The Thirsty Scholar
1 night
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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The Thirsty Scholar
Bed and breakfast
18 West St, Penryn, Cornwall TR10 8EW, United Kingdom
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With a stay at The Thirsty Scholar in Penryn, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Penryn Museum and within a 5-minute drive of Raze the Roof Indoor Play & Laser Tag. This inn is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Enys Gardens and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Performance Centre.Show More
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4.3/5Very Good·Cleanliness: 4.3
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Amenities
BarRestaurantWi-Fi in Public AreasFree
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Surroundings
Airport: Cornwall Airport
(44.5km)
Landmarks: terrace gallery
(170m)
Landmarks: Penryn Methodist Church
(220m)
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Services & Amenities
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5
Double Room with Bathroom
1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
LCD TV
In-room Wi-Fi
Private Toilet
Shampoo
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Guest Reviews
4.3/5
Very Good
27 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.3
- Amenities4.3
- Location4.3
- Service4.3
Average for similar properties in Penryn
Guest User
November 20, 2024
We stayed here for two nights and had a lovely room. Everything was spotlessly clean and the bathroom was very modern. Adele was a wonderful host and gave us such a warm welcome. The bed was very comfortable and heating was plentiful. The cooked breakfast was amazing and overall, we could not fault anything. Will definitely be returning!
Guest User
July 1, 2023
Lovely clean rooms, very friendly & helpful staff and top class food, I am not surprised they won Taste of the West GOLD. Have stayed several times and never diss appointed. Great beer gardens at the rear, always a pleasure to stay.
Guest User
May 10, 2023
I'm from Cornwall originally and used to live in Penryn. We were visiting family for the weekend and stayed at the Scholar, having been there several times before for food and drinks. A beautiful room, with a very comfortable bed and everything you would want. Dog friendly too! As with all the food, breakfast was also fantastic. A great choice. We celebrated my parents 50th wedding anniversary there over the weekend and enjoyed some fantastic food and a few drinks. The owners and staff were fantastic too. Nothing is too much trouble. Thank you so much for a great weekend. We'll be back soon!
Guest User
January 31, 2023
Excellent Sunday lunch. Very good value, copious, delicious. Pleasant and expert service. Comfortable and cosy on a wet weekend. Will be booking again, and also for evening to try the Bloody Mary Starter Crumpet speciality. Beer was fine.
Guest User
January 31, 2023
Super overnight stay at The Thirsty Scholar visiting the uni. Adele was very accommodating and nothing was too much trouble. Quaint room with lovely modern decor in a lovely old building and food was very good, Would definitely recommend.
Guest User
January 31, 2023
Located at the top of the town good proximity to the railway station and short stroll downhill to the harbor area - walkable to Falmouth, but is a reasonable distance. Stayed in a double room, stylish, mostly clean and tidy would benefit from a couple of 'snagging' repairs (door handle and shower controls) - no chair in room. Staff friendly and attentive. Best bit was the food - evening Fish & Chips were excellent and very good Full English Breakfast.
Guest User
January 31, 2023
Wow do not go here!! The most unpleasant land lord, and the food was awful... If you don't mind a rude bar man and crap food then it's worth it for the kids menu £1 a meal... Can't argue with that to be fair. Save yourself the bother and go somewhere else!
Guest User
January 31, 2023
Burger deal is good value but have had better burgers for the price. Steak was reasonably priced and tasty but quite chewy. It came with a whole white onion. The onion was under cooked and to be honest who wants a whole onion with their steak??? Overall was ok but wouldn’t rush back.
Guest User
January 31, 2023
Just had a two night stay, nice rooms nice decor and very clean. The owner was very helpful and friendly. The beer garden was very nice. Local bus service close to accommodation and very reliable service to town centre. Highly recommend
Services & Amenities
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Bar
Restaurant
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
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Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Parking
Parking
Languages Spoken
English
Food & Drink
Bar
Alcohol-Free Rooms (On Request)
Halal meals provided
Off-site
Health & Wellness
Mountain Biking
Off-site
Public Areas
Smoking Area
Garden
Cleaning Services
Laundry Service (On-Site)
Facilities for Children
Children's Meals Available
Safety & Security
CCTV In Public Areas
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:30–22:00
Check-out: 08:00–10:00
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
TypeFull English/Irish, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Managed by a Private Host
This property is managed by a private host. A private host refers to a party who rents one or more properties for purposes not related to their trade, business, or profession.
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 2
With a stay at The Thirsty Scholar in Penryn, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Penryn Museum and within a 5-minute drive of Raze the Roof Indoor Play & Laser Tag. This inn is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Enys Gardens and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Performance Centre.
This smoke-free inn features complimentary parking nearby and mountain biking nearby.
At The Thirsty Scholar, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 2 guestrooms.
This smoke-free inn features complimentary parking nearby and mountain biking nearby.
At The Thirsty Scholar, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 2 guestrooms.