Helston is a town in the county of Cornwall in England. It is best known for the yearly Furry Dance, where children get to dance and people in costumes celebrate together. Usually taking place in May, it is held to welcome spring. Helston is also known for being home to Flambards Theme Park, which has a variety of rides and attractions, including Victorian Village. While you’re in town, make sure to visit Ann’s Pasties & Bar for delicious treats. If you are spending a few days in this interesting destination, scroll down to book one of the top Airbnb vacation rentals in Helston, UK.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 12, 2024.
1. Lovely house with gardens (from USD 139)
This home has three bedrooms and one bath, making it ideal for a family of five. The presence of a travel crib, children’s books and toys, a high chair, and a baby bath make it the perfect home for those arriving with kids.
The accommodation has a full kitchen and a dining room that can seat five guests. The living room, meanwhile, has a TV and a fireplace. It also has a front garden and a three-tiered back garden. A parking space for two vehicles is available, too.
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very comfortable beds and sofas and great toys for our toddlerCleanliness:
very clean and spacious with big gardenspotlessly clean very well equipped and plenty of spacethe house was spotless and the beds were extremely comfortablemikes house is sparkling clean and beautifully presentedthe house was spacious spotlessly clean and very comfortableHost:
mike our host was very responsivemike is nice and responsivemike was a very kind helpful and thoughtful host and nothing was too much trouble for himright from the start mike’s communication was sharp and helpful and he was always on hand throughout our stayRead more reviewsLocation:
great location for all surrounding areasgreat location with a lovely walk down to loo barthe location is also perfect for exploring cornwallthe location is great within walking distance to a lidl large park with playground and the town centregood location for exploring the lizard
2. Charming townhouse for four (from USD 233)
Have a restful holiday in this lovely townhouse with a central location. Guests can go to the nearby lake to go boating or traverse on various trails.
Situated within a courtyard, it has one bedroom, one full bath, and an additional half bath, good for four guests. A full kitchen, wireless internet connection, a TV, and free parking spaces are available for guests’ convenience. If you don’t feel like carrying a lot of clothes, worry not because there is a washer on site.
3. Robin Cottage (from USD 145)
This accommodation is where miners used to reside. Ideally located 2 mi (3.2 km) from Porthleven’s sea, this cottage has been designed for guests who want to explore other areas in Cornwall. It has three bedrooms and one bath, and it can host five persons.
One can walk to the center of Helston and reach it in five minutes. Guests can find shops, restaurants, pubs, and cafes in this area. Robin Cottage is located in a quiet neighborhood. If you are arriving with a vehicle, street parking is available close by.
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very comfortable mattress would recommend very highlycosy well appointed cottage with logburner and spacious downstajrs living space including well equipped kitchenvery conveniently placed comfortable accommodation which worked very well for us walking the coast path around the lizardwe used the log burner in the living room which was greatCleanliness:
beautiful clean and cosy cottageextremely clean and has so many personal touches - love itlovely well equipped clean and homelygreat place clean and tidy just what we neededlovely clean cottage very comfortable everything we neededHost:
paul was a great hostpaul is a great host and very helpful i would definitely recommend this place to othersRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is very central and therefore easy to access different areas and it has everything you needthere’s a child’s park about 50m away which was good with a young sonbeautiful little cottage in a great location the ideal base for exploring the coasta well developed property in a quiet location in a lovely part of cornwallpaul's place is a very unique and special place
4. Beautiful cottage with indoor fireplace (from USD 113)
This charming cottage has two bedrooms and one bath. An indoor fireplace and central heating keep the cottage warm during cold months. Guests can also relax in the garden to enjoy the sun. Additionally, they can enjoy a barbecue in the shed outside, which comes with tables and chairs.
The kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher, a double oven, and a microwave, perfect for preparing your meals. Pepper, olive oil, spices, salt, tea, sugar, coffee, herbs, and fresh milk can be found in the cottage upon arrival. Guests can also use the washing machine and tumble dryer. What’s more, beautiful beaches and fishing villages are 50 minutes away by car.
