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Exterior
Living room
Exterior
Kitchen
Dining room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7160 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gweek
  • Cornish Seal Sanctuary
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Porthleven Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Maenporth Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Penzance (PZE-Penzance Heliport)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Finest Retreats | The Old Counting House

Brand new to Finest Retreats for 2024, welcome to The Old Counting House where you can enjoy spectacular views of the historic Gweek Classic Boatyard on the Helford River in Cornwall.

The Grade II listed former accounting house has been recently renovated boasting spacious and luxurious accommodation. Meticulously adorned with tasteful, calming colour palettes and exceptional furnishings, showcasing original features, antiques, and ornate fireplaces. The building dating back from the mid 18th Century once housed the customs office for the Gweek Classic Boatyard, and later became know as the “Counting House”.

The ground floor welcomes guests with an entrance hall leading to upper floors. The dining area on this level includes a sizable dining table for 8 guests. The spacious living room features comfortable seating, large smart TV, Wi-Fi and stunning views of the Gweek Classic Boatyard and beyond. A private courtyard leads from the living room, offering an outdoor space with hot tub ideal for summer months. Along with the well-appointed kitchen, which offers all amenities for an easy self-catered stay, with additional breakfast table.

The Old Counting House rooms are spacious, inviting, light and airy. The renovations are in keeping with its character, and a nod to its previous history. Ascending to the first floor, there's four spacious bedrooms, two superking with en-suite luxury shower rooms, a further king size and fourth large single room which share a family bathroom.

Ample off-road parking is available on a spacious driveway, and the village of Gweek offers convenient local amenities, including a pub and a shop, as well as numerous scenic walks to explore. This property serves as a luxurious and ideal base for couples, friends, and families looking to discover the charm of Cornwall and the broader region of the Lizard Peninsula.

With its location right on the Gweek Classic Boatyard, you can bring along your boat, canoe or paddleboard for use during your stay on the beautiful Helford River. The property has a slipway where you can launch free of charge, along with some mooring options which can be discussed with the yard office. Gweek is very tidal, and launching can take place two hours either side of hightide, with a maximum length of boat at 24 ft. For further information, please get in touch and we can advise on launching and mooring options while on holiday with us.

For bookings and more information please contact Finest Retreats.

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Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Checkin 16:00-20:00

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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Helston

Located in Helston, this cottage is in a rural area. St. Michael's Mount and Poldark Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Potager Garden and Flambards. One2Eleven and Bonython Estate Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Gweek

What's nearby

  • Cornish Seal Sanctuary - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Flambards - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Trebah Gardens - 13 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Porthleven Beach - 19 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Maenporth Beach - 27 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Penryn Station - 20 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boo Koos - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Janes Fish and Chips - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Coinage Hall - Jd Wetherspoon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bell Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Finest Retreats | The Old Counting House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Finest Retreats | The Old Counting House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Finest Retreats | The Old Counting House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Finest Retreats | The Old Counting House located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within 3 mi (5 km) of Flambards and One2Eleven. Potager Garden and Poldark Mine are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Congrats on providing truly top class accommodation…..we truly enjoyed our stay and will be back
Everything…….an absolutely amazingly stunning place to take a break…..cannot fault anything from start to end.
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10/10 Excellent

Zoe

A very grand and Beautiful house everything you could ask for available.
Hot tub and fire were a bonus. Host was very easy to communicate with. Everything was so clean and tidy. Beds are so large and comfortable Tv in lounge is huge Sofas are comfortable Huge driveway to park cars. Would definitely recommend you won’t be disappointed
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Fabulous!
Fantastic location in a beautiful home. Will be back.
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Cosy with all the essentials
Hot tub, modern bathrooms, well equipped kitchen It would be useful to have a dustpan and brush in the property.
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10/10 Excellent

Immaculately clean, beautifully furnished!
My family and I had a wonderful time at The Old Counting House in Gweek. The property was immaculately clean, beautifully furnished, and had all the amenities needed for a relaxing holiday! The house is very spacious with tonnes of room for everyone including a big driveway and front garden. The hot tub was a huge hit with the kids and the location of the holiday home in the centre of Gweek made daily walks to the seal sanctuary, village shop, and lovely local cafe a joy! We really couldn't fault the holiday home in terms of space, quality, and amenities - we will definitely be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Trudi

Beautiful house
This house is beautifully decorated spotlessly clean , extremely comfortable and very well equipped. It was like being home from home. The village has a shop that has most things in it and the staff are very friendly. It also has a pub but we unfortunately didn’t have time to use. The house is well situated and has many things to do in a short drive away. Lizards Point is a short drive away hand is well worth the visit for its spectacular views . A lovely place to stay, we highly recommend it. Can’t really fault it but we did run out of hot water quite a lot with everyone taking showers. Maybe adjust the timer to give hot water longer.

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