
18 West Street
Penryn
Cornwall
England
TR10 8EW
A former Coaching House situated in the heart of historic Penryn 'The Thirsty Scholar' is part of a long history that has seen a brewery or an ale house on this site for more than 600 years and it enjoys an atmosphere that cannot be re-created. Our freshly decorated en-suite bed and breakfast rooms are warm and welcoming with free wi-fi TV tea/coffee making facilities and hair dryers.
Our B&B Guests also enjoy the use of a private terrace in the garden with views to the river for lunch and evening meals. Private off road parking close to Tremough Campus is available for our guests. The ambiance is informal but welcoming combining period features such as slate floors natural timber and an open fire with discreet lighting and a crisp clean bar area.
Our large sheltered garden has a spacious covered area and enjoys views of the river towards Falmouth and the sea. The quaint and picturesque single track railway line that connects Penryn with Truro and Falmouth is just a five minute walk away. We serve selected local real ales and ciders and a range of carefully chosen wines from GBP 10 per bottle.
Our welcome attracts locals University Students and visitors from around the region in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere. We welcome well behaved clean pets and children and ask only that they are respectful to our staff and to other patrons. We serve food every day with lunch between 12 and 3 and evening meals from 6:30 to 9:30.
Our menu of home cooked food changes daily with light bites from GBP 2.95 and main courses from GBP 5.95.
From: £69.00
Room Facilities
Internet access
Non-smoking
Colour television
Hairdryer
Wireless internet connection
Tea and coffee making facilities
Freeview
Pets allowed
Amenities
Wakeup call
Ironing facilities
Entertainment
Restaurant
Internet access (wireless) in public areas
Bar
Non-smoking (throughout)
Parking
Long-term parking
Off-site parking
Free parking
Business Facilities
Internet connection (wireless)
Dining Facilities
Food is an important part of our hospitality and in addition to English Breakfast we serve both lunch and supper every day. Our menu is simple using home-cooked local meat fish and seasonal vegetables. If you woud like something to order that is not on our menu we will be pleased to source and cook it for you whenever possible.
Meals
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast (Full cooked)
Child Facilities
Pet Policy
All pets
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