In the heart of the city, The Thirsty Scholar offers a lively vibe with a bar and restaurant on site. Connect to WiFi, park at ease with extended parking options. Guests praise this property's amenities.
National Maritime Museum Cornwall - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Gyllyngvase Beach - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Swanpool Beach - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
Maenporth Beach - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
Getting around
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 48 min drive
Penryn Station - 6 min walk
Penmere Station - 8 min drive
Falmouth Town Station - 11 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Choy Hung House - 2 min walk
Rowes Pasty Shop - 17 min walk
Verdant Brewing Company Limited - 2 min drive
Upper Deck - 2 min drive
About this property
The Thirsty Scholar
The Thirsty Scholar is a great choice for a stay in Penryn. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
2 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite extended parking
Free offsite parking nearby
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Mountain biking nearby
Room amenities
Home comfort
Electric kettle
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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
Are pets allowed at The Thirsty Scholar?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Thirsty Scholar?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Thirsty Scholar?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Thirsty Scholar and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling.
Are there restaurants at or near The Thirsty Scholar?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Thirsty Scholar like?
The Thirsty Scholar is a short 6-minute walk from Penryn Station and 19 minutes' walk from Enys Gardens.
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The Thirsty Scholar Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Food
Room
Service staff
Pub
Breakfast
Location
Restaurant
Parking
What guests liked
Breakfast was excellent with a great arrangement of options. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10
It was great
M J G Rex
1-night trip
10/10
Enjoyed my stay. Nice clean, comfy room. Good choice for breakfast and short walk from train and town centre.
Julian
4-night trip
10/10
Quiet, Quaint, and very friendly atmosphere
John
1-night trip
10/10
Impressed by the hotel owners' diligence and hospitality in arranging for parking, preparing breakfast and intriloducing some sight-seeing spots
Hon Man
1-night trip
10/10
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.
Samantha
1-night trip
8/10
Its position and great beer
Andy
1-night trip
8/10
Yes brilliant value perfect position,
Clean, warm, with a great breakfast.
Neil
1-night trip
10/10
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 ,
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10
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.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10
Ideal location for visiting Penryn campus.
Food was excellent. Staff were incredibly helpful and friendly.
Lesley
4-night trip
10/10
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.
Bryan
7-night trip
10/10
The Manageress is one of those golden hearted people who makes you want to go back.
Martin
1-night trip
10/10
Wonderful hospitality. Food was awesome. Friendly atmosphere.
Sherri
8-night trip
10/10
Lovely find, just a short way out of Falmouth.
If you stay here then we’d recommend eating here as well. Food choices in the town are limited but don’t worry the food in the pub is excellent.
Graeme
1-night trip
8/10
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,
anthony
2-night trip
10/10
If you are looking for a comfortable place to stay near the University Campus with great food go here.
Graham
1-night trip
10/10
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.
Andrew
1-night trip
10/10
Lovely friendly place, nice brekkie and will be giong back
Mark
2-night trip
8/10
Historic building sympathetically modernised. Obviously some noise as its a pub but hey
Carolyn
2-night trip
8/10
I enjoyed the stay and liked the room which was stylish and comfortable. Bike storage was ok but needed my own locks. Staff were kind and helpful.
Lee
1-night trip
10/10
Brilliant bathroom with great rainfall showerhead. Walk to station to go to Falmouth. Easy drive to Lands End and all beaches in between. Brilliant food.
Regan
2-night trip
10/10
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.
Pedro
2-night trip
10/10
Note parking is off-premises, but there are public car park(s) within walking distance with free overnight parking. The staff kindly gave up their own car park place for me when I turned up as a late (indeed, last minute) arrival. Excellent service throughout. Enjoyed the food, too.
David
1-night trip
10/10
This pub/guesthouse was the highlight of our trip to southern England. What a charming place! The rooms are super nice and renovated with a wonderful view of Falmouth Bay (some rooms - request this). The owners are wonderful people and the restaurant is very popular and delicious. This is the perfect place to stay to visit your child who attends Exeter University/Falmouth University Penryn campus, which is why we were there. A quick bus ride or walk into Falmouth town.
Jennifer
1-night trip
10/10
Quaint and comfortable with very old but stylishly decorated room and en-suite. Warm welcome and well looked after. Good food. Would fully recommend. (Ps. Tip - call them to help re parking before you get there!)