Bed and Breakfast Old Temperance House
The Square, Helston, The Lizard, Cornwall, Saint Keverne, TR12 6NA, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 63 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
View of village square through room window. Fabulous bed.....very comfortable Lots of space to hang clothes up in room Easy parking Helpfulness and friendliness of Kevin

Stylish decor and was comfortable and warm Comfortable bed with white bedding Good shower with white towel friendly understanding hosts Great location in centre of village pubs, shops and post office.

Friendly and welcoming. Great location. Excellent breakfast.

The decor was tasteful and the breakfast was delicious.

Thank you Kevin and Claire for making us feel so welcome. The house is beautiful, located in the charming square at St Keverne, which I had a lovely view of from my window. The breakfasts were fantastic. Using quality local produce, they really set me up for a long day exploring the Lizard. Also, thanks for the advice on where to visit during our stay, which was very helpful. It was a pleasure meeting people with such passion for making their guests stay so memorable.

Gorgeous little place to escape to! Everything was lovely we couldn't fault anything. And Kevin and Claire were lovely hosts really accommodating and friendly! Will hopefully be coming back soon!

Very clean and comfy, with a lovely bathroom. Great central location

Breakfast on both days excellently presented .comfortable room and stay.

!0 out of 10 for everything. Breakfast Bed comfort Cleanliness High quality & very tasteful fixture and fittings Friendly host A lovely place to stay

A lovely comfortable room with everything that we wanted provided. Excellent breakfast.

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Located in Saint Keverne, 24 mi from Penzance, Old Temperance House features a terrace and free WiFi.
The bed and breakfast offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, free toiletries and shower.
Guests at Old Temperance House can enjoy a continental or a Full English/Irish breakfast.
St Ives is 27 mi from the accommodations, while Falmouth is 24 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Newquay Cornwall Airport, 27 mi from Old Temperance House.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.4 for two-person stays.
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About Old Temperance House
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Hosted by Kevin & Claire

Kevin & Claire
The property was built in 1506 and is over 500 years old and is set next to the church is a lovely square.
Old Temperance House The Square, great rooms, a breakfast fit for a King & Queen set in the beautiful Lizard with great walks and beaches
Old Temperance House is set in The Square, we have two great pubs The White Hart and The Three Tuns and also have a Bistro restaurant called The Green House
Languages spoken: English
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Trebah Gardens5.1 miles
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The Cornish Seal Sanctuary6.1 miles
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Pendennis Castle6.9 miles
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The Lizard and Kynance Cove7.7 miles
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St Mawes Castle7.8 miles
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Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre8.1 miles
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The Flambards Experience8.2 miles
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Lizard Point8.3 miles
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Trelissick Garden11.7 miles
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Restaurant Roskillys1 miles
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Cafe/Bar The White Hart0.1 miles
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Restaurant Greenhouse Restaurant0.2 miles
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Land's End Airport26.1 miles
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Newquay Cornwall Airport27.6 miles
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St Mary's Airport54.2 miles
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Amenities of Old Temperance House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Video
- CD player
- DVD player
- Radio
- TV
Food & Drink
- Chocolate/Cookies
- Fruit
- Bottle of water
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
- Street parking
Free! Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Private check-in/out
- Wake-up service
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
- Books, DVDs or music for children
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Safe
General
- Adults only
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Carpeted
- Heating
- Ironing facilities
- Newspapers Additional charge
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Old Temperance House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Please inform Old Temperance House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
FAQs about Old Temperance House
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Room options at Old Temperance House include:
- Double
- Twin
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Check-in at Old Temperance House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Old Temperance House (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Street parking
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Old Temperance House is 3,100 feet from the center of Saint Keverne.
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Guests staying at Old Temperance House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
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The prices at Old Temperance House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.