With its rugged cliffs, sparkling coast and enchanting riverside scenes, Cornwall is a wild swimmer’s dream. Whether it’s the reason for your holiday or something to add to a day trip, wild swimming is a perfect way to immerse yourself in some of the best natural beauty Cornwall has to offer. If you’re planning to do some wild swimming in Cornwall, here are some of our picks for...
The coast draws us. Broad sea views reset minds. Surging waves soothe. Family days on the beach bring joy. And the produce from the sea, and the history behind it, also has huge appeal. So time to tantalise your tastebuds with the story of seafood in Penzance and Newlyn’s fishing heritage - all with our tips on the best local spots to eat seafood today. Is there a long tradition of...
Many of us have rediscovered the joys of a Great British holidays in the last couple of years, and it’s no wonder that the country’s most south-westerly county of Cornwall is high up on the favourites list. It offers a slice of sea, sand and sights to rival any romantic getaway abroad. Hotel Penzance places you in the far clutches of the county, but right in the centre of a town brimming...
Your Holidays - Cornwall or Corsica? It’s that time of year. The gloom that comes after the festive season is only matched by even gloomier weather and short days. Which is why thoughts fly so willingly to summer. And as they do, the question of whether to holiday at home or abroad crops up. So here are our thoughts on why we think picking Cornwall over Corsica is the best way to go. ...
Winter is a great time to explore the Cornish coast In the winter, west Cornwall is made for walking. Perhaps it’s the crashing waves, the swirling winds, or the thought of a snug bar at the end – it’s an exhilarating time of year to head out on a hike. And if you are tempted take to the trails, Hotel Penzance – the best boutique hotel in Penzance – is a gorgeous place...
Discover some of Penzance's best kept secrets Here at Hotel Penzance, we are passionate about Cornwall’s greatest attractions, but also would like to highlight some more ‘off the grid’ underrated places or activities in Cornwall that you won’t want to miss out on whilst visiting our hotel in Penzance. If you have checked in to our Edwardian hotel looking for a quiet, relaxing...
One of our local Cornish news sources labelled this as “a nerdy tv show being filmed in Cornwall”. That doesn’t really do Game of Thrones justice. It wasn’t a niche series, with cult fans, and relentless inside jokes – it was number two on Empire’s best tv shows ever list. In fact, never has such an epic and unapologetic fantasy series graced our screens, credited...
Google top foodie destinations in the UK and Cornwall will be high on people’s lists. The rugged tip of the great South West Peninsula, lashed by fertile seas, and home to the lushest pastureland. In the 1970s, celebrated chef Rick Stein helped put Cornwall on the food map, and what followed was a gastronomic revolution. These days Cornwall is synonymous with fantastic food, from homely pub...
Pure light and oceanic air. South West Cornwall is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the English Channel. On either side of the peninsula, the sea shifts between deep blues, greys and greens, shot through with silver and foaming white. The landscape is beautiful in its own right, but it also creates a unique subtropical microclimate. The Gulf Stream protects south-westerly Cornwall, making it the...
Cornwall is home to over 300 beaches with some rated the best in the world. Here in West Cornwall we have our fair share of these beautiful sandy coves; many within easy reach of Hotel Penzance. Of course, the cornish coastline is sadly out of bounds for many at the moment. Some of you may have even had your Cornish breaks postponed or cancelled due to coronavirus, and many more of you will...