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the cottage is spacious with a well-equipped kitchen and a lovely living-roomthe cottage has a lovely feel the beds were extremely comfortable and the shower was excellentbeds were comfy and the kitchen had everything we needed for entertaining ourselves and friendsHost:
host attentive and good communicatorthe host has been great and went beyond our expectationsi cannot fault this airbnb our host candy went above and beyond what was expectedthis is a great little cottage and the owners have great communicationRead more reviewsLocation:
great place if you want to explore cornwall from a central location all hotspots from stlovely house in a great location for helston and surrounding attractionswhat a great little cottage in a great locationa very well presented clean and comfortable cottage in a good location and walking distance to helstonhelston is a good location for visiting lots of beautiful places in cornwall
5. Mazal Studio (from USD 69)
This annex is perfect for two. Located near Coronation Park and the boating lake in town, it’s the ideal accommodation for those who want to live like locals. It has one double bed and bathroom facilities. Guests are free to bring their own food, and they can make use of the microwave and refrigerator. There will be cereal for breakfast, as well.
WiFi, hot water in the bathroom, and a washer promise a convenient stay.
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loved the little touches such as microwave teas and coffee and breakfast thingsthere were cereals and bread tea coffee etc left for breakfast which was a lovely touchthe space had its own entrance and bathroom which was a comfort to us in the covid eraclean and comfortable and welcome extras included milk tea coffee cereal and marmaladeCleanliness:
it was very clean on arrivalit is clean and tidyvery clean peaceful areathe suite was very clean and comfortablequiet very clean and spacious studio with parkingHost:
maz was a great hostthe host was very friendly and accommodatingshe was very responsive and helpfulvery friendly hosts would totally recommend :)lovely host and great accommodation would highly recommendRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is idealbrilliant place good location for walksthe location was great toogreat place to stay short walk from town and close to bus linksthe location is perfect if you want to explore cornwall
6. Woodland View Cabin (from USD 82)
This cabin has a great location on a dead-end street, assuring a tranquil environment. However, if you need anything, it is a short walk from the center of the town, where you will find shops, restaurants, and cafes. From here, you can also easily drive to Porthleven.
It has one bedroom with a double bed and one bath, ideal for two persons. It also has a kitchen and tea and coffee-making facilities. For indoor entertainment, there are free wireless internet connection, a smart TV, and Netflix.
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the cabin was comfortable safe and quiet with amenities as describedthe outside terrace was perfect for alfresco breakfasts in a peaceful setting in view of the woodlandthe cabin was very comfortable in a lovely quiet position with patio overlooking the gardenCleanliness:
very clean and comfortable staycabin was spotlessly cleanthe cabin was clean comfy and spaciousreally lovely cabin- spotlessly clean private and very comfortableall rooms very spacious spotlessly clean nicely decorated and well appointedHost:
hosts were very welcominghosts: welcoming polite and helpfulhosts very friendly and welcomingyou were helpful & available but let us enjoy the peacecathy is a brilliant host who made us feel welcome throughout and was quick to answer all our questionsRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect location with all main attractions within easy drivegreat location and really enjoyed the cabinextremely comfortable and a perfect location to explore the areastayed 5 days on buzy bank holiday weekend/school holiday - so a good test of locationthe location is ideal with st ives and falmouth a short drive
7. Poldene Karrji (from USD 75)
This newly renovated annex is strategically located in Helston. The town center and local supermarket are just a 20-minute walk away. The property is also near the beautiful beaches in Cornwall.
Even if it is attached to the main house, the annex has a separate entrance for privacy. Inside, you will find a kitchen area, a dining table for two, a TV, and a plush king-sized bed.
