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Helston, Cornwall

Wireless Cottage

The exterior of Wireless Cottage, Helston, Cornwall
The exterior of Wireless Cottage, Cornwall | © National Trust / Paul Watts
The sitting room at Wireless Cottage, Helston, Cornwall
The kitchen at Wireless Cottage, Helston, Cornwall

Wireless Cottage

A cliff-top cabin with a whole lot of history, just metres from the coastal path.

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The sitting room at Wireless Cottage, Helston, Cornwall
The kitchen at Wireless Cottage, Helston, Cornwall
The exterior of Wireless Cottage, Helston, Cornwall
The bedroom at Wireless Cottage, Helston, Cornwall
The bathroom at Wireless Cottage, Helston, Cornwall
An aerial view of Wireless Cottage, Helston, Cornwall
A view of the coast close to Wireless Cottage, Helston, Cornwall

© National Trust / Paul Watts

A cliff-top cabin with a whole lot of history, just metres from the coastal path.

At a glance

Guests
2
Bedrooms
1
Number of dogs welcome
1
Reference
011102
Acorn rating

About Wireless Cottage

These remote Cornish cliff-tops were once used for ground-breaking wireless communication experiments. Now they provide an unforgettable holiday experience. Stay in this Grade II-listed wireless station, built in 1900 by pioneering inventor Guglielmo Marconi, and you’ll be far-flung on the most southerly point of the UK. The evocative wood-cladded building faces south, with wide views over the springy, rabbit-cropped turf to the shimmering ocean. Inside the one-bedroom, cabin-like cottage reveals a cosy nook from which to shelter from the Atlantic gales and snuggle against its log burner-effect electric fire. 

Wireless Cottage is set just 100 yards back from the cliffs, with the coastal path practically running straight past your door. Walk just 30 minutes along the path to Lizard Point. Walk a little further around the peninsula to gaze upon the aqua waters of Kynance Cove. 

There are many beaches to explore on the Lizard, but if you fancy a change of scenery the pretty harbour town of Falmouth is 25 miles from the cottage. Located on the Fal estuary, they’ll be an abundance of stunning coastal views as well as an array of shops and restaurants.   

Features and facilities

  • Wi-Fi, available
  • Garden, available
  • EV charging, not available
  • Fridge, available
  • Freezer, available
  • Microwave, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, not available
  • Television, available
  • DVD, available
  • Washing machine, available
  • Dishwasher, available
  • Tumble dryer, available
  • BBQ, not available
  • Cot & high chair, available

Location

Accessibility

100 yards from cliffs. Parking 100 metres from cottage. Ground floor facilities. Step up to sitting room. Step up to bedroom. Find more information in the Accessibility Guide. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Hallway leading to kitchen and bathroom with shower cubicle, one step up to sitting room with extensive sea views, one step to double bedroom (with 5' bed) with sea views.

More information

Heating: Night storage heating included.

Parking: Parking is available 100 metres from the cottage.

Utilities/electricals: The washing machine and tumble dryer is a combined washer/dryer.

*WiFi: This is now available, but please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon. We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT.

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.

Mast/ aerial hire: Licensed radio amateurs staying in Wireless Cottage may bring and operate their own equipment. Due to insurance and license regulations, guests may not install temporary masts and aerials; instead, for a small fee, we offer the use of the station mast, aerial and a feeder into the cottage. The fee is £20 / visit. For more information and to book use of this equipment please email geoff.bate@nationaltrust.org.uk

 

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