Places to stay in Townshend, Cornwall

Townshend is small village near Leedstown and Godolphin and the River Hayle. At one time it was a thriving community with a pub, post office, shop, butchers and a chapel, but these have now all closed. It is a quiet and peaceful village, close to the major towns of Penzance, Hayle, Helston and Camborne. The village hall is still functional, with many events held through the year. Local restaurants include Lion & Lamb Public House, Firehouse Bar And Grill, St Aubyn Arms, and The Royal Standard.

The center of Townshend ( which is at is longitude -5°22'19.304 and latitude 50°8'46.656 ) is located 2 miles away from Leedstown, 2 miles away from Relubbus, 3 miles away from St Hilary and 3 miles away from Ashton.

Available Townshend lodging

We currently have 7 accommodations in and around Townshend.

Townshend Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Listing updated 2026

Hotels

Premier Inn

Approx 4 miles away in Hayle:

Our Premier Inn Hayle hotel is an ideal base for fun family holidays in Cornwall. You’ll have some of the top beaches in Cornwall just a short drive away, perfect whether you’re learning to surf on Gwithian Beach or relaxing on the sand dunes at The Towans.

Carwin Rise

Hayle, Cornwall

Bed & Breakfasts

Rowan Barn

A beautifully converted barn and dairy, offering quality bed and breakfast and self-catering accommodation.

Bosworgy Road

Townshend, Cornwall

Hotels

Godolphin Arms

Approx 5 miles away in Marazion:

The Square

Marazion, Cornwall

Marandell

Hotel

Approx 4 miles away in Praze-an-Beeble:

Tremayne

Praze-an-Beeble, Cornwall

Townshend Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

Photograph of Poldown Camping & Caravan Park, Breage

Listing updated 2026

Campsites

Poldown Camping & Caravan Park

Approx 2 miles away in Breage:

We are a small atttractive caravan and camping park carefully nestled in the natural environment in a sunny landscapped garden hollow. Described by many as a "lovely spot".

Carleen

Breage, Cornwall