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loved having breakfasts on the patio and the whole place is much bigger than expected from the picsCleanliness:
clean tidy and in great orderit was very clean private secure and comfortablethe accommodation is spotlessly clean with everything you might needlovely clean accommodation and fantastic hostseverything is new clean and sensibly laid outHost:
trevor was an amazing host & communicated with us throughout our staytrevor is a great host very welcoming & informativeexcellent stay in cornwall great host very high speci met trevor briefly and he was welcoming and responsive to my messagestrevor is a great host the check-in process was easy and the place was spotless when we arrivedRead more reviewsLocation:
fantastic location for exploring cornwalllocation in the perfect place to access everything arounda perfect place in a central location for visiting cornwalllocation is perfect and nothing is too far awayit’s a great location for exploring nearby places
8. Poldark's Retreat
Experience tranquility and modern comfort in this old house. The property has one bedroom with a double bed, a comfortable sofa bed in the living room, and one bath. Overall, it is great for a small family, a couple, or a solo traveler.
The living room with a high ceiling gets plenty of sun and air, and it features a TV. Guests can prepare meals in the kitchen, which is equipped with modern appliances and a washer. There is also a free wireless internet connection so that guests can go online whenever they need to. From here, you will have easy access to stunning beaches and beautiful coastlines.
Helston, Cornwall, United Kingdom
14.3 km (8.9 mi) from St Michael's MountAccommodates: 3
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the cottage is very comfortable for 2 peoplethe place was nicely furnished and comfortablehe had the bed and the sofa bed all ready for usit has been a lovely and comfortable stayCleanliness:
clean warm and a great retreat to be based fromlovely apartment very clean warm and well equippeda lovely clean well equipped little gem that we would warmly recommend5 starlovely locationgood communication clean and tidy perfect getawayvery clean and alot better than staying at a hotel thank you again nigel and yasminHost:
an amazing host nothing to much troublenigel and yasmin were very helpful and responsive as hosts providing detailed responses to any queries we hadnigel and yasmin are amazing hosts highly responsive and help with not just the stay but getting around helstonnigel and yasmin are great host very good communication and detailed instructionsRead more reviewsLocation:
super location and very secludedlovely place and close to everythinggood location easy access to helston town centre but still very quietgreat location great place to tour southern cornwall and a fab wlecomewe found helston a great location to explore other parts of cornwall
9. Private room for two
This accommodation is located above a private driveway. It has one bed and can easily accommodate two guests. The room has a TV and coffee and tea-making facilities. There are storage spaces where you can keep your items, plus a window that brightens the interiors. Guests will also have access to a shared bathroom.
If you want to step out of the accommodation, you can take a short walk to the town center, where you can find shops, restaurants, and cafes.
Helston, Cornwall, United Kingdom
14.5 km (9.1 mi) from St Michael's MountAccommodates: 2
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great room in a clean and very modern housesuper clean and modern comfy beda well equipped and perfectly clean room in a lovely modern housethanks tom accommodation was spotless and all covid precautions adhered tobeautiful house and the room was very tidy and clean 100% recommendedHost:
the host was very understanding and friendlyfriendly polite and extremely helpfultom and fran are the most welcoming hosts and we had a really nice time at their placetom & fran are so friendly and will answer any questions you may have about the regionbeautiful house excellent room v welcoming hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
we found this a good place to be based for exploring cornwallwe wouldn't hesitate to come back or to recommend this place to others
10. Charming cottage with private courtyard
Ideal for four guests, this lovely cottage has two bedrooms and one bathroom. On the lower level, you will find the kitchen, which is equipped with an oven and a refrigerator, and the living room. The wood-burning stove keeps the place warm.
Outside, guests can enjoy the sun in the private courtyard, which has plenty of outdoor seating. What’s more, the coastline is near the property.
14.44 km (9.0 mi) from St Michael's MountSuperhost
Accommodates: 4
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annie and dan are great hosts who are friendly and helpfulannie is a wonderful host and communicates very wellcan’t ask for a better host always answers emailsRead more reviewsLocation:
lovely quirky cottage ideal location for site seeing in cornwall
Experience peace in Helston
Those heading to Helston can enjoy a unique experience. It’s the ideal destination for those who need a break from their daily routine. Stay in one of the top Airbnb vacation rentals in Helston, UK, if you want to explore the town and its neighboring areas.
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