Venton Vean Shortlist*
Penzance, Cornwall
Good Hotel Guide Review
A frisbee fling from the waterfront, Philippa McKnight and David Hoyes’s intimate B&B is a soothing place to be beside the seaside. Avid art collectors, the owners’ use of striking colours, vintage furnishings and arty flourishes complement the house’s Victorian stained-glass panels and fireplaces. There’s a lush garden, full of unusual plants; an airy sitting room with plenty of books. Spacious bedrooms in contemporary hues, some with painted floorboards, have a king-size bed and thoughtful extras (refreshments, bathrobes, eco-friendly toiletries); one has an antique chandelier, hooks reclaimed from the Savoy’s cloakroom in London. Breakfasts keep food -miles low, creativity high: perhaps Mexican tortillas with hot salsa and fried eggs.
Hotel details
Address
Trewithen Road
Penzance
Cornwall
TR18 4LS
England
Telephone
01736 351294
Bedrooms
5. 1 with adjoining single room, suitable for a family.
Open
all year except 25/26 Dec.
Facilities
sitting room, dining room, free Wi-Fi, in-room smart TV, garden.
Background music
at breakfast in dining room.
Children
over-4s welcomed.
Dogs
not allowed.
Credit cards
MC, Visa.
Prices
per room B&B single £74–£93, double £84–£103. 2-night bookings preferred peak season (May–Sept).