Bed and Breakfast Torwood House
Alexandra Road, Penzance, TR18 4LZ, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 343 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Real full Cornish breakfast, kippers what more could you ask for? Chef Steve can properly poach eggs!
United KingdomThe host was very friendly and nice. Breakfast was very good, we had Cornish breakfast but there were also additional continental options
United KingdomBreakfast was amazing. Couldn't fault it. Even had homemade bread. Fish cakes were very yum and full english my son had looked lovely. Hostess couldn't do enough to make our stay perfect. Recommend this to anyone getting ferry across to scilly. Only 10 mins walk and on the level. Loved fresh milk in the room instead of those long life sachets
United KingdomJust what we needed having got the ferry back from St Mary's Isles of Scilly.
United Kingdomthis is a wonderful BnB ... breakfast was amazing !! The room and home are beautiful.
United States of AmericaLinda and Steve are really lovely hosts. The room was clean and the bed was super comfortable. The breakfast was good and filling. The house is a short walk from the waterfront and the center of town. Plus they have cats!
United KingdomThe Torwood was excellent in everything enjoyed my stay enormously
United KingdomOur hosts were amazingly kind and went above and beyond to help me when I lost the key to my bike, dropping me at the train station and promising to get the lock off and ship my bike to me. It blows me away how generous and helpful both Lynda and Steve were when I was panicking about how to get home. Truly wonderful people. And on top of that they run a first rate bed and breakfast. I can't recommend staying with them enough!
NetherlandsOwner extremely helpful with any internet issues and even allowed me use of her sewing basket to repair my jacket. Breakfast and service excellent🤗
United States of AmericaNice B&B which is well located in Penzance. Comfortable room with an excellent breakfast. Overall, we were very satisfied.
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Torwood House
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Richard
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Cátia
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Diane
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Caroline
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Michael
United States of America
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Andreannechat
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Tracey
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Michelle
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Herbert
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Bicyclogue
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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 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.0 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)
Breakfast Info
Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free
FREE parking!
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- Guests liked the breakfast
See what guests loved the most:
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Richard
United Kingdom“Real full Cornish breakfast, kippers what more could you ask for? Chef Steve can properly poach eggs!”
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Cátia
United Kingdom
“The host was very friendly and nice. Breakfast was very good, we had Cornish breakfast but there were also additional continental options”
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Diane
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was amazing. Couldn't fault it. Even had homemade bread. Fish cakes were very yum and full english my son had looked lovely. Hostess couldn't do enough to make our stay perfect. Recommend this to anyone getting ferry across to scilly. Only 10 mins walk and on the level. Loved fresh milk in the room instead of those long life sachets” Read more
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Caroline
United Kingdom
“Just what we needed having got the ferry back from St Mary's Isles of Scilly.”
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Michael
United States of America“this is a wonderful BnB ... breakfast was amazing !! The room and home are beautiful.”
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Andreannechat
United Kingdom
“Linda and Steve are really lovely hosts. The room was clean and the bed was super comfortable. The breakfast was good and filling. The house is a short walk from the waterfront and the center of town. Plus they have cats!”
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Tracey
United Kingdom
“The Torwood was excellent in everything enjoyed my stay enormously”
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Michelle
Netherlands“Our hosts were amazingly kind and went above and beyond to help me when I lost the key to my bike, dropping me at the train station and promising to get the lock off and ship my bike to me. It blows me away how generous and helpful both Lynda and Steve were when I was panicking about how to get home. Truly wonderful people. And on top of that they run a first rate bed and breakfast. I can't recommend staying with them enough!” Read more
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Herbert
United States of America
“Owner extremely helpful with any internet issues and even allowed me use of her sewing basket to repair my jacket. Breakfast and service excellent🤗”
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Bicyclogue
Canada“Nice B&B which is well located in Penzance. Comfortable room with an excellent breakfast. Overall, we were very satisfied.”
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About Torwood House
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Hosted by Lynda and Steve
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.
Languages spoken: English
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St Michael's Mount3 miles
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Carbis Bay6.7 miles
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Minack Theatre6.9 miles
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Tate St Ives7.5 miles
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Land's End8.2 miles
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Restaurant Blacks0.3 miles
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Cafe/Bar Alverne0.3 miles
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Ocean/Sea Atlantic Ocean0.3 miles
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Land's End Airport5.7 miles
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Newquay Cornwall Airport33.2 miles
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St Mary's Airport35.9 miles
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Amenities of Torwood House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2
Most popular amenities
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
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Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Bicycle rental (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
- Bottle of water
- Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
- Street parking
Free! Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Packed lunches
Entertainment & Family Services
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
- Books, DVDs or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
General
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Option to reuse towels
- Bicycle rental
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.
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
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Crib by request
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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£20 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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£20 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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£40 per person, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
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
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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.
FAQs about Torwood House
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Torwood House by:
- Airport shuttle (public) 1h
- Taxi 1h
- Car 1h
- Train 1h
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Check-in at Torwood House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Torwood House (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- Street parking
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Torwood House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Walking tours
- Bike tours
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Guests staying at Torwood House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.7).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
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The prices at Torwood House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at Torwood House include:
- Double
- Twin
- Triple
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Torwood House is 0.7 miles from the center of Penzance.
