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Bodmin Jail Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Bodmin Jail

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Interior
Front of property
Hallway
Breakfast and dinner served, local cuisine
Champagne bar

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Scarlett’s Well Road, Bodmin, England, PL31 2PL
  • Place, Bodmin Jail
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, St Petroc's Parish Church
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Cornish Health
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Double or Twin Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Bodmin

In suburbs.At this Bodmin hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Bodmin Jail and 6 miles (10 km) of Lanhydrock. Pencarrow House and Garden is within 6 miles (10 km) and Eden Project is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Bodmin Jail - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • St Petroc's Parish Church - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cornish Health - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • The Courtroom Experience - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cornwall's Regimental Museum - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Bugle Station - 11 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mill Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Viraj Indian Cuisine - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hole in the Wall - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Old Library Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Borough Arms - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Bodmin Jail Hotel

4-star hotel near Bodmin Jail
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Bodmin Jail Hotel also features a fitness center, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Bodmin Jail Hotel was completed in March 2021.

This 4-star Bodmin hotel is smoke free.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1779
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Bodmin Jail Hotel offers 70 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, and bathrobes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 75.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 20.00 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 75.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property Registration Number 09861358

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Bodmin Jail Hotel Hotel
Bodmin Jail Hotel Bodmin
Bodmin Jail Hotel Hotel Bodmin

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bodmin Jail Hotel to the airport?

Bodmin Jail Hotel is 17.8 mi (29-min drive) away from the Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bodmin Jail Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bodmin Jail Hotel.

How close is Bodmin Jail Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 14.5 mi (33-min drive) from Port Isaac Beach and 11.4 mi (33-min drive) from Spit Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bodmin Jail Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Bodmin Jail Hotel, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 20.00 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Bodmin Jail Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Bodmin Jail Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Bodmin Jail Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Bodmin Jail Hotel have a pool?

Bodmin Jail Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Bodmin Jail Hotel have a restaurant?

Bodmin Jail Hotel is home to The Chapel Restaurant, which features local cuisine.

Does Bodmin Jail Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Bodmin Jail Hotel to downtown Bodmin?

Bodmin Jail Hotel is 0.6 mi away from Bodmin.

Bodmin Jail Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 352 out of 429 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 429 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 429 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 429 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 429 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique hotel experience. Staff are great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel rooms are beautiful. Unfortunately had to wait 35 mins for cooked breakfast after not ordered on till properly and once received cooked in a lot of oil . Jail experience was disappointing compared to others shame
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Big bathroom and nice restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a unique magical place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Malcolm

Disliked: Staff & service
Bar and Dining room staff could have been more professional. They let the enjoyment my break down. You should have made more of the history of the jail.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chey

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was great in all aspects
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Good stay

Enjoyed our overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being asked to pay for a discretionary tip for cleaners etc when checking out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morenwyn

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

Not cheap but superb value.

This hotel is not cheap, but it is excellent value for money. The level of comfort, service and the superb food make it an absolute delight to stay. It will rival many "luxury" London hotels.
The Civil Wing, where you enter.
The Naval (Ex Women's) wing where we stayed.
The Chapel Restaurant
Writ cup of one of the convicts who had had a previous stay in my room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

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

Amazing stay!!

An amazing stay, staff were brilliant from start to finish nothing was to much trouble. Spotlessly clean room and facilities..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this hotel! It was such a pleasant surprise, despite already having high expectations. We were in a dog friendly room on the ground floor and it was incredible. The history of the building is evident and we really enjoyed exploring the exterior and the areas near the restaurant. The staff were all very very helpful and pleasant. I honestly could haven’t asked for a better stay. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning hotel & overall very pleased with our stay. Breakfast was good & staff were willing to adjust the menu to needs. We booked the history tour for £30 for two, which was supposed to last an hour but we were told the wrong place to meet & missed the beginning & the tour only lasted 30 minutes..had we have known this we would not have booked it..reception staff didn’t seem to know a lot about the tour arrangements…just a slight niggle but still enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Excellent and different hotel you must try

Foreboding frontage leading into a light and spacious reception area. All staff friendly and approachable. Service exceptional. Food superb.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were spacious, clean and well equipped. But noisey from the car park and people smoking and chatting outside our bedroom window so we were woken up late at night and early morning. The bar was full and no where to sit. The restaurant was a little soulless but good food and service. Music was depressing especially at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martynas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

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

Gorgeous hotel

Gorgeous historical hotel, very clean, lovely staff and stunning converted cell bedrooms. I would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great venue. Food options not the best for evening meal. As it’s high end prices
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zubair

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

Amazing Place

What a brilliant hotel, converted Jail with pristine decor and top quality staff. Definitely worth staying there is you're in the area, only a fewiles drive from Eden Project.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Interesting place - nowhere to eat for dog owners

Rooms are nice, the breakfast is fantastic (despite cold eggs), and the building is interesting...however... This is the second time we've stayed here mainly to break up the long journey down to West Cornwall (why else would you stay in Bodmin?!!). The rooms are very cool but starting to look rough around the edges (floor and wall scuffs etc.), but the main issue for us, with our dog, is the unfathomable decision to close the dog-friendly on-site restaurant, now a cafe that closes at 6pm. Whilst the Chapel restaurant is open every night for other guests, no dogs are allowed, so despite welcoming dogs in the rooms, if you do take your dog, you cant get an evening meal. Rocking up at 6pm on Sunday and finding this out was a bit of a bummer! Also, having paid an extera £20 for the dog, I'd expected at least a few dog treats in the room (we had treats, bowl and dog bed last time) but this time, nothing at all. Lastly, on check-out, I was asked if i wanted to add a 'recommended' gratuity for the cleaning staff! What hotels do this?! Having already paid over £200 for the room, i found this both bizarre are a bit rude. You can "ask to remove this" additonal fee, but then its you that ends up looking and feeling like a bad person. Not appreciated at all. Why not pay the staff a full wage so they dont rely on these sneaky extra "optional" charges?
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply WOW! It is a beautiful hotel….book ahead during the peak travel season to get on the guided tour. We did the self guided tour which was very good, but a great tour guide would have filled in little bits and pieces …..plus I think there’s a haunted walk component to it! If you get a chance book Room 304 as it’s a corner room on the top floor and the ONLY one with an additional window with a decent view (4 windows versus just 3). Each room is composed of 3 ‘cells’….bathroom cell very luxurious, entry cell for sitting, and bedroom cell. The 3 cells are now open concept, hence not claustrophobic. Our room had 2 tvs (not sure why) worked by the same 1 remote. The bathrobes were the SOFTEST I’ve ever experienced! The continental breakfast was spectacular and generous. They had the best coffee I had in all of England. This hotel was worth the splurge!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience and very comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025