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Old Temperance House

4.0 star property

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A neatly made bed with a dark textured blanket, white pillows, and a floral-patterned headboard.
A coastal terrace with a view of the sea and cliffs, featuring outdoor seating and a wooden fence.
A coastal town with historic buildings, a sandy beach, and boats in the water.
Point of interest
A view through a window of a beach with a rocky shoreline, a sandy beach, and a hill in the distance.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Old Temperance House, The Square, St Keverne, Helston, England, TR12 6NA
  • Place, Leggan Cove Beach
    ‪27 min walk‬
  • Place, Godrevy Cove Beach
    ‪25 min walk‬
  • Place, Porthoustock Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪80 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Baileys)

A neatly arranged bedroom with a wooden bed, white nightstands, and a hanging light fixture.

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Baileys)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Twin Room, Private Bathroom (across Hall, Cointreau)

A neatly made bed with a dark textured blanket, white pillows, and a floral-patterned headboard.

Classic Twin Room, Private Bathroom (across Hall, Cointreau)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Champagne)

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a nightstand, and a framed picture on the wall.

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Champagne)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Helston

Old Temperance House places you steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within a 20-minute stroll of Godrevy Cove Beach. Highlights at this B&B include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a front desk safe. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In proximity to this 4-property class Helston B&B you'll find Kynance Cove.
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What's nearby

  • Porthoustock Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • South West Coast Path Section 28 Trailhead - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Kynance Cove - 42 min drive - 25.7 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 58 min drive - 56.9 km
  • St. Michael's Mount - 60 min drive - 42.8 km

Getting around

  • Redruth Station - 28 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Potager Garden Café - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪New Yard Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Trengilly Wartha Inn - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Black Swan - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Old Temperance House

Old Temperance House offers its guests a terrace and a front desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Helston bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
Old Temperance House offers 4 accommodations with DVD players and a safe. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

This Helston bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.

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, debit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Old Temperance House B&B Helston
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Old Temperance House?

Yep, Old Temperance House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Old Temperance House?

Yep, Old Temperance House is a short 16-minute walk from Godrevy Cove Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, windsurfing and fishing.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Old Temperance House?

No, Old Temperance House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Old Temperance House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Old Temperance House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Old Temperance House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot to enjoy beautiful Cornwall.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Herbert

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

Spot on visit.

Pleasant welcome, no hassle, everything well explained, plus Wi-Fi info.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All areas were spotless. A very peaceful ambience and excellent breakfasts
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly owners made us feel welcome. Everywhere was spotlessly clean. Very enjoyable stay we would happily return c
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Einhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Choice of breakfast options; excellent location, also convenient for travellers arriving by public transport. Each room is differently (and tastefully) decorated.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, good breakfast with fresh fruit and hot croissant, comfortable bed. A bit noisy in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

bernard

Liked: Cleanliness
Situated in the village square two local pubs where meals are available a few steps away. Owner made porridge especially not normally on the menu cooked breakfast had everything ideal for visiting local coast of the lizard
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our 3rd stay at the Old Temperance House. It is a fabulous place in the centre of St Keverne. A luxurious bedroom and bathroom and a fabulous breakfast. Kevin and Claire are lovely hosts. We would highly recommend this place to anyone wanting a home from home and a great base to explore the south coast of Cornwall.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay

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

Old Temperance House

A fabulous B&B situated in the village square in St Keverne. We were made to feel most welcome by host Kevin and loved our spacious room- Baileys, with its huge ensuite and bay window overlooking the village square. Fab Cornish breakfast too
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WENDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and fresh, modern appliances but with old world charm
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

St Keverne stay.

A lovely house run by lovely people. Very welcoming and helpful. Breakfasts really good. Our room and bathroom were spotlessly clean. An excellent base for exploring the tip of Cornwall. A couple of good pubs within very easy walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Paul

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

Excellent B&B.

Great hospitality from Claire and Kevin. Room spotless and comfortable. Perfectly cooked and tasty breakfast. Excellent location and well situated. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Many thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A Gem OF A Find

Excellent stay and would highly recommend The Old Temperance House . Definitely will return if we were wanting accommodation in this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyed our stay and thanks to Kevin for our fab breakfast fresh locally sourced ingredients. Would defo stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay in St Keverne

We stayed at OTC for 10 nights. Overall, we had a pleasant stay, with no major issues. Plus points: - lovely room with a comfortable bed (we stayed in Champagne) - large ensuite with powerful, hot shower and deep bath, dressing table and a mirror you could use to do hair and makeup (I find this is lacking in most guesthouses and even hotels!) - Good breakfasts. I liked how they are delivered to your room. I'm not a morning person and like to eat breakfast in my dressing gown! - Good supplies of tea, coffee, biscuits etc on demand. - Free parking in the village! This saved us so much money. - Lovely location, set in a village square with two excellent pubs 30 seconds walk away. Spar shop open until 10pm each evening. Things we think could have been improved: - Just one thing, really. We understand concerns around covid, and this may be a little unfair, but it did slightly impact our experience. We stayed 10 nights and our room really could have done with a vacuum halfway through. Eating breakfast and dragging in sand from the beach (we tried to minimise this) meant things were looking and feeling a little grubby towards the end of our stay. We would have loved a change of bedding too. We were offered a change, but we'd have to do it ourselves, which is not what you come on holiday for. All in all, a pleasant break. Ideal for shorter stays. Would recommend 😊
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good covid observance-nothing too dislike
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all good no complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn

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

Fantastic Location

Fantastic location and comfortable accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a nice quiet location but still near to to local area to visit fantastic room and bed was amazing best night sllep for ages owner charming def would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Perfect Place to stay

Tastefully decorated,ample sized room, overlooking the square. Good sized bathroom, both immaculate. The host, Kevin, was very friendly & served the most delicious breakfasts. Took care with following Covid regulations too. Very pretty little town, a good location for us to explore Cornwall on our 3 night stay. Fab place , really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Wonderfully welcoming

From the moment we arrived our hosts was very welcoming, the room was small but adequate , immaculately clean with tea,coffee and a couple of biscuits, for a nice change the was ample hangers in the wardrobe and , the bathroom was again immaculate with a lovely shower ,toiletries supplied in case you have missed packing something , you are asked why you would like for breakfast and at what time when you arrive so everything was fresh and piping hot .each of the rooms an named after drinks , we stayed in pimms All in all a great bed and breakfast wth exceptional hosts , The local area is quite stunning so as a base to set of on your adventure in Cornwall it ideal My wife and I would hole heartedly recommend This establishment and will definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANDREAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nette Gastgeber
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent B&B. Very welcoming host. Superb breakfast. Spotlessly clean. Tastefully decorated. Will definitely go there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
cannot be faulted
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025