The Thirsty Scholar
1 night
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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The Thirsty Scholar
Bed and breakfast
18 West St, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8EW, United Kingdom
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With a stay at The Thirsty Scholar in Penryn, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Penryn Museum and within a 5-minute drive of Raze the Roof Indoor Play & Laser Tag. This inn is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Enys Gardens and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.Show More
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Amenities
Bar
Restaurant
Wi-Fi in public areasFree
English
Alcohol-free rooms (on request)
Halal meals provided
Mountain biking
Smoking area
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Property Description
With a stay at The Thirsty Scholar in Penryn, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Penryn Museum and within a 5-minute drive of Raze the Roof Indoor Play & Laser Tag. This inn is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Enys Gardens and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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4.3/5
Very GoodCleanliness4.3
Amenities4.3
Location4.3
Service4.3
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Surroundings
Airport: Cornwall Airport
(44.5 km)
Train: Newquay
(34.7 km)
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Services & Amenities
Policies
4
Double Room with Bathroom
1 Double bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
LCD TV
Private toilet
Shampoo
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Guest Reviews
4.3/5
Very Good
35 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.3
- Amenities4.3
- Location4.3
- Service4.3
Average for similar properties in Penryn
AI Summary
Guests appreciate the cozy, clean rooms with friendly service and good value for money. Convenient location near the railway station and beach. Varied and delicious breakfast options available.
Guest User
February 14, 2025
Most appalling and upsetting visit!!! My friend was ejected for resting his eyes before eating. He had just lost his mum and been told they were discontinuing treatment for terminal cancer, so decided to go away for a few days, stopped here for a rest and food but was left embarrassed and devastated. This is supposed to be a public house, warm and friendly but sadly just a very rude landlady. Maybe a lesson needed in customer service or a change of occupation!!!!! Not all illnesses are visible, just maybe some people need to be around the warmth of life not pushed into an empty room alone
Guest User
November 20, 2024
We stayed here for two nights and had a lovely room. Everything was spotlessly clean and the bathroom was very modern. Adele was a wonderful host and gave us such a warm welcome. The bed was very comfortable and heating was plentiful. The cooked breakfast was amazing and overall, we could not fault anything. Will definitely be returning!
Guest User
July 1, 2023
Lovely clean rooms, very friendly & helpful staff and top class food, I am not surprised they won Taste of the West GOLD. Have stayed several times and never diss appointed. Great beer gardens at the rear, always a pleasure to stay.
Guest User
May 10, 2023
I'm from Cornwall originally and used to live in Penryn. We were visiting family for the weekend and stayed at the Scholar, having been there several times before for food and drinks. A beautiful room, with a very comfortable bed and everything you would want. Dog friendly too! As with all the food, breakfast was also fantastic. A great choice. We celebrated my parents 50th wedding anniversary there over the weekend and enjoyed some fantastic food and a few drinks. The owners and staff were fantastic too. Nothing is too much trouble. Thank you so much for a great weekend. We'll be back soon!
Guest User
January 31, 2023
Excellent Sunday lunch. Very good value, copious, delicious. Pleasant and expert service. Comfortable and cosy on a wet weekend. Will be booking again, and also for evening to try the Bloody Mary Starter Crumpet speciality. Beer was fine.
Guest User
January 31, 2023
Super overnight stay at The Thirsty Scholar visiting the uni. Adele was very accommodating and nothing was too much trouble. Quaint room with lovely modern decor in a lovely old building and food was very good, Would definitely recommend.
Guest User
January 31, 2023
Located at the top of the town good proximity to the railway station and short stroll downhill to the harbor area - walkable to Falmouth, but is a reasonable distance. Stayed in a double room, stylish, mostly clean and tidy would benefit from a couple of 'snagging' repairs (door handle and shower controls) - no chair in room. Staff friendly and attentive. Best bit was the food - evening Fish & Chips were excellent and very good Full English Breakfast.
Guest User
January 31, 2023
Wow do not go here!! The most unpleasant land lord, and the food was awful... If you don't mind a rude bar man and crap food then it's worth it for the kids menu £1 a meal... Can't argue with that to be fair. Save yourself the bother and go somewhere else!
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Bar
Restaurant
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
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Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Parking
Parking
Languages Spoken
English
Food & Drink
Bar
Alcohol-free rooms (on request)
Halal meals provided
Off-site
Health & Wellness
Mountain biking
Off-site
Public Areas
Smoking area
Garden
Cleaning Services
Laundry service (on-site)
Facilities for Children
Children's meals available
Safety & Security
CCTV in public areas
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:30–22:00
Check-out: 08:00–10:00
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
TypeFull English/Irish, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 2
With a stay at The Thirsty Scholar in Penryn, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Penryn Museum and within a 5-minute drive of Raze the Roof Indoor Play & Laser Tag. This inn is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Enys Gardens and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
This smoke-free inn features complimentary parking nearby and mountain biking nearby.
At The Thirsty Scholar, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 2 guestrooms.
This smoke-free inn features complimentary parking nearby and mountain biking nearby.
At The Thirsty Scholar, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 2 guestrooms.