The Thirsty Scholar
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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The Thirsty Scholar
Bed and breakfast
18 West St, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8EW, United Kingdom
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Located in Penryn, The Thirsty Scholar is within a 5-minute drive of Raze the Roof Indoor Play & Laser Tag and Enys Gardens. This inn is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Falriver Visitor Information Centre.Show More
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Amenities
Bar
Wi-Fi in public areasFree
Restaurant
English
Alcohol-free rooms (on request)
Halal meals provided
Garden
Smoking area
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Property Description
Located in Penryn, The Thirsty Scholar is within a 5-minute drive of Raze the Roof Indoor Play & Laser Tag and Enys Gardens. This inn is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Falriver Visitor Information Centre.
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4.3/5
Very GoodCleanliness4.3
Amenities4.3
Location4.3
Service4.3
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Surroundings
Airport: Cornwall Airport
(44.5 km)
Train: Newquay
(34.7 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
9
Double Room with Bathroom
1 double bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
LCD TV
Private toilet
Shampoo
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Guest Reviews
4.3/5
Very Good
36 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.3
- Amenities4.3
- Location4.3
- Service4.3
Average for similar properties in Penryn
AI Summary
The rooms are praised for comfort, cleanliness, and modern amenities. Guests appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, delicious breakfast, and convenient location near the railway station and beach.
Guest User
March 15, 2025
Excellent food (both dinner and breakfast). Very friendly and helpful staff. Despite being in a pub on a busy evening, all was quiet from about 10:30pm so got a great night’s sleep. Great location for station and university campus, both a short walk away.
Guest User
February 14, 2025
Most appalling and upsetting visit!!! My friend was ejected for resting his eyes before eating. He had just lost his mum and been told they were discontinuing treatment for terminal cancer, so decided to go away for a few days, stopped here for a rest and food but was left embarrassed and devastated. This is supposed to be a public house, warm and friendly but sadly just a very rude landlady. Maybe a lesson needed in customer service or a change of occupation!!!!! Not all illnesses are visible, just maybe some people need to be around the warmth of life not pushed into an empty room alone
Julian
February 7, 2025
Friendly, comfy
Enjoyed my stay. Nice clean, comfy room. Good choice for breakfast and short walk from train and town centre.
Andrew
January 17, 2025
Andy from Birmingham
I don't normally leave reviews but this was worth a decent review. Booked late on the day of arrival & they were 100% ready for my arrival. My room was clean, modern, bed was comfortable & the shower was good. Food was superb (I'd definitely recommend the King Prawn & Crab linguine) & breakfast was equally as good. Most importantly the staff were so pleasant (apologies I didn't catch anyone's name). Next time I'm in the area this will be the first place I look for.
John
December 1, 2024
Quiet, Quaint, and very friendly atmosphere
Verified traveler
October 28, 2024
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.
Hon Man
January 10, 2025
Impressed by the hotel owners' diligence and hospitality in arranging for parking, preparing breakfast and intriloducing some sight-seeing spots
Bryan
November 2, 2024
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.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Bar
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Restaurant
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Parking
Parking
Languages Spoken
English
Food & Drink
Bar
Alcohol-free rooms (on request)
Halal meals provided
Off-site
Public Areas
Garden
Smoking area
Health & Wellness
Mountain biking
Off-site
Cleaning Services
Laundry service (on-site)
Facilities for Children
Children's meals available
Safety & Security
CCTV in public areas
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:30–22:00
Check-out: 08:00–10:00
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
TypeFull English/Irish, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 2
Located in Penryn, The Thirsty Scholar is within a 5-minute drive of Raze the Roof Indoor Play & Laser Tag and Enys Gardens. This inn is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Falriver Visitor Information Centre.
This smoke-free inn features complimentary parking nearby and mountain biking nearby.
At The Thirsty Scholar, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 2 guestrooms.
This smoke-free inn features complimentary parking nearby and mountain biking nearby.
At The Thirsty Scholar, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 2 guestrooms.