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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

Room options

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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$64 nightly
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Oct 12 - Oct 13
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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
  • Gyllyngvase Beach - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Swanpool Beach - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Maenporth Beach - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Pendennis Castle - 8 min drive - 5.6 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
  • ‪Rowes Pasty Shop - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Stannary, UCF - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Verdant Brewing Company Limited - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bango Kitchen - ‬6 min walk

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.

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
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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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Reviews

The Thirsty Scholar Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with a great arrangement of options and delicious food. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Short stay

Lovely staff, very helpful and friendly.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice friendly pub. Staff were great especially the owner who is leaving soon to retire. Handy for the town and has good food choices.
David, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was great
M J G Rex, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly, comfy

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

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay - glad we chose this!

Our host was an amazing person and nothing was too much trouble for her - she even stopped some traffic to allow us to park! She also cooks delicious breakfasts. The person working the bar was also extremely friendly and welcoming, which is often quite hard to find nowadays.
Jeanette, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Highly reccomend

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

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Samantha, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

I really think the staff were amazing. Food was great and the bed gave me a good night sleep. What more can you ask for
Craig, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for two night stay ….downside , we stupidly didn’t realize that there was no on site parking which wasn’t easy as we are in our eighty's !!
William, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Visit

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 Exceptional

Stayed before and will stay again. Lovely people. Great value.
Kevin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Enjoyable stay

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

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect

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 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Its position and great beer
Andy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great pub with accommodation

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.
Graeme, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A real gastro pub with accommodation

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.
Pedro, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place for a trip to Cornwall.

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.
Bryan, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

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,
anthony, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Regan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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