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Helston Folk Museum, now known as the Museum of Cornish Life, is a captivating destination nestled in the charming market town of Helston, Cornwall. This museum offers a unique glimpse into the rich social and industrial history of The Lizard Peninsula, showcasing artifacts from mining, fishing, and farming to domestic life from the 18th to the 20th centuries. Visitors can explore the museum's fascinating exhibits housed in a historic building originally designed as a Market House in 1837.
For those planning a stay, Helston offers a variety of accommodations in its quaint neighborhoods, providing easy access to the museum and other local attractions. The museum itself is a landmark, featuring a cannon from the HMS Anson wreck, adding to its historical allure. Managed by the South Kerrier Heritage Trust, the museum is a testament to community spirit, with much of its operation supported by dedicated volunteers.
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Holiday home in Falmouth, Constantine · 4.61 mi from centre
9.8
5 reviews
Tresidder Barn offers accommodations in Constantine, 14 miles from Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre and 16 miles from St Michael's Mount. The property is around 25 miles from Newquay Train Station, 29 miles from Minack Theatre, and 9.3 miles from Pendennis Castle. Trelissick Garden is 13 miles from the vacation home and The Lizard and Kynance Cove is 14 miles away.
The vacation home features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and kitchenware, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom. Providing free private parking, this 4-star vacation home also features free Wifi. The accommodation has a fireplace.
Guests can also relax in the garden.
Truro Cathedral is 14 miles from Tresidder Barn, while Lizard Point is 14 miles away. Land's End Airport is 28 miles from the property.

Guest house in Helston · 5.74 mi from centre
9.3
153 reviews
The Prince of Wales offers accommodations in Helston, 10 miles from Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre and 17 miles from St Michael's Mount. This guest house features free private parking and a shared kitchen. The accommodation offers private check-in and check-out and bicycle parking for guests.
With free Wifi, this guest house provides a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and toaster. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area. The guest house offers bed linen, towels, and daily room service.
At the property, there is an family-friendly restaurant serving American cuisine as well as vegetarian options.
You can play darts at the guest house. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors.
Minack Theatre is 30 miles from The Prince of Wales, while The Lizard and Kynance Cove is 9.1 miles away. Land's End Airport is 29 miles from the property.

Apartment in Penzance, Praa Sands · 4.67 mi from centre
8.7
43 reviews
White Willows is located in Praa Sands, just 4.6 miles from St Michael's Mount and 12 miles from Carbis Bay. Featuring a garden, the property is located within 1.1 miles of Praa Sands Beach. There's a picnic area and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking.
Providing a patio with garden views, this apartment also provides guests with a satellite flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with an oven, a toaster, and a fridge, as well as 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. The property has an outdoor dining area.
Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre is 17 miles from the apartment, while Minack Theatre is 17 miles away. Land's End Airport is 16 miles from the property.

Apartment in Helston, Penryn · 5.82 mi from centre
9.7
10 reviews
Cuckoo's Rest is located in Penryn, just 16 miles from St Michael's Mount and 18 miles from Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre. The property is around 22 miles from Newquay Train Station, 29 miles from Minack Theatre, and 8.1 miles from Pendennis Castle. The apartment also features free Wifi and free private parking.
The apartment includes 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. A TV is available. The accommodation is non-smoking.
Guests at Cuckoo's Rest will be able to enjoy activities in and around Penryn, like golfing, cycling, and fishing. Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
Trelissick Garden is 10 miles from the accommodation, while Truro Cathedral is 11 miles from the property. Newquay Cornwall Airport is 26 miles away.

Holiday home in Camborne, Crowan · 5.13 mi from centre
9.7
13 reviews
Stonegate Barn is located in Crowan, just 20 miles from Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre and 21 miles from Newquay Train Station. Providing a garden, the property is located within 11 miles of St Michael's Mount. There's a sun terrace and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking.
Offering a balcony with garden views, this vacation home also features a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 1 bathroom with a bath and a hair dryer. The property has an outdoor dining area.
The vacation home has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors.
Minack Theatre is 24 miles from the vacation home, while Tate St Ives is 14 miles from the property. Land's End Airport is 22 miles away.

