About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Five Pilchards Inn in Helston offers family rooms with private bathrooms, sea views, and modern amenities including free WiFi, TV, and work desks. Leisure Facilities: Guests can enjoy water sports facilities, a garden, and a bar. Additional amenities include luggage storage and a workout area. Local Attractions: Located 35 mi from Land's End Airport, the inn is near Lizard Lighthouse (13 mi), St Michael's Mount (22 mi), and Carbis Bay (25 mi). Other attractions include The Lizard and Kynance Cove (12 mi) and Pendennis Castle (19 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)


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Simon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Clean room, lovely food. Positive staff. Really good welcome and a wonderful atmosphere in the bar in the evening.
Jim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Even though it was extremely busy, they still had time to look after us
Sandra
Australia Australia
The room was spacious and very comfortable with a lovely view of the bay. Staff were friendly and attentive and the breakfast provided was excellent
Morris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Food, including breakfast, was good. Lovely location overlooking private cove. We had a room overlooking the sea. Can't fault the place, would stay again.
Liz
United Kingdom United Kingdom
wondferful room beautiful view ,lovely staff , great food
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely bedroom Comfortable bed Food was good and reasonably priced at evening meal
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
A good spot to stay while walking the coastal path
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It has everything you need for a comfortable stay in Porthtallow
Eileen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The host was very helpful, nothing was to much trouble.
Keith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very friendly staff. Very clean room and great breakfast 👌

Host Info

Company review score: 9.7Based on 36 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

There has only only been 16 landlords in the Inns 190 year history. Purchased by Pralla Ltd in November 2019 who are committed to renovating and refurbishing this hidden gem after a period of closure. This aim is to create a community focussed pub with excellent accommodation within a amazing Cornish village that offers a warm welcome to both locals and visitors all year round.

Property info

Our early 19th Century Inn sits on the beach which marks the midway point of the 630 mile world renowned South West Coast Path Walk. Five newly refurbished ensuite rooms offer comfort and a base to explore the hidden areas of South West Cornwall and The Lizard Peninsula. A free house Inn, restaurant with five ensuite rooms, the Five Pilchards is a favourite place with locals and visitors alike. Our dining experience boasts a varied changing menu with many local homemade specials. Rooms feature cooling coastal colours along with flat screen smart tvs, tea and coffee making facilities and bottled water. Our knowledgeable staff are on hand to advise on local and traditional ales, ciders and menus, as well as the best places to visit in this beautiful corner of Cornwall. The traditional open fireplace warms and glows from the heart of the bar and walls adorned with historical images, many provided by the local villagers, stretching back over 200 years, provide an insight into our coastal village. The Five Pilchards Inn stands in a unique position at the mid point of the South West Coast Path National Trail. This inspiring coastal walk stretches for 630 miles between Minehead ...

Neighborhood info

This Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Lizard Peninsula offers ocean views together with some of the most spectacular scenery in the UK. The most southerly place in Britain, Lizard Point, boasts dramatic cliffs and turquoise seas. Kynance Cove, with its white beaches and rock stacks, stretches from Lizard Point to Gwennap Head. Local attractions include Poldark Mine, the Cornish Seal Sanctuary, Flambards Theme Park, and the National Trust’s Godolphin Estate to name but a few.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Five Pilchards Inn

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

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From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

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Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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