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The Top House Inn

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A bar counter with multiple beer taps and a selection of bottles. - The Top House Inn (Helston)
A building with a sign reading "THE TOP HOUSE INN". - The Top House Inn (Helston)
A pillow with the text "The Lizard PenZano." - The Top House Inn (Helston)
A neatly made bed with blue and white bedding, a blue quilt, and folded towels. - The Top House Inn (Helston)
A plate of breakfast food including sausages, grilled tomatoes, mushrooms, and beans. - The Top House Inn (Helston)
A coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at The Top House Inn. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two single beds, a chair, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with blue and white bedding, a chair with a decorative pillow, and a lamp on a bedside table.

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a white metal frame, a blue and white striped pillow, and a white blanket. There is a dark brown leather chair with a blue pillow to the right of the bed.

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, each with a metal frame and white bedding. There are pillows with blue and white patterns, a lamp on one bed, and a chair with a handbag.

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bunk bed, a leather chair, a bed with towels, a wooden wardrobe, and a small bedside table.

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window.

Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with blue and white bedding, a blue quilt, and folded towels.

Superior Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Helston is home to The Top House Inn. Marconi Centre and Poldark Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bonython Estate Gardens and Mullion Cove Harbour. One2Eleven and Potager Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our The Lizard travel guide
Map
The Square, Helston, England, TR12 7NQ

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with rocky formations, clear turquoise waters, and a sandy beach.
    Kynance Cove
    20 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Housel Bay Beach
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Pentreath Beach
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lizard Point
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • South West Coast Path Section 27 Trailhead
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Penryn Station
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Poldhu Beach Cafe
    9 min drive
  • Wavecrest Cafe, Lizard Point
    14 min walk
  • Coast Coffee Bar and Bistro
    1 min walk
  • Ellie’s Soul Kitchen
    14 min walk
  • Chimichangas
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 15.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Top House Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Top House Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Top House Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Top House Inn located?

Situated in Helston, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Cornwall National Landscape, Housel Bay Beach, and Pentreath Beach. South West Coast Path Section 27 Trailhead and Lizard Point are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Top House Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Meirion

Clean, light airy room & comfortable bed. Welcoming owners and excellent breakfast. Pub was friendly and well supported by locals.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

D

Liked: Staff & service
Excellent spot for exploring the Lizard . Lovely evening meal and staff very helpful and pleasant . Would return again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

COLIN

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean & centrally located
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lesleyann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived the staff were very friendly The room was lovely and clean breakfast was good would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet room friendly staff and free parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff members were friendly and extremely helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Satya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, just10mins walk to the Lizard point.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Wonderful room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing not to like about Top House .. fantastic place to stay every thing perfect food rooms and staff are all amazing. Have stayed here a lot love it. Locals make.you feel very welcome hetr too. .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great overall. Our room had a bathtub which is always a big plus. Perfect location in the middle of Lizard, with plenty of shops nearby and Lizard point within a short walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

simon

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

Great location

Well presented large clean room on ground floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Fantastic place.

Beautiful room with an amazing view. Room was great, spacious and clean. Bed so super comfy. Staff were very friendly and helpful and breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcoming Hotel. Beautiful room with amazing views out to sea. Tastey generous breakfast. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Amenities
Great stay lovely room ,staff , great location for walks can’t fault it and the Sunday roast was next level . Definitely will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Short break away

Sadly only stayed one night - wish it could have been longer! Beautiful room with fantastic view. Delicious breakfast & excellent evening meal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Great find

Arrived l late after 7 hour journey Easy to find hotel. Good welcome, spacious lovely room. Good facilities and will return
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

Best Hotel on the Lizard.

Clean and tidy with nice furnishings. And nice and friendly staff. Even had a live band in the bar on Saturday night which played us music to fall asleep too. Would 100% stay again at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property refurbished from previous establishment. Very friendly, food and accommodation excellent. Good value [breakfast included in price]
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location. Friendly staff. Very clean. Paid extra for breakfast well worth the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room. Easy walk to everything we wanted to see. Host Mary was exceptionally welcoming, friendly and helpful (gluten free food, booking taxi etc.). We are a retired couple walking the South West Coast Path and would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely breakfasts..staff all very helpful.. nothing was to much trouble... Room was lovely and the kids loved the bunk beds...the whole place hadea really nice feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Surabhi

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

Lizard

Absolutely brilliant spot to stay at with the lizard a stones throw away, the food was amazing, the staff absolutely wonderful - really recommend this as a place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

August wedding on the Lizard

Family wedding on the Lizard and quite a few friends and family stayed here. Every room was excellent, comfortable, clean and the food was great too. Friendly staff all round would definitely stay here again and recommend it highly. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room, The full English breakfast was the best I’ve eaten. Staff vey help full
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Yuval

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

Perfect

Perfect - the Housel room (the rooms has names and not numbers) is very nice, and the Lizard town itself is stunning and a must visit if you are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024