Holiday home in Helston, Saint Anthony · 7.24 mi from centre
10.0
1 review
Hallowarren Barn offers accommodations in Saint Anthony, 20 miles from St Michael's Mount and 15 miles from The Lizard and Kynance Cove. Offering free private parking, the 4-star vacation home is 15 miles from Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre. Lizard Point is 15 miles away and Pendennis Castle is 18 miles from the vacation home.
With free Wifi, this 3-bedroom vacation home offers a TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and kitchenware. Towels and bed linen are featured in the vacation home. The accommodation has a fireplace.
Trelissick Garden is 24 miles from the vacation home, while Truro Cathedral is 25 miles away. Land's End Airport is 32 miles from the property.

Apartment in Camborne, Praze an Beeble · 6.66 mi from centre
8.8
27 reviews
The Penthouse, top floor of a Grade II Listed Mill offers accommodations in Praze an Beeble, 10 miles from St Michael's Mount and 19 miles from Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre. Both free Wifi and private parking are available at the apartment free of charge. Tate St Ives is 14 miles away and Truro Cathedral is 16 miles from the apartment.
Providing a patio and garden views, the spacious apartment includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.
Newquay Train Station is 21 miles from The Penthouse, top floor of a Grade II Listed Mill, while Minack Theatre is 23 miles away. Land's End Airport is 22 miles from the property.

Holiday home in Camborne, Porkellis · 4.70 mi from centre
9.5
13 reviews
The Dairy offers accommodations in Porkellis, 12 miles from St Michael's Mount and 13 miles from Carbis Bay. Housed in a building dating from 2009, this vacation home offers free Wifi and free private parking. Outdoor seating is also available at the vacation home.
Offering a patio and garden views, the vacation home includes 1 bedroom, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the vacation home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Guests can also relax in the garden.
Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre is 17 miles from The Dairy, while Newquay Train Station is 22 miles away. Land's End Airport is 23 miles from the property.

Apartment in Penzance · 4.94 mi from centre
9.8
14 reviews
Greenside Studio offers accommodations in Penzance, one mile from Praa Sands Beach and 4.4 miles from St Michael's Mount. The apartment features both Wifi and private parking free of charge. Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre is 17 miles from the apartment and Minack Theatre is 17 miles away.
Greenside Studio includes 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave. A TV is provided. The accommodation is non-smoking.
Guests can also relax in the garden.
Tate St Ives is 13 miles from the accommodation, while The Lizard and Kynance Cove is 16 miles away. Land's End Airport is 16 miles from the property.

Holiday home in Penzance · 5.06 mi from centre
9.0
2 reviews
Salakee is located in Penzance, just 18 miles from Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre and 14 miles from Tate St Ives. The property is around a 6-minute walk from Praa Sands Beach, 4.6 miles from St Michael's Mount, and 18 miles from Minack Theatre. The vacation home offers both free Wifi and free private parking.
The vacation home features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom. A TV is offered. The property offers sea views.
Guests at Salakee will be able to enjoy activities in and around Penzance, like golfing, cycling, and fishing. Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
The Lizard and Kynance Cove is 17 miles from the accommodation, while Lizard Point is 18 miles from the property. Land's End Airport is 16 miles away.

Bed & breakfast in Falmouth · 5.13 mi from centre
10.0
13 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Falmouth, Rosmerryn is within a 15-minute drive of Falmouth University and National Maritime Museum Cornwall. This bed & breakfast is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Maenporth Beach and 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Gyllyngvase Beach.

Apartment in Penzance · 5.03 mi from centre
10.0
3 reviews
Ocean Blue is located in Penzance, just a 5-minute walk from Praa Sands Beach and 4.6 miles from St Michael's Mount. The apartment features both Wifi and private parking free of charge. Tate St Ives is 14 miles away and The Lizard and Kynance Cove is 17 miles from the apartment.
Offering sea views, this apartment also features a TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. The accommodation is non-smoking.
Guests at Ocean Blue can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden.
Minack Theatre is 18 miles from the accommodation, while Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre is 18 miles from the property. Land's End Airport is 16 miles away.

Holiday home in Hayle, Gwinear · 6.37 mi from centre
8.4
67 reviews
Traditional Cornish Cottage in the Countryside. Offers accommodations in Gwinear, 7.5 miles from St Michael's Mount and 19 miles from Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. Minack Theatre is 20 miles away and Newquay Train Station is 25 miles from the vacation home.
With free Wifi, this 2-bedroom vacation home offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and toaster. Towels and bed linen are featured in the vacation home. The property has an outdoor dining area.
Guests can also relax in the garden.
Tate St Ives is 10 miles from the vacation home, while The Lizard and Kynance Cove is 18 miles away. Land's End Airport is 19 miles from the property.

