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The Old Counting House

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Living area
Interior
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Gweek
  • Place, Cornish Seal Sanctuary
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Lizard Point
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Kynance Cove
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

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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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 3–17

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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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Property # 11467477
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. Bonython Estate Gardens and Trebah Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Gweek

What's nearby

  • Cornish Seal Sanctuary - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Porthleven Beach - 16 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Mullion Cove Harbour - 17 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Lizard Point - 31 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Kynance Cove - 45 min drive - 27.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Boo Koos - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendron Pancake Barn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blue Anchor - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪New Yard Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Henlys Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Counting House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Counting House?

As of 29 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Counting House on 18 September 2026 start from NZ$1,710, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Old Counting House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Old Counting House located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Flambards. Potager Garden and Poldark Mine are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

A truly wonderful space with a great shop and pub nearby.

Great hot tub, comfy beds. Would definitely book again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

A truly wonderful space

A truly wonderful space with a great shop and pub nearby. Great hot tub, comfy beds. Would definitely book again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicky O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location very spacious and clean property
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Great house for a get together with friends

The Old Counting house is a lovely old house which has been beautifully renovated to a very high standard. The accommodation worked perfectly for our annual get together with friends. Gweek is a small village within easy reach of the Lizard Peninsula and there are lovely walks both from the doorstep and further afield.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Fabulous!

Fantastic location in a beautiful home. Will be back.
From a partner site

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
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Adam

I honestly can’t even put into words just how incredible of a property the Old Counting House is.

I honestly can’t even put into words just how incredible of a property the Old Counting House is. As Cornish natives, we have often visited the Lizard and surrounding area over the years, and I simply cannot think of a more perfect location to call “home” whilst enjoying my favourite place on earth! The building itself is gorgeous, the decor/ fit and finish is absolutely stunning and suits it PERFECTLY, the location on the boatyard is the epitome of cosy and the place was immaculately clean upon arrival. The cream tea hamper (plus other freebies) waiting for us in the kitchen was a massive bonus as well! The ability for this property to provide such an immense amount of space, whilst still retaining that warm and cosy vibe that you want in a place like Gweek is seriously impressive, and I cannot praise the owners enough for achieving this to such a great extent. Without a doubt an 11/10 experience. We cannot wait to do it all again next year, and hopefully for many years to come! 😁
Response from VrboOwner on 20 February 2026
Thank you Adam for this lovely review following your stay. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a lovely time and that the property had everything you needed for a cosy stay. We are so pleased that you found the property to be perfect for your needs and it is wonderful to hear that you plan to return. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
From a partner site

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!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stunning house a lot of thought gone into the renovations.

Beautiful bedding, towels that actually fully go round you lol Garden is beautiful great table over looking the boat yard & hot tub is a bonus. The property had everything you would need first a holiday would definitely book again it hard to put into words how beautiful the house is. Plenty to do without having to travel miles the furthest we travelled was to the Eden Project that was worth the visit. The cafe on the boat yard it well worth a visit we had a great break fast there, the staff were very friendly. If you are looking at this property book it you will love it & the location .
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hanif

Pictures do not do justice to this cottage

Pictures do not do justice to this cottage. As soon as we walked in , it was wow ! Very well equipped , very clean , bathrooms spotless , bed linen crisp and clean , lovely hot tub and a wood burning fire were a welcome bonus . Lots of parking . We even managed to get locked out but the manager was super helpful and let us in . The owners have taken great care furnishing this cottage , could not find a single fault . Lovely welcome hamper was left in the kitchen for us which was a lovely gesture . Spent 7 nights and worth every penny . Beds super comfy , lots of space to sit on sofa and couches . Outdoor furniture and a bbq was on site which was cleaned to an inch of its life , gardens very well kept , overall , well done to the owners , manager and cleaning staff . We simply could not find a fault even if we wanted to . Well done .
From a partner site

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2024
Hello Trudi. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and were able to experience the picturesque scenery and stunning views on offer at Lizard's point I suppose you can always visit the pub next time you visit as we would love to see your return in the future. We really appreciate your high praise regarding our property. Thank you for your feedback.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Viel Platz in tollem Ambiente und ruhiger Umgebung

Im Old Counting House haben wir uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Besonders positiv empfanden wir:- den freundlichen Empfang durch die Hausverwalterin- die tadellose Sauberkeit- die geschmackvolle Einrichtung- die exzellenten neuen Matratzen- die ruhige Lage- sehr viel Platz im Haus- den sehr guten Grill und gepflegten Außenbereich- den sehr guten, gepflegten Whirlpool- die tägliche Müllentsorgung durch die Hausdame (Mülltüten einfach abends vor die Haustüre stellen)- den exzellenten Standard der Renovierung- drei vollwertige Bäder, was den Aufenthalt zu siebt sehr vereinfachteFür die Ausstattung haben wir nur wenige kleinere Verbesserungswünsche: der Herd ist für das Kochen für 7 Personen etwas zu leistungsschwach (große Pfanne wurde nicht richtig heiß) und es fehlen große Töpfe (z.B. für Pasta). Zum Entspannen könnten im Außenbereich noch Liegen bereitgestellt werden. Sonnenschirme und einen Windschutz für den Strandbesuch haben wir günstig gekauft und im Haus gelassen, ggf. können zukünftige Gäste diese weiterverwenden.Etwas unzufrieden war ich mit der Zahlungsabwicklung über finestretreats, die nicht so reibungslos ablief, wie über FeWo gewohnt (Überweisungsformular war auf UK-Bank ausgelegt).Gweek ist ein kleiner, sehr ruhiger Ort, ein Mietwagen ist für den Aufenthalt sehr zu empfehlen. Mit diesem erreicht man Einkaufsmöglichkeiten, zentrale Highlights Cornwalls und Strände dann auch recht schnell.Insgesamt also eine ganz klare Empfehlung für dieses Ferienhaus.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

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