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.

The Trelissick Estate
Trelissick stands amidst beautiful parkland and woodland at the head of the Carrick Roads (the deepwater estuary of the river Fal), with stunning views across the water to Falmouth and the open sea. The estate was given to the Trust in 1955 and the garden, which is open throughout the year, is renowned for its collection of hydrangeas, camellias and exotic and tender plants which thrive in the mild climate and provide year-round colour. A three-mile circular walk through beech and old oak woodland follows the shores of the Fal around the estate. There is a National Trust gift shop, self service restaurant, and an art and craft gallery on the estate all within garden opening hours, and boats can be hired from Loe Beach
near the village of Feock. A landing stage at the foot of Trelissick Garden on the River Fal enables visitors to travel by water to and from Trelissick, Falmouth, Truro, St Mawes and elsewhere on the estuary, without ever having to use the car. This service operates from May to September.