South Cornwall
In places rugged and remote, in other tranquil and picturesque, much of the south Cornwall coast is still surprisingly unspoilt, as many parts can only be reached along narrow lanes winding through lush farmland and woodland towards the sea. Either climbing down on foot or drifting along in a small boat, visitors can explore and enjoy the cliffs, coves, beaches and quaint fishing villages that are Daphne du Maurier Country. The Trust has a host of holiday cottages in this area that are wonderful away-from-it-all hideaways for families and friends. For instance, there is Bosloe; an imposing country house set in extensive grounds above the Helford River, divided into three spacious holiday homes and with a former gardener’s cottage, The Bothy, hidden in the gardens. Further on around the coast is the glorious Trelissick Garden with five delightful holiday homes on the estate and former officers’ quarters on St Anthony Head now converted for holiday use.

Durgan
On the north bank of the Helford estuary, this tiny hamlet is immediately above the beach and below the Trust-owned valley-garden of Glendurgan. Boats are available for hire in Durgan in the summer and visitors staying in the Trust’s cottages may launch their own boat from the beach free of charge. Durgan has a public telephone and Mawnan Smith, about a mile away has a pub and shops. The nearest Trust properties are Glendurgan Garden, Trelissick Garden and Trerice.