Holiday home in Penzance, Saint Hilary · 6.71 mi from centre
9.2
26 reviews
Reggies Hideaway a secluded off grid Shepherds hut offers accommodations in Saint Hilary, 20 miles from Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre and 30 miles from Newquay Train Station. With free private parking, the property is 2.7 miles from St Michael's Mount and 16 miles from Minack Theatre. Outdoor seating is also available at the vacation home.
The vacation home is composed of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchenette, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home. There's also a seating area and a fireplace.
Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
Tate St Ives is 12 miles from Reggies Hideaway a secluded off grid Shepherds hut, while The Lizard and Kynance Cove is 19 miles from the property. Land's End Airport is 14 miles away.

Apartment in Penzance · 5.72 mi from centre
9.6
64 reviews
Featuring a garden, Laity's Lodge offers accommodations in Penzance. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. Praa Sands Beach is a 16-minute walk away and St Michael's Mount is 3.6 miles from the apartment.
Offering a terrace with garden views, this apartment also has a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster, as well as 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. The property has an outdoor dining area.
Minack Theatre is 17 miles from the apartment, while Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre is 18 miles away. Land's End Airport is 16 miles from the property.

Chalet in Falmouth, Constantine · 5.75 mi from centre
9.5
30 reviews
15 miles from Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre in Constantine, The Applehay features accommodations with access to an open-air bath. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the chalet.
Providing access to a patio, the chalet consists of 1 bedroom. Featuring a terrace with garden views, this chalet also comes with a well-equipped kitchen with a microwave, a toaster, and a fridge, as well as 1 bathroom with a bath and bathrobes. There's also a seating area and a fireplace.
For those times when you'd rather not eat out, you can cook on the barbecue.
Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
St Michael's Mount is 19 miles from The Applehay, while Newquay Train Station is 25 miles from the property. Newquay Cornwall Airport is 29 miles away.

Holiday home in Helston · 4.58 mi from centre
9.5
2 reviews
Sycamore Lodge is located in Helston, just 16 miles from St Michael's Mount and 16 miles from Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre. This vacation home offers free private parking and free Wifi. Newquay Train Station is 22 miles away and Minack Theatre is 29 miles from the vacation home.
The vacation home includes 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. The accommodation has a fireplace.
Guests at Sycamore Lodge will be able to enjoy activities in and around Helston, like golfing, cycling, and fishing. Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
Pendennis Castle is 10 miles from the accommodation, while Trelissick Garden is 12 miles from the property. Newquay Cornwall Airport is 25 miles away.

Holiday home in Mullion, Helston · 5.20 mi from centre
9.2
5 reviews
Joes Barn offers accommodations in Helston, 30 miles from Minack Theatre and 5.5 miles from The Lizard and Kynance Cove. 6.1 miles from Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre and 17 miles from St Michael's Mount, the property features a garden and a terrace. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Poldhu Cove Beach is a 14-minute walk away.
The vacation home features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom. A TV is available. There's also a seating area and a fireplace.
Guests at Joes Barn will be able to enjoy activities in and around Helston, like golfing, cycling, and fishing.
Lizard Point is 6.2 miles from the accommodation, while Pendennis Castle is 21 miles from the property. Land's End Airport is 29 miles away.

Holiday home in Helston · 4.58 mi from centre
9.6
7 reviews
Godolphin Barn offers accommodations in Helston, 5.6 miles from St Michael's Mount and 10 miles from Carbis Bay. This vacation home features free private parking and free Wifi. Newquay Train Station is 30 miles from the vacation home and Tate St Ives is 16 miles away.
The vacation home includes 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. A TV is offered. The accommodation has a fireplace.
Guests at Godolphin Barn will be able to enjoy activities in and around Helston, like golfing, cycling, and fishing. Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre is 18 miles from the accommodation, while Minack Theatre is 19 miles from the property. Land's End Airport is 17 miles away.

Holiday park in Mullion · 5.68 mi from centre
8.3
3 reviews
Mullion Cove Coastal Retreat offers accommodations in Mullion, 21 miles from Carbis Bay and 31 miles from Minack Theatre. The property is around 1.2 miles from Poldhu Cove Beach, 6.4 miles from Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre, and 18 miles from St Michael's Mount. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi is available throughout the property.
There's also a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, oven, and toaster. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities.
The Lizard and Kynance Cove is 5.8 miles from the resort village, while Lizard Point is 6.4 miles from the property. Land's End Airport is 29 miles away.