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Falmouth, Cornwall

Durgan Wood Cottage

The exterior of Durgan Wood Cottage, Cornwall
The exterior of Durgan Wood Cottage, Cornwall | © National Trust / Mike Henton
The double bedroom at Durgan Wood Cottage, Cornwall
The view at Durgan Wood Cottage, Cornwall

Durgan Wood Cottage

A timber-built thatched cottage nestling amongst the trees with views over the Helford River.

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The double bedroom at Durgan Wood Cottage, Cornwall
The view at Durgan Wood Cottage, Cornwall
The exterior of Durgan Wood Cottage, Cornwall
The living and kitchen area at Durgan Wood Cottage, Cornwall
The kitchen area at Durgan Wood Cottage, Cornwall
The living area at Durgan Wood Cottage, Cornwall
The view from the living area at Durgan Wood Cottage, Cornwall
The double bedroom at Durgan Wood Cottage, Cornwall
The double bedroom at Durgan Wood Cottage, Cornwall
The bathroom at Durgan Wood Cottage, Cornwall
The exterior of Durgan Wood Cottage, Cornwall
The exterior of Durgan Wood Cottage, Cornwall

© National Trust / Mike Henton

A timber-built thatched cottage nestling amongst the trees with views over the Helford River.

At a glance

Guests
2
Bedrooms
1
Number of dogs welcome
1
Reference
011026
Acorn rating

About Durgan Wood Cottage

Like something out of a fairy tale, Durgan Wood Cottage sits on the edge of a small wood. The tiny, timber-built thatched cabin was once used as an apple store, and now after a careful restoration, makes a cosy one-bedroom nest for two. Inside reveals an unexpected modern interior with brightly cladded walls, high ceilings and contemporary furnishings.

Durgan Wood Cottage is a completely secluded and romantic place to stay, just above the Helford River, with only a few other cottages in sight. You’ll be on the edge of the Durgan, a small fishing village made up of a handful of former fish cellars, boat stores and a small sheltered beach. 

There’s easy access to the South West Coast Path which will lead you along the Helford River and out to Falmouth bay. You’ll pass Rosemullion, a gentle headland where wildflowers bloom in the spring and where seals sometimes swim in the waters below.
 

Features and facilities

  • Cot & high chair, not available
  • Fridge, available
  • Dishwasher, not available
  • Tumble dryer, not available
  • Television, available
  • WiFi, not available
  • Garden, available
  • Microwave, available
  • Freezer, not available
  • Washing machine, not available
  • Telephone, not available
  • DVD, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, not available
  • BBQ, not available

Location

Accessibility

Not accessible. Find more information in the Accessibility Guide. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Hall, open-plan kitchen/dining/sitting room, double bedroom, bathroom with electric shower.

More information

Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up-to-date information, please call the team on 0344 800 2070.

Cottage is 30 metres distant from car parking, along a wooded track and therefore unsuitable for those with impaired mobility.

Heating: Rointe digital electric heating system.

Parking: Designated car parking space for two cars immediately inside the field gate that leads to the cottage.

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.

Please Note: The cottage is in a heavily wooded area which can make the atmosphere naturally damp at times. There is a dehumidifier in the cottage. Please turn this on and air the cottage when appropriate.

The annual Durgan Regatta takes place in the village on the Sunday of the August Bank Holiday. This involves flags on both quays, loudspeakers and lots of people partying outside Quay, Beach and Old School House cottages.

Please be aware the Helford River beach at Durgan is not a designated beach for bathing.

Offers: Free entry to TrelissickGlendurgan Garden and Trerice on production of booking details.