The Situation
According to historical records (1327 onwards) PONSAVERRAN seems to have been anciently Penreverran and to have taken its name from the Pen, or Cornish headland, which stood between two branches of Port Navas Creek. Over the centuries the name changed and the house was rebuilt in Victorian times after a fire. PONSAVERRAN still stands on the high ground facing south in its own grounds, with its own adjoining fields and woodlands, which visitors are welcome to walk in. A short walk down the fore field leads to its Boathouse and water’s edge, where Ponsaverran moorings are available for hire.

The stone built Bothy and Carriage House, which adjoin the former barn, have been sympathetically converted to TRENARTH and POLPENWITH.

Port Navas is situated at the head of one of the most delightful tidal creeks on the Helford River and is approximately 7 miles from Falmouth, 6 miles from Helston and 16 miles from Truro. Constantine and Mawnan Smith both have a variety of shops. It is a good centre from which to visit the many sandy coves and fishing villages of the Lizard Peninsula. The north coast is within an hours drive and several secluded beaches are just a short drive away. Passenger ferries are available from Helford Passage to Helford and from Falmouth Prince of Wales Pier to the upper River Fal, St. Mawes, Truro and Helford River. The beautiful subtropical gardens of ‘Trebah’ and National Trust ‘Glendurgan’ are nearby.

SAILING The area is a yachtsman’s paradise, excellent for sailing, motor-boating or rowing and is a perfect base for those wishing to explore the Helford River and its upper reaches, including Frenchman’s Creek, immortalised by the late Daphne Du Maurier. Slipway facilities are available for launching boats and moorings may be arranged. Both motor and sailing boats may be hired locally with sailing tuition available. Local Regattas.

FISHING/ANGLING Boat from Port Navas with the possibility of catching mackerel, pollack, bass and even shark. Angling at Argal and Stithians Reservoirs.