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Gallen-treath Guest House

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Helston with free breakfast

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Enjoy breathtaking views of the sea and surrounding landforms from this coastal town's scenic vantage point.
Vintage car parked on a scenic road amidst lush green surroundings.
Guests can dine in style with tables set for a special occasion amidst lush views.
Experience the charm of this historic building with a traditional gabled roof and central window.
Cozy retreat with a bed, two bedside tables, and lamps, set against a calming green backdrop.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$226
includes taxes & fees
16 July - 17 July

Room options

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Single Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, Ensuite (for up to 2 Ad 2 Ch)

Suite, Ensuite (for up to 2 Ad 2 Ch)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Heating
Separate bedroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Heating
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Heating
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Porthallow, St Keverne, Helston, England, TR12 6PL

What's nearby

  • Glendurgan Garden - 21 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Trebah Gardens - 22 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Maenporth Beach - 26 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Gyllyngvase Beach - 30 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Falmouth University - 31 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Camborne Station - 31 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gylly Beach Cafe - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪The Three Tuns - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Maenporth Beach Cafe - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Hooked on the Rocks - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Princess Pavilion - ‬34 min drive

About this property

Gallen-treath Guest House

Property highlights
You can look forward to free breakfast, a free food/drink shopping service and a terrace at Gallen-treath Guest House. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage, wedding services and ping pong
  • Free newspapers, a porter/bellboy and smoke-free property

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Things to do

  • Library
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gallen-treath Guest House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gallen-treath Guest House?

As of 14 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gallen-treath Guest House on 16 July 2025 start from AU$225.62, 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.

How much is parking at Gallen-treath Guest House?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Gallen-treath Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gallen-treath Guest House?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Gallen-treath Guest House located?

Situated in Helston, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Porthallow Beach. South West Coast Path Section 28 Trailhead and Porthoustock Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Gallen-treath Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 233 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personal welcome, great location, very comfortable stay, and lovely food!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect place to stay after a long day of walking. Very comfy room with everything I needed, and the breakfast was lovely. They were so welcoming and lovely people and Porthallow is beautiful too!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alicia and Clive were the perfect hosts. Breakfast was superb and nice options offered for Evening Meal. Courtesy tray in room was also very comprehensively stocked with different teas, coffees and hot chocolate. Bedroom and Bathroom impeccably clean and ventilation superb. Bed very comfortable. Will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely views nice clean room excellent breakfast nice welcoming hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dmytro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location and great hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb hospitality and service and the breakfast was top notch thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice hosts, comfortable, clean room, great breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet little guesthouse in a remote location. Owners very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Fran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous view of the harbour, super cleanly room, hosts who made our stay so enjoyable with their friendly, humorous manner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my third stay at Gallen Treath and I always get a warm welcome. Nothing is too much trouble from the hosts. It suits me perfectly. Room is clean and a great range of breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great B&B spotlessly clean.

Fantastic place to stay, welcoming and friendly hosts, spotlessly clean and an exceptional well cooked breakfast. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely people very clean, attention to detail good value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really liked the quiet location. Very welcoming and friendly host and clean facilities. Very enjoyable and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Stay

Set in a beautiful location, a quirky old fashioned Guest House with superb friendly Host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great stay in a beautiful area. A total hidden gem of a location. The staff were always friendly and accommodating will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Sascha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a very nice time in the guesthouse and the owner was very good helpful and attentive…
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Having stayed in 6 other places this trip this was the best ( and cheapest!) breakfast we top quality, very clean room and amazing view.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed staying in the tiny town of Porthallow and this guest house was quirky and fun. Simple and reasonable accommodations with friendly hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Honor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room with a View

Comfortable stay with excellent breakfast. Attentive hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful hosts - bent over backwards to make our stay enjoyable. Location and views were beautiful
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent views down the valley to the sea from a lovely room, clean and spacious with large windows. Owners very friendly, and the breakfasts were superb!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place, great hosts

One night stop on a South Coast Path walking trip. Clive and his wife were great hosts and the room and the breakfast was first class
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023