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The Thirsty Scholar

3.0 star property
Penryn inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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In the heart of the city, The Thirsty Scholar offers a lively vibe with a bar and restaurant on site. Connect to WiFi, park at ease with extended parking options. Guests praise this property's amenities.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (2)

  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
The current price is £100
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
18 West Street, Penryn, England, TR10 8EW

What's nearby

  • Falmouth University - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Gyllyngvase Beach - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Swanpool Beach - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Maenporth Beach - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Pendennis Castle - 8 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 48 min drive
  • Penryn Station - 6 min walk
  • Penmere Station - 8 min drive
  • Falmouth Town Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Choy Hung House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rowes Pasty Shop - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Verdant Brewing Company Limited - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Upper Deck - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Thirsty Scholar

The Thirsty Scholar is a great choice for a stay in Penryn. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 2 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site extended parking
    • Free off-site parking nearby
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Mountain biking nearby

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Electric kettle

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom

Fees & policies

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Thirsty Scholar B&B
Thirsty Scholar B&B Penryn
Thirsty Scholar Penryn
The Thirsty Scholar Inn
The Thirsty Scholar Penryn
The Thirsty Scholar Inn Penryn

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Thirsty Scholar?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Thirsty Scholar?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Thirsty Scholar?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Thirsty Scholar and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling.

Are there restaurants at or near The Thirsty Scholar?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around The Thirsty Scholar like?

The Thirsty Scholar is a short 6-minute walk from Penryn Station and 19 minutes' walk from Enys Gardens.

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The Thirsty Scholar Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Breakfast
Parking

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with a great arrangement of options and delicious food. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nice friendly pub. Staff were great especially the owner who is leaving soon to retire. Handy for the town and has good food choices.
David, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for two night stay ….downside , we stupidly didn’t realize that there was no on site parking which wasn’t easy as we are in our eighty's !!
William, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

I really think the staff were amazing. Food was great and the bed gave me a good night sleep. What more can you ask for
Craig, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Quiet, Quaint, and very friendly atmosphere
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Friendly, comfy

Enjoyed my stay. Nice clean, comfy room. Good choice for breakfast and short walk from train and town centre.
Julian, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful little pub with delicious food and a lovely room with a fantastic view of the harbour. Staff were very friendly and overall a great place to stay.
Samantha, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Its position and great beer
Andy, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Enjoyable stay

Yes brilliant value perfect position, Clean, warm, with a great breakfast.
Neil, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Visit

This is a return visit , so that says it all , food is great and room was of a good standard, WIFI issue though in room but in bar and restaurant area very good ,
1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Ideal location for visiting Penryn campus. Food was excellent. Staff were incredibly helpful and friendly.
Lesley, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Perfect

We had a fantastic couple of days in Penryn and loved everything about our accommodation! Absolutely first class stay and more than happy to recommend The Thirsty Scholar. It was the perfect base for us.
2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful hospitality. Food was awesome. Friendly atmosphere.
Sherri, 8-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely place for a trip to Cornwall.

Just spent a wonderful week in Penryn staying at The Thirsty Scholar whilst visiting family,Everything about the TS is spot on, comfortable and clean room, excellent breakfast, and a really nice and varied dinner menu.Very pleasant staff and well run by Adele and Darren, would definitely recommend the placer. a few days away.
Bryan, 7-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The Manageress is one of those golden hearted people who makes you want to go back.
Martin, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great pub with accommodation

Lovely find, just a short way out of Falmouth. If you stay here then we’d recommend eating here as well. Food choices in the town are limited but don’t worry the food in the pub is excellent.
Graeme, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Highly reccomend

If you are looking for a comfortable place to stay near the University Campus with great food go here.
Graham, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

staff were excellent, host Adele was excellent, nice pub, good pub food, good breakfast, good transport links bus & train, rooms were good, bed was comfy. dog friendly. real ales,
anthony, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Holiday

Lovely friendly place, nice brekkie and will be giong back
Mark, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

I enjoyed the stay and liked the room which was stylish and comfortable. Bike storage was ok but needed my own locks. Staff were kind and helpful.
Lee, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Brilliant bathroom with great rainfall showerhead. Walk to station to go to Falmouth. Easy drive to Lands End and all beaches in between. Brilliant food.
Regan, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Andy from Birmingham

I don't normally leave reviews but this was worth a decent review. Booked late on the day of arrival & they were 100% ready for my arrival. My room was clean, modern, bed was comfortable & the shower was good. Food was superb (I'd definitely recommend the King Prawn & Crab linguine) & breakfast was equally as good. Most importantly the staff were so pleasant (apologies I didn't catch anyone's name). Next time I'm in the area this will be the first place I look for.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A real gastro pub with accommodation

The B&B is well located and the food is superb. Due to its location and the demand for the rooms, it is a bit pricey but I guess is all down to supply/demand factors rather than any other thing. Anyway, I would stay there again if I could.
Pedro, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This pub/guesthouse was the highlight of our trip to southern England. What a charming place! The rooms are super nice and renovated with a wonderful view of Falmouth Bay (some rooms - request this). The owners are wonderful people and the restaurant is very popular and delicious. This is the perfect place to stay to visit your child who attends Exeter University/Falmouth University Penryn campus, which is why we were there. A quick bus ride or walk into Falmouth town.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Weekend overnighter

Quaint and comfortable with very old but stylishly decorated room and en-suite. Warm welcome and well looked after. Good food. Would fully recommend. (Ps. Tip - call them to help re parking before you get there!)
Jane, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Hotel.com website not correct

Had a nice stay at the Thirsty Scholar after the hassle of gettng into the property and the parking. Your website said we could get in at 2.30 but couldn't get in until 4.00, although the owner did arrange for someone to come and let us in. Free parking your website states, there is no parking for the pub which again was a hassle for us as the Council carpark was quite a way with steep hills.
Carol, 3-night trip