Carnson House

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

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.3/10! <small>(score from <b>547</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
547 reviews

Carnson House

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In the centre of Penzance, just 500 metres from the picturesque harbour, Carnson House offers traditional Cornish breakfasts, free on-street parking nearby and free Wi-Fi. Penzance Railway Station is directly opposite. The cosy 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 metres from the popular seafront, Carnson Guest House is a 10-minute walk from Eastern Green Beach. Wharfside Shopping Centre is a 2-minute walk, and Penzance Ferry Terminal is half a mile away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Merinda
    Australia Australia
    “The owners Rob & Belinda are lovely. The room was nice and the breakfast was delicious. Opposite the train & bus station next to a laundromat, shops, cafes and restaurants are so close. Central location yet very quiet.”
  • Rowenna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The room was perfect for my over night stop. The owners as always super helpful, lovely when greeting. Perfect breakfast and catered for my intolerance with kindness and offered lots of alternative options. The room had everything I needed and was...”
  • J
    Jenny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Warm welcome from helpful Cornish Host. Had everything I needed apart from onsite Parking but Harbour Parking was nearby with reasonable charges.”
  • Kathleen
    Canada Canada
    “Check-in was 10 a.m. We were able to arrive in Penzance before 11 a.m., drop our stuff at the hotel (1 block from the train station entrance and bus station) and get on with a full day of sightseeing right away. The breakfast options were perfect...”
  • Elaine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent location, friendly, welcoming staff, very clean and comfortable, amazing early breakfast before our ferry to Isles of Scilly. If you’re a light sleeper, bring earplugs due to being in centre of town on Main Street. I personally had no...”
  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very close to station, harbour and town facilities such as restaurants and bars . Early and good full breakfast for catching the morning ferry to the Isles of Scilly”
  • Courtenayr
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Extremely convenient, right opposite the railway station. Nice room, comfy bed, good shower. Very friendly hosts and the breakfasts were delicious!”
  • Wendy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Good location Helpful, friendly hosts Excellent breakfast with many choices Comfortable beds Very clean”
  • Susan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “We liked the warm welcome. The location including a laundromat on the corner. We walked to Mousehole and caught the bus back. We wondered down to the harbour. We found a park by following Rob’s instructions. While having the delicious breakfast we...”
  • Inna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location - close to the Harbor and Promenade. The owners were very nice to accommodate our breakfast choices.”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.4Based on 537 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Carnson House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Activities
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Mini golf
  • Snorkelling
  • Squash
  • 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
  • Luggage storage
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • 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 to 21:00
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 of any age are welcome.

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

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.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-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 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.

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

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

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

FAQs about Carnson House

  • The prices at Carnson House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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

    • Cycling
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Karaoke
    • Mini golf
    • Darts
    • Windsurfing
    • Squash
    • Water sport facilities on site

  • The nearest beach is just 850 yards from Carnson House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Carnson House is 100 yards from the centre of Penzance. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Carnson House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish

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

  • Room options at Carnson House include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin
    • Single