Name: Holbein House
Address: Alexandra Road, Penzance, TR18 4LZ, United Kingdom, Alexandra Road, Cornwall, TR18 4LZ, UK
Rating: 9.5

Holbein House

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About this property

Historic Setting: Holbein House in Penzance is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and tennis court, complemented by free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, tea and coffee makers, and soundproofing. Additional amenities include fireplaces, garden views, and work desks, ensuring a relaxing and comfortable stay. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, American, buffet, and full English/Irish. Guests can also enjoy local specialities, fresh pastries, and vegetarian and vegan options. Activities and Attractions: Located 12 km from Land's End Airport, the property is an 8-minute walk from Penzance Promenade Beach. Nearby attractions include St Michael's Mount (7 km) and Minack Theatre (14 km). Guests can enjoy canoeing, hiking, and cycling.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

FREE parking!

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Standard Double Room 1 double bed
Superior Double Room 1 double bed
Small Double Room 1 double bed
Standard Twin Room 2 single beds
Large Double Room 1 double bed
Deluxe King Room 1 large double bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Ian

United Kingdom

“Mike and Ally were attentive hosts and looked after me to a very high quality, nothing was too much trouble. The room was large, bright and airy with a good sized bathroom which had a great shower with plenty of hot water. The breakfast was of an...”

Clare

United Kingdom

“Loved the welcome from the hosts, the ambience & the fabulous breakfast!”

David

United Kingdom

“What a beautiful home, because that is how you felt, even after a short time. You had arrived home. Ally and Michael are perfect hosts. The room was exceptionally good, very happy with every aspect of our stay. We enjoyed everything about...”

Michelle

United Kingdom

“Very welcoming, warm, cosy, clean and beautifully decorated. Great facilities. Little things that make all the difference like good quality shampoo & conditioner, hair dryer. Towel rail on in bathroom. Breakfast choice was just amazing and full...”

Fiona

United Kingdom

“Friendly hosts, excellent service. Breakfasts were superb. Room was clean and spacious with good facilities.”

Helen

Singapore

“We enjoyed a lovely stay, hosted by such hospitable hosts. They were so thoughtful, giving us helpful travel advice and extending us cushion seats to watch the open-air Minack Theatre. We miss the big breakfast spread, which could not have been...”

John

United Kingdom

“Outstanding accommodation, breakfast and hosting. The location is perfect for a wander along the seafront into Penzance or into Newlyn for some fab’ seafood. Easy parking right by the property too. Our hosts really couldn’t have done anything...”

Lisa

Spain

“We only stayed one night, but were very happy. It was easy to find and had plenty of street parking. The property itself was beautiful and very will kept. The room was lovely and airy and didn’t lack anything. The breakfast was great. The hosts...”

Caroline

United Kingdom

“Superb comfort , breakfast and hospitality Would highly recommend”

Sharon

United Kingdom

“Good location, clean and comfortable. Wonderful hosts and amazing breakfasts. We will return!”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Holbein House

Company review score: 9.9Based on 649 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Property information

Holbein House is a grand, end of terrace Victorian house located in one of the most beautiful residential avenues of Penzance. Built in 1886 it has been a guest house for many years until recent times when it fell into disrepair. Brought back to it’s original splendour with a complete refurbishment in 2016, leaving many of its period features, charm and character. Facing South and being end of terrace, all rooms are incredibly bright and airy with views on the sorrounding green areas and tree lined avenues. Our 6 individually designed bedrooms are all styled with both modern and period furniture. Fresh and soft colors compliment their classic surroundings with an eclectic mix of Victorian architecture and contemporary clean interiors, creating a stylish but relaxing boutique atmosphere. Well distributed around the house, none of the rooms have shared walls so privacy and noise are kept to a minimum. For the ultimate in comfort we start

Neighbourhood information

About ten minutes walk from the centre of Penzance and the promenade makes it an ideal location with easy access to the local ameneties. Penzance itself, is strategicly situated close to all the many attactions Cornwall has to offer.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Holbein House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 19:00

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 10 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Holbein House 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.

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.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.