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The Shipwrights Arms Helford, Cornwall, TR12 6JX

  • 4 bedrooms
  • 4 bedrooms

Stunning Views Across the Helford River

The Shipwrights Arms sits on the banks of the Helford River within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The pub has four contemporary en-suite bedrooms, including rooms suitable for family, accessible, and dog friendly stays. Helford was named one of the "20 most beautiful villages in the UK and Ireland" by Condé Nast Traveler. Book a stay and enjoy idyllic views and Cornish hospitality.

Facilties & Amenities

  • Beer Garden
  • Breakfast
  • Craft Beer
  • Dog Friendly Rooms
  • Family Friendly
  • Log Fires
  • Parking
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • WiFi

Bedrooms

The pub has four spacious and inviting bedrooms with modern en-suite bathrooms. The bedrooms are located next door to the pub in a thatched building with a large sun terrace.

Three rooms sleep two guests and a one room has an additional sofa bed and sleeps up to four guests. Each room has direct access to the water’s edge, pocket sprung king size beds, complimentary toiletries, luxury bedding, towels and bath robes, large sliding windows, a desk, underfloor heating, tea & coffee making facilities, and a hairdryer.

Accessible bedrooms? Yes, bedroom three is a good option for guests requiring easy access.

Dog Friendly? Yes, bedrooms three and four are both dog friendly.

A continental breakfast basket is delivered on arrival.

Bedrooms can be booked for week long stays or for shorter staycations, Monday to Friday or Friday to Monday. (One night stays are not available).

Food & Drink

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The Shipwrights Arms Helford serves the finest local seafood, pub favourites such as fish & chips, steaks, and local pasties and ice cream. There are also interesting options for guests with dietary requirements.

During the summer months, their outdoor pizza kitchen creates delicious authentic stone baked pizza.

Outside, their terrace has waterfront views and is a panoramic spot from which to enjoy al fresco drinking and dining.

The bar is well-stocked with at least two cask conditioned ales, local ciders, artisan spirits including local rums and spirits, and an eclectic wine list.

Nearby

The local village stores are a short stroll from the pub. A passenger ferry operates between the Helford and Helford passage from April to September enabling access by foot to Trebah and Glendurgan Gardens and the beaches at Durgan and Grebe.

Within proximity of Penzance and Falmouth, the pub sits on the South West footpath and is a haven for walkers and nature enthusiasts. Frenchman’s Creek is a picturesque walk on the southern side of the Helford River.