Title: A beautiful, dog-friendly holiday home with magnificent views of two coastlines Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=6023727&destination=Helston%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=44966476&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A beautiful, dog-friendly holiday home with magnificent views of two coastlines ## Photo gallery for A beautiful, dog-friendly holiday home with magnificent views of two coastlines ![TV, fireplace - A beautiful, dog-friendly holiday home with magnificent views of two coastlines (Praa Sands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44970000/44966500/44966476/75ed66bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach - A beautiful, dog-friendly holiday home with magnificent views of two coastlines (Praa Sands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44970000/44966500/44966476/d2670308.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - A beautiful, dog-friendly holiday home with magnificent views of two coastlines (Praa Sands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44970000/44966500/44966476/239298ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - A beautiful, dog-friendly holiday home with magnificent views of two coastlines (Praa Sands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44970000/44966500/44966476/a8cea3da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - A beautiful, dog-friendly holiday home with magnificent views of two coastlines (Praa Sands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44970000/44966500/44966476/42077e0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched in the sleepy village of Balwest, this contemporary cottage offers a romantic retreat with lovely views of Cornwall’s coastlines on clear days. Unwind in the large conservatory, snuggle up by the wood-burning stove or enjoy al-fresco dining in the sunny garden. ## Reviews 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 611 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### A beautiful, dog-friendly holiday home with magnificent views of two coastlines Balwest Cottage is a contemporary and cosy holiday retreat, which on a clear day boasts lovely views of both of Cornwall's coastlines from its first floor. With its large garden, comfortable décor and modern amenities, this really is a wonderful choice for a romantic break, family holiday or a getaway with friends. What makes Balwest Cottage truly special is the attention to detail. From cosy rugs to charming artwork and other decorative touches, it's clear that the owners have put time and effort into creating a truly lovely coastal hideaway. The ground floor kitchen is well-equipped with everything you could possibly need, including a double oven, dishwasher and washer dryer. While the large conservatory is the ideal spot to sit back and relax with a good book; or get cosy in front of a wood burning stove in the sitting room perfect for enjoying cosy evenings in - just the thing after a long day of sea air and sandcastles. The large enclosed garden is perfect for children to play in and furniture for al-fresco dining. The three bedrooms are all located on the first floor; two with plush king-size beds and the third with a single bed and pull-out single trundle bed suitable for children. All bedrooms have use of the family bathroom with bath, separate shower, wash basin and WC. The sleepy village of Balwest is just a 5-minute drive from the coast, including the popular beach at Praa Sands, making this a wonderful choice for a seaside holiday. Additional Information: One well behaved dog welcome (small additional charge). Cot and highchair available on request. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Freezer - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Area rugs in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property 563005 ## About the neighborhood Located in Helston, this cottage is in a rural area. The Summerhouse Gallery and Out of the Blue Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include National Dahlia Collection and Paradise Park and JungleBarn. Potager Garden and Feadon Farm Wildlife Centre are also worth visiting. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling. [Visit our Helston travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Helston.dx6023727) [View more Cottages in Helston](https://www.expedia.com/Helston-Cottages.d6023727-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.11995%2C-5.36437&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=IjjVM9zy_hXyEfY0CvY6R8dGZc4=) Praa Sands, Cornwall ### What's nearby - ![St. Michael\'s Mount which includes island views, heritage elements and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094427/d2bd2b5d-2f18-4eac-a2ed-8ee8c8bcda93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) St. Michael's Mount 20 min drive \- 6.9 miles - ![Popular St Ives Atlantic ocean coast, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622847105994/7505f52f-1a7f-43ff-ba19-ee75be02e1dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Carbis Bay Beach 22 min drive \- 12.0 miles - ![Porthminster Beach showing a beach and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094453/e0aa9374-5d74-475e-9b7c-784f9cfb63a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Porthminster Beach 24 min drive \- 13.1 miles - Godolphin Estate 6 min drive \- 2.2 miles - St Ives Harbour 25 min drive \- 13.7 miles ### Getting around - Penzance (PZC-Penzance Train Station) 18 min drive - Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) 69 min drive ### Restaurants - Crown Inn 9 min drive - Blue Anchor 10 min drive - Queens Arms 6 min drive - Harbour Inn 9 min drive - The Falmouth Packet 8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A beautiful, dog-friendly holiday home with magnificent views of two coastlines pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at A beautiful, dog-friendly holiday home with magnificent views of two coastlines? ### What time is check-out at A beautiful, dog-friendly holiday home with magnificent views of two coastlines? ### Where is A beautiful, dog-friendly holiday home with magnificent views of two coastlines located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A beautiful, dog-friendly holiday home with magnificent views of two coastlines Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Katerina H. Aug 29, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage with a beautiful conservatory. Very comfortable. Great property to rent. Teenage daughters would have been grateful for a Wi-fi boost!! ##### Katerina H. