The Black Swan
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$120
/ night
About this property
This smoke-free inn features surfing/body boarding nearby, sailing nearby, and scuba diving nearby. Recreational activities include mountain biking nearby.
Amenities
This smoke-free inn features surfing/body boarding nearby, sailing nearby, and scuba diving nearby. Recreational activities include mountain biking nearby.
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At The Black Swan, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms.
Location
Located in Helston, The Black Swan is a 1-minute drive from Cornwall National Landscape and 5 minutes from Poldark Mine. This inn is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Potager Garden and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Goonhilly Earth Station.
What's nearby
Cornwall National Landscape(0.1 miles)
One2Eleven(2.9 miles)
Potager Garden(3.5 miles)
Poldark Mine(4 miles)
Goonhilly Earth Station(4.7 miles)
Budock Vean Golf Course(5.2 miles)
Trebah Gardens(5.6 miles)
Glendurgan Garden(5.7 miles)
Gunwalloe Beach(6.1 miles)
Loe Bar Beach(6.2 miles)
Grebe Beach(6.3 miles)
Marconi Centre(6.4 miles)
Gunwalloe Church Cove Beach(6.4 miles)
Helston Railway(6.5 miles)
Durgan Beach(6.5 miles)
The nearest major airport is Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)(34.7 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Beach (Nearby)
Scuba Diving
Location
The Black Swan Gweek, Gweek, England, United Kingdom
Cornwall National Landscape (0.1 miles)
One2Eleven (2.9 miles)
Potager Garden (3.5 miles)
Poldark Mine (4 miles)
Goonhilly Earth Station (4.7 miles)
Budock Vean Golf Course (5.2 miles)
Guest reviews
8.6
Fabulous
Based on 262 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
25%
Couple
59%
Family
6%
Group
8%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At The Black Swan, guests consistently highlight the scenic Gweek village setting and friendly pub vibe, with many praising clean, comfortable rooms and tasty meals, while several note inconsistent service and breakfast availability during ownership changes.
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What guests think
At The Black Swan, guests consistently highlight the scenic Gweek village setting and friendly pub vibe, with many praising clean, comfortable rooms and tasty meals, while several note inconsistent service and breakfast availability during ownership changes.
Rooms are simple, sometimes spacious, with strong showers reported, but others cite dated fittings, maintenance problems, or traffic noise in street-facing rooms. Access involves stairs with no lift and steep steps from the car park. Expect a characterful rural pub stay with uneven reliability.
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Facilities
Traditional pub lodging with upstairs rooms; no lift and some steep steps from the car park. An on-site bar is part of the setting.
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8
Alun
Apr 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay the night before our Seal Sanctuary Experience around the corner in Gweek. Lovely clean and bright bedroom. Delicious evening meal in the pub. Also very tasty breakfast in the morning, very friendly lady served us and was very flexible about the time we needed to have our breakfast.
Great place to stay the night before our Seal Sanctuary Experience around the corner in Gweek. Lovely clean and bright bedroom. Delicious evening meal in the pub. Also very tasty breakfast in the morning, very friendly lady served us and was very flexible about the time we needed to have our breakfast.
8
kevin
May 14, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent stay in a lovely pub
Excellent stay in a lovely pub
8
David
Aug 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Il posto, ovvero il villaggio di GWEEK , é tranquillo e molto , e per chi ha bisogno di tranquillità, pur essendo vicino ad impianti attrattive, é l'ideale Ma la cosa che , almeno per me, lo ha reso unico, é stato l'incontro , presso il Pub , sala ristorante dello stesso hotel , con abitanti inglesi del posto( spesso sono Londinesi buche hanno una seconda casa qui, o sono andati via da Londra). Persone con cui poter parlare , scherzare. Persino io ragazzo del pub é stato simpaticissimo, come anche il cuoco , credi anche responsabile. Quest'ultima , una persona interessante per mentalità, esperienze di vita. Io consiglio il BLACK SWAN, poi il fatto di interagire con le persone del posto , o semplicemente con avventori, dipende molto anche da ognuno di voi
Il posto, ovvero il villaggio di GWEEK , é tranquillo e molto , e per chi ha bisogno di tranquillità, pur essendo vicino ad impianti attrattive, é l'ideale Ma la cosa che , almeno per me, lo ha reso unico, é stato l'incontro , presso il Pub , sala ristorante dello stesso hotel , con abitanti inglesi del posto( spesso sono Londinesi buche hanno una seconda casa qui, o sono andati via da Londra). Persone con cui poter parlare , scherzare. Persino io ragazzo del pub é stato simpaticissimo, come anche il cuoco , credi anche responsabile. Quest'ultima , una persona interessante per mentalità, esperienze di vita. Io consiglio il BLACK SWAN, poi il fatto di interagire con le persone del posto , o semplicemente con avventori, dipende molto anche da ognuno di voi
8
James
May 30, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a real pub - simple but gets the job done . Nothing fancy and Qweek is a hole in the wall village. Not super convient but as close to the Lizard as you can get and other popular locations nearby. A classic rural driving experience getting there .Priced right . The room was simple but clean . Enjoy a pub experience
This is a real pub - simple but gets the job done . Nothing fancy and Qweek is a hole in the wall village. Not super convient but as close to the Lizard as you can get and other popular locations nearby. A classic rural driving experience getting there .Priced right . The room was simple but clean . Enjoy a pub experience
10
david
Oct 27, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice village pub in rural picturesque spot. Very good beer, nice atmosphere. Room clean and tidy. Lovely staff. Menu of pub classics very nice fish and chips. Breakfast very good. Quirky village shop opposite had great range of local, gf, deli. A very friendly pub .
