The Old Post Office

Helston, TR13 9HQ, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>20</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
20 reviews
a living room with a couch and a table at The Old Post Office in Helston
a living room with a couch and a fireplace at The Old Post Office in Helston
a brick house with a blue door and a red mailbox at The Old Post Office in Helston
a bedroom with a white bed with two pillows at The Old Post Office in Helston
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The Old Post Office

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  • Entire apartment
  • 1130 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Private bathroom

The Old Post Office is situated in Helston, 2.5 km from Loe Bar Beach, 14 km from St Michael's Mount, as well as 22 km from Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre. The property is around 35 km from Minack Theatre, 48 km from Newquay Train Station and 21 km from The Lizard and Kynance Cove. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Porthleven Beach is 400 metres away. The spacious apartment has 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Helston, like golfing, cycling and fishing. Lizard Point is 22 km from The Old Post Office, while Pendennis Castle is 27 km from the property. The nearest airport is Land's End Airport, 33 km from the accommodation.

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Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Merrin
    Australia Australia
    “The accommodation was spacious, clean and comfortable, had a washing machine, two bedrooms and two bathrooms—and was in a great location.”
  • Jennie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “convenient to visiting other areas close to the harbour close to shops etc”
  • Gillian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location, decor, comfort, proximity to good restaurants, harbour, food shops, bus service”
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9.1Based on 74,426 reviews from 21614 properties
21614 managed properties

Company information

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 information

The Old Post Office is a ground-floor apartment resting in Porthleven in Cornwall. Hosting two bedrooms; a king-size with an en-suite shower room, and a super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request), along with a shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC. There is an open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove and a utility. The Old Post Office is a stylish abode for a fun trip to the Cornish coast. This property can be booked with Rock Pool House 1068229 to sleep 9

Neighbourhood information

The coastal resort of Porthleven sits between Lizard Point and Land’s End to the south of Cornwall, boasting a vibrant harbour, iconic clock tower, a sandy beach, and a wealth of shops, pubs, restaurants, as well as the famous annual Flora Dance Festival. There are a variety of hidden coves nearby such as Praa Sands, Poldhu Cove, and Rinsey, whilst the South West Coast Path is the ideal route for keen walkers to discover Cornish beauty over to Penzance and St. Ives.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Old Post Office
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Additional bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Heating
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Beach
  • Cycling
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
Safety & security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

The Old Post Office takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

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

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Old Post Office 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 be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

One well behaved dog welcome

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about The Old Post Office

  • The Old Post Office can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

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

  • Check-in at The Old Post Office is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The Old Post Office has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

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

  • The prices at The Old Post Office may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Old Post Office is 2.2 miles from the centre of Helston. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, The Old Post Office is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The nearest beach is just 950 yards from The Old Post Office. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Old Post Office offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beach