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The Thirsty Scholar Bed & Breakfast Penryn

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Penryn
Aug 25, 2025 - Aug 26, 2025
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🔗 Website

441326372996

🖨️ 44 845 8625601

Address

18 West Street

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Facilities

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Location

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The Thirsty Scholar Bed & Breakfast Review

Located within a 10-minute drive of St Michaels Spa, the 3-star Thirsty Scholar Bed & Breakfast Penryn is at a distance of 300 metres from Penryn Museum. The bed & breakfast features Wi-Fi, provided in public areas.

Choy Hung House is located right by the property and serves Chinese food.

This smoke-free accommodation is about 40 km from Penzance airport and at a distance of 2.9 km from such cultural venues as the award winning Falmouth Art Gallery. The hotel offers proximity to natural sights like Queen Mary Gardens (3.8 km) and Castle Beach (4.3 km).

Gyllyngvase Beach is situated within a 10-minute drive of the property.

Seven Stars bus stop is a short walk from The Thirsty Scholar Bed & Breakfast.

En suite bathrooms include nice touches such as hairdryers.

Key Features

  • free wifi
  • non-smoking rooms
  • bar
  • superb breakfast

Impressions

Pros

  • Central location with free parking.
  • A 25-minute walk from Enys Gardens and quite close to R A O B Club.
  • Good sized rooms; most with an en suite bathroom, an amazing shower and a bedroom.
  • Satisfactory breakfast offered no cereals.
  • A fabulous restaurant and an English bar available.
  • Excellent service and an efficient check-in.
  • Rates are good.

Cons

  • A few vacationers mentioned that Wi-Fi was very poor.
  • Occasional complaints about a few chatty staff members.

Facilities

Dining facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Rooms

  • Heating
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Services

  • Laundry

Relax

  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area

Activities for Kids

  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Rooms

Double Room with Bathroom

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Double

Location

Landmarks nearby

  • Kimberley Park War Memorial 2.57 km (1.60 mi.)
  • Pendennis Castle 4.85 km (3.01 mi.)
  • National Maritime Museum Cornwall 3.76 km (2.34 mi.)
  • Mylor Creek 2.89 km (1.80 mi.)
  • Falmouth University Falmouth Campus 1.24 km (4068 ft)
  • Know Thy Self 3.15 km (1.96 mi.)
  • The Flicka Foundation 2.89 km (1.80 mi.)
  • Enys Gardens 1.58 km (5184 ft)
  • Argal 2.60 km (1.62 mi.)

Restaurants nearby

  • Nemo's Fish And Chips 400 m (1312 ft)
  • Cafe 'on the quay' 700 m (2297 ft)
  • Choy Hung House 40 m (131 ft)

Transportation

  • Seven Stars 130 m (427 ft)
  • Old Chip Shop 140 m (459 ft)
  • Helston Road 260 m (853 ft)
  • Emilies 350 m (1148 ft)

The Thirsty Scholar Bed & Breakfast FAQ

Is The Thirsty Scholar Bed & Breakfast located near the city centre?
Penryn city centre can be reached within a 5-minute walk from The Thirsty Scholar Bed & Breakfast.
Which airport is close to the 3-star The Thirsty Scholar Bed & Breakfast?
The nearest airport to the 3-star The Thirsty Scholar Bed & Breakfast is Penzance airport (40 km) and it is reachable with a 36-minute drive.
What dining options are available during our stay at The Thirsty Scholar Bed & Breakfast?
Unfortunately, The Thirsty Scholar Bed & Breakfast does not have on-site restaurants, but there is a variety of dining venues just outside the property - visit restaurant Chilli indian takeaway (100 meters) for the taste of Asian cuisine or Pips Pasties (50 meters), which is popular for its British dishes.