Self-catering holidays and Holiday cottages at Gillan and St Keverne

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Gillan Creek, near the mouth of the Helford River, and the nearby village of St Keverne lie in one of the most peaceful parts of the Lizard Peninsula. Holiday cottages here suit walkers, sailors and anyone looking for a quiet base among creeks, farmland and coves.

St Anthony-in-Meneage church sits beside the water at the mouth of Gillan Creek, and the coast path leads round Nare Point and on towards Porthallow and Coverack. The Helford River villages and Helston are within easy reach. Book direct with the owners listed on Cornwall Online.

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Holiday accommodation at Gillan and St Keverne

Cornwall Online has 3 properties listed at Gillan and St Keverne.

South Helford · Self-catering · sleeps 14

Owner-run a self-catering holiday let in South Helford: The Boathouse is close to the centre of things and well placed for Cornwall. Check the facilities below, then contact the owner for availability. Parking is available for guests.

“The sheltered sandy and shingle beach is perfect for swimming, rock pooling and launching dinghies or kayaks at all states of the tide. Set at the end of a quiet no-through lane, The Boathouse offers a tranquil coastal retreat with excellent sea views.” – the owner

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Old Temperence House B&B

From 125 to 135
St Keverne · Bed & Breakfast · sleeps 8

If St Keverne is on your list, take a look at Old Temperence House B&B, bed and breakfast with sandy beaches one to three miles away. Booking direct means you talk to the owner, not an agency. Parking is available for guests.

“Old Temperance House, in St Keverne Square, is a lovingly renovated, Period Village House. For B & B, we have 4 En Suite Bedrooms (weekly rates available), plus a pretty Self Catering Cottage sleeping 3.” – the owner

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Ginentonic Holiday Cottage

From 495 to 945
St Keverne · Self-catering · sleeps 3

For a holiday in St Keverne, Ginentonic Holiday Cottage is a self-catering holiday let close to the centre of things, with a beach less than a mile away. The owners take their own bookings, so you can ask about dates and prices before deciding. Short breaks are offered outside the main season.

“Detached 2 bedroom Holiday Home in the thriving village of St Keverne - a period property with wood burning stove and central heating. 1 Double and 1 single bedrooms.” – the owner

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Gillan and St Keverne holidays – FAQs

Gillan and St Keverne is on the north-eastern side of the Lizard Peninsula, near the mouth of the Helford River, about 5 miles from Falmouth.

There are small beaches at Gillan and Flushing Cove, with Porthallow and Coverack a short drive away.

The nearest railway station is Falmouth Town, on the Maritime Line from Truro, about 5 miles away.

Cornwall Online lists holiday cottages, self-catering homes, B&Bs, hotels, camping and holiday parks at Gillan and St Keverne and the surrounding area, each advertised by its owner. If only a few are listed, the page also shows properties across the wider region.

Each property links to its own website. You contact and book directly with the owner, with no booking fees or commission from Cornwall Online.

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