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Carnson House

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Penzance with free breakfast and an outdoor tennis court

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Free breakfast
Single Room, Ensuite (Room 4) | 1 bedroom
Garden
Suite, Ensuite (3 - 2 Adults & 1 Child) | 1 bedroom
Dining

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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2 East Terrace, Penzance, England, TR18 2TD
  • Place, Egyptian House
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Union Hotel
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Penzance Ferry Terminal
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Penzance (PZE-Penzance Heliport)
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, Ensuite (3 - 2 Adults & 1 Child) | 1 bedroom

Suite, Ensuite (3 - 2 Adults & 1 Child)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, Ensuite (1 - 2 Adults & 1 Child ) | 1 bedroom

Suite, Ensuite (1 - 2 Adults & 1 Child )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite (Room 2) | 1 bedroom

Single Room, Ensuite (Room 2)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Ensuite (Room 4) | 1 bedroom

Single Room, Ensuite (Room 4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Penzance

Carnson House places you next to South West Coast Path Section 24 Trailhead and within a 5-minute walk of Wharfside Shopping Centre. This 6-room, 4-star bed & breakfast welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast and karaoke.
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What's nearby

  • Egyptian House - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Exchange - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Union Hotel - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Penzance Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Penzance Ferry Terminal - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Penzance (PZC-Penzance Train Station) - 1 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 140 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cork & Fork - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Copper Fox Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hellys Deli Bar Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sullivan's Diner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Crown - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Carnson House

Bed & breakfast in Penzance with free breakfast and an outdoor tennis court
Carnson House offers karaoke, free WiFi in public areas, and an outdoor tennis court. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide luggage storage.
Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor tennis court.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi; wired internet (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Things to do

  • Karaoke
  • Outdoor tennis court

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Check-in: 10:00 AM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The bed & breakfast can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to Carnson House?

This bed & breakfast is located in Penzance, just steps from South West Coast Path Section 24 Trailhead and Wharfside Shopping Centre, and within a short walk of Union Hotel. You'll also find Penzance Ferry Terminal and Penzance Beach less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Carnson House?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't offer parking.

Does Carnson House include a casino at the property?

No, Carnson House doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Carnson House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

Is Carnson House a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like karaoke plus some guestrooms include premium bedding and free Internet access.

Does Carnson House have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does Carnson House have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Carnson House offers free breakfast though there is no restaurant.

Does Carnson House allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Carnson House.

Are there connecting rooms at Carnson House?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Carnson House?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Carnson House.

Carnson House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 142 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners where very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to parking and right opposite the station. Owners are a lovely couple and super friendly. Breakfast is amazing, lots of choice but the traditional full English is one of the best I’ve had
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family

Felt like home

Clean, comfortable, spacious room. Multi choice breakfast…lovely couple…friendly and welcoming..highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

R

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Very good service, great breakfast and close to train station. Cramped rooms which were a bit outdated. Strong smell of air freshener and poor circulation. Mattress could use an upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Couldn’t be better.

It was a delightful two night stay with a full Cornish breakfast. It seemed to have been renovated recently. Very clean and up to date. Location was excellent - a 3 minute walk from the train station and bus depot. Belinda and Bob were wonderful hosts. Would definitely reserve again on any future trip to Penzance. Easy to get to St Ives and Mousehole/Newlyn.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

nandanandan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is located just outside the penzance railway station. Restaurants, pubs, Tesco, co-op and the very important bus stop is located in a very close proximity and makes it the perfect place to stay. The owners are very friendly. The breakfast they made was very good.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A really warm friendly atmosphere as soon as you walk through the door. That feeling of a traditional bed and breakfast from childhood. Two minutes from the high st , five minutes from the railway station and the bus station. Ideally placed for visiting more of Cornwall be it by rail or bus.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly, comfortable and convenient

Just an overnight stay between the train and the morning ferry but I’m glad I did. Very friendly and personal, early breakfast when they didn’t have to. And very good breakfast, set me up for the rough crossing. (Don’t go on an empty stomach) Quiet, comfortable bed, good shower, clean, couldn’t ask for more. 15 minutes walk to ferry, 5 from station. I hope places like this continue, it will be a sad world when we only have a premier inn as an option.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was noisy in the front due to traffic not too bad after 11pm
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Amenities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Amenities
Next to station
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean and had a lovely modern shower. Bed comfortable with nice quality linen and towels. The decor in the dining room was beautifully done and the breakfast just delicious - and presently so nicely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carson house was very comfortable and the breakfast was great. I would prefer a double duvet on a single bed - but maybe I'm being fussy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming. Single room small but had everything I needed for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly hosts very clean and tidy rooms and the option to put heating on in your room if required bathroom very clean bed extremely comfortable and a nice range of tea/ coffees in the room and a tv . Breakfast was excellent would definitely recommend to anyone and only a two minute walk from the train station
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

glyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was really friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast options were very good and plentiful. Room was clean and secure.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023