Nice village pub in rural picturesque spot. Very good beer, nice atmosphere. Room clean and tidy. Lovely staff. Menu of pub classics very nice fish and chips. Breakfast very good. Quirky village shop opposite had great range of local, gf, deli. A very friendly pub .
8
Merilyn
Aug 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
An old pub with stairs, no lift of course, but very good
An old pub with stairs, no lift of course, but very good
10
Jennifer
Feb 6, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely welcome, nice room with good facilities. Food was excellent, served very quickly and obviously freshly cooked. Host was very friendly and runs a good pub/hotel.
Lovely welcome, nice room with good facilities. Food was excellent, served very quickly and obviously freshly cooked. Host was very friendly and runs a good pub/hotel.
6
Hayley
Jul 12, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Sadly not the same as when previous owners were there. When we arrived they didn't know we were coming, even though I'd booked weeks beforehand, so we had to wait for the room to be prepared. UHT milk in the room were 4 months out of date. They advertise the bar as being open til 11.30 but they kicked us out at 9.30 because it was quiet, even though we were still having drinks. There was also nobody there to check us out, we were told just to leave the key in the door. I say this with kindness because they seem like nice people, but the hospitality just isn't there. It's clear that they prioritise the locals, but for £125 a night for a room, there should be a bit more service. On the bright side, the room was clean , the bed was comfy, and the breakfast and pizzas were delicious!
Sadly not the same as when previous owners were there. When we arrived they didn't know we were coming, even though I'd booked weeks beforehand, so we had to wait for the room to be prepared. UHT milk in the room were 4 months out of date. They advertise the bar as being open til 11.30 but they kicked us out at 9.30 because it was quiet, even though we were still having drinks. There was also nobody there to check us out, we were told just to leave the key in the door. I say this with kindness because they seem like nice people, but the hospitality just isn't there. It's clear that they prioritise the locals, but for £125 a night for a room, there should be a bit more service. On the bright side, the room was clean , the bed was comfy, and the breakfast and pizzas were delicious!
8
Rod
Mar 18, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Very friendly pub with nice rooms. In a lovely position next to the tidal Helford.
Very friendly pub with nice rooms. In a lovely position next to the tidal Helford.
8
GG
Sep 23, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Customer should be warned about the steep steps down to get from the car park to the pub or advised to unload at pub then park up.
Customer should be warned about the steep steps down to get from the car park to the pub or advised to unload at pub then park up.
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Cleanliness
Many guests find rooms clean, but several report lapses such as unclean bathrooms, used towels, or public areas needing a deep clean; multi-night housekeeping and restocking were inconsistent for some.
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10
Riccardo
Jun 8, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a very nice stay in Gweek! The room was spacious and clean. Good food and good music at the pub!
We had a very nice stay in Gweek! The room was spacious and clean. Good food and good music at the pub!
10
Crestan
Feb 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly pub food was excellent all other people comments saying food was bad new chef excellent rooms were extremely clean staff were friendly I'd advise anyone to go and stay here or try their food I will definitely be going back
Very friendly pub food was excellent all other people comments saying food was bad new chef excellent rooms were extremely clean staff were friendly I'd advise anyone to go and stay here or try their food I will definitely be going back
10
Eugene
Aug 5, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Staff members are friendly, room is clean
Staff members are friendly, room is clean
2
Steve
Aug 14, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Just awful - no concept of service in fact contemptuous gardens full of litter and broken glass overflowing ashtrays in garden tables and clearly been there for days. At £50 per night probably would not have complained but at £110 I it is disgraceful
Just awful - no concept of service in fact contemptuous gardens full of litter and broken glass overflowing ashtrays in garden tables and clearly been there for days. At £50 per night probably would not have complained but at £110 I it is disgraceful
6
Deborah
Jun 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely people working there but it needs a really good clean. Bed comfortable & food in the bar nice. Might have caught them on an off day as the lady wasn’t well.
