Torwood House

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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Staff

9.9

About this property

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 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • FREE parking!

Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Julie
Australia Australia
“The hosts were very helpful and friendly. They organised early breakfast for us and transport.”
Martin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything was excellent. Very friendly andver welcoming with all the facilties one could need. To top everything off a first class Cornish/English breakfast.”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good location, comfortable and excellent breakfasts. Lynda and her husband were excellent hosts.”
Marina
Australia Australia
“What you expect from a traditional B&B. Spacious attic studio. Generous cooked breakfast of our choice as well as cereal/yoghurt, etc. Busy streert for parking.”
June
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Linda and steve are lovely and friendly. Fantastic breakfast to protection. Absolutely delicious. Clean room. Room service daily. Cosy and lovely room. Second time staying. Thankyou so much.😍”
Subhasis
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really great location for a quiet stay, yet with easy access to everything necessary. Breakfast is superb, with so many options to spoil one :) Special thanks to Lynda and Steve, for having us and facilitating a great time.”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent on all accounts. We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 nights at Torwood House. The bedroom was light and spacious with all the necessary facilities. Very good cooked or continental breakfast. Located in a quiet and leafy residential street 5...”
Margaret
Australia Australia
“The property was in a good location. Easy walking to the shopping centre, eateries and the bay.”
Mihaela
Romania Romania
“We had a wonderful stay. Excellent value for the money. Kind and welcoming host, fresh and tasty breakfast, the room spotlessly clean and spacious. We couldn't have asked for more, thank you!”
Kate
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was quiet and peaceful but just a short walk from the centre of town. The room was very comfortable and we slept so well. Linda was super friendly and we both enjoyed the breakfast it was a great menu and beautifully cooked. We...”

Hosted by Lynda and Steve

9.9
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

House rules

Torwood House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 15 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

15 - 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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

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.