The Black Swan

Inn
Finding rooms for you...
8.6
/10
Very Good
260 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Richard

10.0
/ 10
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!

E PAUL

10.0
/ 10
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.

Crestan

10.0
/ 10
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
In the Area
See Map
Gweek, Gweek, Cornwall, England, TR12 6TU
Staying at The Black Swan is a good choice when you are visiting Gweek.
See more
Login successful!
Now you can enjoy more benefits, including the option to pay near your stay date!

What's around The Black Swan

Gweek, Gweek, Cornwall, England, TR12 6TU
Discover More Places
Exterior The Black Swan
Exterior 2 The Black Swan

Discover More About The Black Swan

General


In Helston

Location


Located in Helston, The Black Swan is a 1-minute drive from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 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.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Flambards - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Potager Garden - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Poldark Mine - 6.4 km / 4 mi
Goonhilly Earth Station - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Bonython Estate Gardens - 8.1 km / 5 mi
Budock Vean Golf Course - 8.3 km / 5.2 mi
Trebah Gardens - 9 km / 5.6 mi
Glendurgan Garden - 9.2 km / 5.7 mi
Gunwalloe Beach - 9.8 km / 6.1 mi
Loe Bar Beach - 9.9 km / 6.2 mi
Grebe Beach - 10.2 km / 6.3 mi
Marconi Centre - 10.2 km / 6.4 mi
Durgan Beach - 10.5 km / 6.5 mi
Poldhu Cove - 10.5 km / 6.5 mi

The nearest major airport is Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 55.8 km / 34.7 mi

Facilities


This smoke-free inn features surfing/body boarding nearby, sailing nearby, and scuba diving nearby. Recreational activities include mountain biking nearby.

Business Facilities


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.

All facilities in The Black Swan

Bar, Cafe and Lounge The Black Swan
Bar, Cafe and Lounge
Exterior The Black Swan
Exterior
Others The Black Swan
Others
Restaurant The Black Swan
Restaurant

Sports and Recreations

  • Paddle tennis
  • Billiard

General

  • Parking

Public Facilities

  • Smoke-free area

Accommodation Policy & General Information in The Black Swan

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
  • 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).

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
15:00 - 21:00
Check-out:
Before 10:30

Pets Not Allowed

LGBTQIA+ friendly, No elevators

General Information

Popular Facilities
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 15:00 - 21:00 - to 10:30
Available rooms at The Black Swan
4
Another facilities in The Black Swan
Paddle tennis, Billiard, Parking, Smoke-free area

Frequently asked question in The Black Swan

What is normal check-in & check-out time at The Black Swan?
The standard check-in time at The Black Swan is starting from 15:00 - 21:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:30
What is the star rating of The Black Swan?
The Black Swan is a 4.0-star hotel.
How many rooms are available at The Black Swan?
The Black Swan has 4 rooms in total.
Does The Black Swan provide parking?
Yes, The Black Swan provides parking. Please confirm details directly with the hotel.
What do past guests say about The Black Swan?
The Black Swan is well-known for its Cleanliness, Room Comfort, Service and Facilites, as reviewed by verified Traveloka guests.

More Reviews from Other Guests in The Black Swan

8.6
Very Good
From 260 reviews
Cleanliness

9.0

Room Comfort

9.0

Location

8.6

Service and Facilites

9.0

Sort by
Most Relevant
Preferences
See All

Traveler Reviews The Black Swan

Number of reviews per page
20
40
Top reviews
Richard
icon-
10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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!
Brian
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The room was very clean and had been newly refurbished. We were a bit concerned that there were no contact details about what do in an emergency with no-one living on the premises. We only realised this on the last morning so couldn’t mention it to staff. I would normally speak to someone directly rather than on a public forum
E PAUL
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
Carl
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We arrived late due to traffic and they kindly went out of their way to accommodate us !! Great food and service !!
david
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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
Elizabeth
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 49 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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
David
icon-
8.0
/10
Reviewed 52 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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
Read More
Merilyn
8.0
/10
Reviewed 52 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

An old pub with stairs, no lift of course, but very good
James
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 52 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Read More
Eugene
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 54 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Staff members are friendly, room is clean
Simon
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 56 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
Verified traveler
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 57 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Staff were lovely, but I think we were a surprise and the pub had recently been taken over. Sadly no breakfast but the staff went out and bought us something to eat in our room
Crestan
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 78 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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
Jane
icon-Business and Leisure
Business and Leisure
2.0
/10
Reviewed 94 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Read More
Bob
icon-Business
Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 100 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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
Sharon
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 100 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Room was really comfortable, staff were lovely
Jane
icon-Leisure
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 101 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Hayley
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 110 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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!
Read More
Deborah
6.0
/10
Reviewed 111 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
Riccardo
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 114 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We had a very nice stay in Gweek! The room was spacious and clean. Good food and good music at the pub!
Number of reviews per page
20
40

Ready to make up your mind?

Book Your Stay Now
Exterior 4 The Black Swan

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: It is the hotel's responsibility to ensure that all photos are accurate. Traveloka will not be held responsible for any photo inaccuracies.
8.6
Very Good
From 260 reviews
Cleanliness

9.0

Room Comfort

9.0

Location

8.6

Service and Facilites

9.0

Sort by
Most Relevant
Preferences
See All

Traveler Reviews The Black Swan

Number of reviews per page
20
40
Top reviews
Richard
icon-
10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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!
Brian
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The room was very clean and had been newly refurbished. We were a bit concerned that there were no contact details about what do in an emergency with no-one living on the premises. We only realised this on the last morning so couldn’t mention it to staff. I would normally speak to someone directly rather than on a public forum
E PAUL
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
Carl
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We arrived late due to traffic and they kindly went out of their way to accommodate us !! Great food and service !!
david
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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
Elizabeth
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 49 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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
David
icon-
8.0
/10
Reviewed 52 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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
Read More
Merilyn
8.0
/10
Reviewed 52 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

An old pub with stairs, no lift of course, but very good
James
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 52 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Read More
Eugene
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 54 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Staff members are friendly, room is clean
Simon
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 56 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
Verified traveler
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 57 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Staff were lovely, but I think we were a surprise and the pub had recently been taken over. Sadly no breakfast but the staff went out and bought us something to eat in our room
Crestan
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 78 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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
Jane
icon-Business and Leisure
Business and Leisure
2.0
/10
Reviewed 94 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Read More
Bob
icon-Business
Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 100 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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
Sharon
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 100 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Room was really comfortable, staff were lovely
Jane
icon-Leisure
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 101 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Hayley
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 110 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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!
Read More
Deborah
6.0
/10
Reviewed 111 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
Riccardo
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 114 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We had a very nice stay in Gweek! The room was spacious and clean. Good food and good music at the pub!
Number of reviews per page
20
40