The Five Pilchards Inn - Helston

Coastal inn with stunning sea views and direct beach access in Helston

Accommodation

The Five Pilchards Inn offers family rooms with private bathrooms, sea views, and work desks. Guests can select a room with dual-aspect sea views that overlook the bay. The inn was recently refurbished, with spacious and attractive rooms featuring high-quality mattresses.

Dining

The inn serves a breakfast made from local ingredients, with guest reviews noting its excellent quality. The dinner menu at the five pilchards includes adventurous options such as crab linguine and homemade roasted tomato and red pepper soup. Unique bootcamp style pizza weekends provide special dining options, and the bar staff create a fun evening atmosphere with innovative cocktails.

Activities & Water Sports

Water sport facilities are available on site at the five pilchards porthallow, including canoeing, diving, snorkelling, windsurfing, and fishing. Guests can also enjoy cycling, hiking, and the South West Coast Path, which passes directly by the inn. There is a pebbly beach right at the inn, providing direct access for swimming and outdoor activities.

Local Attractions

The Five Pilchards is situated near Bonython Estate Gardens, Mullion Cove Harbour, and The Flambards Experience. Other nearby sights include The Lizard and Kynance Cove (12 miles), Lizard Lighthouse (13 miles), and St Michael's Mount (22 miles). The inn is located 35 miles from Land's End Airport, making it accessible for coastal explorers.

Community & Events

The five pilchards inn fosters strong community connections through local partnerships and exclusive seasonal themed events. Attentive staff at the inn are known for high hospitality quality, with publican George cooking breakfast and offering a warm welcome. The inn hosts live music one evening, adding to the experience for guests.

• Dining: bootcamp style pizza weekends & local-ingredient breakfast
• Activities: canoeing, diving, snorkelling, windsurfing on site
• Views: dual-aspect sea views from select rooms
• Location: direct access to South West Coast Path & pebbly beach
• Events: exclusive seasonal themed events and live music
• Staff: George and Grace provide high-quality hospitality