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The Old Cows House

Property class: 3
3-star vacation home with kitchen in Helston

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Helston, England
  • Place, Stithians Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Poldark Mine
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Cornish Seal Sanctuary
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Helston

In Helston .You'll find Stithians Lake and Poldark Mine within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home. Raze the Roof Indoor Play & Laser Tag and Helston Folk Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Stithians Lake - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Poldark Mine - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Raze the Roof Indoor Play & Laser Tag - 14 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Cornish Seal Sanctuary - 15 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Falmouth University - 19 min drive - 9.9 miles

Getting around

  • Penryn Station - 16 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rowes Pasty Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Verdant Brewing Company Limited - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Potager Garden Café - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The New Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendron Pancake Barn - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Old Cows House

3-star vacation home with kitchen in Helston
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a garden and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.
  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Kitchens offer stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • No housekeeping provided
  • Virtual front desk

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email with check-in information
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

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 and debit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned
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 Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property is also known as

The Old Cows House Helston
The Old Cows House Private vacation home
The Old Cows House Private vacation home Helston

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Old Cows House to the airport?

This vacation home is 30.7 mi (59-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 Cows House?

As of Sep 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Cows House on Oct 3, 2026 start from $428, including 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 Cows House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Old Cows House to the beach?

This vacation home is 8.6 mi (23-min drive) from Gunwalloe Beach and 8.8 mi (15-min drive) from Swanpool Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Old Cows House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Old Cows House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Old Cows House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Old Cows House?

This vacation home offers free self parking.

Does The Old Cows House have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Old Cows House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Old Cows House to downtown Helston?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Wendron.

The Old Cows House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
If you want peace and quiet .look no further
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

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