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Bodmin Jail Hotel

4.0 star property
Suburban hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Interior
Champagne bar
Breakfast and dinner served, local cuisine
Hallway
Front of property
Located close to Bodmin Jail and Pencarrow House and Garden, Bodmin Jail Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site local cuisine fine-dining restaurant, The Chapel Restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Family Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Sofa bed - double
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Double or Twin Room, Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Scarlett’s Well Road, Bodmin, England, PL31 2PL

What's nearby

  • Bodmin Jail - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bodmin and Wenford Railway - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Lanhydrock - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Camel Valley Vineyard - 8 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Eden Project - 19 min drive - 10.5 miles

Getting around

  • Bugle Station - 11 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC Bodmin - Launceston Road - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bacon Daves - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Borough Arms - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Mill Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bodmin & Wenford Station Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Bodmin Jail Hotel

Upscale hotel remodeled in 2021 and located near Bodmin Jail
Located close to Pencarrow House and Garden and Lanhydrock, Bodmin Jail Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site local cuisine fine-dining restaurant, The Chapel Restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, secured bicycle storage, and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 70 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and heated floors, as well as perks like pillow menus and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heated floors, and free tea bags/instant coffee

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Champagne Bar
  • The Chapel Restaurant
  • The Jolly Hangman Tavern

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1779
  • Renovated entire property - March 2021
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 75.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 20.00 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 75.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Property Registration Number 09861358

Property is also known as

Bodmin Jail Hotel Hotel
Bodmin Jail Hotel Bodmin
Bodmin Jail Hotel Hotel Bodmin

Frequently asked questions

Is Bodmin Jail Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Bodmin Jail Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bodmin Jail Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bodmin Jail Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Bodmin Jail Hotel located?

Situated in the suburbs, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Bodmin Jail and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lanhydrock and Pencarrow House and Garden. Eden Project and Jamaica Inn are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Bodmin Jail Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 370 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 370 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 370 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 370 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 370 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tamar

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms lovely and breakfast superb
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was fantastic and cosy ,staff were great and helpful. Easy to find , would recommend this hotel to everyone. Dining was a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect mid week stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We just loved the whole experience of staying in a hotel that had character and an interesting history. Our stay was exCELLent, enjoyed every minute.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really impressive renovation fascinating place to visit and stay nice hotel good food and good service would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience. The food was fantastic. The staff were really pleasant polite and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning hotel, would definitely stay again in the future
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel - history, the renovation, comfort. The staff are excellent - very polite and helpful. definitely will be a return visitor for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. Such a brilliant hotel. Rooms are extremely modern and spacious. Staff were also fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lillie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel! Such an experience! Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Top stay

Amazing hotel, from the arrival through to the excellent food was outstanding
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

miss h

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is special it really felt like a jail!! Bed was super comfy and rooms was massive an bath and shower!! Dinner and breakfast was lovely really yummy Just needed to know and little bit more about what was on offer in hotel/bfast/drinks etc Otherwise a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely amazing and superb stay loved every minute we was there Bex was superb as a guide
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sadie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay, staff were extremely helpful, rooms were lovely and very clean. Food at the hotel was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel. Beautiful former prison setting and great use of what used to be a ruin. The restaurant had good food too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely food great and staff were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Spectacular hotel

We were just blown away by this amazing hotel. We absolutely loved it, the staff were friendly and welcoming, the building stunning so so gorgeous, the rooms spacious and so comfortable and the breakfast spectacular, we did not want to leave, we will definitely go again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very polite and helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, great service and such a unique experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel , couldn’t ask for anything better , a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hard to find on sat nav
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Luxury Behind Bars

The Bodmin Jail Hotel is a unique mix of old prison history and modern comfort. The staff were friendly and made our stay feel special. It’s a great place to experience something different and memorable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
atmospheric, lovely room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!! What a hotel !!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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