Lovely people working there but it needs a really good clean. Bed comfortable & food in the bar nice. Might have caught them on an off day as the lady wasn’t well.
8
Jane
Sep 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice bed for 1 night, but the room wasn't absolutely clean especially the toilet. There was a used towel on the towel rack and clean towels on the bed when I arrived. I had to ask for milk and for staff to turn the heating on from downstairs. Pizza was good and staff were friendly.
Very nice bed for 1 night, but the room wasn't absolutely clean especially the toilet. There was a used towel on the towel rack and clean towels on the bed when I arrived. I had to ask for milk and for staff to turn the heating on from downstairs. Pizza was good and staff were friendly.
6
Hayley
Jul 12, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Sadly not the same as when previous owners were there. When we arrived they didn't know we were coming, even though I'd booked weeks beforehand, so we had to wait for the room to be prepared. UHT milk in the room were 4 months out of date. They advertise the bar as being open til 11.30 but they kicked us out at 9.30 because it was quiet, even though we were still having drinks. There was also nobody there to check us out, we were told just to leave the key in the door. I say this with kindness because they seem like nice people, but the hospitality just isn't there. It's clear that they prioritise the locals, but for £125 a night for a room, there should be a bit more service. On the bright side, the room was clean , the bed was comfy, and the breakfast and pizzas were delicious!
Sadly not the same as when previous owners were there. When we arrived they didn't know we were coming, even though I'd booked weeks beforehand, so we had to wait for the room to be prepared. UHT milk in the room were 4 months out of date. They advertise the bar as being open til 11.30 but they kicked us out at 9.30 because it was quiet, even though we were still having drinks. There was also nobody there to check us out, we were told just to leave the key in the door. I say this with kindness because they seem like nice people, but the hospitality just isn't there. It's clear that they prioritise the locals, but for £125 a night for a room, there should be a bit more service. On the bright side, the room was clean , the bed was comfy, and the breakfast and pizzas were delicious!
2
Jane
Oct 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The electrics (lighting) didn't work in the shower room so they moved me to a room that hadn't been cleaned, everything was used and not cleaned including carpet, shower, no towels, so I took the ones from the first room. Staff were dismissive about it all. The only thing done was changing the pillows. Then they left to attend to a party downstairs. I felt as if I was an inconvenience to them, including the handyman who couldn't fix the lights. I was the only guest there for the night. The next morning I went downstairs to leave asap, there was no one there to see me off too.
The electrics (lighting) didn't work in the shower room so they moved me to a room that hadn't been cleaned, everything was used and not cleaned including carpet, shower, no towels, so I took the ones from the first room. Staff were dismissive about it all. The only thing done was changing the pillows. Then they left to attend to a party downstairs. I felt as if I was an inconvenience to them, including the handyman who couldn't fix the lights. I was the only guest there for the night. The next morning I went downstairs to leave asap, there was no one there to see me off too.
8
WINFRID
Oct 1, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Simple clean comfortable room upstairs. Brief efficient check-in. Nice cooked English breakfast.
Simple clean comfortable room upstairs. Brief efficient check-in. Nice cooked English breakfast.
2
Daniel
Jun 21, 2022
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Stayed 4 nights
Alle Zimmer liegen zur Straße, die Fenster sind - typisch IK - einfach verglast. Autos fahren direkt am Fenster vorbei, der Lärm ist enorm. Eine 2te Bettdecke ist trotzt Nachfragen nie bereitgestellt worden, das Zimmer ist bei 4 Nächten nicht ein Mal gereinigt worden. Frühstück-Auswahl = 2 Optionen. Wir haben 120 GBP / Nacht bezahlt, unglaublich!
Alle Zimmer liegen zur Straße, die Fenster sind - typisch IK - einfach verglast. Autos fahren direkt am Fenster vorbei, der Lärm ist enorm. Eine 2te Bettdecke ist trotzt Nachfragen nie bereitgestellt worden, das Zimmer ist bei 4 Nächten nicht ein Mal gereinigt worden. Frühstück-Auswahl = 2 Optionen. Wir haben 120 GBP / Nacht bezahlt, unglaublich!
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Rooms
Rooms are simple and sometimes spacious, with strong showers and comfortable beds for some, but others report dated or tired conditions, faulty lighting or TVs, ill-fitting fixtures, and occasional street noise.
