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The Top House Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel in Helston with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Combined shower/tub, towels, soap, shampoo
Superior Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior detail

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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The Square, Helston, England, TR12 7NQ
  • Place, Lizard Lighthouse and Heritage Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Lizard Point
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Kynance Cove
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Penzance (PZE-Penzance Heliport)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

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

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

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

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Classic Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

The Lizard

The Top House Inn places you next to Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within a 15-minute walk of Housel Bay Beach. This 8-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Housel Bay Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lizard Lighthouse and Heritage Centre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lizard Point - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lizard Church Cove Beach - 6 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Kynance Cove - 18 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Penryn Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Top House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Paris Hotel - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Smugglers - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Archies Loft - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jumunjy Thai cuisine - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Top House Inn

Hotel in Helston with a coffee shop and a restaurant
At The Top House Inn, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas. If you drive, put free parking to good use.
Flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Coffee makers, desks, and free tea bags/instant coffee are also available. Change of towels is available on request.

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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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 15.00 for children

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 smoke detector and window guards
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-9:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

The Top House Inn Hotel
The Top House Inn Helston
The Top House Inn Hotel Helston

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Top House Inn?

The Top House Inn provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see close to The Top House Inn?

This hotel is located in Helston, just steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You'll also find Lizard Point and English Channel less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Top House Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Top House Inn have a casino?

No, The Top House Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Top House Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Top House Inn good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a bar and a restaurant.

Does The Top House Inn have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Top House Inn have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Top House Inn serves an English breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Top House Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Top House Inn.

Does The Top House Inn have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Top House Inn?

No, at The Top House Inn, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

The Top House Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalya

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Awesome place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kenny

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
X
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good for the location

A one night stay in south Cornwall having stayed in north Cornwall previous nights. Beautiful clean room and bathroom but something missing to make it outstanding. Lovely decoration but lacking in pictures or plants and home comforts. Inn/Bar it's self seemed dingy and uninviting. Location wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tod

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

COLIN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean & centrally located
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The Lizard is a special part of Cornwall and the Top House Inn helped make our 4 day spring break very enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

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

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

evelyn

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

Simply awesome

Gosh I have stayed in hotels around the world and have never experienced such generosity and kindness shown by the staff. The room was absolutely delightful and stunning. The gentleman who checked us in was amazing and so were the staff at dinner Beautiful centrally located hotel. So so fully equipped and the dinner was Superb. Thanks for a wonderful stay . Will be back soon. Will recommend it anytime.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Wonderful room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love cornwall been coming 40 yrs on holidays
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was fantastic and can’t be faulted. However what makes this hotel a cut above the rest is the staff; they go out of their way to be kind and helpful. Literally nothing is too much for them They are all truly wonderful Highly recommend this hotel in the stunning Lizard
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesleyann

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Katya

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Traveled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely, clean, good sized room. Very friendly welcome. If you just want to a place to just sleep for the night, this is ideal. Absolutely no noise from the pub below.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antony, Haywards Heath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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

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