The Boathouse

Manaccan, Cornwall
Self-catering
+44 (0)7775 898838
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Per night
£107 - £600
Per week
£1100 - £5375
Bedroom

6 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 14

Children welcome
Babies welcome

Contemporary boathouse for all the family. Find rock pools, a shingle beach and plenty of ozone in the salty Cornish air

Per night
£107 - £600
Per week
£1100 - £5375

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£107 - £600 per night

£1100 - £5375 per week

The Experience

Cornwall at its most quintessential: tucked into a cove on the bank of the river Helford, just a kayak’s paddle away from Gillan and Frenchman’s Creek. The Boathouse is the nearest thing to a boat without actually being on the sea – but with the waves lapping at the deck you won’t have far to go to dip a toe in Cornish waters.

Bring your own craft and use the private slipway, or walk to neighbouring village St Antony at low tide and hire – they’ll deliver direct to the beach. You’ll mostly be outside, messing about with fishing nets, rockpooling and leaping in and out of boats (the drying room for wetsuits comes in handy).

The house is perfect for big family gatherings: a pot big enough for lobsters, a huge games room, two dishwashers for efficient clean up after dinner. But smaller groups will feel right at home taking just one floor. Outside it’s real Swallows and Amazons stuff, but inside there’s a log burner and superfast WiFi.

The Boathouse - Gallery

We think you'll love

  • The flexible space - perfect for extended family holidays
  • Being on the water, especially if you’ve got your own boat
  • The secret cove setting
The Boathouse - Gallery

You should know

  • Bathrooms are on the functional side
  • The exterior of the house is rather underwhelming

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price
from £107
Weekly price
from £1100
Damage deposit
£500
Surcharges
Reduced rates for groups and couples, from £750 per week.
1 House for 14
From £1076 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in
From 3pm
Check out
10am
Other details
Short breaks available in low season.
Closed
Never.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.

Reviews

I loved The Boathouse on Flushing Cove with its little beach and views out to sea providing the setting for a perfect holiday. The beautifully furnished and equipped family home can equally suit those wanting a cosy couples escape or a large group of 14 and anything in between.Walkers, sailors, wildlife watchers and escapists can just relax and while away the hours here... sublime!
Inspected Valerie Sawday's Inspector

Sonia, South Brent

Before we arrived, Suzy was friendly and helpful, emailing lots of useful info about the house and local area. The house was large and very comfortable, with two living areas, a large dining room, and spacious bedrooms. It was well stocked, several bathrooms and sizeable kitchen. The remote, peaceful setting and beautiful views made it easy to relax and unwind. We loved stepping straight from the house onto the beach and coastal path and enjoyed a calm, restorative weekend together.


Jonathan and Eileen, Tunbridge Wells

We had a great stay in The Boathouse in Gillan last week. The location is amazing - the very spacious, light, and airy house sits in its own cove, and we spent quite a lot of our time just relaxing in the house, looking out onto the sea and the small flotilla of boats either moored just off the coast on or their journeys. We also enjoyed how quiet the location was - which helped us ‘switch off’ and really relax. The owner, Suzy Goulding, was very efficient in arranging our booking, and providing lots of useful information on local places to eat and some of the many interesting places to visit.


Barrie, Nottingham

The Boathouse was a wonderful location for our family celebration. It is exceptionally well equipped for large groups, with plenty of space indoors, including a large kitchen/dining room, sitting room, snooker room and wet room for swimmers to clean down. Outside, there is ample space for parking and a nice patio area for the BBQ and table tennis. But best of all was the raised decking area, set just a couple of metres from the beach on the beautiful Gillan Estuary. The Boathouse has the perfect view of this sheltered inlet. We all loved our stay in the Boathouse.


Trudie, Wiltshire

The Boat House. A very special haven, beside the sea protective cove. With cosy and warm accommodation offer sundeck and comfort throughout. Great host and plenty around to see and do. Special place and very loved by Suzy the owner.


Location

The neighbourhood

Coastal walks start from the beach and run along the banks on either side of the house. Famously accommodating local café Fat Apples is down the footpath in Saint Keverne, which has a butcher, baker and a handful of sweet little shops and pubs set around a pretty square. The villages of Helford and Manaccan have more restaurants, including much-lauded South Café.

Local points of interest from Suzy Goulding

  • Boat hire (sailing, motor, kayak) and moorings from St Anthony. Hired boats can be delivered to the beach or you can walk over at low tide.
  • 2 Tennis courts available for hire in Manaccan (5 mins by car).
  • The house is on the coastal path so there are fabulous walks from the doorstep.
  • Tate Modern. National Maritime Musuem, Seal Sanctuary, Flambards are all within an hours drive as are a number of stunning gardens including Trebah.
  • 2 High Chairs and 2 Cots provided upon request.
  • Owner provides a list of tried and tested recommendations of pubs, restaurants, places to visit and things to do in the immediate area when you book.

Introducing

Suzy Goulding

Suzy Goulding and her two sons have tried and tested every inch of The Boathouse over the last 20 years, expanding and updating along the way to keep up with their ever-growing family. Suzy’s a keen sailor of dinghies and yachts and can recommend the best places nearby for a pootle, as well as all the best pubs, restaurants and ice cream shops – but otherwise you’re left to your own devices.