Title: Gillan Travel Guide: Best of Gillan, Helston Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk # Gillan Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo "Gillan" by Row17 (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/0001e0448a925b3d00d6239d0f71a46a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/0001e0448a925b3d00d6239d0f71a46a.jpg)[Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/0001e0448a925b3d00d6239d0f71a46a.jpg) by [Row17](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/17899) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Photo "Gillan" by Vicimac (page does not exist) (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/5385988709fe437c358d0c3c3317e46e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/5385988709fe437c358d0c3c3317e46e.jpg)[Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/5385988709fe437c358d0c3c3317e46e.jpg) by [Vicimac (page does not exist)](//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Vicimac&action=edit&redlink=1) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ![Photo "Gillan" by Tim Green (CC BY) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/7b984db96b639f2af6da51ade1e2b5d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/7b984db96b639f2af6da51ade1e2b5d3.jpg)[Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/7b984db96b639f2af6da51ade1e2b5d3.jpg) by [Tim Green](https://www.flickr.com/people/93416311@N00) ([CC BY](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)) ![Photo "Gillan" by Row17 (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/2ea0306778366abefdf7ca764db0c541.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/2ea0306778366abefdf7ca764db0c541.jpg)[Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/2ea0306778366abefdf7ca764db0c541.jpg) by [Row17](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/17899) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Gillan Things to do - Top hotels in Gillan - Top Holiday Rentals in Gillan ![Greenbank Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2250000/2244300/2244271/52d46438_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Greenbank Hotel Harbour side, Falmouth, England £143 16 Oct - 17 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Falmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Excellent location, hotel dated. "Excellent location but hotel is looking very dated now. Carpets in hallways are dirty and rooms do not have any air conditioning. Our room was 26 degrees at night !" Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F10%2F2025&endDate=17%2F10%2F2025&selected=2244271&PinnedHotelID=2244271&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6361023) ![Tregenna Castle Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3350000/3347900/3347849/477a3d81_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tregenna Castle Resort Tregenna Castle Estate, Treloyon Avenue, St Ives, England £92 5 Oct - 6 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in St Ives. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews) "Excellent" Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F10%2F2025&endDate=06%2F10%2F2025&selected=3347849&PinnedHotelID=3347849&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6361023) ![St Michael's Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2960000/2951500/2951426/1649e4d5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### St Michael's Resort Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth, England £162 12 Oct - 13 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Falmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (816 reviews) "A great stay - amazing gym" Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F10%2F2025&endDate=13%2F10%2F2025&selected=2951426&PinnedHotelID=2951426&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6361023) [See all 3,981 properties in Gillan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025®ionId=6361023) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Newly renovated 4 en-suite bedrooms, panoramic sea views, Hot Tub, EV charger](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111790000/111780500/111780470/2a6a501d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Newly renovated 4 en-suite bedrooms, panoramic sea views, Hot Tub, EV charger Carbis Bay, England Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in St Ives. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Carbis Bay Beach and St Ives Harbour ... 10/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews) "Gardenside is an absolutely amazing find. What a holiday home. The house interiors are so homely and it’s so clean on arrival.The views are just the ‘wow’ factor from the lounge and main bedroom.And the beds are very comfy. The only thing the house lacks is a welcome pack and information leaflets ..." Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Ives-Hotels-Newly-Renovated-4-En-Suite-Bedrooms.h111780470.Hotel-Information) ![Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33604300/33604242/eb7eb8a3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach Porthtowan, Cornwall Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Truro. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Porthtowan Beach and ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (138 reviews) "Great holiday house and close to beach. We appreciated the improvements that have been made to the property since our last visit but we missed the large bbq which has been replaced with a small one not big enough when cooking for ten guests ." Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Truro-Hotels-Contemporary-Beach-House-With-Sea-Views-And-Short-Walk-To-Blue-Flag-Beach.h33604242.Hotel-Information) ![Beautiful and Cosy Garden Pod Saintives](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108320000/108310800/108310750/e09a3480_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beautiful and Cosy Garden Pod Saintives St Ives, England Stay at this 3-star cabin in St Ives. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and a garden. Popular attractions Carbis Bay Beach and St Ives Harbour are located nearby. 9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews) "A lovely, quiet and private location. The pod is compact and well appointed, with a lovely modern feel. Very well presented and some lovely welcoming touches. Communication was great from initial contact through to the welcome on arrival. Parking is up the road but only a couple of minutes walk. ..." Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Ives-Hotels-Seaside-Luxury-Pod-Retreat-In-Saint-Ives.h108310750.