This modernised Victorian home is now a 4-star guest house a 5-minute stroll from the beach at Penzance and 3 miles from St Michael’s Mount. Torwood House offers secure storage for cyclists, free Wi-Fi and free on-street parking. Each room at Torwood comes with an en suite bathroom and all are individually designed in light tones. A flat-screen TV and DVD player are included, as well as complimentary toiletries and tea/coffee-making facilities. The guest house is only 5 minutes’ stroll from Penzance beach and 10 minutes on foot from the centre of the town. Penzance is home to many pubs and restaurants serving seafood fresh from the harbour. Torwood offers Continental and cooked breakfasts each morning. The famous clifftop theatre The Minack is only 8 miles from the property, and Land’s End is only a 20-minute drive away. Penzance Railway Station is 20 minutes away on foot and provides connections to Truro and beyond. Guests can hire bikes from the Torwood House.

Couples particularly 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)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.2
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  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was clean breakfast was excellent host very pleasant and attentive coffee and tea in the room and a small fridge with water and free Wi-Fi bed was comfortable and large plenty of local information at hand and the host was always ready to help...
  • Sheila
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely friendly hotel, great location. Comfortable room, great breakfast
  • Janet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable room with everything we needed in a very good location.

Hosted by Lynda and Steve

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score

Lynda and Steve
Torwood is a Victorian house which I have renovated over the years, endeavouring to keep as much of the original features as possible, it is a house with character which has been lovingly restored faults and all.
I love Zumba, swimming and reading, I am a local who lived in Marazion and went to school in Penzance. My Grandfather and my Uncle were miners, in fact they helped dig the tunnels a the Cable and Wireless Museum in Porthcurno. I am proud of my heritage and will glady pass what knowledge on to my guests who are interested in our colourful culture. Steve has been in Cornwall for 31 years, he has a wealth of knowledge about the area and as well has doing bike hire he does bespoke guided tours of places of interest such as the standing stones, ancient sites and holy wells. We look forward to welcoming you to the Torwood and will give you our best attention at all times.
We are situated in a beautiful tree lined avenue, near to the Minack theatre and St Michaels Mount. Chapel street is the oldest street in Penzance where you can find the Egyptian House and the Admiral Benbow pub and restaurant used by smugglers in the past, to hide their booty.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Torwood House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
Fast free WiFi 136 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Packed lunches
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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

Check-in

From 16:00 to 19:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 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 older than 5 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

5 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
£40 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 5 and older are allowed)

Maestro Mastercard Visa JCB Cash Torwood 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

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

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

Please inform Torwood 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.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Torwood House

  • Torwood House is 0.7 miles from the centre of Penzance. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Torwood House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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

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

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Bike tours
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental

  • Room options at Torwood House include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Triple