Carnson House

2 East Terrace, Penzance, TR18 2TD, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.2/10! <small>(score from <b>560</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
560 reviews

Close to railway & ferry. Good Cornish breakfast. Comfortable stay.

Gabrielle United States of America

Carnson House

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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 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

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Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.1
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    Gabrielle
    United States of America United States of America
    “Close to railway & ferry. Good Cornish breakfast. Comfortable stay.”
  • Stephen
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    “Great location, great breakfast, really good stay.”
  • Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Easy to find, very accommodating, comfortable beds, nice people.”

Host Info

9.3
9.3
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
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 w...
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

Amenities of Carnson House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Activities
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Mini golf
  • Snorkeling
  • Racquetball
  • Diving
  • Cycling
  • Darts
  • Windsurfing
  • Karaoke
  • Fishing
  • Tennis court
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Carnson House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

Until 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 of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

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

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash Carnson 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

Pets

Pets 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.

FAQs about Carnson House

  • Guests staying at Carnson House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish

  • The nearest beach is 0.6 miles from Carnson House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Cycling
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Karaoke
    • Mini golf
    • Darts
    • Windsurfing
    • Racquetball
    • Water sports facilities on site

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

  • Carnson House is 350 feet from the center of Penzance. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Carnson House include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin
    • Single

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