Chris and Heidi would like to offer you a warm welcome to their beautiful and charming Victorian home, called Penrose Bed & Breakfast, located above the historic town of Lostwithiel in Cornwall.

We have 2 large double ensuites, 4 versatile and large double/twin/family ensuites and a small twin with private bathroom. There is more information on the Accommodation icon on the top right of this screen. We also love children and dogs!!

We are well placed to use as a base to explore the whole of Cornwall. The Eden Project, local gardens and the nearest beaches are a 10 minute drive away; the north coast 40 minutes and even Lands End is only just over an hour. At night just leave the car and walk into town for the best offerings in food and drink you will find in all of Cornwall.

Chris and Heidi are proud of the 4 stars the AA have awarded Penrose Bed & Breakfast. Our elegant and enchanting Victorian home was built around 1880, and retains a wealth of original features, including fireplaces in most of the large rooms, cornicing, ceiling roses, chandeliers, high ceilings and stained glass windows in the hallway. The tiling in the hallway can also be seen at Lanhydrock House.

Even though Penrose B&B is elegant and grand, when you walk in you will immediately experience a homely and friendly atmosphere, as you will see how much Chris and Heidi love their home. Prepared to be spolit as Chris and Heidi pride themselves on their hospitality.

Unlike a lot of places in Cornwall, we have off road parking at the back of the house off Scrations Lane.

During the summer we offer a Cornish cream tea between 4pm-6pm (we just need to know in the morning), and a luxury package for a little extra indulgence or those special occasions (birthdays, anniversaries and valentines). Details can be found on Breakfast at Penrose and on the Accommodation pages.

Wifi is free and available throughout the house, and free use of a computer in the dining room with internet connection.

There are lots of amenities close by, including:

-The Eden Project (only 10 minutes away)

-Local pubs, restaurants and takeaways within a 5/8 minute walk

-Local beaches (only 10 minutes away)

-National Trust gardens and houses

-Coastal walks

-Golf courses galore (nearest is in Lostwithiel Golf & Country Club)

-Fishing and sailing

Lostwithiel once the Duchy capital is now the antiques and food capital of Cornwall. It also boasts lovely lifestyle shops, tea shops, church, castle, river, parks, museum, chemist, mini supermarkets, golf course, 5 pubs, 2 restaurants and 3 takeaways, plus a mainline train station.

‘Absolutely fabulous! Thank you Chris and Heidi for such wonderful hospitality and superb service! We’ve travelled around the globe and Penrose is an absolute GEM! (The stars should be upgraded * * * * *)’ – Jan, Jason & Jacquelynne