A Charming Village Loved by Famous People

This village in Cornwall is very beautiful and was named one of the 20 most beautiful villages in the UK and Ireland by Condé Nast Traveler in 2020.

It is located five miles southwest of Falmouth and has very beautiful views of the water.

The village has nice gardens, beaches, and a river that was written about by a famous author named Daphne du Maurier.

Many famous people, including Kylie Minogue and Pete Townshend, like to visit this village.

The drummer from the band Queen, Roger Taylor, and a famous songwriter, Tim Rice, also live in this village.

A long time ago, the village was a busy port where people would come to trade and fish.

During World War II, the river in the village was used as a secret base for the French Resistance.

There are many fun things to do in this village.

The village has a mix of old and new houses and is very pretty.

When you visit Helford, you can see birds like kingfishers and yachts on the river.

One of the best things to do in the village is visit the Shipwrights Arms, a pub owned by a rock star.

The pub is located on the river and has a nice view.

The pub has a big patio with palm trees and a relaxed atmosphere inside.

Rufus Taylor, the son of Roger Taylor, bought the pub in 2025.

The pub serves food like seafood, steak, and pizza.

The river in the village is great for swimming and has many hidden coves.

There are also beaches like Helford Passage Beach and Grebe Beach where you can swim.

You can do water sports like kayaking and paddleboarding on the river.

There is a nice beach called Bosahan Cove that you can walk to.

The village is a great place for people who love nature and has many different types of birds and animals.

You can see dolphins, porpoises, and seals in the river.

The village has many nice walks along the river where you can enjoy the view.

There are many circular walks that take you to nice coves and pubs.

There are two nice gardens near the village, Trebah Garden and Glendurgan Garden.

Both gardens are very pretty and have many different types of plants and flowers.

The gardens have valleys with flowers and trees that go down to the water.

Trebah Garden has many palms and bamboo plants and is very beautiful.

In the spring, the garden has many rhododendrons and gunnera plants.

Trebah Garden also has a private beach where you can relax.

Glendurgan Garden has many snowdrops, camellias, and magnolias in the spring.

In April, the garden has many bluebells and rhododendrons.

The garden has many apple and cherry blossoms and is very pretty in the spring.

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