Alexandra Road, Penzance, TR18 4LZ, United Kingdom
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Hotel Description

I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to Torwood House on Alexandra Road, I wasn’t expecting much. It’s tucked away on this quiet residential street, and from the outside it looks like, well, a nice Victorian house. But once you step inside, you realize why this place has that 9.2 rating.

The thing about staying here is that you’re actually in a proper Penzance neighborhood, not some touristy strip. Alexandra Road runs parallel to the seafront, so you’re maybe a three-minute walk to the promenade and harbor, but you don’t get the crowds stumbling past your window at midnight. The owners clearly know what they’re doing – I mean, the check-in was smooth, parking was sorted without drama (which, if you’ve driven around Penzance in summer, you know is a small miracle), and they actually seem to care about the details. My room had this lovely view toward Mount’s Bay, and honestly, waking up to that each morning never got old.

What really struck me was how they’ve managed to keep the character of the old house while making everything work properly. The floors creak a bit when you walk around – but in a charming way, not an “is this place falling down” way. The breakfast room overlooks their garden, and they do this proper Cornish breakfast that’ll set you up for the day. You know what I particularly appreciated? The tea and coffee setup in the room was actually decent – proper mugs, not those tiny hotel cups that hold about two sips. And the shower had real water pressure, which might sound trivial until you’ve stayed in some of the older B&Bs around here where the water sort of dribbles out apologetically.

Location-wise, you’re perfectly positioned for exploring West Cornwall. The train station is maybe a ten-minute walk if you want to hop over to St. Ives for the day, and if you’re driving, you can be at Land’s End or the Minack Theatre in about twenty minutes. But honestly, Penzance itself has enough going on – the harbor area is lovely for an evening stroll, and there are some genuinely good restaurants within easy walking distance. The Wharfside Shopping Centre is close by if you need anything practical, though I’d skip the chain restaurants there and head into the old town instead.

I stayed here twice now – once in early June and once in September – and both times the service was spot-on without being fussy. The staff actually know the area and can point you toward the less obvious attractions (like the best spot to watch the sunset over the bay, or which pubs the locals actually drink in). It’s the sort of place where you feel like a guest in someone’s well-run home rather than just another booking number. For a four-star place, the value is pretty solid, especially considering you’re getting genuine character and location rather than generic hotel blandness.

Rooms

  • Estimated price from: $122. Double Room with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
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Reviews

  • Noel from Australia – 27 May 2025 (10/10)

    I thought the breakfast was excellent

    What could be improved: We were on the second floor but on fairness had not asked for a lower floor.

  • Mark from Australia – 19 May 2025 (10/10)

    The size of the room was great. The bed was comfortable and the shower was good. The breakfast was excellent

    What could be improved: The stairs could be a bit challenging for older people with lots of baggage

  • Melodye from United Kingdom – 15 May 2025 (10/10)

    Lynda is an exceptional host, and we look forward to visiting more again in the future. This was our third visit, and we brought friends! She set us up in rooms that were convenient to each other, and also so as not to disturb other guests. They laid out the dining room so we were all able to sit together for breakfast, and made sure we had all the information needed to enjoy our stay.

    What could be improved: No notes! Torwood House is our favourite.

  • Steve from United Kingdom – 15 May 2025 (9/10)

    lovely spacious and comfortable room.
    close to the town and easy walking distance.
    bed was super comfy
    breakfast was superb
    definitely visit again when I'm in the area

  • Isla from United Kingdom – 11 May 2025 (10/10)

    Exceptionally nice and helpful owner! We had to leave early for the ferry, but she made breakfast earlier just for us. Nice room too.

    What could be improved: Lock a little stiff on front door.

  • Travis from United States – 8 May 2025 (9/10)

    Great location, lovely hots.

  • Mike from United Kingdom – 1 May 2025 (8/10)

    Excellent hosts great breakfast comfortable room

    What could be improved: Not easy to find

  • Paul from United Kingdom – 23 April 2025 (10/10)

    In a nutshell, everything 👍

  • Philip from United Kingdom – 28 March 2025 (9/10)

    Lovely hosts Linda and Steve, very welcoming and friendly couple. Could not do enough for you.
    Delicious breakfast, would certainly recommend staying there.

  • Denise from United Kingdom – 11 March 2025 (10/10)

    A lovely comprehensive selection for breakfast.
    The room was perfect for us with our two small dogs who were made most welcome.
    The bed was huge and very comfy.
    We would definitely look to return!

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Carn Galers: 9 km
  • Tate St Ives: 15 km
  • Richmond Gardens: 14 km
  • Trewidden Garden: 2.5 km
  • The Island – Pendinas: 15 km
  • St Just Football Ground: 11 km
  • Treffigian Burial Chamber: 8 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Thai Moon: 300 m
  • Cafe/bar Costa Coffee: 600 m
  • Restaurant The Summerhouse Restaurant: 450 m

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Marazion Beach: 5 km
  • Mousehole Harbour Beach: 4.3 km
  • Penzance Promenade Beach: 500 m

Public transport:

  • Train St Erth: 11 km
  • Train Penzance: 1.4 km

Closest airports:

  • Land’s End Airport: 12 km
  • St Mary’s Airport: 76 km
  • Newquay Cornwall Airport: 60 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen

Kitchen:

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Services:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Packed lunches

Activities:

  • Bicycle rental Additional charge
  • Bike tours Additional charge
  • Walking tours Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)

Living Area:

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Fruits
  • Special diet menus (on request)

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed

Languages spoken:

  • English

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided

Most popular facilities:

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Fast free WiFi (136 Mbps)
  • Exceptional breakfast

Entertainment and family services:

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Parking Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).:

  • Street parking

Other for your stay:

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
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Rules

Pets:

  • Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.9

Comfort:

9.4

Location:

9.3

Free WiFi:

9.3

Facilities:

9.4

Cleanliness:

9.5

Value for money:

9.4

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