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10
Sharon
Sep 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was really comfortable, staff were lovely
Room was really comfortable, staff were lovely
6
david
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
we are certainly not ones to moan or complain but we stayed in 3 properties on our trip to cornwall,unfortunatly the black swan was not how it looked on the photo,very run down room,very basic for the money,No breakfast,no one there in the morning other than the cleaner.will not be going back,not worth the money at all
we are certainly not ones to moan or complain but we stayed in 3 properties on our trip to cornwall,unfortunatly the black swan was not how it looked on the photo,very run down room,very basic for the money,No breakfast,no one there in the morning other than the cleaner.will not be going back,not worth the money at all
4
Paul
Feb 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Uncomfortable bed with huge dip, no tea spoon with the tea making stuff, TV with no aerial? Nice pub but the rooms are tiered and need a little work.
Uncomfortable bed with huge dip, no tea spoon with the tea making stuff, TV with no aerial? Nice pub but the rooms are tiered and need a little work.
10
Sheldon
Sep 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice comfortable room. Great greeting in arrival Evening meal was fantastic, highly recommend the burger and breakfast was great
Nice comfortable room. Great greeting in arrival Evening meal was fantastic, highly recommend the burger and breakfast was great
10
Riccardo
Jun 8, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a very nice stay in Gweek! The room was spacious and clean. Good food and good music at the pub!
We had a very nice stay in Gweek! The room was spacious and clean. Good food and good music at the pub!
8
James
May 30, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a real pub - simple but gets the job done . Nothing fancy and Qweek is a hole in the wall village. Not super convient but as close to the Lizard as you can get and other popular locations nearby. A classic rural driving experience getting there .Priced right . The room was simple but clean . Enjoy a pub experience
This is a real pub - simple but gets the job done . Nothing fancy and Qweek is a hole in the wall village. Not super convient but as close to the Lizard as you can get and other popular locations nearby. A classic rural driving experience getting there .Priced right . The room was simple but clean . Enjoy a pub experience
6
James
Aug 18, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Lilly was brilliant. Place was clean. Original room not ready for us 2 1/2 hours after check in time. The room we were given, toilet seat didn’t fit toilet & it was loose. Had to ask for additional tea bags and room bin to be emptied. I’d suggest if your not going to service the room that’s fine, but at least put enough tea bags and milk to have a cuppa every morning your there and a bin big enough for the stay. Had one meal there mine was ok and my wife’s was sent back - personally I’d give eating there a miss.
Lilly was brilliant. Place was clean. Original room not ready for us 2 1/2 hours after check in time. The room we were given, toilet seat didn’t fit toilet & it was loose. Had to ask for additional tea bags and room bin to be emptied. I’d suggest if your not going to service the room that’s fine, but at least put enough tea bags and milk to have a cuppa every morning your there and a bin big enough for the stay. Had one meal there mine was ok and my wife’s was sent back - personally I’d give eating there a miss.
4
Simon
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The owners had just taken over. Breakfast was not available although we got a continental left outside the rooms for 2 of the 4 nights. Some of the lights were not working and televisions were installed after we arrived.
The owners had just taken over. Breakfast was not available although we got a continental left outside the rooms for 2 of the 4 nights. Some of the lights were not working and televisions were installed after we arrived.
10
Bob
Sep 20, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely spot with the gweek creek 2 min walk lovely views fantastic bed and good shower plenty of water pressure can be a bit noisy early on but super quite bedtime will stop again
Lovely spot with the gweek creek 2 min walk lovely views fantastic bed and good shower plenty of water pressure can be a bit noisy early on but super quite bedtime will stop again
6
Zoe
Dec 29, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
A mixed review: Generous room, exceptionally comfortable bed, spacious shower. Friendly courteous staff, good food & drink. We chose The Black Swan as it was one of the few places which included breakfast in the price we paid. Alas we were let down on both mornings! The first morning was negated by a free main meal the following evening. The second, however, was a complete no show despite having arranged personally the specific time with the landlady the previous evening! We waited 45mins only for the place to stay in darkness. I have yet to receive any communication regarding this matter which is hugely disappointing. The fire door leading out from the accommodation was locked which is a significant worry as both windows in the room would not open.
A mixed review: Generous room, exceptionally comfortable bed, spacious shower. Friendly courteous staff, good food & drink. We chose The Black Swan as it was one of the few places which included breakfast in the price we paid. Alas we were let down on both mornings! The first morning was negated by a free main meal the following evening. The second, however, was a complete no show despite having arranged personally the specific time with the landlady the previous evening! We waited 45mins only for the place to stay in darkness. I have yet to receive any communication regarding this matter which is hugely disappointing. The fire door leading out from the accommodation was locked which is a significant worry as both windows in the room would not open.
