airing cupboard
with oil-fired boiler and large hot water storage tank. 2 Cane chairs. Feature
hardwood doors to Lounge and Sunroom.
LOUNGE and SUNROOM: Open, log burning
fireplace, local stone faced hearth and wooden mantel. Oak-flooring with Rugs,
Leather sofas and chairs seating 20. 40in HD LCD TV and DVD/CD player. Sky+
receiver and recorder. Portable phone. Wireless Broadband Internet router.
Sliding glass door to terrace. 2 large picture windows with glorious creek
views.
KITCHEN: Fully fitted with granite worktops
and all new appliances including a double oven, 4 ringed touch-control electric
hob, microwave, and dishwasher. Double-bowl sink and drainer.13in LCD TV and
Radio.
UTILITY ROOM: Washing machine. Tumble dryer.
Large, American-style, fridge/freezer with ice and chilled water dispenser.
Stainless steel sink and drainer.
DINING ROOM: Tables and chairs for 20 and 1
infant’s high-chair. Oak flooring, Wine Cooler, Large sliding glass door to
terrace with glorious views of garden and creek.
DEN/GAMES ROOM: Oak flooring, Snooker and
Pool table, Xbox360 games console and games. 26in LCD TV. Cane sofa,
SHOWER/CHANGING ROOM: Matki power shower,
toilet and basin.
POOL/SPA ROOM: Indoor heated 20ft ‘State of
the Art’ jetted, swimming pool, separate Multi-station therapy spa.
Air-conditioning. Large sliding glass door to terrace with glorious views of
garden and creek.
MASTER SUITE 4: One king-size bed, One large
wooden cot. 2 bedside tables and lamps. Built-in double wardrobe, mirror,
dressing table.. 32in TV. phone. Garden and woodland view.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM: Bath, toilet, basin.
BEDROOM 6: One king-size bed, 2 bedside
tables and lamps. Built-in double wardrobe, mirror, dressing table.14in TV.
Creek and garden view.
BEDROOM 7: Two single beds with bedside table
and lamp. 14in TV. Creek and garden view.
BEDROOM 8: Two single beds with bedside table
and lamp. 14in TV. Creek and garden view.
FAMILY BATHROOM: Matki power shower, toilet
and basin.
SEPARATE TOILET
First
Floor
LANDING/BEDROOM 9: Leather chair and glass
topped cane table, Two full-size foldaway beds.
MASTER SUITE 1: One super king-size 6ft bed*.
One double sofa-bed. 2 bedside tables and lamps. Mirror, Dressing table. 26in
LCD TV and DVD/CD player. Portable phone, Glorious, double-aspect creek and
woodland views.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM: Fabulous circular, 14 jet, Jacuzzi-style, whirlpool
bath, Matki power shower, toilet, basin set in vanity unit. Towel-rail
radiator.
MASTER SUITE 2: One super king-size 6ft bed*.
One double sofa-bed. 2 bedside tables and lamps. Mirror, Dressing table.. 28in
TV and DVD/CD player. Portable phone. Glorious, double-aspect creek and
woodland views.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM: Fabulous circular, 14 jet, Jacuzzi-style, whirlpool
bath, toilet, basin set in vanity unit. Towel-rail radiator.
MASTER SUITE 3: One super king-size 6ft bed*.
One double sofa-bed. 2 bedside tables and lamps. Built-in wardrobe. Mirror,
Dressing table. 28in TV. Portable phone. French door to Juliet Balcony;
Glorious creek view.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM: Matki power shower, toilet, basin set in vanity unit.
Towel-rail radiator.
BEDROOM 5: One super king-size 6ft bed*, 2
bedside tables and lamps. 19in TV. Beautiful woodland views.
*All super king-size
6ft beds are un-zippable to convert to 2 single beds.
Outside
THE SUN TERRACE: Large slate-flagged terrace
with 1 large outdoor table, chairs for 16 and sun-loungers for 6.
OUTDOOR KITCHEN: Large gas-fired, barbeque
and grill.
GARAGE: Double garage
with powered roller door.
THE QUAY: 200ft long quay with dock, slipway
and moorings.
The Arrival
We welcome you with a vase of Fresh Flowers
and complimentary Wine and Nibbles. To allow a relaxed and stress-free arrival
and first evening, we will be delighted to take in, prior to your arrival, your
supermarket home-delivery (Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, ASDA) order of food, wine and
grocery provisions and put them away in the fridge, freezer and cupboards.
Alternatively, private catering can easily be arranged.
The Gardens and
Grounds
The sub-tropical gardens and ancient woodland
extend to
The Sporting Activities
There are numerous sandy beaches and coves
between the estate and Falmouth. Your own boat, dinghy, rib or jet-ski can be
moored at our quay and between Easter and the end of October complimentary use
of a motor boat is provided. Additional motor boat rental is also available. We
have our own slipway for launching dinghy’s and ribs and for larger, trailered
boats and jet-skis, there is a public slipway in nearby Port Navas. Golf is
available (chargeable) at the adjacent hotel (18-hole,
The Eating Out
The Ferryboat Inn at Helford Passage can be
easily reached by walking, car or by boat and provides a wide range of bar food
in its lovely beachside setting. The Red Lion in Mawnan Smith is strongly
recommended for its excellent bar food. The Budock Vean Hotel has an excellent
restaurant and a lovely conservatory for lunch, be sure to try their speciality
Cornish dishes including oysters, beef and cheese. The Trengilly Wartha Inn near Constantine has
an excellent restaurant with a superb wine list, serves great bar food and acts
as our local off-license. The Shipwrights Arms across the river in Helford is
renowned for its superb steaks cooked by their chef on the outside grill and
The Sticky Prawn Restaurant in Flushing is highly recommended for seafood,
quaintly set on the quayside of this lovely fishing village.
