Holbein House

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Holbein House
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

About this property

Historic Setting: Holbein House in Penzance is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and tennis court, complemented by free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, tea and coffee makers, and soundproofing. Additional amenities include fireplaces, garden views, and work desks, ensuring a relaxing and comfortable stay. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, American, buffet, and full English/Irish. Guests can also enjoy local specialities, fresh pastries, and vegetarian and vegan options. Activities and Attractions: Located 12 km from Land's End Airport, the property is an 8-minute walk from Penzance Promenade Beach. Nearby attractions include St Michael's Mount (7 km) and Minack Theatre (14 km). Guests can enjoy canoeing, hiking, and cycling.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • FREE parking!

Availability

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1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lauren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely house with great facilities. The hosts were extremely friendly and helpful with lots of recommendations. Their dog Elvis was a bonus! The breakfast was excellent with lots of choice and variety compared to other B&Bs on our trip (veggie...”
  • Christianne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A super place in every way! We have stayed a few times and it is the perfect place to feel relaxed, enjoy a scrumptious breakfast and then set out for a day of exploring. Holbein House is in an excellent location for visiting many Cornish...”
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Haute thought gone into provision of everything in the room and the shower was exceptional”
  • Stuart
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Fabulous relaxing and calm place. Super clean and comfortable. Ally and Mike the excellent hosts were very friendly, calm and helpful and had a v good knowledge of the locality. Room was very clean and quiet with big,comfortable bed and nice...”
  • Martin
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Wonderful hosts, very welcoming with lots of great tips for restaurants and places to visit Great breakfast with a special mention for the delicious omelette Beautifully decorated house and rooms”
  • Al
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Breakfast was good & catered for oat milk preferences”
  • Valeria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Staying here was pure magic. Ally and Mike are the most wonderful hosts – full of incredible tips and the kindest attitude – they instantly made Penzance feel like home. The whole place has such a vibe: welcoming, relaxed, and special in a way...”
  • Amy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Owners are very friendly, and the Elvis and Molly, the dog and cat are so lovely”
  • Sadie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location, the house itself is beautifully presented. Everything is clean to perfection. The hosts are such lovely and helpful people, nothing is too much, fantastic recommendations for local restaurants and attractions. Breakfast was...”
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The hosts were very friendly and welcoming. The room was a nice size and fresh milk was provided for tea/coffee making. The breakfast choices were very good and the cooked breakfast, made to order, was super.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Holbein House

Company review score: 9.9Based on 641 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Holbein House is a grand, end of terrace Victorian house located in one of the most beautiful residential avenues of Penzance. Built in 1886 it has been a guest house for many years until recent times when it fell into disrepair. Brought back to it’s original splendour with a complete refurbishment in 2016, leaving many of its period features, charm and character. Facing South and being end of terrace, all rooms are incredibly bright and airy with views on the sorrounding green areas and tree lined avenues. Our 6 individually designed bedrooms are all styled with both modern and period furniture. Fresh and soft colors compliment their classic surroundings with an eclectic mix of Victorian architecture and contemporary clean interiors, creating a stylish but relaxing boutique atmosphere. Well distributed around the house, none of the rooms have shared walls so privacy and noise are kept to a minimum. For the ultimate in comfort we start

Neighbourhood information

About ten minutes walk from the centre of Penzance and the promenade makes it an ideal location with easy access to the local ameneties. Penzance itself, is strategicly situated close to all the many attactions Cornwall has to offer.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Holbein 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
Until 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 10 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Holbein 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.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.