Castle Horneck, Penzance, TR20 8TF, United Kingdom
#4 of 8 hotels in Penzance
Guests' ChoiceBased on 658 hostel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Location
8.3
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
6.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 22 April 2024
Frances
United KingdomNothing to note.
Away from the hubbub of town, in a lovely quiet location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Parmenter
United KingdomIt was a mile out the way. A lot for coastal path hikers (total 2 miles). There is no drying room.
Everything else
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Chibengo
United KingdomNever had the chance to get breakfast as I was moving out earlier in the mornings.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Aloke
United Kingdom1. Shared toilet 2. Availability of WiFi
1. English breakfast and some more choices for the breakfast. 2. Clean room and availability of the for the family of four in a short notice. 3. Location is definitely a very strong point!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Nicol
United KingdomI like everything about this place
I loved it
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Poppy
United KingdomGood kitchen space, well maintained, clean rooms and friendly helpful staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Amanda
United KingdomThe staff were older and not as overtly welcoming and friendly as the younger staff in the previous hostel. A green light (? Smoke alarm or security lighting) shone all night in the room which was distracting to someone who prefers absolute dark.
My second experience of YH and this property is clearly a little older than the first hostel I stayed in. It’s a large old house with stairs up to bedrooms and down to the basement self catering kitchen and dining room. The catered kit And bar is on the entry level and I think there are bedrooms on this floor too. The room was a 6 bed dorm and I got to share with two wonderfully inspiring women on their travels. this time the bathroom and toilets were separate to the room, along the corridor. I actually felt this was more private than having them included in your shared room. This hostel is in beautiful grounds and is an easy, 15-20 walk of the town and station ( downhill)
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Elena
United KingdomNothing
Everything
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Pascoe
United KingdomInitially, I got put into s room where I could hear a constant whirring. Apparently it was the kitchen extractor fan. However, I got moved to a different room.
Bed was very comfortable, and the room felt clean and fresh. There was a nice view. The breakfast was very good.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Jonathan
United KingdomWifi is a bit unstable.
Nice facilities, breakfast and dinner can be purchased there, quiet at night. Staff is very helpful and attentive.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Gachette
United KingdomNo it was fine
Found a pub and shop which is good because I ran out of bacci
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Anthony
United KingdomFriendliness of people and staff 🙏
The location of house and setting is amazing 👏
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Merv
United KingdomThe stafe was very helpful ...
The sta fe was very helpful and wood stay there again
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 20 January 2024
Gregory
United KingdomRestaurant expensive
Beautiful location
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 December 2023
Petronilla
United KingdomStaff are always welcoming and helpful
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 24 December 2023
Nigel
United KingdomMy only complaint is the bedside light didn't work with the bed I chose.
I liked the friendly welcoming atmosphere.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 November 2023
Martin
United KingdomThere wasn't anything whatsoever I could find fault with!. Parking was perhaps easier than in high season but this is just an observation.
I thought the breakfast was very pleasing.! Promptly prepared considering I was unsure if I wanted it upon arrival and ordering on leave day. Chef was very sociable and pleasant considering this. His young lady assistant was also very pleasant and sociable. Pleased I took the opportunity to have breakfast.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 5 November 2023
Dube
United KingdomThe beds were very comfortable and the place was super clean
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Ruth
United KingdomCoffee a tad pricey and only a full English cooked breakfast at around a tenner was offered; no bacon butties etc offered as alternative
Reception staff most helpful; pleasant and knowledgeable
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Susan
United KingdomThe late evening noise, perhaps l should not have gone whilst alot of collage students were staying there.
Very helpful staff
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 22 September 2023
Roger
United KingdomNoisy fellow dorm mates - snoring, rattling around - but I guess they are the breaks.
Nice staff, clean and spacious room, good shower.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Paige
United KingdomLocation is fairly central but down a dirt road which isn't ideal to walk alone as a female in the dark
Good place to stay, room was quiet, staff friendly
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 15 September 2023
Sharon
United Kingdomnothing
the accommodation was lovely clean and tidy staff very friendly and has a lovely little cafe on site and food is lush 😋
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Anthony
United KingdomNothing
Beautiful
Stayed in August 2023
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