YHA Coverack

Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6SA
92%

Excellent

(113 reviews)

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What our private room offer

  • Bed linen
  • Central heating
  • Cot available
  • En-suite rooms available
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Heating
  • Hot water
  • Iron and board
  • Lock on doors
  • Smoke alarm
  • WiFi in rooms

What you need to know about our private room

Check-in
From 17:00 - 20:30
Check-out
Before 10:00
Towels and toiletries
Hand soap is provided next to all sinks. Towels are not supplied as standard but can be rented or purchased from reception.
Bedding
Bedding is supplied in all our private rooms.
WiFi
WiFi is available in all our private rooms.

What our Camping & Cabins offer

  • BBQ area
  • Bed linen
  • Carbon monoxide alarm
  • Cot available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Heating
  • Lockers
  • Smoke alarm

What you need to know about our Camping & Cabins

Check-in
From 17:00 - 20:30
Check-out
Before 10:00
Closed facilities
Firepits are not currently available with our bell tents.
Towels and toiletries
Hand soap is provided next to all sinks. Towels are not supplied as standard but can be rented or purchased from reception.
Bedding
Bedding is supplied in our premium bell tents.
Heating
Heating is supplied in our bell tents. One free pack of wood is provided for the wood burner per stay (additional packs can be purchased from reception).
Dogs
Dogs can stay on our campsite and in our bell tents. There is a £5 charge per dog per night for our bell tents accommodation which is payable upon arrival. You can bring your dog for free if you are camping in your own tent. When staying as part of a Camping & Cabins booking, dogs are permitted in the public areas within the hostel (except in kitchens).
Guest access
Guests have use of the whole hostel during public opening hours.

Hire:

YHA Coverack dining room
  • Sleeps up to 30 guests
  • 8 bedrooms
  • 6 bathrooms

YHA Coverack is a Victorian country house which offers spectacular sea views and original features. If you're looking for an activity holiday in Cornwall, look no further than the wonderful YHA Coverack.

Where you'll sleep

Across the entire building there is a total of eight bedrooms.

First and second floor

One en-suite room that sleeps up to 2 people. It includes a double bed.

One room that sleeps up to 3 people. It includes a high sleeper bunk with a double bed underneath.

One en-suite room that sleeps up to 4 people. It includes 2 single beds and a double bed.

Two rooms that sleep up to 4 people each. They include 2 sets of bunk beds.

Two en-suite rooms that sleep up to 5 people each. They include 1 set of bunk beds and a high sleeper bunk with a double bed underneath.

One en-suite room that sleeps up to 7 people. It includes 2 sets of bunk beds and a high sleeper bunk with a double bed underneath.

A cot is available.

Shared spaces

Kitchen and dining

The kitchen is located on the ground floor and includes a range of conveniences listed below.

Kitchen appliances: freezer, grill, 2 kettles, microwave, 2 ovens, 2 refrigerators, toaster.

Kitchenware: dishes and cutlery, kitchen utensils, pots, pans.

Cleaning basics: anti-bacterial spray, cloths, paper towels, sponges, washing up liquid.

Located on the ground floor, the spacious dining room seats up to 30 people and has a sea view.

There is an additional dining area in the conservatory, adjacent to the kitchen, with seating for up to 20 people. Tables and chairs can be moved to suit your group.

A highchair is available.

Lounge

The lounge is located on the ground floor and seats up to 13 people. There are 2 comfy sofas, 8 chairs and small coffee tables. Dining chairs can be brought through from the conservatory for additional seating if needed.

Bathrooms

Across the entire building there is a total of six bathrooms.

En-suite bathrooms: 5

Toilets: 7

Baths: 1

Showers: 7

Toilet paper is provided and hand soap is available next to all sinks.

Outdoors

Outside is a very large garden which overlooks the sea. The garden is not enclosed.

Outdoor amenities: cycle store, grass/lawn, picnic tables.

What our whole hostel offer

  • BBQ area
  • Bathtub(s)
  • Beach view
  • Bed linen
  • Carbon monoxide alarm
  • Central heating
  • Cleaning basics
  • Cooking basics
  • Cot available
  • Dishes and cutlery
  • Dog-friendly
  • En-suite rooms available
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Fridge
  • Garden/grounds
  • Grill
  • Heating
  • Highchair
  • Hot water
  • Iron and board
  • Kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen utensils
  • Lock on doors
  • Lockers
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor seating
  • Oven
  • Sea view
  • Seafront
  • Shower(s)
  • Smoke alarm
  • Toaster
  • WiFi in rooms

What you need to know about our whole hostel

Check-in
From 16:00
Check-out
Before 10:00
Heating
There is central heating throughout the property.
Bedding
Bedding is supplied in all our rooms.
Dogs
Hire YHA Coverack and bring your dogs! Add a dog to your booking at the checkout and bring your four-legged friend along with you. Dogs are not permitted in the bedrooms, on the furniture or in the kitchen, and must be kept on a lead in the grounds.
Checking in
You will receive an email prior to your arrival with the property address and check-in instructions.
Guest access
Guests have use of the whole property.
WiFi
Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.

Overview

If you love spectacular coastal walks and secluded beaches, head for this Victorian country house with panoramic sea views - perfect for a great value family holiday or weekend break. Fancy an activity break? There are plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling and adventure-seekers in this part of Cornwall.

YHA Coverack is near to lots of great attractions like the Cornwall Seal Sanctuary, Flambard's theme park and Roskilly's ice cream farm! And you don't have to go far from Truro, Redruth, Falmouth or Lizard to find us either.

