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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Old Cows House in Helston offers a 4-star holiday home with one bedroom and a walk-in shower. Guests enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and free WiFi throughout the property. Outdoor Spaces: A spacious garden provides a relaxing environment, complemented by free on-site private parking. The seating area and dining space offer comfortable spaces for relaxation and meals. Local Attractions: St Michael's Mount is 25 km away, Lizard Lighthouse 26 km, and Pendennis Castle 16 km from the property. Newquay Cornwall Airport is 41 km distant, with various activities available such as golfing, fishing, and cycling. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests, The Old Cows House is praised for its convenient location, making it ideal for exploring the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site


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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very quiet location, very clean property. Self contained with full kitchen facilities and dining room. Lovely gesture to provide cream tea on arrival, great after a long drive, and milk in the fridge, wonderful. Warm welcome from the owner and...
  • Carina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything, great location. Comfy bed, lovely welcome wine and cream tea on arrival and treats for the dog. Hosts are lovely.
  • Themaninthehat
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The house is small and compact but perfect for the solo traveller. The beds and the rest of the furniture are comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped and clean, and the television is easy to use. The house is situated on a working farm in a very...
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean and comfortable. Had everything you need for a short break.
  • Hoyle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Peace and location suited our trip to Cornwall. Good hospitality package, wine,cream tea, dog treats and milk in the fridge for me equally as important as I want a hot drink when I arrive anywhere especially after a long journey 😊
  • Geoff
    Australia Australia
    The accommodation was just right. In the right location for me. Had All the facilities I needed. Was very comfortable
  • Rodney
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely location, very quiet. Had a lovely cream tea from Meg and Anthony. Bungalow was very cosy.
  • Martina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was nice and quiet and as described on a working farm. Cream tea and the bottle of wine was A very welcome touch. Hosts were friendly.
  • Lee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Property was absolutely perfect and perfectly located for exploring.
  • Lisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owners were lovely, very friendly and made us feel very welcome. The conversion was very well done, lovely little place to stay.

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9Based on 92,308 reviews from 20935 properties
20935 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 Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

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House rules

The Old Cows House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
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 accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

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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.