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About this property

Penrose Bed & Breakfast is a Victorian property with original features such as fireplaces, chandeliers and high ceilings. The Eden Project is the world’s largest indoor rainforest and is located just 15 minutes’ drive away from the property. Guests will also benefit from free on-site parking and a garden. Free Wi-Fi is provided in each room at Penrose, as well as an en-suite bathroom, a flat-screen TV with DVD player and tea/coffee making facilities. A full cooked breakfast is served in the dining room each morning and uses locally sourced produce wherever possible. Cereal, fresh fruit and tea/coffee are also available. Local pubs, restaurants and takeaways can be found within a 10-minute walk of the B&B, and the town centre offers tea shops, markets and a museum. Cornwall’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty can be reached in a 5-minute drive and features scenic wooded river valleys.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free private parking available on-site


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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was absolutely what we wanted …. We had a small kitchen which we hadn’t expected and a proper bath which was fab. Breakfast was great and Chris and Heidi were helpful and welcoming. Would recommend.
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent host, beautiful b & b, very clean couldn't ask for anything nicier
  • Dawn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The house is beautiful, great views, spacious clean & very comfortable, with lots of little extras thrown in. Good was delicious 😋
  • Iurii
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stayed at this lovely little family-run hotel and absolutely loved it! The rooms are super spacious and comfy - perfect for just kicking back and relaxing. The view from the window is beautiful and calming. The owners are so friendly and...
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything from the warm welcome by Chris and Heidi, to the exceptional rooms and facilities, the fantastic breakfast and the quiet convenient location. Chris and Heidi have a beautiful home that makes it feel like a home from home. We even had an...
  • Murray
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Left behind some stuff. - hosts contacted us within an hour and arranged a mutually convenient time to pick up
  • Darren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Large room, with lounge and kitchen. Decent bathroom.
  • Debra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was lovely and clean. Bedroom was a great size and had everything you could wish for.
  • Kin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The B&B is stunning and absolutely clean with beautiful small garden. View of my room is exceptional. We love the breakfast buffet which is included and prepared by the host.
  • Angie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect hosts, perfect location for exploring Cornwall, perfect breakfast, perfectly clean, perfectly equipped accommodation. We stayed in the downstairs room that had a kitchen, so it was more like a suite than a room. Super dog friendly too. We...

Host Information

Company review score: 9.9Based on 456 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Chris & Heidi welcome you to Penrose, their elegant Victorian home. Be prepared to be spoilt when you book into Penrose B&B as Chris & Heidi pride themselves on hospitality and the kind of finishing touches that make a visit memorable. Built in 1900, Penrose retains a wealth of original features, including fireplaces in most of the large rooms, cornicing, ceiling roses, chandeliers, high ceilings and stained glass windows. Even though Penrose is elegant and grand, when you walk in you will experience a homely and laid back atmosphere. As you will see below, most of the rooms are lovely and large with ensuite facilities, plus comfy seating and lots of added extras. Breakfast is full cooked and locally sourced plus as much cereal, toast, orange juice, fruit, tea & coffee as you want. There is free WiFi and a computer available in the dining room. The garden is for all to share and there is off road parking. (no long wheel based vans). If you come by train, let us know and we can come and pick you up. Children and dogs are welcome. There are lots of amenities close by including: The Eden Project (10 minutes away), Lost Gardens of Heligan, Coastal walks, Cycling, Fishing ...

Neighbourhood information

Penrose is located on the outskirts of Lostwithiel, but only a 5 minute walk to the centre. There are lots of amenities close by, including a golf course, train station, outdoor activities by local arrangement, castle, coastal walks, cycling, gardens, fishing, sailing and of course The Eden Project. The local beach is a 10-minute drive away and the north west coast is only 40 minutes. Lands End takes just over an hour. Lostwithiel is a hidden gem and well placed to explore the whole of Cornwall.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Penrose Bed & Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

1 - 2 years
Cot upon request
£15 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Penrose Bed & Breakfast in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.