Why guests love YHA Coverack

  • WiFi
  • Free parking on premises
  • Sea view
  • Perfect panoramic sea views
  • Quiet part of Cornwall
  • Close to a number of attractions
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Accommodation at YHA Coverack

Private rooms

Like your own space? Private rooms offer the hostelling experience with more privacy.

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Private en-suite rooms

Enjoy your own space with a private en-suite room, including bathroom facilities.

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Premium bell tents

Get all the fun of the great outdoors without the set-up in our beautiful bell tents.

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Pitch-up camping

Bring your own tent and get closer to the great outdoors. You can't beat camping!

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Hire the whole place

With YHA Exclusive Hire, you can take the entire building for you and your group.

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Group bookings for 16+ guests

Let YHA take care of your stay with our group booking service.

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Food and drink at YHA Coverack

Unlimited breakfast at YHA Coverack

Enjoy all you can eat from our cooked breakfast options including sausages, bacon, eggs, hash browns, tomatoes and beans. Continental options include fresh fruit, cereals, yogurts and pastries. There are plenty of vegetarian and vegan options to get stuck into. Drinks are included too! Under 10s eat for £1 with our special offer (see menu for details).

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Cooked full English breakfast

Things to do around YHA Coverack

  • Walking and Rambling in Coverack

    Walking and Rambling in Coverack

    If you're planning on staying at YHA Coverack, why not download a free map and get out exploring?All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore the area

  • Gunwalloe Church Cove Beach

    Gunwalloe Church Cove Beach

    Made famous in the BBC series Poldark, this beautiful sandy beach has a little church at one end, jutting out of the cliffs.

  • abseiling

    BF Adventure

    Get outdoors and have fun at this exciting activity centre. As a charity, they help hundreds of disadvantaged children in Cornwall too.

  • Roskilly's Ice Cream Farm

    Roskilly's Ice Cream Farm

    Take a look at a real working Cornish ice cream farm! Meet the herd of cows, go for a stroll around the meadows, and of course get a sample of their delicious ice cream.

  • An elderly man keeping active and learning how to windsurf on a calm ocean in Coverack, Cornwall

    Coverack Windsurfing School

    Try a half-day taster session at one of the few places in England where you can learn to windsurf on the sea.  Coverack has an east facing bay, so protected and ideal for first timers to learn.

  • Panorama of a Cornish Mine

    Poldark Mine - Cornish Mining World Heritage

    This world heritage site offers a fascinating look into the underground world of mining.  The beautiful rural setting belies its industrial past. Visit the Heritage Centre website

  • Flambards

    Flambards

    11 miles This exciting family theme park features thrill rides, historical indoor exhibitions to take you back in time, and loads of fun entertainment for kids! Visit the website  

  • Watersports in Coverack

    Watersports in Coverack

    This is one of only a few sites in England where you can learn how to windsurf on the open sea.

  • Porth Kerris Dive School

    Porth Kerris Dive School

    Dive in the sea and explore one of the wrecks on the Manacle rocks - the stair case from the Mohegan is in the hostel!

Hostel facilities

  • Beach view
  • Contactless payments
  • Cycle store
  • Dining room
  • Extra-large garden/grounds
  • Free parking on premises
  • Games
  • Group meals
  • Highchair
  • Intermittent mobile coverage
  • Licensed bar
  • Minibus parking on premises
  • Outdoor seating
  • Sea view
  • Seafront
  • Self-catering kitchen
  • Shared drying room
  • Shared laundry room
  • Shared lounge
  • Sole use available
  • Unlimited breakfast
  • WiFi

Hostel need to know

Reception opening hours: From 08:00 - 10:00 and 17:00 - 20:30.

Food and drink: Breakfast is served to guests daily from 07:30 – 09:00.

Licensed bar: This hostel has a licensed bar offering a range of alcohol and soft drinks. It is not possible for guests to bring their own alcohol, except when hiring the whole hostel through YHA Exclusive Hire.

Self-catering: Guests have access to a self-catering kitchen.

Parking: There is free parking at the hostel.

WiFi: Free WiFi is available in social spaces.

Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Coverack, except in our Camping & Cabins accommodation or when hiring the whole hostel through YHA Exclusive Hire. Assistance dogs are welcome - please notify us at the time of booking.

YHA Coverack - Access Statement

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YHA Coverack

Parc Behan, School Hill, Coverack, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6SA

Map references

OS Map:
Explorer 103
OS Grid Ref:
SW782181
Lat/Lng:
50.021776, -5.096964

Contact information

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Volunteering

Volunteering with YHA is a fantastic way to have fun, learn new skills, boost your CV and travel to different places. We have a variety of different opportunities to choose from and volunteering roles to suit everyone.  

The tasks are varied and in return you will meet some great people, who both work and stay in our hostels, as well as enjoying your time off discovering the local area and attractions.

Find out more and apply to volunteer.

History

Originally a guesthouse from as far back as 1901, YHA Coverack was opened by YHA in early 1976 with an official opening a year later.

In 2010, the hostel underwent a large refurbishment with many bedrooms having en-suites built. There were also improvements to the social and kitchen areas.

Meet the team

Manager recommends: Visit us in April and May and enjoy the long, peaceful days in spectacular surroundings. Best of all you can experience the beautiful spring flower display along the South West coast path. In Summer explore the family friendly beaches and then head back to the hostel for a BBQ. Relax and enjoy your meal while overlooking the sea and beautiful coastline.

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