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The Old Counting House

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 71722 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Gweek
  • Place, Cornish Seal Sanctuary
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Porthleven Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Trebah Gardens
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Helston

In Helston .A stay at this cottage places you within half a mile (1 km) of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 3 miles (5 km) of Flambards. Also, Tolmen Centre is within 3 miles (5 km) and Potager Garden is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Cornish Seal Sanctuary - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Porthleven Beach - 13 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Trebah Gardens - 13 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Mullion Cove Harbour - 15 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Maenporth Beach - 17 min drive - 8.3 miles

Getting around

  • Penryn Station - 20 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boo Koos - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪CAST Café - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blue Anchor - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bell Inn - ‬7 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 Counting House

Brand new to Finest Retreats for 2024, welcome to The Old Counting House where you can enjoy spectacular views of the historic Gweek Classic Boatyard on the Helford River in Cornwall.

The Grade II listed former accounting house has been recently renovated boasting spacious and luxurious accommodation. Meticulously adorned with tasteful, calming colour palettes and exceptional furnishings, showcasing original features, antiques, and ornate fireplaces. The building dating back from the mid 18th Century once housed the customs office for the Gweek Classic Boatyard, and later became know as the “Counting House”.

The ground floor welcomes guests with an entrance hall leading to upper floors. The dining area on this level includes a sizable dining table for 8 guests. The spacious living room features comfortable seating, large smart TV, Wi-Fi and stunning views of the Gweek Classic Boatyard and beyond. A private courtyard leads from the living room, offering an outdoor space with hot tub ideal for summer months. Along with the well-appointed kitchen, which offers all amenities for an easy self-catered stay, with additional breakfast table.

The Old Counting House rooms are spacious, inviting, light and airy. The renovations are in keeping with its character, and a nod to its previous history. Ascending to the first floor, there's four spacious bedrooms, two superking with en-suite luxury shower rooms, a further king size and fourth large single room which share a family bathroom.

Ample off-road parking is available on a spacious driveway, and the village of Gweek offers convenient local amenities, including a pub and a shop, as well as numerous scenic walks to explore. This property serves as a luxurious and ideal base for couples, friends, and families looking to discover the charm of Cornwall and the broader region of the Lizard Peninsula.

With its location right on the Gweek Classic Boatyard, you can bring along your boat, canoe or paddleboard for use during your stay on the beautiful Helford River. The property has a slipway where you can launch free of charge, along with some mooring options which can be discussed with the yard office. Gweek is very tidal, and launching can take place two hours either side of hightide, with a maximum length of boat at 24 ft. For further information, please get in touch and we can advise on launching and mooring options while on holiday with us.

For bookings and more information please contact Finest Retreats.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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
  • Unit size: 1,722 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Checkin 16:00-20:00

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

463043

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Old Counting House to the airport?

This cottage is 34.6 mi (62-min drive) away from the Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Old Counting House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is The Old Counting House to the beach?

This cottage is 5.2 mi (14-min drive) from Gunwalloe Beach and 6 mi (15-min drive) from Loe Bar Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Old Counting House offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Old Counting House?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Old Counting House?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does The Old Counting House have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does The Old Counting House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is The Old Counting House to downtown Helston?

This cottage is 0.1 mi away from Gweek.

Reviews

The Old Counting House Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicky O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location very spacious and clean property
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Viel Platz in tollem Ambiente und ruhiger Umgebung

Im Old Counting House haben wir uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Besonders positiv empfanden wir:- den freundlichen Empfang durch die Hausverwalterin- die tadellose Sauberkeit- die geschmackvolle Einrichtung- die exzellenten neuen Matratzen- die ruhige Lage- sehr viel Platz im Haus- den sehr guten Grill und gepflegten Außenbereich- den sehr guten, gepflegten Whirlpool- die tägliche Müllentsorgung durch die Hausdame (Mülltüten einfach abends vor die Haustüre stellen)- den exzellenten Standard der Renovierung- drei vollwertige Bäder, was den Aufenthalt zu siebt sehr vereinfachteFür die Ausstattung haben wir nur wenige kleinere Verbesserungswünsche: der Herd ist für das Kochen für 7 Personen etwas zu leistungsschwach (große Pfanne wurde nicht richtig heiß) und es fehlen große Töpfe (z.B. für Pasta). Zum Entspannen könnten im Außenbereich noch Liegen bereitgestellt werden. Sonnenschirme und einen Windschutz für den Strandbesuch haben wir günstig gekauft und im Haus gelassen, ggf. können zukünftige Gäste diese weiterverwenden.Etwas unzufrieden war ich mit der Zahlungsabwicklung über finestretreats, die nicht so reibungslos ablief, wie über FeWo gewohnt (Überweisungsformular war auf UK-Bank ausgelegt).Gweek ist ein kleiner, sehr ruhiger Ort, ein Mietwagen ist für den Aufenthalt sehr zu empfehlen. Mit diesem erreicht man Einkaufsmöglichkeiten, zentrale Highlights Cornwalls und Strände dann auch recht schnell.Insgesamt also eine ganz klare Empfehlung für dieses Ferienhaus.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025