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The Thirsty Scholar

3.0 star property
Inn in Penryn with a restaurant and a bar

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The Thirsty Scholar sits in the heart of the city, offering a lively bar and restaurant experience. Visitors appreciate the reliable WiFi connection and convenient extended parking options. The property consistently earns positive feedback for its well-maintained amenities.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
18 West Street, Penryn, England, TR10 8EW

What's nearby

  • Penryn Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Performance Centre - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Raze the Roof Indoor Play & Laser Tag - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Enys Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Falmouth University - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Penryn Station - 6 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 48 min drive

About this property

The Thirsty Scholar

Property highlights
The Thirsty Scholar provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free premises

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is 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

Is The Thirsty Scholar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Thirsty Scholar?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Thirsty Scholar?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Thirsty Scholar located?

Situated in Penryn, this inn is within 1 mi (2 km) of Penryn Museum, Enys Gardens, and Performance Centre. Raze the Roof Indoor Play & Laser Tag and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are also within 2 mi (3 km). Penryn Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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