This modernized Victorian home is now a 4-star guest house a 5-minute stroll from the beach at Penzance and 3 miles from St Michael’s Mount. Torwood House offers secure storage for cyclists, free Wi-Fi and free on-street parking. Each room at Torwood comes with an private bathroom and all are individually designed in light tones. A flat-screen TV and DVD player are included, as well as complimentary toiletries and tea/coffee-making facilities. The guest house is only 5 minutes’ stroll from Penzance beach and 10 minutes on foot from the center of the town. Penzance is home to many pubs and restaurants serving seafood fresh from the harbor. Torwood offers Continental and cooked breakfasts each morning. The famous clifftop theater The Minack is only 8 miles from the property, and Land’s End is only a 20-minute drive away. Penzance Railway Station is 20 minutes away on foot and provides connections to Truro and beyond. Guests can hire bikes from the Torwood House.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jeremy
    Australia Australia
    We were given an earlier breakfast as we had to catch an early train. Steve graciously brought us to the train station for our trip back to Exeter. These kind gestures were much appreciated. Breakfast was excellent in quantity and quality.
  • Barbara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good spacious room with sitting area. A quiet place to stay - conveniently close to sea front and town centre. Delicious range of breakfasts on offer.
  • Joseph
    United States of America United States of America
    Excellent room and warm, helpful hosts. Also, an excellent breakfast and good location.

Hosted by Lynda and Steve

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Lynda and Steve
Torwood is a Victorian house which I have renovated over the years, endeavouring to keep as much of the original features as possible, it is a house with character which has been lovingly restored faults and all.
I love Zumba, swimming and reading, I am a local who lived in Marazion and went to school in Penzance. My Grandfather and my Uncle were miners, in fact they helped dig the tunnels a the Cable and Wireless Museum in Porthcurno. I am proud of my heritage and will glady pass what knowledge on to my guests who are interested in our colourful culture. Steve has been in Cornwall for 31 years, he has a wealth of knowledge about the area and as well has doing bike hire he does bespoke guided tours of places of interest such as the standing stones, ancient sites and holy wells. We look forward to welcoming you to the Torwood and will give you our best attention at all times.
We are situated in a beautiful tree lined avenue, near to the Minack theatre and St Michaels Mount. Chapel street is the oldest street in Penzance where you can find the Egyptian House and the Admiral Benbow pub and restaurant used by smugglers in the past, to hide their booty.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Torwood House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
Fast free Wifi 136 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Packed lunches
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

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House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 5 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

5 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
£40 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 5 and up are allowed)

Maestro Mastercard Visa JCB Cash Torwood House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Torwood 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.

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

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

FAQs about Torwood House

  • Torwood House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Bike tours
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental

  • Room options at Torwood House include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Triple

  • Check-in at Torwood House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Torwood House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Torwood House is 0.7 miles from the center of Penzance. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.