The Ferryboat Inn
The Ferryboat Inn at Helford Passage dates back certainly 300 years, perhaps even longer, as the ferry boat goes back to the 15th Century.
The inn is positioned on the north bank of the Helford River, lined by wooded banks and sloping fields the Helford is one of the most romantic settings in the whole of Cornwall. Found close by is "Frenchman's Creek" - the inspiration for Daphne Du Maurier's novels. It is a famous old pub right on the waterfront at Helford Passage.
The main bar with its unrivalled view of the river has the feel of ships and the sea. Its french windows open onto a spacious terrace where food and drink may be enjoyed in the sun. Sailing folk like to drop anchor here and the pub is a popular port of call from sailors worldwide. A tiny ferry piles between the pub and Helford village just across the water.
The pub identifies strongly with the river, those who enjoy the delights of the water, and walkers from near and far. You will be made welcome at this 17th Century pub.