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Carnson House

★★★★ 2 East Terrace, Penzance, GB

8.5 guest rating· 674 reviews

About this hotel

Traditional Cornish Breakfasts and Free Wi-Fi

Located in the heart of Penzance, Carnson House offers guests a taste of Cornwall with its traditional Cornish breakfasts made from quality local produce. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi throughout the property.

Cozy Bedrooms with Modern Amenities

Relax in the cosy bedrooms at Carnson House, each equipped with tea/coffee facilities, a hairdryer, and a TV. Ironing facilities are available for your convenience, and all rooms have private bathrooms.

Convenient Location Near Attractions

Enjoy the convenience of being just steps away from Penzance's picturesque harbour and popular seafront. Explore nearby attractions such as Eastern Green Beach, Wharfside Shopping Centre, and Penzance Ferry Terminal within walking distance.

Experience the charm of Carnson House and book your stay now for a delightful Cornish getaway.

Rooms & rates

Single Room with Shower

Sleeps 1 · 9 m² · Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

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

Sleeps 3 · Double bed, Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower

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

Sleeps 3 · Double bed, Twin bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Sleeps 2 · 12 m² · Double bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Family Room

Sleeps 3 · 17 m² · Twin bed, Double bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Twin Room with Private Bathroom

Sleeps 2 · 13 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

Single Room with Shower

Sleeps 1 · 8 m² · Twin bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Family Room

Sleeps 3 · 14 m² · Twin bed, Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Mini golf
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Diving
  • Fishing
  • Heating
  • Horse riding
  • Karaoke
  • Luggage storage
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  • Snorkelling
  • Squash
  • Tennis court
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Windsurfing

Location

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2 East Terrace, Penzance, GB

Check-in
from 10:00 AM to 09:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say8.5674 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Great breakfast+ Good locationNoise from outsideSmall bathroomsLimited shower heating
Cleanliness8.0
Service8.9
Location9.0
Room Quality7.9
Amenities8.4
Value for Money8.4

Sehr gut, alles was man braucht

9.0

Wir hatten einen super schönen Aufenthalt im Carson Haus, es gibt nur insgesamt 7 Zimmer, aber das Ehepaar, das den Laden schmeißt ist super nett und wir konnten mit allen Fragen zu Ihnen kommen. Auch konnten wir unsere Rucksäcke den Tag über im Hotel lassen zur Aufbewahrung. Die Zimmer waren super, wir hatten ein Zimmer mit einer kleinen Erhöhung, und zwei Betten. Es war durch eine kleine Treppe erreichbar. Super süß und die Betten waren sehr bequem. Das Essen war auch super, alles bestens ;-)

Bianca · DE · 2026-07-21

Enjoyable, I’d stay again

8.0

Great location close to the railway station, great breakfast, wonderful hosts

Anthony · GB · 2026-07-21

Great Location for GWR Penzance trains and buses to Lands End and Minack Theatre

10.0

Rob & Belinda are fantastic hosts. This B&B is their own family business and they live onsite. This makes staying at this accommodation special. They are very attentive to the needs of their guests. I requested GF toast and it was provided. Breakfast is personally delivered to your table by Rob. Belinda welcomes you on arrival. The rooms are small, including the bathroom, however they are nice and clean and comfortable for a night's rest. There is a pub next to the accommodation and I stayed on England World Cup night. No noise pollution whatsoever. There are great places to eat lots of nice pubs with good food and a Tesco Metro supermarket on the high street. This B&B is a great base to explore Penzance and the Lands End area. The front view of the property is the mainline Penzance station, but the bonus is that the accommodation is about 5 minutes from Penzance Station and trains to e.g. Bristol, Scotland, London.

The City of Penzance is itself underwhelming. It is definitely suffering from the lack of investment. No major high street shops. The sea front promenade is littered with discarded plastic, glass bottles and cans. People walk their dogs and do not clean up. Sad really as it would be a beautiful city with some TLC and love. However, on the bright side the location of Carnson House for exploring other parts of stunning beautiful Cornwall makes staying here a real treasure as a base. I would definitely book to stay here again.

Judy · GB · 2026-07-21

Okay,

5.0

Clealiness

Lomax · GB · 2026-07-19

All went to plan for our trip to Isles of Scilly and we were close to station for return journey.

8.0

Breakfast was excellent, and the location g for our requirements. Staff too were welcoming and helpful.

Quite happy with what was provided, thankyou.

Michael · GB · 2026-07-18

Charming property in a great location.

7.0

Great location, charming hosts.

Right on a main street and next to a bar. So windows open was noisy. Windows closed was stuffy.

veloqueen · FR · 2026-07-18

Good to know

Please let Carnson House know your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property.

Please note that only the family rooms are suitable for an additional cot.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Internet

WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Parking

No parking available.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

Children from 4 years old to 17 years old stay for £25 per person per night when using an existing bed.

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Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.