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Old Temperance House

Property class: 4
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Helston B&B

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Old Temperance House, The Square, St Keverne, Helston, England, TR12 6NA
  • Place, Godrevy Cove Beach
    ‪25 min walk‬
  • Place, Porthoustock Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, South West Coast Path Section 28 Trailhead
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪79 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 wired internet

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 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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 wired internet

About the area

Helston

Close to the beach.Stay at this Helston B&B and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Cornwall National Landscape and 2 miles (3 km) of Godrevy Cove Beach. South West Coast Path Section 28 Trailhead and Leggan Cove Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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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
  • Carbis Bay Beach - 56 min drive - 53.5 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 58 min drive - 56.9 km
  • Porthmeor Beach - 59 min drive - 57.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ferryboat Inn - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Above The Bay - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Potager Garden Café - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Shipwrights Arms - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Old Temperance House

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Helston B&B
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 safes. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

This Helston bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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 available

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.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Onsite 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. Onsite 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 each accommodation.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Old Temperance House to the airport?

Old Temperance House is 46.9 mi (81-min drive) away from the Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Old Temperance House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Old Temperance House.

How close is Old Temperance House to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 0.8 mi (3-min drive) from Godrevy Cove Beach and 1.2 mi (4-min drive) from Porthoustock Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Old Temperance House offer free breakfast?

Old Temperance House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Old Temperance House?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Old Temperance House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Old Temperance House?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Old Temperance House have a pool?

Old Temperance House does not have a pool.

Does Old Temperance House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Old Temperance House to downtown Helston?

Old Temperance House is 0.1 mi away from St. Keverne.

Old Temperance House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely spot to enjoy beautiful Cornwall.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Spot on visit.

Pleasant welcome, no hassle, everything well explained, plus Wi-Fi info.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All areas were spotless. A very peaceful ambience and excellent breakfasts
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean and fresh, modern appliances but with old world charm
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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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
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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very good covid observance-nothing too dislike
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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all good no complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
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8/10 Good

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Fantastic Location

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

10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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 review

10/10 Excellent

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Nette Gastgeber
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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cannot be faulted
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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