James’s Barn and the Cob Barn at Higher Tregidden are traditional Cornish farm buildings that have been converted to provide really comfortable accommodation while keeping their original charm and character. They are both surrounded by our seven acres of meadow, orchard and woodland which visitors are welcome to explore and enjoy – all tucked away down a private lane.

Higher Tregidden is set in a secluded valley to the south of the Helford River on the Lizard Peninsular, in SW Cornwall. The Lizard is unique, an ancient and mysterious place, the most southerly peninsular point of mainland Britain and somehow removed from the rest of the country. The dramatic coastline, beautiful sandy beaches and rocky coves all edge the rural landscape. Fishing harbours and picture book villages give all visitors a taste of the unchanging ’off the beaten track’ Cornwall. The Helford River, Gillan Creek and the Bay offer superb sailing, boating and water sports for both beginners and enthusiasts alike. The wooded creeks of the Helford are magical places and can be explored by boat or on foot. The South West Coastal Path winds around the whole of the  Peninsula offering spectacular walking.


Further afield, you can visit the Eden Project, the Lost Gardens of Heligan, a host of National Trust properties and gardens, the Tate Gallery at St Ives or the National Maritime Museum at Falmouth. Alternatively, just sit back, relax and soak up the charm of this enchanted land.


We look forward to welcoming you all to the very best of Cornwall.

The Lizard Peninsula is a place of contrasts, with dramatic cliffs around Kynance and Lizard Point presenting a rugged face to the elements while, to the east, the softer, greener landscape of the Helford River reveals an entirely different side. As an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’, much of the coastline is under the stewardship of the National Trust. The South West Coast Path winding its way around the Peninsula provides beautiful scenery and walks for ramblers of all ages and abilities. The Beaches are among the finest available anywhere with crystal clear water.  
Echoes of a proud fishing industry remain in Cadgwith and Coverack where a small fleet of boats still survives. These are archetypal Cornish fishing villages; a cluster of boats, nets and lobster pots; whitewashed cottages and a pub or two. During the summer months, boat and fishing trips are available. Further north at St. Keverne, the focus of this part of the Peninsula, the tall church spire acts as a landmark for those at sea.

The Helford River and the surrounding countryside are an entirely different landscape from the rest of the Peninsula. There is a lush wooded world of inlets and creeks, of sub-tropical gardens and riverside villages, of oyster beds and boats of all sizes. Much of the area around the river is best explored either on foot or by boat. Peaceful villages, like Manaccan, nestle in the folds of the landscape. Helford village is in a delightful riverside setting with a pub, tea gardens and a foot ferry across the river. St.Anthony, one of several places where sailing dinghies and motor boats can be hired with sailing tuition also available, clings to the side of Gillan Creek.

travelling up the river, past Daphne du Maurier’s Frenchman’s Creek, is the Trelowarren estate, home to the Vyvyan family since 1427. The ancient gardens and woodland walks, a pottery and craft centre are all open to the public.

Further afield are The Tate St Ives, the Eden Project, the Maritime Museum Falmouth, the Lost Gardens of Heligan, Glendurgan and Trelissick gardens and much, much more..