The Old Cows House

Helston, TR13 0LG, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.2/10! <small>(score from <b>10</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
10 reviews

Hosts are lovely. Very quiet and easy to get to. Central location for St Ives, Lizard Point, Lands End etc. Value for money and would definitely stay again.

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The Old Cows House

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  • Entire home
  • 969 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Parking on site
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The Old Cows House is located in Helston, just 16 miles from St Michael's Mount and 16 miles from Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre. The property is around 22 miles from Newquay Train Station, 29 miles from Minack Theatre, and 10 miles from Pendennis Castle. The Lizard and Kynance Cove is 16 miles away and Lizard Point is 17 miles from the vacation home. The vacation home includes 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven. Providing free private parking, this 4-star vacation home also features free Wifi. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests at The Old Cows House will be able to enjoy activities in and around Helston, like golfing, cycling, and fishing. Guests can also relax in the garden. Trelissick Garden is 12 miles from the accommodation, while Truro Cathedral is 13 miles away. The nearest airport is Newquay Cornwall Airport, 25 miles from The Old Cows House.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
10
High score for Helston
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  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Hosts are lovely. Very quiet and easy to get to. Central location for St Ives, Lizard Point, Lands End etc. Value for money and would definitely stay again.”
  • Lisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Was a lovely quiet location. Perfect for a quiet break.”
  • Ann
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The location is so peaceful and the owners are super friendly, welcoming and helpful. The welcome flowers, wine, cream teas and dog treats were a wonderful surprise.”

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9.1Based on 73,237 reviews from 21516 properties
21516 managed properties

Company info

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Cottages and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property info

The Old Cows House is a wonderful, cowshed conversion settled in Porkellis near Helston, Cornwall. Hosting one double bedroom and wet room, this property can sleep up to two guests. There is also a kitchen and living/dining room. Outside there is ample off-road parking, and a front patio with furniture. For a romantic break in this lovely part of Cornwall, choose The Old Cows House. Please note: can be booked with other property Sycamore Lodge (ref 1085332) which also sleeps 2. Please Note: As this property is based on a working farm, pets must be kept on the lead at all times and must not go in the bedrooms or on top furniture.

Neighborhood info

Resting on the western gateway of the Lizard Peninsula is the thriving market town of Helston. Visitors can enjoy visiting the Museum of Cornish Life to learn about the local area, or venture to the nearby Flambards Theme Park for a day filled with fun in the sun. The town enjoys access to Loe Bar beach and Carminowe Creek, where visitors can sunbathe on the soft sands, before returning to the town for a bite to eat at one if its several eateries.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Old Cows House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Sitting area
    Room Amenities
    • Heating
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
    Outdoors
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Beach
    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    Safety & security
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Old Cows House takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

    This property doesn't offer extra beds.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Old Cows House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about The Old Cows House

    • The Old Cows House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Fishing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Beach

    • The Old Cows House has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The Old Cows House is 4.3 miles from the center of Helston. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Old Cows House can accommodate this group size:

      • 2 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at The Old Cows House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at The Old Cows House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Yes, The Old Cows House is popular with guests booking family stays.