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Service
Staff are often friendly and welcoming, yet multiple reviews describe missteps: delayed room readiness, missed or changed breakfasts, absent check-out, or unresponsive handling of issues.
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Alun
Apr 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay the night before our Seal Sanctuary Experience around the corner in Gweek. Lovely clean and bright bedroom. Delicious evening meal in the pub. Also very tasty breakfast in the morning, very friendly lady served us and was very flexible about the time we needed to have our breakfast.
Great place to stay the night before our Seal Sanctuary Experience around the corner in Gweek. Lovely clean and bright bedroom. Delicious evening meal in the pub. Also very tasty breakfast in the morning, very friendly lady served us and was very flexible about the time we needed to have our breakfast.
10
Crestan
Feb 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly pub food was excellent all other people comments saying food was bad new chef excellent rooms were extremely clean staff were friendly I'd advise anyone to go and stay here or try their food I will definitely be going back
Very friendly pub food was excellent all other people comments saying food was bad new chef excellent rooms were extremely clean staff were friendly I'd advise anyone to go and stay here or try their food I will definitely be going back
10
Eugene
Aug 5, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Staff members are friendly, room is clean
Staff members are friendly, room is clean
8
Clive
Jun 17, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Owner only taken over pub 2 days before my visit and kitchen had been declared as unfit so no evening meal staff very friendly and room clean so no complaints but difficult to give a real assessment due to problems
Owner only taken over pub 2 days before my visit and kitchen had been declared as unfit so no evening meal staff very friendly and room clean so no complaints but difficult to give a real assessment due to problems
6
James
Aug 18, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Lilly was brilliant. Place was clean. Original room not ready for us 2 1/2 hours after check in time. The room we were given, toilet seat didn’t fit toilet & it was loose. Had to ask for additional tea bags and room bin to be emptied. I’d suggest if your not going to service the room that’s fine, but at least put enough tea bags and milk to have a cuppa every morning your there and a bin big enough for the stay. Had one meal there mine was ok and my wife’s was sent back - personally I’d give eating there a miss.
Lilly was brilliant. Place was clean. Original room not ready for us 2 1/2 hours after check in time. The room we were given, toilet seat didn’t fit toilet & it was loose. Had to ask for additional tea bags and room bin to be emptied. I’d suggest if your not going to service the room that’s fine, but at least put enough tea bags and milk to have a cuppa every morning your there and a bin big enough for the stay. Had one meal there mine was ok and my wife’s was sent back - personally I’d give eating there a miss.
4
Simon
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The owners had just taken over. Breakfast was not available although we got a continental left outside the rooms for 2 of the 4 nights. Some of the lights were not working and televisions were installed after we arrived.
The owners had just taken over. Breakfast was not available although we got a continental left outside the rooms for 2 of the 4 nights. Some of the lights were not working and televisions were installed after we arrived.
8
Carl
Sep 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We arrived late due to traffic and they kindly went out of their way to accommodate us !! Great food and service !!
We arrived late due to traffic and they kindly went out of their way to accommodate us !! Great food and service !!
6
Hayley
Jul 12, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Sadly not the same as when previous owners were there. When we arrived they didn't know we were coming, even though I'd booked weeks beforehand, so we had to wait for the room to be prepared. UHT milk in the room were 4 months out of date. They advertise the bar as being open til 11.30 but they kicked us out at 9.30 because it was quiet, even though we were still having drinks. There was also nobody there to check us out, we were told just to leave the key in the door. I say this with kindness because they seem like nice people, but the hospitality just isn't there. It's clear that they prioritise the locals, but for £125 a night for a room, there should be a bit more service. On the bright side, the room was clean , the bed was comfy, and the breakfast and pizzas were delicious!
Sadly not the same as when previous owners were there. When we arrived they didn't know we were coming, even though I'd booked weeks beforehand, so we had to wait for the room to be prepared. UHT milk in the room were 4 months out of date. They advertise the bar as being open til 11.30 but they kicked us out at 9.30 because it was quiet, even though we were still having drinks. There was also nobody there to check us out, we were told just to leave the key in the door. I say this with kindness because they seem like nice people, but the hospitality just isn't there. It's clear that they prioritise the locals, but for £125 a night for a room, there should be a bit more service. On the bright side, the room was clean , the bed was comfy, and the breakfast and pizzas were delicious!
