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The Top House Inn

3.0 star property
Guests can enjoy regional dishes at the restaurant, sip coffee with bay views, or relax with a drink at the bar after exploring the area

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The Top House Inn, near the bay, offers travelers a welcoming atmosphere with a coffee shop, restaurant, and bar. Enjoy in-room WiFi and free self-parking. Visitors consistently praise the helpful staff for creating a homey experience.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Room options

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Standard Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Helston is home to The Top House Inn. Lizard Lighthouse and Heritage Centre and Marconi Centre are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bonython Estate Gardens and Mullion Cove Harbour. One2Eleven and Flambards are also worth visiting. Visit our The Lizard travel guide
Map
The Square, Helston, England, TR12 7NQ

What's nearby

  • Kynance Cove Beach, Helston, United Kingdom
    Kynance Cove
    18 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Housel Bay Beach
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lizard Lighthouse and Heritage Centre
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lizard Point
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lizard Church Cove Beach
    6 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Penryn Station
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Top House
    1 min walk
  • Smugglers
    1 min walk
  • Paris Hotel
    14 min drive
  • Chimichangas
    2 min walk
  • Archies Loft
    14 min drive

About this property

The Top House Inn

Hotel near the bay
A coffee shop/cafe, a bar and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at The Top House Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Top House Inn include amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and shampoo
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

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

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and from GBP 15.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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 The Top House Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Top House Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Top House Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Top House Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Top House Inn located?

Situated in Helston, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Housel Bay Beach and Pentreath Beach. Lizard Lighthouse and Heritage Centre and South West Coast Path Section 27 Trailhead are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

The Top House Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalya

Liked: Amenities
Awesome place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kenny

X
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

8/10 Good

COLIN

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

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

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

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

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

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

Jerry

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

Katja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very Family friendly and after a Long Walk we enjoyed the Space room and bathroom. Our son enjoyed borrowing a DVD to watch a movie After Dinner on a Rains evening. You can Hear the ship Horns surrounding Point Lizard.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great overall. Our room had a bathtub which is always a big plus. Perfect location in the middle of Lizard, with plenty of shops nearby and Lizard point within a short walking distance.
Stayed 1 night 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

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Satya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, just10mins walk to the Lizard point.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Surabhi

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

Lizard

Absolutely brilliant spot to stay at with the lizard a stones throw away, the food was amazing, the staff absolutely wonderful - really recommend this as a place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

SJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Well worth a stay

The ideal place to stay due to it's proximity to some very beautiful beaches. The stay was made by the really friendly and likeable staff. The room was clean but a bit tired and the shower cubicle needed a revamp. All in all, I would definitely stay again mainly due to the staff. I would prefer to have mugs for my morning cuppa as the cups provided were tiny!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024