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...
Perched on the Atlantic coast in the fishing village of Penzance, our hotel enjoys breath-taking views of sweeping sky and ever-changing seascapes. The sea is integral to life here. The cry of gulls and the salty tang of the air encircle our Edwardian townhouse. For those of us who fish the seas or cook the catch, the tides are our clocks. We wanted to bring this pure and elemental existence inside...
Cornwall, there’s nowhere like it. It is the thinnest part of England chewed and rutted by glaciers and erosion; a jagged sea-cloaked peninsula sprayed with brine tidings of the deep. Regal headlands are crowned with miniature prairies, that in summer blush with heather, and gild with corn marigolds. Green lanes, like rabbit warrens wend and twist down, and down to sleepy crab pot fishing villages...
Gone are the days where solo travel was just for school-leavers and backpackers. A new wave is here: highly educated tourists, with established lives and credit scores, and a hankering for the freedom and relaxation of going solo. In recent times, the proportion of single-person households in the UK has climbed to an unprecedented 31%. But solo travel is not just for singles. It should come as little...
“I don’t know it well, but we used to holiday there when I was a kid”. “I’ve always loved Cornwall, go every summer. Have for 20 years”. Go anywhere in the country and you’re likely to hear such phrases. Cornwall is arguably the UK’s most popular staycation destination. During a fine summer you could say the Med is an alternative to Cornwall...
We love welcoming guests to Hotel Penzance from all over the UK and beyond. Many people choose to stay here to enjoy all of the wonderful attractions that Cornwall offers, and there is plenty to see and do during your stay in Penzance. Here are some of the best day trips we recommend to our guests. Visit the Scilly Isles One of the must-do trips during your time in Penzance is to take a boat trip...
Ah Hoy! Who were the Real Pirates of Penzance? When you hear about the Pirates of Penzance, no doubt, you’ll think of the comic opera by Gilbert and Sullivan “The Pirates of Penzance” that dates back to the 1870s when it was first shown in Broadway, New York. The video below gives us a glimpse into the musical- just to get us in the mood of the pirate’s life! ...
February month in Penzance is filled with beautiful clear days, cold but refreshing. What can you do whilst in Penzance? Well, you can go for long walks on the beaches, visit colourful gardens, galleries, museum’s or if you want to get active there are surf schools, boat trips, cliff top walking, and cycling. If you have an interest in history and heritage then you will love the historic houses...
After the Christmas festivities are over, it might feel like there’s not a lot happening in Cornwall. However, just ask the locals and they will tell you, January in Penzance and the rest of the county is a revelation. Of course, you might have to bring your waterproofs in case those crisp blue skies turn into heavy showers as they do in Cornwall but it is well worth the trip. For those of...