2
Jane
Oct 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The electrics (lighting) didn't work in the shower room so they moved me to a room that hadn't been cleaned, everything was used and not cleaned including carpet, shower, no towels, so I took the ones from the first room. Staff were dismissive about it all. The only thing done was changing the pillows. Then they left to attend to a party downstairs. I felt as if I was an inconvenience to them, including the handyman who couldn't fix the lights. I was the only guest there for the night. The next morning I went downstairs to leave asap, there was no one there to see me off too.
The electrics (lighting) didn't work in the shower room so they moved me to a room that hadn't been cleaned, everything was used and not cleaned including carpet, shower, no towels, so I took the ones from the first room. Staff were dismissive about it all. The only thing done was changing the pillows. Then they left to attend to a party downstairs. I felt as if I was an inconvenience to them, including the handyman who couldn't fix the lights. I was the only guest there for the night. The next morning I went downstairs to leave asap, there was no one there to see me off too.
6
Zoe
Dec 29, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
A mixed review: Generous room, exceptionally comfortable bed, spacious shower. Friendly courteous staff, good food & drink. We chose The Black Swan as it was one of the few places which included breakfast in the price we paid. Alas we were let down on both mornings! The first morning was negated by a free main meal the following evening. The second, however, was a complete no show despite having arranged personally the specific time with the landlady the previous evening! We waited 45mins only for the place to stay in darkness. I have yet to receive any communication regarding this matter which is hugely disappointing. The fire door leading out from the accommodation was locked which is a significant worry as both windows in the room would not open.
A mixed review: Generous room, exceptionally comfortable bed, spacious shower. Friendly courteous staff, good food & drink. We chose The Black Swan as it was one of the few places which included breakfast in the price we paid. Alas we were let down on both mornings! The first morning was negated by a free main meal the following evening. The second, however, was a complete no show despite having arranged personally the specific time with the landlady the previous evening! We waited 45mins only for the place to stay in darkness. I have yet to receive any communication regarding this matter which is hugely disappointing. The fire door leading out from the accommodation was locked which is a significant worry as both windows in the room would not open.
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Location
Scenic rural setting in Gweek near the creek/Helford and the Cornish Seal Sanctuary, handy for the Lizard. Driving access can feel less convenient, and there are steep steps from the car park.
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Alun
Apr 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay the night before our Seal Sanctuary Experience around the corner in Gweek. Lovely clean and bright bedroom. Delicious evening meal in the pub. Also very tasty breakfast in the morning, very friendly lady served us and was very flexible about the time we needed to have our breakfast.
Great place to stay the night before our Seal Sanctuary Experience around the corner in Gweek. Lovely clean and bright bedroom. Delicious evening meal in the pub. Also very tasty breakfast in the morning, very friendly lady served us and was very flexible about the time we needed to have our breakfast.
6
Steve
Aug 12, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Limited menu. And wine list. Great location
Limited menu. And wine list. Great location
8
James
May 30, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a real pub - simple but gets the job done . Nothing fancy and Qweek is a hole in the wall village. Not super convient but as close to the Lizard as you can get and other popular locations nearby. A classic rural driving experience getting there .Priced right . The room was simple but clean . Enjoy a pub experience
This is a real pub - simple but gets the job done . Nothing fancy and Qweek is a hole in the wall village. Not super convient but as close to the Lizard as you can get and other popular locations nearby. A classic rural driving experience getting there .Priced right . The room was simple but clean . Enjoy a pub experience
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david
Oct 27, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice village pub in rural picturesque spot. Very good beer, nice atmosphere. Room clean and tidy. Lovely staff. Menu of pub classics very nice fish and chips. Breakfast very good. Quirky village shop opposite had great range of local, gf, deli. A very friendly pub .
Nice village pub in rural picturesque spot. Very good beer, nice atmosphere. Room clean and tidy. Lovely staff. Menu of pub classics very nice fish and chips. Breakfast very good. Quirky village shop opposite had great range of local, gf, deli. A very friendly pub .
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Steven
Oct 3, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely place. Lovely room with a massive shower. Plus the location is to die for. For the money I could not have expected it to be this fab.
Lovely place. Lovely room with a massive shower. Plus the location is to die for. For the money I could not have expected it to be this fab.
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Andreas
Jun 23, 2023
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Stayed 11 nights
Gweek is beautiful
Gweek is beautiful
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Rod
Mar 18, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Very friendly pub with nice rooms. In a lovely position next to the tidal Helford.
Very friendly pub with nice rooms. In a lovely position next to the tidal Helford.
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Bob
Sep 20, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely spot with the gweek creek 2 min walk lovely views fantastic bed and good shower plenty of water pressure can be a bit noisy early on but super quite bedtime will stop again
Lovely spot with the gweek creek 2 min walk lovely views fantastic bed and good shower plenty of water pressure can be a bit noisy early on but super quite bedtime will stop again
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Ian
Jan 27, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Used as a base for a three day break to look around the area with a view to coming back later in the year.
