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The Thirsty Scholar

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this Penryn inn

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite
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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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18 West Street, Penryn, England, TR10 8EW
  • Place, Falmouth University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Gyllyngvase Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Maenporth Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Penzance (PZE-Penzance Heliport)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Penryn

In Penryn .You'll find Enys Gardens and Performance Centre within 2 miles (3 km) of this inn. Raze the Roof Indoor Play & Laser Tag and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Falmouth University - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Gyllyngvase Beach - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Swanpool Beach - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Maenporth Beach - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Pendennis Castle - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Penryn Station - 6 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rowes Pasty Shop - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Stannary, UCF - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Verdant Brewing Company Limited - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bango Kitchen - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Thirsty Scholar

Enjoy the free parking at this Penryn inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This Penryn inn is smoke free.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Thirsty Scholar offers 2 accommodations.

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property 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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

Property is 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

How close is The Thirsty Scholar to the airport?

The Thirsty Scholar is 27.5 mi (48-min drive) away from the Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Thirsty Scholar?

As of Sep 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Thirsty Scholar on Oct 2, 2025 start from $111.49, excluding 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.

Does The Thirsty Scholar have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Thirsty Scholar.

How close is The Thirsty Scholar to the beach?

This inn is 2.8 mi (11-min drive) from Gyllyngvase Beach and 3 mi (12-min drive) from Castle Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Thirsty Scholar offer free breakfast?

The Thirsty Scholar does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Thirsty Scholar?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Thirsty Scholar?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Thirsty Scholar?

This inn offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does The Thirsty Scholar have a pool?

The Thirsty Scholar does not have a pool.

Does The Thirsty Scholar have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Thirsty Scholar have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Thirsty Scholar to downtown Penryn?

The Thirsty Scholar is 0.1 mi away from Penryn.