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Helford Passage, about a mile from the village of Mawnan Smith, lies on the edge of the Helford River, with a lovely sandy beach, and direct access onto the South West Coast Path. There’s also a fantastic beachside pub, the Ferry Boat Inn, which specialises in local seafood dishes and a range of Cornish ales. It holds regular music nights, quizzes and other events during the year, including the Helford Passage Regatta in early August.

You could hire a rowing boat or kayak for the day at the Helford Passage kiosk, or book some paddle boarding lessons. If you’d rather stay on dry land, stretch out on the beach and soak up the beautiful views, or browse the Shop @ the Beach for locally made jewellery, quirky gifts, and the essential beach-side buckets and spades.

From the beach, you can catch the foot ferry across to Helford Village and head to the Shipwrights Arms to enjoy a homemade pasty and glass of cold Cornish cider. If you fancy something a little more energetic, wander along the riverbank and explore Daphne Du Maurier’s Frenchman’s Creek. The ferry runs into the evening during the high season so there’s no rush back – take your time, relax and enjoy.

Trebah and Glendurgan gardens are just a few minutes away from Helford Passage, and are stunning at any time of the year. Within ten minutes you’ll reach the lively harbour town of Falmouth, where you'll find the National Maritime Museum and Pendennis Castle, plus various pubs, restaurants and shops.

With water sports, fishing trips, golf, cycling, horse-riding, fish and chips, coastal walks, art galleries and stunning beaches nearby, a holiday on the Helford River has something for everyone.

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Holidays in Helford Passage

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Helford Passage is an idyllic hamlet on the banks of the Helford River estuary where you can wake up to boats sailing past your window, relax on the pretty beach, try your hand at water sports or follow the coast path to the bustling town of Falmouth.

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About Helford Passage

Helford Passage, about a mile from the village of Mawnan Smith, lies on the edge of the Helford River, with a lovely sandy beach, and direct access onto the South West Coast Path. There’s also a fantastic beachside pub, the Ferry Boat Inn, which specialises in local seafood dishes and a range of Cornish ales. It holds regular music nights, quizzes and other events during the year, including the Helford Passage Regatta in early August.

You could hire a rowing boat or kayak for the day at the Helford Passage kiosk, or book some paddle boarding lessons. If you’d rather stay on dry land, stretch out on the beach and soak up the beautiful views, or browse the Shop @ the Beach for locally made jewellery, quirky gifts, and the essential beach-side buckets and spades.

From the beach, you can catch the foot ferry across to Helford Village and head to the Shipwrights Arms to enjoy a homemade pasty and glass of cold Cornish cider. If you fancy something a little more energetic, wander along the riverbank and explore Daphne Du Maurier’s Frenchman’s Creek. The ferry runs into the evening during the high season so there’s no rush back – take your time, relax and enjoy.

Trebah and Glendurgan gardens are just a few minutes away from Helford Passage, and are stunning at any time of the year. Within ten minutes you’ll reach the lively harbour town of Falmouth, where you'll find the National Maritime Museum and Pendennis Castle, plus various pubs, restaurants and shops.

With water sports, fishing trips, golf, cycling, horse-riding, fish and chips, coastal walks, art galleries and stunning beaches nearby, a holiday on the Helford River has something for everyone.


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Helford River Cruises
(Less than a mile)

Spend an afternoon exploring the stunning natural beauty of the Helford River with a boat tour helmed by an experience skipper. This memorable trip aboard The Hannah Molly – a traditional Cornish boat with room for 12 people – begins from Budock Vean. From here, you’ll travel along Port Navas Creek, past Helford Passage and Trebah Gardens, before crossing to Helford village and its surrounding creeks and inlets, including Daphne du Maurier’s Frenchman’s Creek.

Helford River Cruises, Budock Vean Hotel, Mawan Smirh TR11 5LG (T: 07941 027732)

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Amazing company - our daughter and friend hired kayaks and boats, and despite running the latter aground, the staff were good humoured and helpful. (Sorry folks, but we'll be back next year!).

June 2021


On demand service. We used the river boat service to travel from the Ferry Boat Inn on one side of the river to explore the sleepy and picturesque village on the other. Happy to take under 5s too.

July 2021


Koru Kayaking Cornwall
(Less than a mile)

Explore the Helford River from a sit-on kayak, paddling past sailing boats and ancient oak trees to Frenchman’s Creek – the inspiration for Daphne du Maurier’s famous romantic novel. This two-hour kayak tour is a great activity for the whole family, offering a unique way to explore the area whilst keeping active. No experience is necessary as Koru’s experienced guides will teach you kayaking techniques and safety information. Buoyancy aids are provided, and wetsuits are available to hire.

Koru Kayaking (T: 01872 552255)

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Rock Island Charters
(Less than a mile)

A friendly charter business based at Helford Passage offering fishing trips and sea safaris.  

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Helford River Boats
(Less than a mile)

Based in a kiosk on Helford Passage beach, Helford River Boats runs the passenger ferry which runs between Helford Passage and Helford village, home to a fantastic riverside pub, The Shipwrights Arms. They also offer a fleet of self-drive motor boats, rowing boats, Sit-On kayaks and paddleboards which you can hire and explore the stunning Helford River estuary at your own pace. Visit Daphne du Maurier’s Frenchman’s Creek, Port Navas Oyster Farm or the hidden coves and quiet beaches. No previous boating experience is necessary as Helford River Boats provide full instructions, as well as safety equipment and a map of the river. They can also provide a water taxi service, which must be booked in advance.

Helford River Boats, The Kiosk, Helford Passage, Nr Falmouth TR11 5LB (T: 01326 250770)

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very friendly and helpful when renting boats and using ferry

July 2019


Always excellent. We have had boats on the river for years, always well looked after in our absence. Also use the ferry occasionally, excellent, also buy ice cream etc from the kiosk. Everything you or a child could possible want! An essential part of the HP experience. Keep up the good work, and thank you.

August 2019


Great little service. With friendly and extremely helpful staff. Would recommend and would use again when in the area

August 2019


Fantastic friendly service.

September 2019


Thank you Ian and Sarah for your help with all aspects of boats, ice cream and sun cream and hats. I hope the rest of the season goes really well for you! Philip

July 2020


Very useful and professional service for moorings and ferry crossing . Delicious ice creams too

August 2020


See Helford River Cruises - I think I left my review in the wrong place.

June 2021


Very helpful. Ice creams were good as well

June 2021


Booked the ferry and hired a boat and a kayak, all excellent, very friendly staff very helpful and very busy all day.

September 2021


Brilliant service as always

October 2021


Just great

July 2022


I love the little ferry to Helford - such fun!

June 2023


Too expensive to use the ferry. Adds £36 for 4 to go for a meal at the Shipwrights or coffee at Holy Mackeral. Sorry for those two businesses

July 2023


The men who ran the Ferry were very friendly and helpful.

August 2023


Friendly and helpful. We had a beach mooring for the week but sadly couldn’t use the boat every day because of poor weather.

September 2023


Greatfriendly service

September 2023


SUP2You
(Less than a mile)

Sup2You offers simple online hire of inflatable paddle boards making it easier than ever to get out and enjoy the UK’s beaches, coastline and waterways.  Paddleboarding is the perfect way to stay active, have fun with your family and explore the beautiful region where you’re staying; but with everything else you need to bring on holiday sometimes you won’t have the car space to bring your own!  With SUP2You the process couldn’t be easier, simply click the link below, select the board and duration online, and your paddleboard will be couriered next day to your holiday cottage.   

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Toad Hall Cottages guests can enjoy 10% off their hire when booking for 3 days or more with code Toad10

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