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Laloma
Dogs welcome
Sleeps 6
Creek views
Laloma is an idyllic thatched cottage dating back to at least the 18th Century with stunning views of the beautiful Helford River from most rooms. The cottage sleeps 6 people in three bedrooms – A master bedroom with a King size bed, a double bedroom and then a twin room.
Situated in the lovely creekside village of Helford, Laloma is perfectly placed next to the village shop and just up from the Shipwrights Pub.
Laloma holds special memories for our family and has been treasured and lovingly maintained by us for many years.
We want you to make your own wonderful memories and to experience the history and beauty of this unique house and location.
Book Laloma
To start your booking please choose your dates either on the calendar or in the boxes below, then click the Confirm Reservation button. To see the prices for each week, please look at the section below.
Availability
Prices
2026
2 | 9 | 16 | 23 | 30: £847 / Week
6: £847 / Week
13: £945 / Week
20 | 27: £847 / Week
6 | 13 | 20: £896 / Week
27: £1365 / Week
3: £1365 / Week
10: £1050 / Week
17: £1050 / Week
24: £1050 / Week
1 | 8 | 15: £1050 / Week
22: £1750 / Week
29: £1148 / Week
5 : £1246 / Week
12 : £1050 / Week
19 : £1185 / Week
26 : £1246 / Week
3 | 10: £1365 / Week
17: £1575 / Week
24: £2100 / Week
31: £2100 / Week
7 | 14 | 21 : £2100 / Week
28 : £1795 / Week
4: £1246 / Week
11: £1148 / Week
18 | 25: £1050 / Week
2: £900 / Week
9 | 16: £896 / Week
23: £1050 / Week
30: £847 / Week
6 | 13 | 20 | 27: £847 / Week
4 | 11: £847 / Week
21 | 28: £1372 / Week
About Laloma Cottage
Sleeps 6 People
Laloma sleeps 6 people in 3 bedrooms
- Bedroom 1 (the master bedroom) has a king size bed.
- Bedroom 2 has a double bed
- Bedroom 3 has twin beds
This gives lots of flexibility for guests and their families while maintaining a feeling of calm and space. The master bedroom and twin room have beautiful creek views from their windows while the double bedroom has a window seat and views over the courtyard to the front of Laloma.
Living Space and Facilities
Kitchen Facilities: new Bosch electric oven, new electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer machine, electric kettle and 4 slice toaster.
Dining/Living Room with creek views: Log burner, TV, desk, large sofa and two armchairs, sideboard and an extending table with enough chairs to seat 8 people.
There is one bathroom with a bath/shower and stunning creek views from the bathroom window.
Night storage heating throughout with a boost function.
There is patchy mobile signal in Helford but there is a landline for incoming calls and free WIFI in the property.
Outside Spaces
Outside there are two main seating areas for enjoying the beautiful views and gardens of Laloma. The first is a patio with a table and chairs to the front of Laloma that’s ideal for breakfast and there is also a small lawn with raised borders around the paths. The back patio can be accessed via french windows from the living room and enjoys lovely creek views.
The second outside seating area is on a high raised lawn with an 8 person picnic bench that has stunning views of the creek and village. In Spring this lawn is smothered in cowslips, daffodils and primroses and in Summer it is full of daisies, red campion, bird’s foot trefoil and valerian. The bird life in the garden is also a lovely feature with friendly robins, wrens, blackbirds and chaffinches as well as an abundance of swifts, martins and swallows in Summer. This is a wonderful spot for just sitting, eating a picnic or drinking your morning coffee, watching life go by and listening to the birdsong and seagulls.
Please keep children and dogs under close supervision at all times in the gardens as, although they are a wonderful place to play and explore, there are steep drops in some areas and the gardens as a whole are not securely fenced enough to keep dogs or children from escaping or falling.
Stargazing and Evenings at Laloma
At night you can hear owls and the gentle noises of the village going to sleep with the occasional early fisherman setting out. The stars at Laloma are stunning on a clear night due to the lack of light pollution and you can regularly see the Milky Way, planets, satellites and meteors. Make yourself a hot drink and either lie on a picnic blanket on the lawn, stand on the carpark by the creek or sit on the picnic bench for the best stargazing experiences.
On a clear night you can see meteors here all year round but the best times (weather permitting) are during the most well-known meteor showers:
Quadrantids – late December to early January – 110 meteors per/h
Eta Aquariids – mid April to late May – 50 meteors per/h
Delta Aquariids – mid July to late August – 25 meteors per/h
Perseids – mid July to late August – 100 meteors per/h
Geminids – early to mid December – 150 meteors per/h
The Helford River and Creek
Laloma is surrounded by beautiful Cornish countryside and is situated in the heart of the Helford village with stunning views of Helford Creek. It is also only a short walk from Frenchman’s Creek which is famous for Daphne Du Maurier’s book of the same name.
There are many coves and secret beaches to explore in the area and safe gentle waterways to visit by boat. The birdlife in the creeks are stunning and you can see rare little egrets, herons, cormorants and other diving birds, ducks and gulls as well as the resident swans.
Helford is also a stop on the South West Coast Footpath route.
Helford Village
The popular Shipwrights Arms pub is just a short stroll away and Laloma is conveniently right next to Helford Village Stores which offers a variety of foods, essentials and drinks (please be aware that in the colder months the shop may close earlier). There is also a seasonal cafe by the car park at the top of the village which serves drinks, cakes and lunches in Spring and Summer.
Helford Passage
To visit Helford Passage (on the other side of the Creek) you can take a foot ferry during the warmer months from The Point, at the far end of the village. Also on the Helford Passage side of the Creek are the beautiful suntropical gardens of Trebah and Glendurgan which are lovely to visit.
