Camborne, TR14 0JR, United Kingdom
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Hotel Description

You know what’s funny about The Old Post Office in Camborne? I almost drove right past it the first time – it actually looks like, well, an old post office. But honestly, that’s part of its charm. This place has this wonderfully understated thing going on where they’ve kept all the character of the original Victorian building but somehow made it feel completely luxurious inside.

I mean, Camborne isn’t exactly where you’d expect to find a 4-star boutique hotel, right? It’s more known for its mining heritage and being a proper Cornish working town. But that’s actually what makes The Old Post Office so special – you get all the authenticity of staying somewhere real locals live and work, without sacrificing comfort. The location is brilliant if you’re exploring Cornwall properly; you’re about fifteen minutes from the coast at Portreath (gorgeous beach, by the way), and you can easily day-trip to St. Ives or even the Eden Project without dealing with touristy accommodation prices. Plus, parking is actually manageable here – try finding a decent parking spot in St. Ives during summer and you’ll appreciate this immediately.

The rooms are where they really got it right. Mine had these fantastic high ceilings with original moldings, but the bed was properly modern and comfortable, and the bathroom – well, let’s just say whoever designed it understood that people want both style and decent water pressure. There’s something about the way they’ve mixed old architectural details with contemporary touches that feels thoughtful rather than gimmicky. The staff genuinely seem to know the area too, which you don’t always get. When I asked about local walks, the woman at reception didn’t just hand me a generic leaflet – she actually drew on a map showing me the best route to avoid the boggy bits on the coastal path. Breakfast was excellent (proper Cornish ingredients, not the usual chain hotel stuff), and the whole place has this relaxed atmosphere where you feel like you can actually unwind. I stayed during a particularly wet October week, and while the weather was terrible, I found myself looking forward to coming back to the hotel each evening rather than feeling trapped indoors. That 9.3 rating makes complete sense once you’ve been there – it’s the kind of place that gets the details right without making a big fuss about it.

Rooms

  • Estimated price from: $149. Holiday Home with 1 extra-large double bed, 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 6
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Reviews

  • Linda from United Kingdom – 8 March 2025 (10/10)

    Space

    What could be improved: Norhing

  • Ian from United Kingdom – 13 February 2025 (8/10)

    Very large and clean great

  • Roberto from Italy – 17 May 2025 (10/10)

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • simon square: 8 km
  • Victoria Park: 11 km
  • Roskear Fields: 5 km
  • Basset Monument: 8 km
  • Cornish Engines: 8 km
  • Tuckingmill Valley Park: 6 km
  • The Cornish Seal Sanctuary: 14 km
  • Lanner Moor Recreation Ground: 12 km
  • Gala Parc – Home of Porthleven A.F.C.: 11 km
  • Helston School/Community Sports Field: 9 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Beacon Inn: 5 km
  • Restaurant Gordy’s Fish ‘n’ Chips: 2 m
  • Restaurant Beacon Fish & Chip Shop: 5 km

Top attractions:

  • Tate St Ives: 17 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake The Loe: 11 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Greenbank Cove Beach: 10 km

Public transport:

  • Train Camborne: 5 km
  • Train Prospidnick: 5 km

Closest airports:

  • Land’s End Airport: 32 km
  • St Mary’s Airport: 95 km
  • Newquay Cornwall Airport: 44 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Additional bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Garden

Activities:

  • Cycling

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout

Room Amenities:

  • Heating

Languages spoken:

  • English

Safety & security:

  • Carbon monoxide detector

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Washing machine
  • Shower
  • Private parking

Other for your stay:

  • Stovetop
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Rules

Pets:

  • Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 16:00
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • Until 10:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

10

Comfort:

10

Location:

10

Facilities:

10

Cleanliness:

10

Value for money:

9.2

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