The Thirsty Scholar Bed & Breakfast Penryn
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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
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)