The Places of Interest
There are numerous places of interest and
activities in the area for adults and children of all ages, including The Eden Project, The National Maritime Museum, The Flambards Theme Park, Roskillys Ice Cream & Organic Farm, The National Seal Sanctuary, The Poldark Mine Experience, The Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station Experience
and watching the fast jets and helicopters at RNAS Culdrose. The
Mediterranean-like south coast of Cornwall is well known for its sub-tropical
climate and the internationally renowned gardens at Trebah and Glendurgan are
within 1 mile. Flights to the fabulous Scilly Isles can be arranged from
Penzance Heliport or Newquay Cornwall Airport.
The Wildlife
There is a stunning variety of
birdlife to be seen along the creek including buzzards, cormorants, egrets,
herons, gulls, terns, dunlins, crows, rooks, ravens, kingfishers, owls and
ducks. Occasionally you may even see a seal or a dolphin. The creek is a
recognised nursery for young Sea Bass who can often be seen by our quay in the
spring and summer feeding in the warm, clear, shallow waters. The woodland is a
haven for badgers, foxes, squirrels and rabbits. Further information about the
spectacular local wildlife can be viewed on The Helford River and The Helford Marine Conservation Area websites.
The Conditions
Full details of the rental rates and the
rental terms and conditions can be viewed on the on-line reservation system.
Payment is accepted by Visa, MasterCard,
Maestro, Solo and Electron credit/debit cards or by bank transfer. There are no surcharges for payment by credit or
debit card.
The reservation deposit is 33% of the rental
rate and the balance is payable 2 months prior to the start of the rental.
The £500 security deposit is payable with the
balance and is refundable within 14 days of the end of rental, subject to
inspection.
No smoking is allowed inside the house. There
are, however, outside covered areas for smokers.
The Inclusive Items
Between Easter and the end of October, use of
one 6 person, 14ft motor boat, including one full tank of petrol.
Electricity and heating oil.
Linens and towels and cutlery and crockery.
Water supply and waste water disposal.
House cleaning and linen/towel change on
departure and every Friday for rentals of more than 1 week.
Lawns and garden maintenance.
Pool and spa cleaning and maintenance.
Value added tax at 15%.
The Optional Extras
Pets will be considered on application at £50
each per reservation.
Additional motor boat rental between Easter
and the end of October at £100 per boat per day or £400 per boat per week.
Car rental or Newquay Airport, Truro and
Falmouth Station limousine pick-up
Private Catering.
Extra cleaning and daily maid services
Push chair, high-chair and play-pen rental.
Use of the adjacent hotel’s golf course and
tennis courts.
The Guest Book
Mr
& Mrs W, Bristol, December 2008: “We had a lovely time….Beautiful part of
Cornwall.”
Mr
& Mrs D, Hampshire, January 2009: “Many thanks for the use of your
wonderful home….We had a fantastic time.”
Mr
F, London, February 2009: “It
was great thanks…Lovely place, lovely setting, and great to be away from
London!”
Mr
& Mrs S, West Midlands, March 2009: “The whole family had a fantastic time,
your house is beautiful and the surroundings were quite breathtaking. From the
eldest at 88 to the youngest at 6 no one wanted to come home...”
Mrs
M, Middlesex, April 2009: “We had a fantastic time in your beautiful
home and Cornwall.”
Mrs
B, Cheshire, April 2009: “Thank you so much for the rental of your beautiful
house it was absolutely gorgeous and the location was perfect, we had such
a wonderful time.”
Mr
L, Devon, May 2009: “Wonderful
time had by all - even caught a few fish!”
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The Further Information
Please contact Steve
or Lesley at any time on:-
Tel:
+44 (0)1993 836750
Mobile:
+44 (0)7515 881148
From
the USA Tel: 239-247-5847
Or by email: enquiries@helford-river-house.co.uk
The Gorgeous West
Facing Location
The Lawns and Terrace
The Beautiful
Slate-Flagged Terrace with Balustrades
The Magnificent
Terrace, Ideal for Sunbathing
The Fabulous Indoor,
Heated, Jetted Swimming Pool and Spa with Glass Doors to the Terrace.
The Massage Spa
The Stunning Early
Morning Summer Mists
The Glorious
Summer Afternoon Creek View
The Fabulous Creek
View from the Quay
The Quay with Slipway
The Magical Waterfront
Scene
The Creek View of
Port Navas
The Lounge and
Sunroom
The Lounge with Glass
Door to the Terrace.
The Oak-Floored
Hallway
The Upper Hallway
The Kitchen with
Granite Worktops
The Dining Room with
Glass Doors to the Outdoor Dining Area and Terrace.
The Den/Games Room
with the Snooker and Pool Table
Master Suite 1
Master Suite 2
En-Suite Bathroom to
Master Suite 2 showing one of the Two Jacuzzi Baths
Master Suite 3 with
Juliet Balcony
Master Suite 4
Bedroom
7
Ground Floor Plan
First
Floor Plan
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