Name: Holbein House
Address: Alexandra Road, Penzance, TR18 4LZ, United Kingdom, Alexandra Road, Cornwall, TR18 4LZ, UK
Rating: 9.6

Holbein House

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About this property

Historic Setting: Holbein House in Penzance is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. The property features a sun terrace, garden, and tennis court, providing ample outdoor spaces for relaxation and leisure. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms are equipped with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy amenities such as hypoallergenic bedding, walk-in showers, and soundproofing, ensuring a comfortable and pleasant stay. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, American, buffet, and full English/Irish. Local specialties, fresh pastries, and warm dishes cater to diverse dietary needs, making it a highly rated choice for guests. Convenient Location: Penzance Promenade Beach is an 8-minute walk away, while St Michael's Mount lies 4.3 mi from the property. Land's End Airport is 7.5 mi distant, providing easy access for travelers.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

FREE parking!

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Standard Double Room 1 full bed
Superior Double Room 1 full bed
Small Double Room 1 full bed
Standard Twin Room 2 twin beds
Large Double Room 1 full bed
Deluxe King Room 1 queen bed

Guest reviews

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Free Wifi

See what guests loved the most:

Suzette

United States

“It is a comfortable B&B with modern comforts. It is close to the Penzance Promenade, railway, and shops. Mike and Ally are wonderful hosts who make a delightful breakfast and connect guests with reliable, local taxi drivers.”

Tom

United States

“Our hosts were friendly, informative, and helpful. The full on breakfast was superb and sitting around the beautiful table with other guests was a great experience.”

Debra

United States

“Excellent breakfast , great location, lovely hosts”

Alex

Israel

“Friendly hosts, excellent location close to the city center. Tasty breakfast made to order.”

Walter

United States

“Michael and Ally were very friendly and served an excellent breakfast. The room was charming and well appointed.”

Karen

Saint Lucia

“Holbein House is a very comfortable guest house with great amenities and a delicious breakfast. Super clean. We would definitely stay here again!”

Karen

United States

“The Holbein House is an excellent place to stay in Penzance. The hosts are so helpful and welcoming. The breakfast is great. My son and I used it as a base to hike on the Coastal Path over several days. It was a perfect location to go in many...”

Shifrab

United States

“Mike, Ally, and Elvis were spectacular hosts. They were friendly, funny, and very helpful with directions and suggestions. We took their advice on a number of restaurants and activities and were never disappointed. The room was comfortable and...”

Jeffrey

United States

“Breakfast is excellent: nice spread to start the day. Room is large and comfortable on a tree-lined street just a short walk from the promenade.”

Jane

United States

“The owners are delightful and the breakfast outstanding. Their pets, Elvis and Molly, an added welcoming bonus.”

Managed by Holbein House

Company review score: 9.9Based on 589 reviews from 1 property

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Property info

Holbein House is a grand, end of terrace Victorian house located in one of the most beautiful residential avenues of Penzance. Built in 1886 it has been a guest house for many years until recent times when it fell into disrepair. Brought back to it’s original splendour with a complete refurbishment in 2016, leaving many of its period features, charm and character. Facing South and being end of terrace, all rooms are incredibly bright and airy with views on the sorrounding green areas and tree lined avenues. Our 6 individually designed bedrooms are all styled with both modern and period furniture. Fresh and soft colors compliment their classic surroundings with an eclectic mix of Victorian architecture and contemporary clean interiors, creating a stylish but relaxing boutique atmosphere. Well distributed around the house, none of the rooms have shared walls so privacy and noise are kept to a minimum. For the ultimate in comfort we start

Neighborhood info

About ten minutes walk from the centre of Penzance and the promenade makes it an ideal location with easy access to the local ameneties. Penzance itself, is strategicly situated close to all the many attactions Cornwall has to offer.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Holbein House

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

House rules

Holbein House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 7 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Holbein House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.