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The Old Post Office

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with free breakfast in Helston

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Beach/ocean view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

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The Cove, The Old Post Office B&B, Coverack, England, TR12 6SX
  • Place, Coverack Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Porthbeer Cove
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Lizard Point
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪84 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Sea View

Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room, Sea View

Standard Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Triple Room, Sea View

Standard Triple Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Helston

On the beach.Within 12 miles (20 km) of this hotel, you'll find Lizard Point and Kynance Cove. Falmouth University and National Maritime Museum Cornwall are also within 20 miles (32 km).

What's nearby

  • Coverack Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Porthbeer Cove - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lizard Point - 27 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Falmouth University - 39 min drive - 38.1 km
  • Kynance Cove - 41 min drive - 24.1 km

Getting around

  • Camborne Station - 28 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smugglers - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪New Yard Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Top House - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Chimichangas - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Witchball - ‬14 min drive

About this property

The Old Post Office

Beachfront hotel with free breakfast in Helston
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Old Post Office also features laundry facilities, a television in a common area, and a microwave in a common area.

This Tudor Helston hotel is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1660
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
The Old Post Office offers 4 accommodations. This Helston hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Paddleboard
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 cash
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 cash.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Old Post Office to the airport?

The Old Post Office is 46.8 mi (87-min drive) away from the Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Post Office?

As of May 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Post Office on May 21, 2026 start from CA $194, 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.

Does The Old Post Office have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Old Post Office.

How close is The Old Post Office to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Old Post Office offer free breakfast?

The Old Post Office offers free self-serve breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Old Post Office?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Old Post Office?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Old Post Office?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Old Post Office have a pool?

The Old Post Office does not have a pool.

Does The Old Post Office have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Old Post Office to downtown Helston?

The Old Post Office is 0.2 mi away from Coverack.

The Old Post Office Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Old Post House was exactly as we had envisaged. Full of character, perfectly positioned over the harbour and very comfortable. Shelley helpfully gave us all the information we needed and left us to it. Parking would have been a challenge had we not been the only ones staying, but there was room in the village. In high season it could be an issue, given the small size of the place. A great place to stay and highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Meeresrauschen war vom Zimmer aus zu hören und das gesamte Haus hat einen tollen Charme. Die schönste und besonderste Unterkunft unserer Cornwall Reise. Man fühlt sich wie daheim und es ist alles sauber gewesen. Es wurde erst vor kurzem renoviert. Man teilt sich die Küche bzw das ganze Haus mit Shelley und ihrem süßen Hund. Parken ging ohne Probleme vor der Tür. Das Community Frühstück lässt keine Wünsche offen: Müsli, Scones, frische Croissants, Obst, … Im Bad bräuchte es gekennzeichnete Haken für die Handtücher, damit man diese Aufhängen kann.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025