The Black Swan

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Helston with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Restful retreat with a neatly made bed and comfortable seating areas.
Cozy room with a single armchair and window view of a brick building.
Bathroom features a toilet, sink, and shower enclosure.
Enjoy a peaceful retreat amidst lush greenery and a serene atmosphere, perfect for relaxation or outdoor activities.
Black Swan Pub offers food, rooms, and pub services in a traditional building with a central entrance.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is P6,288
P7,546 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Gweek, Helston, ENG, TR12 6TU

What's nearby

  • Cornish Seal Sanctuary - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Porthleven Beach - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Trebah Gardens - 13 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Maenporth Beach - 17 min drive - 13.3 km
  • The Loe - 21 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Penryn Station - 13 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • Blue Anchor Inn
  • Boo Koos
  • Janes Fish and Chips
  • The Coinage Hall - Jd Wetherspoon
  • The Bell Inn

About this property

The Black Swan

Upscale bed & breakfast
Consider a stay at The Black Swan and take advantage of free breakfast, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

Black Swan Helston
Black Swan Inn Helston
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Black Swan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Black Swan?

As of Jul 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Black Swan on Jul 14, 2025 start from P 6,288.08, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Black Swan?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Black Swan?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Black Swan?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Black Swan located?

Situated in Helston, this bed & breakfast is steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Flambards. Potager Garden and Poldark Mine are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Black Swan Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 243 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 243 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 243 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 243 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 243 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Room was really comfortable, staff were lovely
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

Thé location was lovely, the pub itself was perfect, the food was incredibly tasty and so was the breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

We had a very nice stay in Gweek! The room was spacious and clean. Good food and good music at the pub!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10

Excellent stay in a lovely pub
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10

Nice and very kind owner Good food
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

It was my first time there and it was enjoyable the people and my food was very good 👍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10

Good location for a weekend in Cornwall
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Lovely welcome, nice room with good facilities. Food was excellent, served very quickly and obviously freshly cooked. Host was very friendly and runs a good pub/hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10

We were looking for a quaint country getaway. This place fits the bill perfectly. Whether you want a base location or a quiet retreat this place is excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10

Nice comfortable room. Great greeting in arrival Evening meal was fantastic, highly recommend the burger and breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10

Very friendly pub with nice rooms. In a lovely position next to the tidal Helford.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

Fabulous place to stay. More of a guest house than a B&B. The rooms are very comfortable and excellent bathroom facilities. Michael and his team do a great job.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10

Limited menu. And wine list. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

A clean and friendly place to stay. Great food, delicious breakfast, lovely ales. The room was very comfortable. Would love to return some day...
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10

Gweek is beautiful
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10

Very friendly welcome. Even had a Vegan choice on the evening menu which we enjoyed. A comfy cottage best describes it. We stayed 3 nights bnb and would definitely go back again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10

Lovely comfortable modern room, beautifully presented.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10

Used as a base for a three day break to look around the area with a view to coming back later in the year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

A delightful stay. Everyone was personable, friendly and efficient. Would happily return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10

Simple clean comfortable room upstairs. Brief efficient check-in. Nice cooked English breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Very enjoyable stay at the Black Swan Inn at Gweek. Nice clean room and a good size shower cubicle. Very clean throughout. Good choice of food and drink. Excellent and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024