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent May 29, 2021 #### Clay gone away from home We absolutely loved our stay. Spacious yet cosy. We spent most of our time in the conservatory enjoying the sun and view. Very clean and the location was superb, not far from st Ives, lands end or lizards point (in all directions!) We would absolutely stay here again! From a partner site ### 4/10 Poor Mar 10, 2022 #### Not good enough We stayed here for my mother’s 60th and had high hopes based off the photos and reviews. We were sorely disappointed. The first thing we had to do upon arrival was hoover the ceiling of the conservatory as it was absolutely covered in cobwebs, dead flies and spiders, it was obvious no one had ever touched it. I’ve never stayed at a cottage where there wasn’t some sort of welcome basket before, but fine, if this place doesn’t do them, they don’t do them. I do expect, at a bare minimum for them to provide washing up liquid and bin bags! Nope, nothing. If you stay here, make sure to bring EVERYTHING for the kitchen - tea, coffee, salt, sugar, pepper, the aforementioned washing up liquid and bin bags, because nothing is provided. We also had to scrub one of the pans clean, as there was stuff encrusted into the bottom from a previous guest. Overall, a disappointing stay, they need to buck their ideas up. From a partner site ### 8/10 Good Sep 30, 2021 #### Charming 1800's Cottage I very much enjoyed staying in Balwest Cottage. The older part of the cottage is charming and cosy, and the newer conservatory is lovely and relaxing. It was a special time for me because my ancestors used to live in the cottage in the 1800’s, and I soon felt at home. Balwest is in a very rural area and is off the tourist track, which I loved, but also the beaches and tourist areas are only a five-minute drive away. There are many rural walks in the area, and the view from the top of the nearby Tregonning Hill is stunning. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent Sep 14, 2021 #### A great week in Cornwall Lovely spacious cottage in a pretty location. A good base to explore the far end of Cornwall. Plenty to do and see. Lots of different beaches within half an hours drive, all with lifeguards. Local eggs & vegetables for sale just up the road. A busy week spent exploring the area. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### David H. Jul 29, 2021 #### Holiday at Balwest Excellent property which we couldn’t fault in any way. The pictures don’t do it justice! We would definitely book this again if we were going to Cornwall. ##### David H. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent Jun 26, 2021 #### A gem of a place! We stayed for a week with our 18m old daughter and dog and had the best time. The conservatory and large wrap around garden were the highlight for us and we spent all our time there. The rooms are light and airy and spacious and the kitchen appliances are modern and work well. Our only criticism is that the carpet is quite painful to walk on as it is like a front door mat type material. We had to buy slippers from the local supermarket as it was too uncomfortable to walk on. Balwest cottage is perfect and we would love to stay there again! From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent May 17, 2021 #### Beautiful cottage, sea views and a good location to explore Cornwall We really enjoyed our stay at Balwest Cottage. The cottage is great for all weather, lovely and cosy on wet days, and amazing sea views with a beautiful conservatory on sunny days. The location is great for exploring Penzance and Helston, but also in a quiet, historic location to get away from it all. Highly recommended. From a partner site ### 8/10 Good Oct 29, 2020 #### Cosy bolthole A lovely property, if tricky to find using satnav. Well furnished and spacious downstairs with a large conservatory. Nice stove which threw out a lot of heat. Only criticisms relate to the kitchen which lacked sufficient glasses, crockery and cooking equipment. From a partner site ### 8/10 Good Feb 20, 2020 #### Winter break We stayed here during one of the roughest weeks for weather, blowing a gale and pouring with rain. The cottage is very old and has two foot thick walls which were much appreciated! Warm and cosy all the time there wasn't a power cut but this was down to a power cable being blown down and nothing to do with the standard of the cottage. The conservatory is great as is the garden and I'm sure we would have used these a lot more in better weather. Beds are comfortable and bedroom decor is a good standard. Good wifi. Niggles: we requested a starter log pack and got a few fire lighters and half a bag of kindling plus a wood burner that needed emptying before we could use it. The leather sofas are not comfortable - slippy and on the small side. The angle of the TV means only those sitting opposite can see it. The shower leaks into the kitchen ceiling unless you put a few towels on the bathroom floor while showering. Overall a lovely cottage that we would stay at again.