The Thirsty Scholar

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Dates

April 2025

May 2025

Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Bathroom

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant

Explore the area

18 West Street, Penryn, England, TR10 8EW

Falmouth University
‪5 min drive‬
Gyllyngvase Beach
‪11 min drive‬
Maenporth Beach
‪13 min drive‬
Penzance (PZE-Penzance Heliport)
‪43 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Similar properties

Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

4 May - 5 May

About this property

Inn in Penryn with a restaurant and a bar

This smoke-free inn features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Housekeeping is not available.

The Thirsty Scholar offers 2 accommodations.

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

During your stay at The Thirsty Scholar, you'll be within walking distance of Enys Gardens. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a restaurant are available.

Free WiFi in some public areas
Free self parking and extended parking
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Breakfast is offered for a fee
Just a 2-minute drive from Raze the Roof Indoor Play & Laser Tag and a few minutes from Performance Centre

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This Penryn inn is smoke free.

The Thirsty Scholar has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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 lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

Private bathroom

Food and drink

Electric kettle

Policies

Check-in

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

Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

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

The Thirsty Scholar Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller

16 Jan 2025

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

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hon Man

Travelled with partner

9 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

7 Jan 2025

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

Stayed before and will stay again. Lovely people. Great value.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hala

24 Dec 2024

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

16 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner

1 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Quiet, Quaint, and very friendly atmosphere

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Travelled with family

13 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

1 Nov 2024

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

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

27 Oct 2024

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

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller

18 Sept 2024

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

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 ,

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Travelled with group

12 Sept 2024

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

Hotel.com website not correct

Had a nice stay at the Thirsty Scholar after the hassle of gettng into the property and the parking. Your website said we could get in at 2.30 but couldn't get in until 4.00, although the owner did arrange for someone to come and let us in. Free parking your website states, there is no parking for the pub which again was a hassle for us as the Council carpark was quite a way with steep hills.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andy

Business traveller

10 Sept 2024

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

Its position and great beer

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

1 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family and small children

28 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

26 Aug 2024

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

The Manageress is one of those golden hearted people who makes you want to go back.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

4 Jul 2024

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

10 Jun 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

anthony, newport

Travelled with partner

9 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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,

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn

29 Apr 2024

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

Historic building sympathetically modernised. Obviously some noise as its a pub but hey

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

29 Mar 2024

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley, Reading

Business traveller

3 Feb 2024

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

Ideal location for visiting Penryn campus. Food was excellent. Staff were incredibly helpful and friendly.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Neil

21 Jan 2024

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

Enjoyable stay

Yes brilliant value perfect position, Clean, warm, with a great breakfast.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

malcolm

Travelled with partner

21 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

28 Sept 2023

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

Wonderful hospitality. Food was awesome. Friendly atmosphere.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

1 Sept 2023

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

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023