The Black Swan provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self-parking
Breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free property
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Breakfast available for a fee
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Guest services
No housekeeping service
Accessibility
No lift
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types at the property
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Property is also known as
Black Swan Helston
Black Swan Inn Helston
Black Swan Inn Helston
Black Swan Helston
Inn The Black Swan Helston
Helston The Black Swan Inn
The Black Swan Helston
Black Swan Inn
Black Swan
Inn The Black Swan
The Black Swan Helston
The Black Swan Bed & breakfast
The Black Swan Bed & breakfast Helston
Frequently asked questions
Is The Black Swan pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Black Swan?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Black Swan?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM.
What time is check-out at The Black Swan?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is The Black Swan located?
Situated in Helston, this bed & breakfast is steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within 3 mi (5 km) of Flambards and One2Eleven. Potager Garden and Poldark Mine are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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The Black Swan Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 241 reviews
10 - Excellent
136
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 241 reviews
8 - Good
74
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 241 reviews
6 - Okay
18
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 241 reviews
4 - Poor
7
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 241 reviews
2 - Terrible
6
9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Crestan
15 Feb,2025
Very friendly pub food was excellent all other people comments saying food was bad new chef excellent rooms were extremely clean staff were friendly I'd advise anyone to go and stay here or try their food I will definitely be going back
Crestan
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sharon
16 Sept,2024
Room was really comfortable, staff were lovely
Sharon
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bob
20 Sept,2024
Lovely spot with the gweek creek 2 min walk lovely views fantastic bed and good shower plenty of water pressure can be a bit noisy early on but super quite bedtime will stop again
Bob
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Riccardo
8 Jun,2024
Very nice stay
We had a very nice stay in Gweek! The room was spacious and clean. Good food and good music at the pub!
Riccardo
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Sarah
21 Oct,2022
Thé location was lovely, the pub itself was perfect, the food was incredibly tasty and so was the breakfast.
Sarah
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
kevin
14 May,2023
Business Stay
Excellent stay in a lovely pub
kevin
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Peter Charl
9 Jan,2024
It was my first time there and it was enjoyable the people and my food was very good 👍
Peter Charl
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Susanna
5 Sept,2022
Nice and very kind owner
Good food
Susanna
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
MARTIN
26 Sept,2022
Weekend away
Good location for a weekend in Cornwall
MARTIN
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Alun
22 Apr,2024
Great place to stay the night before our Seal Sanctuary Experience around the corner in Gweek. Lovely clean and bright bedroom. Delicious evening meal in the pub. Also very tasty breakfast in the morning, very friendly lady served us and was very flexible about the time we needed to have our breakfast.
Alun
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sheldon
27 Sept,2023
Nice comfortable room.
Great greeting in arrival
Evening meal was fantastic, highly recommend the burger and breakfast was great
Sheldon
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer
6 Feb,2023
Lovely welcome, nice room with good facilities. Food was excellent, served very quickly and obviously freshly cooked. Host was very friendly and runs a good pub/hotel.
Jennifer
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lucy
2 Jun,2023
Would stay again
We were looking for a quaint country getaway. This place fits the bill perfectly. Whether you want a base location or a quiet retreat this place is excellent.
Lucy
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Rod
18 Mar,2023
Very friendly pub with nice rooms. In a lovely position next to the tidal Helford.
Rod
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Conrad
20 Oct,2022
Fabulous Guest House
Fabulous place to stay. More of a guest house than a B&B. The rooms are very comfortable and excellent bathroom facilities. Michael and his team do a great job.
Very nice bed for 1 night, but the room wasn't absolutely clean especially the toilet. There was a used towel on the towel rack and clean towels on the bed when I arrived. I had to ask for milk and for staff to turn the heating on from downstairs. Pizza was good and staff were friendly.
Jane
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steven
3 Oct,2023
Wow this little place. Little gem
Lovely place. Lovely room with a massive shower. Plus the location is to die for. For the money I could not have expected it to be this fab.
Steven
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Andreas
23 Jun,2023
Gweek is beautiful
Andreas
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023
6/10 Okay
Deborah
29 Jun,2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Ok
Lovely people working there but it needs a really good clean.
Bed comfortable & food in the bar nice.
Might have caught them on an off day as the lady wasn’t well.
Deborah
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christopher
27 Nov,2022
A hidden gem!
A clean and friendly place to stay. Great food, delicious breakfast, lovely ales. The room was very comfortable. Would love to return some day...
Christopher
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
8/10 Good
H
22 Nov,2022
Cosy bnb
Very friendly welcome. Even had a Vegan choice on the evening menu which we enjoyed. A comfy cottage best describes it. We stayed 3 nights bnb and would definitely go back again
H
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sarah
14 Sept,2022
Lovely comfortable modern room, beautifully presented.