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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)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
$135 nightly
The total price is $162
Jun 18 - Jun 19
Total includes taxes and fees

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Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Falmouth University - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • National Maritime Museum Cornwall - 6 min drive - 4.6 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

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 onsite self parking
    • Free onsite extended parking
    • Free offsite 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 does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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 onsite 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

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Service staff
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Breakfast
Location
Restaurant
Parking

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with a great arrangement of options. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

It was great
1-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Impressed by the hotel owners' diligence and hospitality in arranging for parking, preparing breakfast and intriloducing some sight-seeing spots
1-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

8/10

Its position and great beer
1-night trip

8/10

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

10/10

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

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

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

10/10

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.
7-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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.
1-night trip

8/10

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,
2-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

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

8/10

Historic building sympathetically modernised. Obviously some noise as its a pub but hey
2-night trip

8/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

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.
2-night trip

10/10

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.
2-night trip

10/10

Note parking is off-premises, but there are public car park(s) within walking distance with free overnight parking. The staff kindly gave up their own car park place for me when I turned up as a late (indeed, last minute) arrival. Excellent service throughout. Enjoyed the food, too.
1-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

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!)
1-night trip