Further Afield
The pretty village of Coverack is around 6.2 miles away (21 minutes) with a geologically significant beach and occasional dolphin sightings. It also has a couple of cafes, a pub, a chip shop and a village shop.
Helston is around 11 miles away (20 minutes) and has a range of larger supermarkets, cafes, pubs and shops. It’s the largest town closest to Laloma.
Falmouth is around 18 miles away (45 minutes) and is a lovely University town that enjoys a youthful, arty vibe mixed with its reputation as a busy port. There are many cafes, restaurants, shops and galleries worth visiting.
Truro is the administrative of Cornwall and is around 24 miles away (50 minutes) and has a wide variety of supermarkets, shops, cafes, restaurants and other facilities.
The popular town of St Ives is around 55 minutes away and Penzance is around 50 minutes away.
Reviews
“I just wanted to say a big thank you. We have had a wonderful week at Laloma made even more perfect because of the amazing weather.” – RM (July 2026)
“I Just wanted to say thank you for such a lovely stay. The cottage is beautiful and the Village just the best spot for a quiet week with the family. We’ll be back!” – SW (June 2026)
“What a gorgeous house in the most beautiful location!
We loved our stay in Helford and highly recommend to anyone else thinking of visiting.” – C (July 2024)
“Laloma is a beautiful cottage in the best location (mid-way between pub and shop!).
Helford is a very peaceful village, so we had a very relaxing holiday, spending time on the river and walking along the coast.
It even has off-road parking for two cars – a rare treat in Helford! We highly recommend it!” – J (May 2024)
A “little gem! We had a perfect break and felt right at home. The village of Helford is beautiful and the house is perfectly positioned. A well stocked village shop and very welcoming pub across the road.
Spectacular views from the house, and walks from home, you don’t need to use the car if you don’t want to. We also enjoyed the ferry over to Helford Passage.
The house was well equipped, cosy and very welcoming. We didn’t want to leave and will definitely return.” – A (October 2023)
“A great size cottage with three good size bedroom. The kitchen is very well equipped and there is plenty of room to entertain the whole family.
The views from the cottage are excellent.
I visit Cornwall every year and found this location the most beautiful and tranquil place I’ve stayed at so far.” – Mrs J. A. (from Snaptrip)
“Beautiful cottage, superbly situated Had a wonderful time there.
Highly recommended. Easter in Cornwall is magical” – Mr J.B. (from Snaptrip)
“Everything was pristine and lovely. It really is a happy house, with an exceptional view, and as Wilf says, as soon as you walk through the door you feel comfortable” – Mrs M. P. (from Snaptrip)
“This lovely cottage is in an ideal position overlooking the Helford creek and only two minutes walk from the Shipswrights Arms.
Helford is charming and unspoilt and the cottage comes with the added bonus of two parking places which is rare in the village.
A very generous welcome pack of jam, bread, milk etc was left for us.” – Mr G. (from Snaptrip)
We had such a lovely time. Laloma is a gorgeous cottage.
Such a pretty place and so quiet. We hope to be back. – F.G.
“If you want a little thatched cottage you need to book Laloma.
Shipwright Arms next door is a fab pub. Do book a tables for food as it gets busy.” – Mrs S. B. (from Snaptrip)
“Laloma is a beautiful cottage in a fantastic location.
The views are stunning from the cottage and the gardens and it is handy to have a shop next door and the pub opposite!” – Mr B. S. (from Snaptrip)
“Perfect setting for a relaxing family break” – Mr G.H. (from Snaptrip)
“Laloma was our 5th stay in Helford and by far the best. Location, standard of F&F, reserved parking & cleanliness was exemplary.
The only hitch was that the towels we ordered were not provided on arrival but a quick call to Jane soon resolved this – she came over from Helston immediately.” – Mr S. (From Snaptrip)
“All you need!” – C.L (from Snaptrip)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Check in is at 4pm on your day of arrival.
- Checkout is by 10am on the day of departure.
Unfortunately Laloma is not accessible for wheelchair users or visitors with reduced mobility. This is due to the property’s age, the fact the accommodation is over two floors and that it is built on a slope with steps both inside and outside.
- Also due to Laloma’s age there are a few areas with low headroom or beams which can catch taller guests by surprise.
- Please do not smoke or vape inside or outside Laloma.
- As Laloma is thatched we do not allow barbeques or open fires outside the property as a safety precaution and as part of our insurance agreement.
- Bed Linen and towels are provided at the property.
- A basket of logs is supplied free in the cottage from the 1st of October to the 1st of March.
Staying with children at Laloma
- Please bring your own cot and high chair for babies and young children to use at the property, we have included board games and some books for both children and adult guests.
- Please keep children under close supervision at all times in the gardens as although they are a wonderful place to play and explore, there are steep drops in some areas and the gardens as a whole are not securely fenced enough to keep children from escaping. In rainy weather the slate paths can be slippy so please be careful.
Staying at Laloma with a dog
- Pets are very welcome at Laloma but please only let them downstairs (not upstairs) and pick up their poo from both the outside of Laloma and the village as a whole. Please be considerate of other people in the Village and follow the countryside code – https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-countryside-code .
- Please keep dogs under close supervision at all times in the gardens as although they are a wonderful place to play and explore, there are steep drops in some areas and the gardens as a whole are not securely fenced enough to keep dogs from escaping.
Where is Helford?
Read our Blog Posts about Laloma
Christmas at Laloma
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Autumn at Laloma
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Summer at Laloma
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