Used as a base for a three day break to look around the area with a view to coming back later in the year.
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Lucy
Jun 2, 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
We were looking for a quaint country getaway. This place fits the bill perfectly. Whether you want a base location or a quiet retreat this place is excellent.
We were looking for a quaint country getaway. This place fits the bill perfectly. Whether you want a base location or a quiet retreat this place is excellent.
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Dining
Many praise pub meals, pizzas, beer, and cooked breakfasts, but several stays had unavailable or missed breakfasts, occasional poor dishes, or kitchen closures during ownership changes.
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Alun
Apr 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay the night before our Seal Sanctuary Experience around the corner in Gweek. Lovely clean and bright bedroom. Delicious evening meal in the pub. Also very tasty breakfast in the morning, very friendly lady served us and was very flexible about the time we needed to have our breakfast.
Great place to stay the night before our Seal Sanctuary Experience around the corner in Gweek. Lovely clean and bright bedroom. Delicious evening meal in the pub. Also very tasty breakfast in the morning, very friendly lady served us and was very flexible about the time we needed to have our breakfast.
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Sheldon
Sep 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice comfortable room. Great greeting in arrival Evening meal was fantastic, highly recommend the burger and breakfast was great
Nice comfortable room. Great greeting in arrival Evening meal was fantastic, highly recommend the burger and breakfast was great
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Crestan
Feb 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly pub food was excellent all other people comments saying food was bad new chef excellent rooms were extremely clean staff were friendly I'd advise anyone to go and stay here or try their food I will definitely be going back
Very friendly pub food was excellent all other people comments saying food was bad new chef excellent rooms were extremely clean staff were friendly I'd advise anyone to go and stay here or try their food I will definitely be going back
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Roger
Aug 18, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Apart from the bed being comfortable and the room and bathroom being clean. The remainder of the pub is pretty shabby. Meals were very poor too.
Apart from the bed being comfortable and the room and bathroom being clean. The remainder of the pub is pretty shabby. Meals were very poor too.
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david
Oct 27, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice village pub in rural picturesque spot. Very good beer, nice atmosphere. Room clean and tidy. Lovely staff. Menu of pub classics very nice fish and chips. Breakfast very good. Quirky village shop opposite had great range of local, gf, deli. A very friendly pub .
Nice village pub in rural picturesque spot. Very good beer, nice atmosphere. Room clean and tidy. Lovely staff. Menu of pub classics very nice fish and chips. Breakfast very good. Quirky village shop opposite had great range of local, gf, deli. A very friendly pub .
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James
Aug 18, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Lilly was brilliant. Place was clean. Original room not ready for us 2 1/2 hours after check in time. The room we were given, toilet seat didn’t fit toilet & it was loose. Had to ask for additional tea bags and room bin to be emptied. I’d suggest if your not going to service the room that’s fine, but at least put enough tea bags and milk to have a cuppa every morning your there and a bin big enough for the stay. Had one meal there mine was ok and my wife’s was sent back - personally I’d give eating there a miss.
Lilly was brilliant. Place was clean. Original room not ready for us 2 1/2 hours after check in time. The room we were given, toilet seat didn’t fit toilet & it was loose. Had to ask for additional tea bags and room bin to be emptied. I’d suggest if your not going to service the room that’s fine, but at least put enough tea bags and milk to have a cuppa every morning your there and a bin big enough for the stay. Had one meal there mine was ok and my wife’s was sent back - personally I’d give eating there a miss.
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Elizabeth
Sep 12, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
when we booked in may bed and breakfast when we arrived we were not expected the hotel changed hands in july and do not do b & b they only do bed but they supplied brackfast bag
when we booked in may bed and breakfast when we arrived we were not expected the hotel changed hands in july and do not do b & b they only do bed but they supplied brackfast bag
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Carl
Sep 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We arrived late due to traffic and they kindly went out of their way to accommodate us !! Great food and service !!
We arrived late due to traffic and they kindly went out of their way to accommodate us !! Great food and service !!
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Hayley
Jul 12, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Sadly not the same as when previous owners were there. When we arrived they didn't know we were coming, even though I'd booked weeks beforehand, so we had to wait for the room to be prepared. UHT milk in the room were 4 months out of date. They advertise the bar as being open til 11.30 but they kicked us out at 9.30 because it was quiet, even though we were still having drinks. There was also nobody there to check us out, we were told just to leave the key in the door. I say this with kindness because they seem like nice people, but the hospitality just isn't there. It's clear that they prioritise the locals, but for £125 a night for a room, there should be a bit more service. On the bright side, the room was clean , the bed was comfy, and the breakfast and pizzas were delicious!
