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The Old Post Office

Property class: 2

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A view through a window of a rocky beach with a clear sky and calm sea.
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A coastal town with a sandy beach, boats, and houses.
A coastal view with boats docked at a rocky pier, clear blue water, and a distant hilly landscape.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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The Cove, The Old Post Office B&B, Coverack, England, TR12 6SX
  • Place, Coverack Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Porthbeer Cove
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kynance Cove
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪84 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a wooden dresser, a bed with white bedding, a red wall, and a framed picture above the bed.

Double Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a small table, a mirror, a window, and a striped rug.

Standard Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a window with a view, a chair, and a bedside table.

Standard Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with two beds, a desk, a chair, a colorful rug, and a window with a view.

Standard Triple Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Helston

The Old Post Office places you 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Lizard Point and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Kynance Cove. This 4-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and laundry facilities.

What's nearby

  • Coverack Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Porthbeer Cove - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lizard Point - 27 min drive - 14.3 miles
  • Falmouth University - 40 min drive - 23.7 miles
  • Kynance Cove - 41 min drive - 15.0 miles

Getting around

  • Camborne Station - 28 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ferryboat Inn - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪The Shipwrights Arms - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪New Yard Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coast Coffee Bar and Bistro - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Chimichangas - ‬14 min drive

About this property

The Old Post Office

Guests of The Old Post Office enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and a TV in a common area.
Guests can expect to find cable TV and stay connected with free WiFi.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Paddleboard
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1660
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Tudor architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 cash
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM

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 cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near The Old Post Office?

This hotel is located in Helston and just steps from Cornwall National Landscape and Coverack Beach. You'll also find Porthbeer Cove and Lankidden Cove Beach within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Post Office?

As of Sep 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Post Office on Oct 4, 2026 start from $144, 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 Post Office include a casino?

No, The Old Post Office doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Old Post Office?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does The Old Post Office have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

The Old Post Office offers free self-serve breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does The Old Post Office allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Old Post Office.

How close is the airport from The Old Post Office?

The closest major airport to The Old Post Office is Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall), which is about 29 mi away.

The Old Post Office Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Old Post House was exactly as we had envisaged. Full of character, perfectly positioned over the harbour and very comfortable. Shelley helpfully gave us all the information we needed and left us to it. Parking would have been a challenge had we not been the only ones staying, but there was room in the village. In high season it could be an issue, given the small size of the place. A great place to stay and highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Host, comfortable bed, fresh smell and the most important Charming place. Lovely Village, people and views. Only positives.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historisches Haus aber schmuddelig; Preis/Leistungsverhältnis schlecht .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Old Post Office is such a wonderful place to stay, really special and unique. I have a wonderful stay here with the person who runs the place. I would love to go back sometime, the atmosphere and location of the building is just perfect! Thanks for a memorable stay, warmest wishes, Annie
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Meeresrauschen war vom Zimmer aus zu hören und das gesamte Haus hat einen tollen Charme. Die schönste und besonderste Unterkunft unserer Cornwall Reise. Man fühlt sich wie daheim und es ist alles sauber gewesen. Es wurde erst vor kurzem renoviert. Man teilt sich die Küche bzw das ganze Haus mit Shelley und ihrem süßen Hund. Parken ging ohne Probleme vor der Tür. Das Community Frühstück lässt keine Wünsche offen: Müsli, Scones, frische Croissants, Obst, … Im Bad bräuchte es gekennzeichnete Haken für die Handtücher, damit man diese Aufhängen kann.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025