In the centre of Penzance, just 500 metres from the picturesque harbour, Carnson House offers traditional Cornish breakfasts, free on-street parking nearby and free Wi-Fi. Penzance Railway Station is directly opposite. The cosy bedrooms at Carnson House each have tea/coffee facilities and a hairdryer, and ironing facilities are also available. All rooms have private bathroom facilities and a TV. Cooked breakfasts are served daily in the bright and airy dining room, featuring quality Cornish produce. Packed lunches can also be arranged. Just metres from the popular seafront, Carnson Guest House is a 10-minute walk from Eastern Green Beach. Wharfside Shopping Centre is a 2-minute walk, and Penzance Ferry Terminal is half a mile away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Patricia
    France France
    Location, so close to station. It was clean and comfortable and I felt safe staying there. (Solo female)
  • Lionella
    Italy Italy
    Location near train and bus station. Very good breakfast
  • John
    Belgium Belgium
    What differentiates a great stay from the others is the staff, and at Carnson it surely did. Besides the ideal location, the breakfast was well- served, fresh and tasty.

Host Information

9.3
9.3
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Carnson House is a small 18th century Guest House close to Penzance town centre and harbour. This traditionally-built Cornish granite building has a long history and has been a home, a public house, brewery and a bakery. It is now a three star bed and breakfast providing hospitality and comfort to visitors from around the world. Penzance is a natural touring base for exploring the Lands End peninsula, historically known as Penwith. The peninsula is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing some of the finest coastal scenery in the country. The cliffs and beaches, accessible both by road and from the Cornish Coastal Footpath, are truly spectacular. Local places of interest include several National Trust properties, St Michael’s Mount, the artist's town of St Ives, the unspoilt village of Mousehole, and the famed Minack Theatre. Carnson House is ideal for train and coach travellers - being extremely convenient for Penzance bus and train stations, easy access to the attractions in the area is available. Books, newspapers and TV are available in the dining room and outside there is a small, colourful garden. Carnson House offers super food and comfortable bedrooms and w...
The guest house is centrally located, close to all local amenities and the town centre. The train and bus stations are two minutes walk away and the ferry port and heliport are also nearby. Beaches and coastal walks close to the guesthouse.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Carnson House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Activities
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Mini golf
  • Snorkelling
  • Squash
  • Diving
  • Cycling
  • Darts
  • Windsurfing
  • Karaoke
  • Fishing
  • Tennis court
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Carnson House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 10:00 to 21:00

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash Carnson House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please let Carnson House know your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property.

Please note that only the family rooms are suitable for an additional cot.

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Carnson House

  • Carnson House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Karaoke
    • Mini golf
    • Darts
    • Windsurfing
    • Squash
    • Water sport facilities on site

  • Guests staying at Carnson House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish

  • The nearest beach is just 0.6 miles from Carnson House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Carnson House is 100 yards from the centre of Penzance. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Carnson House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Carnson House is from 10:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Room options at Carnson House include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin
    • Single