Helston Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A family on a beach with a castle in the background.
A coastal landscape with cliffs, a harbor, and a building on the hill.
A coastal landscape with rocky formations, clear turquoise waters, and a sandy beach.
An aerial view of a rugged coastline with rocky outcrops and clear turquoise waters.
A lake with ducks on the shore, surrounded by houses and trees.
Harbour Inn

Harbour Inn

4 out of 5
Commercial Road Helston England
The price is £144 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
£144
per night
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Stay at this inn in Helston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Porthleven Beach and The Loe are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (175 reviews)
"Lovely clean place, friendly staff and fantastic rooms. Our room was quite warm but was supplied with a fan. Situated ideally on Porthleven harbour. A bit disappointed having to wait for an hour for food but the staff did apologise and gave us our drinks FOC as a way of an apology. Unfortunately, ..."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Harbour Inn
Housel Bay Hotel

Housel Bay Hotel

3 out of 5
Housel Bay Road Helston England
The price is £106 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£106
per night
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Stay at this beach hotel in Helston. Enjoy free parking, a private beach and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Housel Bay Beach and Lizard Wireless ...
Housel Bay Hotel
The Black Swan

The Black Swan

4 out of 5
Gweek Helston England
The price is £82 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£82
per night
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Stay at this inn in Helston. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a pool table. Popular attractions One2Eleven and Potager Garden are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (264 reviews)
"Great hotel room very comfortable and food in evening really first class They do not do breakfast however, a short walk to Sula cafe did not disappoint perfect food lovely setting and the couple who run it are so happy and friendly 10/10++++"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

The Black Swan
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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.
Cottage set in 2 acres, next to coast path, short walk to beach, pub & cafe! 😎

Cottage set in 2 acres, next to coast path, short walk to beach, pub & cafe! 😎

Cadgwith Cornwall
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Helston. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Cadgwith Cove Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (158 reviews)
"The cottage was the perfect place for my partner, our dog, and me. Paula and Paul are fantastic hosts who give you plenty of space to enjoy your stay, while always remaining available to help out and offer local advice. The cream tea on arrival was a very welcome treat, and the cottage itself was ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Cottage set in 2 acres, next to coast path, short walk to beach, pub & cafe! 😎
Cottage on coastpath, dogs welcome, includes Hotel indoor pool gym and tennis

Cottage on coastpath, dogs welcome, includes Hotel indoor pool gym and tennis

Mullion
Stay at this holiday home in Helston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and tennis courts. Popular attractions Polurrian Beach and Gallery Anthony are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (69 reviews)
"We een heerlijke week gehad in Mullion, wat een fantastische plek. Het uitzicht is waanzinnig. Het huis is klein, maar gezellig en goed ingedeeld. We vonden het ook allemaal heel fijn dat we gebruik konden maken van de faciliteiten van het hotel."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Cottage on coastpath, dogs welcome, includes Hotel indoor pool gym and tennis
Beautiful cottage with sea views and private beach access

Beautiful cottage with sea views and private beach access

Helston Cornwall
Stay at this cottage in Helston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions The Bar Beach and Budock Vean Golf Course are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (25 reviews)
"House was fabulous- the new kitchen and downstairs shower room are light and modern, the living room was really cosy, and beds were comfy. A great location too, right on the Helford River."

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Beautiful cottage with sea views and private beach access
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Stay near popular Helston attractions

A coastal landscape with rocky formations, clear turquoise waters, and a sandy beach.

Kynance Cove

9.6/10 (110 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Cornwall: Luggage Storage

Cornwall: Luggage Storage

£7
per adult
Cornwall: Luggage Storage
Truro 'Hidden Gems' by City Break - walking tours made fun!

Truro Tour App Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz UK

£15
per traveller
Truro Tour App Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz UK
St Ives Self-Guided Audio Tour: From Fishermen to Fine Art

St Ives Self-Guided Audio Tour: From Fishermen to Fine Art

£7
per adult
St Ives Self-Guided Audio Tour: From Fishermen to Fine Art
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Cities near Helston

A coastal viewpoint with a stone staircase leading to a viewing platform overlooking turquoise waters and a sandy beach.

Penzance

A coastal beach with waves, a sandy shore, and houses in the background.

Falmouth

A coastal landscape with cliffs, a lighthouse, and a beach.

The Lizard

A coastal landscape with cliffs, a harbor, and a building on the hill.

Mullion

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