Carnson House

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.5

About this property

In the center of Penzance, just 1640 feet from the picturesque harbor, Carnson House offers traditional Cornish breakfasts, free on-street parking nearby and free Wi-Fi. Penzance Railway Station is directly opposite. The cozy bedrooms at Carnson House each have tea/coffee facilities and a hairdryer, and ironing facilities are also available. All rooms have private bathroom facilities and a TV. Cooked breakfasts are served daily in the bright and airy dining room, featuring quality Cornish produce. Packed lunches can also be arranged. Just yards from the popular seafront, Carnson Guest House is a 10-minute walk from Eastern Green Beach. Wharfside Shopping Center is a 2-minute walk, and Penzance Ferry Terminal is half a mile away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Availability

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1 twin bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nualnapa
    Thailand Thailand
    “We love the homey feeling of the place and also the breakfast.”
  • Sue
    Canada Canada
    “Location is central to buses, trains, taxis and all amenities including beaches and shopping . Breakfast was exceptional and always servred with a smile and when asked suggestions for travel or where to go. Both Rob and Linda took great care of...”
  • Francesca
    United States United States
    “Everything the hosts provided was excellent. Friendly service, lovely room, terrific breakfast, very good value. The trade-off is location. Very close to the train and access to all things to do made it super convenient. But the major road out...”
  • Suzanne
    United States United States
    “Location was very handy to public transportation- trains, buses, & taxis. The owners were very friendly and helpful! My room was tidied every day as part of their routine. Breakfast was excellent.”
  • Rosanne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “For us the location was perfect. The very generous hosts stored our main luggage for a week until we returned from walking on the South West Coastal Path. The bedroom was comfortable and breakfast was served with a chat and a smile.”
  • Darren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great place next to Penzance station. Easy for travel. Clean and tidy. Lovely couple own it. Breakfast plenty and good quality”
  • Rory
    Canada Canada
    “Rob and Belinda were wonderful friendly and helpful hosts. Breakfast was great and the house was perfectly situated for our exploration of Penzance.”
  • Maggie
    United States United States
    “Lovely, very helpful hosts. Great location. Delicious Cornish breakfast.”
  • Gabrielle
    United States United States
    “Close to railway & ferry. Good Cornish breakfast. Comfortable stay.”
  • Stephen
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    “Great location, great breakfast, really good stay.”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.5Based on 434 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Carnson House is a small 18th century Guest House close to Penzance town centre and harbour. This traditionally-built Cornish granite building has a long history and has been a home, a public house, brewery and a bakery. It is now a three star bed and breakfast providing hospitality and comfort to visitors from around the world. Penzance is a natural touring base for exploring the Lands End peninsula, historically known as Penwith. The peninsula is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing some of the finest coastal scenery in the country. The cliffs and beaches, accessible both by road and from the Cornish Coastal Footpath, are truly spectacular. Local places of interest include several National Trust properties, St Michael’s Mount, the artist's town of St Ives, the unspoilt village of Mousehole, and the famed Minack Theatre. Carnson House is ideal for train and coach travellers - being extremely convenient for Penzance bus and train stations, easy access to the attractions in the area is available. Books, newspapers and TV are available in the dining room and outside there is a small, colourful garden. Carnson House offers super food and comfortable bedrooms and welcomes families.

Neighborhood info

The guest house is centrally located, close to all local amenities and the town centre. The train and bus stations are two minutes walk away and the ferry port and heliport are also nearby. Beaches and coastal walks close to the guesthouse.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

Carnson House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please let Carnson House know your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property.

Please note that only the family rooms are suitable for an additional cot.

Please inform Carnson House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.