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Carnson House

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$247
includes taxes & fees
20 June - 21 June

Explore the area

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2 East Terrace, Penzance, England, TR18 2TD
  • Place, Union Hotel
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Penzance Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Jubilee Pool
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Penzance (PZE-Penzance Heliport)
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

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

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Room, Ensuite (Room 2)

Single Room, Ensuite (Room 2)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Room, Ensuite (Room 4)

Single Room, Ensuite (Room 4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Penzance

Carnson House places you steps from South West Coast Path Section 24 Trailhead and within a 10-minute stroll of Market House. Highlights at this B&B include free breakfast and karaoke. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast has free WiFi in public areas and luggage storage. Other amenities include an outdoor tennis court and wired Internet in public areas. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Penzance B&B include St Ives Harbour and Tate St. Ives.
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What's nearby

  • Acorn Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Union Hotel - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Penzance Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Penzance Promenade - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Jubilee Pool - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Copper Fox Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Farmers Arms - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Roundhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fred's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fat Fish - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Carnson House

Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 4-star Penzance bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Karaoke
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Carnson House offers 6 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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includes taxes & fees
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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 lift

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Carnson House?

Yep, Carnson House is a short 14-minute walk from Penzance Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and windsurfing.

How much does it cost to stay at Carnson House?

As of 13 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carnson House on 20 June 2026 start from AU$247, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Carnson House?

No, Carnson House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Carnson House?

Check-in begins at 10:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Carnson House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Carnson House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 143 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I’ve stayed before and will again. Great location, friendly helpful hosts, clean, quiet and a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Dean

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Felt like home

Clean, comfortable, spacious room. Multi choice breakfast…lovely couple…friendly and welcoming..highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
An L-shaped single room with a shower and kettle corner. Basic but cheap and cheerful , warmed up room made the welcome even warmer. A cooked breakfast served by the friendly owners set you up for the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ERIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carnson House is a clean, cozy property just footsteps away from the train and bus stations. The proprietors are welcoming and the breakfast is excellent!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nandanandan

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
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

glyn

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

linda

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

10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Amenities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bevyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfasts with range of choices. Owner very helpful in holding our luggage after checkout until later that day
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bevyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner promptly explained how we could check in late and that worked. Excellent breakfast and helpful advice on travelling to Scilly Isles.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Noel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
One breakfast without beans, instead a croissant or a roll, no variety - only toast
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Mix feelings

I love that it’s near the train station to go to other places outside Penzance and the bus stations near by too. The locals are friendly in Penzance they give you some tips to what you can do down there and the best place for a Cornish pasty's. I was in bedroom 2 the single bed this was lovely cosy room en-suite too but the bed always made a sound when moving in the bed might need a new mattress soon.There was 2 occasions when someone outside my window somewhere was smoking weed and it filled my bedroom of it which wasn’t nice. Must be the pub owners next door to the b and b and the view of the window wasn’t nice. The walls were a bit thin too for other people staying there you could here there tv too. There was an occasion I could hear someone snoring next door to my room. I have to say the breakfast was good but I prefer fresh sausages and not frozen ones. I like the fact the b and b owners ask you what plans you had and they gave good advice what you could do in and around Penzance. They were always friendly and they like a laugh too. So overall a mixture of good and bad. The price I paid was £350 for 6 nights which is better priced than some other places.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023