Helford, with its unspoilt river and hidden creeks, is situated on the east side of the Lizard Peninsula - a gloriously uncrowded part of Cornwall.  As the UK’s most southerly location, and with the influence of the Gulf Stream, weather on The Lizard tends to be milder than in the rest of Britain.  

The picturesque village is built around the Creek on the south side of the Helford River and enjoys restricted access to traffic, ensuring that it remains peaceful all year round. It is small and delightfully free from tourist shops, boasting only the real necessities, i.e. a good traditional pub (The Shipwrights Arms 01326 231235); the friendly local Helford Stores (01326 231 275); the Sailing Club (guests can join as temporary members. 01326 231006) which has a bar and does food in the summer; and The Holy Mackerel Café, which is in the old chapel just as you enter the village, sells fresh coffee and delicious homemade food (01326 231008). Please check opening hours for all these establishments.

The ferry, which operates between April and October, runs between Helford Point and Helford Passage. This gives you access to the beach, pub and the coastal path on the north side of the river.

The Helford River is tidal and taking to its waters is a magical experience.

The Helford River is spectacular, edged, as it is, by ancient oak forests and taking to its waters is a memorable experience. The Riverside boats are available between April and the end of October (depending on the weather, of course). We have the Cygnus 19 riverboat (called Camilla James) + Hot Flushing the rowing Anarth tender in which you can explore the river and the creeks. There are small quays along its banks, some of which you can moor alongside at high tide; Or moor off the little coves, row in and spend time enjoying  beach activities; Or, of course, fish from the boat. 

Sailaway at St Anthony, who run the boats, will give you a “Boats Briefing” on your first morning and will lend you life jackets/buoyancy aids.