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The Thirsty Scholar

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this Penryn inn

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Restful retreat with a neatly made bed, bedside table, and a vase with flowers.
Cozy retreat with a single bed, nightstand, and dresser, complete with a vase of fresh flowers.
Experience the charming atmosphere of The Thirsty Scholar, a cozy B&B with a scholarly twist.
Bathroom features a white sink, toilet, and bathtub with a shower curtain.
Guests can play their own music in this cozy space with a guitar and microphone.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 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
  • ‪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

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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

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 Jul 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Thirsty Scholar on Jul 20, 2025 start from $135.91, 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.

The Thirsty Scholar Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 113 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maisie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

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

Friendly, comfy

Enjoyed my stay. Nice clean, comfy room. Good choice for breakfast and short walk from train and town centre.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Andy from Birmingham

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hon Man

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impressed by the hotel owners' diligence and hospitality in arranging for parking, preparing breakfast and intriloducing some sight-seeing spots
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed before and will stay again. Lovely people. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hala

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, Quaint, and very friendly atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

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

Lovely place for a trip to Cornwall.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely Visit

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 ,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

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

Hotel.com website not correct

Had a nice stay at the Thirsty Scholar after the hassle of gettng into the property and the parking. Your website said we could get in at 2.30 but couldn't get in until 4.00, although the owner did arrange for someone to come and let us in. Free parking your website states, there is no parking for the pub which again was a hassle for us as the Council carpark was quite a way with steep hills.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its position and great beer
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Manageress is one of those golden hearted people who makes you want to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

anthony, newport

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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,
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historic building sympathetically modernised. Obviously some noise as its a pub but hey
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley, Reading

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location for visiting Penryn campus. Food was excellent. Staff were incredibly helpful and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Neil

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

Enjoyable stay

Yes brilliant value perfect position, Clean, warm, with a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024