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The Black Swan

4.0 star property
Inn in Helston with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Classic Double Room, Ensuite
Bathroom
Exterior
Exterior
Classic Double Room, Ensuite
The Black Swan is an upscale bed & breakfast where guests find a warm welcome. The cozy bar and restaurant add to its charming atmosphere. Public areas offer WiFi connectivity, and self-parking comes at no extra cost.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
The current price is €113
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Room

Classic Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Double Room, Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Gweek, Helston, England, 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
  • Mullion Cove Harbour - 15 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Maenporth Beach - 17 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Penmere Station - 15 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boo Koos - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪CAST Café - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blue Anchor - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bell Inn - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Black Swan

Upscale inn
The Black Swan provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
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
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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

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 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Black Swan on 1 Nov 2025 start from €112.57, including 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: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Black Swan?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Black Swan located?

Situated in Helston, this inn is steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within 3 mi (5 km) of Flambards and Tolmen Centre. Potager Garden and Poldark Mine are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

The Black Swan Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 255 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 255 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 255 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 255 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 255 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Merilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An old pub with stairs, no lift of course, but very good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Reasonable for the price

Staff were lovely, but I think we were a surprise and the pub had recently been taken over. Sadly no breakfast but the staff went out and bought us something to eat in our room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
when we booked in may bed and breakfast when we arrived we were not expected the hotel changed hands in july and do not do b & b they only do bed but they supplied brackfast bag
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riccardo

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

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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and very kind owner Good food
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

MARTIN

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

Weekend away

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter Charl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was my first time there and it was enjoyable the people and my food was very good 👍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Conrad

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

Fabulous Guest House

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 Good

WINFRID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple clean comfortable room upstairs. Brief efficient check-in. Nice cooked English breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful if the room had a better wifi signal. Breakfast was a little slow- esp as there was only 3 to be served.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely bedroom and on suite, clean, newly decorated, comfortable bed. The Pub downstairs was on busy corner of the village and needed a lot of tlc. Wedding reception took over the whole pub for one day and told it was closed and expect a lot of noise in the evening. Next morning had to wait for owners to wake up to serve our breakfast. Must have been a good do. Overall great value for money in a pub. Would stay again but hope no wedding reception had been booked next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
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 £125 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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived late due to traffic and they kindly went out of their way to accommodate us !! Great food and service !!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

david

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we are certainly not ones to moan or complain but we stayed in 3 properties on our trip to cornwall,unfortunatly the black swan was not how it looked on the photo,very run down room,very basic for the money,No breakfast,no one there in the morning other than the cleaner.will not be going back,not worth the money at all
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Il posto, ovvero il villaggio di GWEEK , é tranquillo e molto , e per chi ha bisogno di tranquillità, pur essendo vicino ad impianti attrattive, é l'ideale Ma la cosa che , almeno per me, lo ha reso unico, é stato l'incontro , presso il Pub , sala ristorante dello stesso hotel , con abitanti inglesi del posto( spesso sono Londinesi buche hanno una seconda casa qui, o sono andati via da Londra). Persone con cui poter parlare , scherzare. Persino io ragazzo del pub é stato simpaticissimo, come anche il cuoco , credi anche responsabile. Quest'ultima , una persona interessante per mentalità, esperienze di vita. Io consiglio il BLACK SWAN, poi il fatto di interagire con le persone del posto , o semplicemente con avventori, dipende molto anche da ognuno di voi
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Lilly was brilliant. Place was clean. Original room not ready for us 2 1/2 hours after check in time. The room we were given, toilet seat didn’t fit toilet & it was loose. Had to ask for additional tea bags and room bin to be emptied. I’d suggest if your not going to service the room that’s fine, but at least put enough tea bags and milk to have a cuppa every morning your there and a bin big enough for the stay. Had one meal there mine was ok and my wife’s was sent back - personally I’d give eating there a miss.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff members are friendly, room is clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Simon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners had just taken over. Breakfast was not available although we got a continental left outside the rooms for 2 of the 4 nights. Some of the lights were not working and televisions were installed after we arrived.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crestan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jane

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The electrics (lighting) didn't work in the shower room so they moved me to a room that hadn't been cleaned, everything was used and not cleaned including carpet, shower, no towels, so I took the ones from the first room. Staff were dismissive about it all. The only thing done was changing the pillows. Then they left to attend to a party downstairs. I felt as if I was an inconvenience to them, including the handyman who couldn't fix the lights. I was the only guest there for the night. The next morning I went downstairs to leave asap, there was no one there to see me off too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was really comfortable, staff were lovely
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024