Penarvon House occupies a truly stunning position set up above the picturesque village of Helford with spectacular views of the estuary. The house and garden is very peaceful with terraces on both sides of the house and well away from any traffic.

It is a few minutes walk down the private lane to Helford Village with its' post office and shop and the famous Shipwright's Arms. The whole area is designated as being of "outstanding natural beauty" and was made famous by Daphne du Maurier's novel Frenchman's Creek.