Thurlestone House

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Thurlestone House is an adults-only bed & breakfast in Carbis Bay, around 1.2 miles from St Ives. The property enjoys sea views and offers a range of breakfasts. Just 7 minutes’ drive from the Tate St Ives gallery, this Cornish bed & breakfast has free parking and WiFi. Each guest room includes a flat-screen TV, alarm clock, wardrobe and tea and coffee facilities. There is an en suite shower with a hairdryer and toiletries. Thurlestone House offers a choice of cereals, yogurt and fruit salad as well as cooked breakfast. Porthminster Beach is around 1 mile away and guests can drive to the Barbara Hepworth Museum & Sculpture Garden in 5 minutes. Penzance and Mousehole are around 20 - 25 minutes’ drive from Thurlestone House.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

  • FREE parking!

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Nigel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Top floor room was great, affording a sea view. The square of chocolate on the bed. Our hosts were very informative and John had a wicked sense of humour. Delicious cooked breakfast.”
Tony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The breakfast was delicious and the hosts John and Linda were very friendly and talkative. The place was exceptionally clean and well kept. It felt very cozy and simple. Great bang for the buck.”
Danyon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was really nice, the breakfast was great and the hosts were friendly.”
Francesco
Italy Italy
“John and Linda are welcoming and thoughtful hosts. Breakfast is delicious. The location is right next to Carbis bay, St. Ives is easy to reach through bus or train. We spent a weekend off season, I would definetely go back!”
Maxwell
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The owners - Lynda and John were delightful and very welcoming. Breakfast excellent and room was nice. Close to a very good if somewhat expensive restaurant, however the main course of fresh local fish was perfect. Location for us was great....”
Timothy
United States United States
“The breakfast was excellent - we had a choice of several types of breakfast. The hosts were very knowledgeable and willing to give advice on local attractions.”
Jane
Germany Germany
“John and Linda are absolutely wonderful hosts. Linda’s breakfasts are simply scrumptious, John’s wealth of knowledge invaluable, and together they make the perfect team. The room was extremely well appointed with very comfy beds, plenty of stow...”
Serin
Malaysia Malaysia
“Awesome breakfast. Hospitable hosts! Lovely accommodations.”
Katherine
Australia Australia
“Cleanliness, comfortable beds, excellent breakfast, great location and wonderful hosts.”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property was very clean and the room was comfortable. It is right in the main bus route and also directly across from a beautiful path down to the beach.”

Managed by John and Linda Percival

Company review score: 10Based on 209 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

We are a Gold awarded AA 4 Star Guest House. Been awarded Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence for 4 years running.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Thurlestone House

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

Thurlestone House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 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 not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Thurlestone 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.

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