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The Black Swan

4.0 star property
Helston inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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The Black Swan, an upscale bed & breakfast, offers a warm welcome with a cozy bar and delightful restaurant. Connect to WiFi in public areas and enjoy free self parking. Guests appreciate the charming atmosphere.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (2)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
The current price is CNY675
CNY810 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 6 - Jun 7

Room options

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Classic Double Room, Ensuite

Classic Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Ensuite | Exterior

Double Room, Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Map
Gweek, Helston, England, TR12 6TU

What's nearby

  • Cornish Seal Sanctuary - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lizard Point - 31 min drive - 26.8 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 43 min drive - 41.3 km
  • Kynance Cove - 45 min drive - 27.9 km
  • St. Michael's Mount - 46 min drive - 27.2 km

Getting around

  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 61 min drive
  • Penryn Station - 19 min drive
  • Truro Station - 23 min drive
  • Perranwell Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boo Koos - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendron Pancake Barn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blue Anchor - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪New Yard Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Henlys Bar - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Black Swan

  • The Black Swan is a great choice for a stay in Helston. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Black Swan Helston
Black Swan Inn Helston
Black Swan Inn Helston
Black Swan Helston
Inn The Black Swan Helston
Helston The Black Swan Inn
The Black Swan Helston
Black Swan Inn
Black Swan
Inn The Black Swan
The Black Swan Helston
The Black Swan Bed & breakfast
The Black Swan Bed & breakfast Helston

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Black Swan?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Black Swan?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Black Swan?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

What is there to do at The Black Swan and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.

Are there restaurants at or near The Black Swan?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Black Swan like?

The Black Swan is located a short 1-minute walk from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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Reviews

The Black Swan Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Slightly off the beaten track made this a great place to unwind after my 3 hour drive down to Cornwall. Friendly staff, enough people in the bar to create a hubbub without it being noisy, good food and an inviting and comfortable bedroom meant if I'm down that way again I'll try and book in!
Richard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice stay

We had a very nice stay in Gweek! The room was spacious and clean. Good food and good music at the pub!
Riccardo, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely spot with the gweek creek 2 min walk lovely views fantastic bed and good shower plenty of water pressure can be a bit noisy early on but super quite bedtime will stop again
Bob, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was my first time there and it was enjoyable the people and my food was very good đź‘Ť
Peter Charl, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly pub food was excellent all other people comments saying food was bad new chef excellent rooms were extremely clean staff were friendly I'd advise anyone to go and stay here or try their food I will definitely be going back
Crestan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice comfortable room. Great greeting in arrival Evening meal was fantastic, highly recommend the burger and breakfast was great
Sheldon, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Limited menu. And wine list. Great location
Steve, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wow this little place. Little gem

Lovely place. Lovely room with a massive shower. Plus the location is to die for. For the money I could not have expected it to be this fab.
Steven, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great place to stay the night before our Seal Sanctuary Experience around the corner in Gweek. Lovely clean and bright bedroom. Delicious evening meal in the pub. Also very tasty breakfast in the morning, very friendly lady served us and was very flexible about the time we needed to have our breakfast.
Alun, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Simple clean comfortable room upstairs. Brief efficient check-in. Nice cooked English breakfast.
WINFRID, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice village pub in rural picturesque spot. Very good beer, nice atmosphere. Room clean and tidy. Lovely staff. Menu of pub classics very nice fish and chips. Breakfast very good. Quirky village shop opposite had great range of local, gf, deli. A very friendly pub .
david, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Ok

Lovely people working there but it needs a really good clean. Bed comfortable & food in the bar nice. Might have caught them on an off day as the lady wasn’t well.
Deborah, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very nice bed for 1 night, but the room wasn't absolutely clean especially the toilet. There was a used towel on the towel rack and clean towels on the bed when I arrived. I had to ask for milk and for staff to turn the heating on from downstairs. Pizza was good and staff were friendly.
Jane, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Sadly not the same as when previous owners were there. When we arrived they didn't know we were coming, even though I'd booked weeks beforehand, so we had to wait for the room to be prepared. UHT milk in the room were 4 months out of date. They advertise the bar as being open til 11.30 but they kicked us out at 9.30 because it was quiet, even though we were still having drinks. There was also nobody there to check us out, we were told just to leave the key in the door. I say this with kindness because they seem like nice people, but the hospitality just isn't there. It's clear that they prioritise the locals, but for ÂŁ125 a night for a room, there should be a bit more service. On the bright side, the room was clean , the bed was comfy, and the breakfast and pizzas were delicious!
Hayley, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

So much potential but...

A mixed review: Generous room, exceptionally comfortable bed, spacious shower. Friendly courteous staff, good food & drink. We chose The Black Swan as it was one of the few places which included breakfast in the price we paid. Alas we were let down on both mornings! The first morning was negated by a free main meal the following evening. The second, however, was a complete no show despite having arranged personally the specific time with the landlady the previous evening! We waited 45mins only for the place to stay in darkness. I have yet to receive any communication regarding this matter which is hugely disappointing. The fire door leading out from the accommodation was locked which is a significant worry as both windows in the room would not open.
Zoe, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

All staff outstanding, very welcoming and went out of their way to assist if required. In my room, shower leaked from supply pipe (easy fix?) Loo seat 'Odd' shaped and wiggled!! (another easy fix) Steep steps up to the rear car park, not ideal for people with walking issues I wish they offered breakfast, although there is a shop about 20 yards away that does some excellent pastries. (Got to experience the sausage rolls!!!) Overall, yes I would go again.
David, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

great location, really nice pub. Friendly staff, clean rooms. Had a small confusion with a new bar staff member on arrival, however the manager sorted things out very quickly later on his return. Very happy with my stay, can recommend to anyone.
E PAUL, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff members are friendly, room is clean
Eugene, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

We arrived late due to traffic and they kindly went out of their way to accommodate us !! Great food and service !!
Carl, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was really comfortable, staff were lovely
Sharon, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Thé location was lovely, the pub itself was perfect, the food was incredibly tasty and so was the breakfast.
Sarah, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Business Stay

Excellent stay in a lovely pub
kevin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice and very kind owner Good food
Susanna, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Weekend away

Good location for a weekend in Cornwall
MARTIN, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

An old pub with stairs, no lift of course, but very good
Merilyn, 1-night trip