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Gallen-treath Guest House

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Helston with free breakfast

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Gallen-treath Guest House offers a welcoming retreat with daily breakfast, free grocery shopping service, and laundry facilities. Guests relax on the sunny terrace or browse the library. The concierge service consistently earns praise from previous visitors.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Single Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Heating
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, Ensuite (for up to 2 Ad 2 Ch)

Suite, Ensuite (for up to 2 Ad 2 Ch)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Heating
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Heating
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Heating
Heating
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Porthallow, St Keverne, Helston, England, TR12 6PL

What's nearby

  • Glendurgan Garden - 21 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Trebah Gardens - 22 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Maenporth Beach - 26 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Gyllyngvase Beach - 30 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Falmouth University - 31 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Camborne Station - 31 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gylly Beach Cafe - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Beach Cafe - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪The Shipwrights Arms - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Falmouth - ‬32 min drive

About this property

Gallen-treath Guest House

Property highlights
You can look forward to free breakfast, a free food/drink shopping service and a terrace at Gallen-treath Guest House. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Free newspapers, concierge services and wedding services
  • Ping pong, luggage storage and smoke-free property

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Things to do

  • Library
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

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 and cash
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gallen-treath Guest House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gallen-treath Guest House?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Gallen-treath Guest House?

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

What time is check-out at Gallen-treath Guest House?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Gallen-treath Guest House located?

Situated in Helston, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Porthallow Beach. South West Coast Path Section 28 Trailhead and Porthoustock Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Gallen-treath Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 188 out of 245 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 245 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 245 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 245 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 245 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personal welcome, great location, very comfortable stay, and lovely food!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcome. Very pleasant hosts. Super breakfast. Quiet location but lovely setting. Lovely lounge for guests with brilliant scenery
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was really comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful experience. Food was delicious, owners very gracious, quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Knut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hosts, exe
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Fran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous view of the harbour, super cleanly room, hosts who made our stay so enjoyable with their friendly, humorous manner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really liked the quiet location. Very welcoming and friendly host and clean facilities. Very enjoyable and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Stay

Set in a beautiful location, a quirky old fashioned Guest House with superb friendly Host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Honor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room with a View

Comfortable stay with excellent breakfast. Attentive hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place, great hosts

One night stop on a South Coast Path walking trip. Clive and his wife were great hosts and the room and the breakfast was first class
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my third stay at Gallen Treath and I always get a warm welcome. Nothing is too much trouble from the hosts. It suits me perfectly. Room is clean and a great range of breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was clean and the hosts were very accommodating and kind. The only issue was the parking when lots of guests were there as you have to block eachother in, but that was sorted with an 8am car shuffle. We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Last minute booking

Wonderful sea view. Lovely cooked breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with sea view. Friendly couple. Comfortable room. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A hair dryer would have made a difference.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful quiet location. Very friendly, and lovely shared lounge. Couldnt recommend more.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alicia and Clive were the perfect hosts. Breakfast was superb and nice options offered for Evening Meal. Courtesy tray in room was also very comprehensively stocked with different teas, coffees and hot chocolate. Bedroom and Bathroom impeccably clean and ventilation superb. Bed very comfortable. Will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect place to stay after a long day of walking. Very comfy room with everything I needed, and the breakfast was lovely. They were so welcoming and lovely people and Porthallow is beautiful too!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely views nice clean room excellent breakfast nice welcoming hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely people very clean, attention to detail good value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet little guesthouse in a remote location. Owners very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dmytro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hosts and the breakfasts were the best I have ever had. Nothing was too much trouble for them. I will definatley go back next year. My thanks to you both for making me so welcome. Thank you from Sue
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ontzettend vriendelijk en behulpzaam echtpaar perfecte uitzichten op de baai en omgeving voor ons persoonlijk super goed ontbijt en diner gemaakt door de gastheer
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024