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 48 reviews)

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9.2
Wonderful
48 reviews

Breakfast full Cornish was good, freshly cooked and delivered to the time ordered. Overlooked active village square, great rural scene. Good location to explore Lizard peninsula.

Andrew United Kingdom

Great accommodation with friendly hosts. Fantastic location on St Keverne village square. Facilities somewhat restricted by Covid protocols, but still very good. Ideal spot for viewing the Lizard. Facilities in St Keverne include two pub/restaurants, plus an additional restaurant, local shops and Post Office

Robert United Kingdom

Excellent cooked breakfast, served in our room due to covid restrictions. Excellent room, very clean, comfortable bed. Location, coastal path approx 20 min walk from village Square.

Angela United Kingdom

Well maintained, very clean and in a wonderful village location within easy access of a sandy beach and main routes to start exploring the south or north of Cornwall. The owners made us feel very welcome and were very accommodating. Full breakfast menu was available even though COVID restrictions are being adhered to which we totally respect and agree with. Thank you Kevin and Claire for making our well earned break a relaxing and comfortable one.

Nicky United Kingdom

Accommodation was clean, decor was nice staff were very helpful and friendly breakfast was cooked lovely would recommend this to anyone

Martin United Kingdom

Great hosts! Super helpful and lovely over all. Breakfast was delicious, room and bed very comfortable. B&B is located in a centre of beautiful little village. We definitely recommend this place!

Aleksandra United Kingdom

Great location for sightseeing, right in the centre of the village, great B and B!

Gaynor United Kingdom

Place was fab , very clean and comfy , the breakfast was lovely, deffo come back !

Emma United Kingdom

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.

Lyndsay United Kingdom

Friendly and welcoming. Great location. Excellent breakfast.

Melanie United Kingdom
9.2
Wonderful
48 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Breakfast full Cornish was good, freshly cooked and delivered to the time ordered. Overlooked active village square, great rural scene. Good location to explore Lizard peninsula.”
    Andrew Andrew United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great accommodation with friendly hosts. Fantastic location on St Keverne village square. Facilities somewhat restricted by Covid protocols, but still very good. Ideal spot for viewing the Lizard.”
    Robert Robert United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Excellent cooked breakfast, served in our room due to covid restrictions. Excellent room, very clean, comfortable bed. Location, coastal path approx 20 min walk from village Square.”
    Angela Angela United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Well maintained, very clean and in a wonderful village location within easy access of a sandy beach and main routes to start exploring the south or north of Cornwall.”
    Nicky Nicky United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Accommodation was clean, decor was nice staff were very helpful and friendly breakfast was cooked lovely would recommend this to anyone”
    Martin Martin United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great hosts! Super helpful and lovely over all. Breakfast was delicious, room and bed very comfortable. B&B is located in a centre of beautiful little village. We definitely recommend this place!”
    Aleksandra Aleksandra United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great location for sightseeing, right in the centre of the village, great B and B!”
    Gaynor Gaynor United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Place was fab , very clean and comfy , the breakfast was lovely, deffo come back !”
    Emma Emma United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “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.”
    Lyndsay Lyndsay United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Friendly and welcoming. Great location. Excellent breakfast.”
    Melanie Melanie United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff 9.4
  • Facilities 9.2
  • Cleanliness 9.6
  • Comfort 9.3
  • Value for money 9.0
  • Location 9.3
  • Free WiFi8.1
High score for Saint Keverne

Located in Saint Keverne, 23 miles from Falmouth, Old Temperance House has a terrace and free WiFi.

There's a private bathroom with shower in some units, along with bathrobes, a hairdryer and free toiletries.

Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a continental or a Full English/Irish breakfast.

Carbis Bay is 20 miles from Old Temperance House, while St Ives is 26 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Land's End Airport, 33 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Old Temperance House has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jun 19, 2015

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Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free Parking Available On Site

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9.2
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Categories:
  • Staff 9.4
  • Facilities 9.2
  • Cleanliness 9.6
  • Comfort 9.3
  • Value for money 9.0
  • Location 9.3
  • Free WiFi8.1
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  • Andrew United Kingdom

    “Breakfast full Cornish was good, freshly cooked and delivered to the time ordered. Overlooked active village square, great rural scene. Good location to explore Lizard peninsula.”

  • Robert United Kingdom

    “Great accommodation with friendly hosts. Fantastic location on St Keverne village square. Facilities somewhat restricted by Covid protocols, but still very good. Ideal spot for viewing the Lizard. Facilities in St Keverne include two pub/restaurants, plus an additional restaurant, local shops and Post Office”

  • Angela United Kingdom

    “Excellent cooked breakfast, served in our room due to covid restrictions. Excellent room, very clean, comfortable bed. Location, coastal path approx 20 min walk from village Square.”

  • Nicky United Kingdom

    “Well maintained, very clean and in a wonderful village location within easy access of a sandy beach and main routes to start exploring the south or north of Cornwall. The owners made us feel very welcome and were very accommodating. Full breakfast menu was available even though COVID restrictions are being adhered to which we totally respect and agree with. Thank you Kevin and Claire for making our well earned break a relaxing and comfortable one.”

  • Martin United Kingdom

    “Accommodation was clean, decor was nice staff were very helpful and friendly breakfast was cooked lovely would recommend this to anyone”

  • Aleksandra United Kingdom

    “Great hosts! Super helpful and lovely over all. Breakfast was delicious, room and bed very comfortable. B&B is located in a centre of beautiful little village. We definitely recommend this place!”

  • Gaynor United Kingdom

    “Great location for sightseeing, right in the centre of the village, great B and B!”

  • Emma United Kingdom

    “Place was fab , very clean and comfy , the breakfast was lovely, deffo come back !”

  • Lyndsay United Kingdom

    “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.”

  • Melanie United Kingdom

    “Friendly and welcoming. Great location. Excellent breakfast.”

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Hosted by Kevin & Claire

9.4
Host Review Score
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
Language spoken: English
Area Info *
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Trebah Gardens
    5.1 miles
  • The Cornish Seal Sanctuary
    6.1 miles
  • Pendennis Castle
    6.9 miles
  • The Lizard and Kynance Cove
    7.7 miles
  • St Mawes Castle
    7.8 miles
  • Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre
    8.1 miles
  • The Flambards Experience
    8.2 miles
  • Lizard Point
    8.3 miles
  • Trelissick Garden
    11.7 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Roskillys
    1 miles
  • Cafe/Bar The White Hart
    0.1 miles
  • Restaurant Greenhouse Restaurant
    0.2 miles
Closest Airports
  • Land's End Airport
    26.1 miles
  • Newquay Cornwall Airport
    27.6 miles
  • St Mary's Airport
    54.2 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Old Temperance House

Most popular amenities

Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • 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
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
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House rules Old Temperance House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Check-out

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

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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

Mastercard Visa 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

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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

  • Old Temperance House is 3,100 feet from the center of Saint Keverne.

  • Check-in at Old Temperance House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Old Temperance House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at Old Temperance House include:

      • Double
      • Twin

    • Guests staying at Old Temperance House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian

    • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Old Temperance House (subject to availability):

      • Parking on site
      • Parking
      • Street parking
      • Free parking

    • 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.