The Thirsty Scholar Hotel - Penryn
50.169253, -5.106512
Overview
The 4-star The Thirsty Scholar Hotel Penryn is just a 5-minute walk from Penryn Museum and offers a sundeck and a shared lounge. The hotel also provides Wi-Fi available in public areas.
Location
This Penryn inn is nestled 2.9 km from The Flicka Foundation and in close proximity to R A O B Club. The Thirsty Scholar Penryn is situated only 250 metres from Penryn Methodist Church, which is considered to be a sacred site. A mountain are near the property. This smoke-free hotel is also 10 minutes' drive from the Kennall Vale Nature Reserve.
Penzance airport is 40 km from the accommodation and Penryn train station is around 300 metres away.
Rooms
The rooms include ironing facilities, along with such modern comforts as a flat-screen television. The rooms at this hotel feature carpeted floors. Bathrooms, fitted with a separate toilet and a shower, also provide guests with a hairdryer and toiletries.
Eat & Drink
There is a lounge bar onsite. Sample British specialities at Pips Pasties located near The Thirsty Scholar Hotel.
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
14 m²
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Shower
Essential information about The Thirsty Scholar Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 89 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 100 m |
| 🗺️ Location rating | 7.2 |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 36.8 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Penzance, PZE |
Location
- City landmarks
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Reviews of The Thirsty Scholar Hotel
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missingWrote a review on 28 Dec
Everything is second to none here, had a very nice stay for one or two nights. Its staff are very attentive and helpful. The restaurant is astonishing and well priced. We would come here again certainly. ...
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missingWrote a review on 27 Dec
The place was quaint, we loved it.
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missingWrote a review on 18 Nov
The hotel had a central location in lovely surroundings.
Unfortunately, there was no parking.
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missingWrote a review on 21 Octlimited parkingnoisy environment
The pub's decor looks outdated, with cobwebs in light fixtures and noise from the kitchen interrupting peace!!! Parking options are inconvenient, with restricted areas making it a real hassle to find a spot nearby!!!
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missingWrote a review on 19 Septfriendly staffcozy roomdelicious breakfast
The staff were friendly and cute. My room was cozy and had a lovely view. Breakfast featured fresh, local ingredients which were delicious. The atmosphere was warm and inviting 😊
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missingWrote a review on 17 Septcozy roomdelicious breakfastparking issuestricky access
Comfortable stay with excellent breakfast
The warm atmosphere and friendly staff, and the breakfast with fresh local ingredients was a highlight that I thoroughly enjoyed. Parking can be a bit tricky since the nearest lot is a short walk away.
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missingWrote a review on 12 Septcozy roomfriendly staffnoisy windowsparking issues
I had a cozy stay with a lovely view of the estuary! 🌅 The friendly staff made my mornings brighter with an amazing breakfast. The only downside was the noisy windows that rattled from the wind.
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missingWrote a review on 07 Septcozy roomawesome breakfast
great place to stay near falmouth
The room was cozy with a lovely hot shower and all the essentials like free toiletries, kettle, and tv. The breakfast was fantastic, with fresh local ingredients. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Plus, the location is perfect for exploring south Cornwall. Just a heads up, the stairs can be steep!
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missingWrote a review on 29 Augcomfortable roomfriendly service
The location was excellent, albeit tricky due to parking restrictions and roadworks. Our double room was huge and comfortable. The friendly staff, and the cooked-to-order breakfast was a lovely start to our day....
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missingWrote a review on 21 Augfriendly staffcozy roomnoisy windowsparking issues
Had a warm welcome on arrival and the staff were super friendly. My room was so cozy with a lovely view of the estuary. The bed was comfy and the shower in the bathroom was great. Breakfast was amazin, really fresh local ingredients!...
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missingWrote a review on 18 Augcozy roomsgreat breakfastsolid pintsmildew on windows
We enjoyed the cozy rooms, had some great pints at the bar, and the breakfast was solid. We checked out Enys Gardens and Castle Beach, both are must-sees. Just a heads up, parking can be tricky if you arrive late, so plan...
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missingWrote a review on 06 Augcozy environmentsuper clean linenadequate amenitiesnoise levels
The double room provided a cozy environment, complete with super clean bed linen and a lovely hot shower. The bathroom amenities were adequate, sporting plenty of fresh towels, although a few more hooks would have made...
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missingWrote a review on 28 Julcozy roomsfriendly staffdelicious breakfast
The Scholar provides a comfortable stay with cozy rooms and a very cute atmosphere. The staff, especially Adele, were friendly and helpful, assisting with my luggage and providing details for local parking options. The breakfast featured fresh local ingredients...
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missingWrote a review on 12 Julexcellent breakfasthelpful serviceinconvenient parking
great stay but some room for improvement
The service was great throughout our three-night stay. The breakfast provided each morning was very good, with a variety of options that catered to different tastes.
The parking situation was a bit challenging if you opted to use your car for travel.
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missingWrote a review on 09 Julcozy bathroomfresh breakfasthomemade piepower outage shower
What a fantastic stay! I loved the cozy and renovated bathroom. The breakfast was a delight with fresh, local ingredients, and the homemade pie was to die for.
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