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Gillan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6361023&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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While in this quaint area, you can savour the lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lizard-Point-Helston.d6094413.Attraction) ![Kynance Cove](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/0fbd655e69af7c7a5f3400abba3dec4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kynance Cove If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Kynance Cove might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Helston. While in this quaint area, you can savour the lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kynance-Cove-Helston.d6094415.Attraction) ![Mullion Cove Harbour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2711a3116f11ee3e67e22061a350a892.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mullion Cove Harbour Explore the waterfront in Mullion with a trip to Mullion Cove Harbour. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mullion-Cove-Harbour-Helston.d6094417.Attraction) ![Poldhu Cove](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/dc381f25f15f4ce62f5f044a5013ec1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Poldhu Cove If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Poldhu Cove might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Mullion. Stroll along this relaxing area's seaside or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Poldhu-Cove-Helston.d6094419.Attraction) ![Cornish Seal Sanctuary](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/7d69f37fb02b5ff176d3b0733dcba0ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cornish Seal Sanctuary Take the family to visit the sea life at Cornish Seal Sanctuary during your trip to Gweek. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cornish-Seal-Sanctuary-Helston.d6094411.Attraction) ![Polurrian Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/153be3f0808ad2ae212e424512e43c7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Polurrian Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Polurrian Beach during your travels in Mullion? Stroll along this family-friendly area's seaside or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Polurrian-Beach-Helston.d6094421.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Mindful Photo Walk at Princess Pavilion & Gyllyngdune Gardens](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48900697/a3641e7a-1794-45b5-8feb-7afb46c394ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mindful Photo Walk at Princess Pavilion & Gyllyngdune Gardens £20 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mindful-photo-walk-at-princess-pavilion-gyllyngdune-gardens.a48900697.activity-details) [See all activities in Gillan](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Gillan.d6361023.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Gillan ![Falmouth](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/846dc9a5c08dc95c7582b622b7e89de0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Falmouth [](https://expedia.co.uk/Falmouth.dx4634) ![Helston](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/501341e1695d5f751111cc427d583f9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Helston [](https://expedia.co.uk/Helston.dx6023727) ![Photo "Helford" by Rod Allday (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/629de64145802b97daa91e6556959ff6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)[Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Rod Allday](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/22976) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Helford [](https://expedia.co.uk/Helford.dx6361070) ![Photo "Manaccan" by Rod Allday (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/11947cfd44d1ed3efad848cd68abb164.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)[Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Rod Allday](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/22976) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Manaccan [](https://expedia.co.uk/Manaccan.dx3000454930) - Cities near Gillan - Places of interest [Falmouth](https://expedia.co.uk/Falmouth.dx4634)[Helston](https://expedia.co.uk/Helston.dx6023727)[Helford](https://expedia.co.uk/Helford.dx6361070)[Manaccan](https://expedia.co.uk/Manaccan.dx3000454930) - [St. Michael's Mount](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Michaels-Mount-Marazion.d6094427.Attraction) - [Carbis Bay Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Carbis-Bay-Beach-St-Ives.d553248622847105994.Attraction) - [Lizard Point](https://expedia.co.uk/Lizard-Point-Helston.d6094413.Attraction) - [Porthminster Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Porthminster-Beach-St-Ives.d6094453.Attraction) - [Lost Gardens of Heligan](https://expedia.co.uk/Lost-Gardens-Of-Heligan-St-Austell.d6094387.Attraction) - [Kynance Cove](https://expedia.co.uk/Kynance-Cove-Helston.d6094415.Attraction) - [Perranporth Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Perranporth-Beach-Perranporth.d6094465.Attraction) - [Gyllyngvase Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Gyllyngvase-Beach-Falmouth.d6094403.Attraction) - [Mullion Cove Harbour](https://expedia.co.uk/Mullion-Cove-Harbour-Helston.d6094417.Attraction) - [Hall for Cornwall](https://expedia.co.uk/Hall-For-Cornwall-Truro.d553248621532488607.Attraction) - [Maenporth Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Maenporth-Beach-Falmouth.d6094407.Attraction) - [Hayle Towans Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Hayle-Towans-Beach-Hayle.d553248621561939046.Attraction) - [Porthleven Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Porthleven-Beach-Helston.d6094425.Attraction) - [Pendennis Castle](https://expedia.co.uk/Pendennis-Castle-Falmouth.d553248621563221891.Attraction) - [Porthtowan Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Porthtowan-Beach-Truro.d553248635977993888.Attraction) - [Truro Cathedral](https://expedia.co.uk/Truro-Cathedral-Truro.d6094395.Attraction) - [Gwithian Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Gwithian-Beach-Hayle.d553248635977993887.Attraction) - [Trevaunance Cove](https://expedia.co.uk/Trevaunance-Cove-St-Agnes.d553248621533024014.Attraction) - [Trebah Gardens](https://expedia.co.uk/Trebah-Gardens-Falmouth.d553248621532488546.Attraction) - [Marazion Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Marazion-Beach-Marazion.d553248635977993868.Attraction) - [Portreath Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Portreath-Beach-Redruth.d553248621561939054.Attraction) - [Poldhu Cove](https://expedia.co.uk/Poldhu-Cove-Helston.d6094419.Attraction) - [Glendurgan Garden](https://expedia.co.uk/Glendurgan-Garden-Falmouth.d553248621532488557.Attraction) - [Pendower Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Pendower-Beach-Truro.d553248635978347917.Attraction) - [Caerhays Castle](https://expedia.co.uk/Caerhays-Castle-St-Austell.d6094393.Attraction) - [The Loe](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Loe-Helston.d553248622847032514.Attraction) - [Trelissick Gardens](https://expedia.co.uk/Trelissick-Gardens-Truro.d553248621533024009.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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