Sadly not the same as when previous owners were there. When we arrived they didn't know we were coming, even though I'd booked weeks beforehand, so we had to wait for the room to be prepared. UHT milk in the room were 4 months out of date. They advertise the bar as being open til 11.30 but they kicked us out at 9.30 because it was quiet, even though we were still having drinks. There was also nobody there to check us out, we were told just to leave the key in the door. I say this with kindness because they seem like nice people, but the hospitality just isn't there. It's clear that they prioritise the locals, but for £125 a night for a room, there should be a bit more service. On the bright side, the room was clean , the bed was comfy, and the breakfast and pizzas were delicious!
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Zoe
Dec 29, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
A mixed review: Generous room, exceptionally comfortable bed, spacious shower. Friendly courteous staff, good food & drink. We chose The Black Swan as it was one of the few places which included breakfast in the price we paid. Alas we were let down on both mornings! The first morning was negated by a free main meal the following evening. The second, however, was a complete no show despite having arranged personally the specific time with the landlady the previous evening! We waited 45mins only for the place to stay in darkness. I have yet to receive any communication regarding this matter which is hugely disappointing. The fire door leading out from the accommodation was locked which is a significant worry as both windows in the room would not open.
A mixed review: Generous room, exceptionally comfortable bed, spacious shower. Friendly courteous staff, good food & drink. We chose The Black Swan as it was one of the few places which included breakfast in the price we paid. Alas we were let down on both mornings! The first morning was negated by a free main meal the following evening. The second, however, was a complete no show despite having arranged personally the specific time with the landlady the previous evening! We waited 45mins only for the place to stay in darkness. I have yet to receive any communication regarding this matter which is hugely disappointing. The fire door leading out from the accommodation was locked which is a significant worry as both windows in the room would not open.
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David
May 25, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
All staff outstanding, very welcoming and went out of their way to assist if required. In my room, shower leaked from supply pipe (easy fix?) Loo seat 'Odd' shaped and wiggled!! (another easy fix) Steep steps up to the rear car park, not ideal for people with walking issues I wish they offered breakfast, although there is a shop about 20 yards away that does some excellent pastries. (Got to experience the sausage rolls!!!) Overall, yes I would go again.
All staff outstanding, very welcoming and went out of their way to assist if required. In my room, shower leaked from supply pipe (easy fix?) Loo seat 'Odd' shaped and wiggled!! (another easy fix) Steep steps up to the rear car park, not ideal for people with walking issues I wish they offered breakfast, although there is a shop about 20 yards away that does some excellent pastries. (Got to experience the sausage rolls!!!) Overall, yes I would go again.
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Richard
May 20, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Slightly off the beaten track made this a great place to unwind after my 3 hour drive down to Cornwall. Friendly staff, enough people in the bar to create a hubbub without it being noisy, good food and an inviting and comfortable bedroom meant if I'm down that way again I'll try and book in!
Slightly off the beaten track made this a great place to unwind after my 3 hour drive down to Cornwall. Friendly staff, enough people in the bar to create a hubbub without it being noisy, good food and an inviting and comfortable bedroom meant if I'm down that way again I'll try and book in!
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E PAUL
May 12, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
great location, really nice pub. Friendly staff, clean rooms. Had a small confusion with a new bar staff member on arrival, however the manager sorted things out very quickly later on his return. Very happy with my stay, can recommend to anyone.
great location, really nice pub. Friendly staff, clean rooms. Had a small confusion with a new bar staff member on arrival, however the manager sorted things out very quickly later on his return. Very happy with my stay, can recommend to anyone.
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Carl
Sep 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We arrived late due to traffic and they kindly went out of their way to accommodate us !! Great food and service !!
We arrived late due to traffic and they kindly went out of their way to accommodate us !! Great food and service !!
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david
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
we are certainly not ones to moan or complain but we stayed in 3 properties on our trip to cornwall,unfortunatly the black swan was not how it looked on the photo,very run down room,very basic for the money,No breakfast,no one there in the morning other than the cleaner.will not be going back,not worth the money at all
we are certainly not ones to moan or complain but we stayed in 3 properties on our trip to cornwall,unfortunatly the black swan was not how it looked on the photo,very run down room,very basic for the money,No breakfast,no one there in the morning other than the cleaner.will not be going back,not worth the money at all
FAQs about The Black Swan
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available onsite.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 21:00, and check-out is at 10:30. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a 5-minute drive from Tolmen Centre. It is 3.5 miles from Potager Garden and 4 miles from Poldark Mine.
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
- This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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