About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: 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 56 km from Land's End Airport, the inn is near Lizard Lighthouse (21 km), St Michael's Mount (35 km), and Carbis Bay (40 km). Other attractions include The Lizard and Kynance Cove (20 km) and Pendennis Castle (31 km).
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Richard
United Kingdom“The location was ideal for peace and quiet tucked away in a fold in the cliffs.”
Sarah
United Kingdom“Beautiful clean and modern rooms. Tastefully decorated. A stone’s throw from the sea! The manager was great - very helpful and nothing was too much trouble.”
Sylv
United Kingdom“Great location, great accommodation, and Louis was a fabulous host
Thank you so much for a great few days. Will recommend you”
Catherine
Belgium“The room is really very nice and very clean.
The personnel is very friendly and the owner is a very nice smiling Lady.
The situation next to the beach in a quiet village is really amazing.”
Andy
United Kingdom“Everything! Rooms are really well appointed, clean and very comfortable. Location is great for a quiet getaway (there’s the pub and a cafe and that’s it!) but it’s in easy reach of plenty of places for day trips etc. Staff (especially manager...”
Hogg
United Kingdom“Room was lovely, very comfortable and had everything we needed. Staff were really friendly and the pub had a lovely atmosphere. Perfect for walking the south west coast path.”
Stephen
Switzerland“Wonderful location and very nice atmosphere. Incredibly friendly staff and always helpful, who made the stay a fantastic experience. Highly recommend.”
Liddament
United Kingdom“Very friendly owner, she looked after us really well.”
Colin
United Kingdom“The breakfast was served on time with good quality ingredients. Proper coffee and tea in a teapot. You chose your time and what you want for breakfast the day before. Nothing was too much trouble. It was so good my son and girlfriend who were...”
Wendy
United Kingdom“An old building that has been very cleverly modernised. Clean and comfortable accommodation, great en suite, lovely breakfast but best of all - the staff were fabulous, nothing was too much trouble.”
Host Information
Company review score: 9.4Based on 37 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property
Company information
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 information
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 ...
Neighbourhood information
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
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House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not 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 must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.
