Artist Residence Cornwall, Penzance, Cornwall, southwest England - Explore & Book

"The London and Brighton branches may be cooking up a storm, but head towards Land's End and you'll find this funky Grade II-listed townhouse has plenty to shout about, too. Here in Penzance, appealing guest rooms are spread across the hotel and neighbouring buildings – each filled with flair. Sizes run from Snug through Luxe to an adjacent 3-bedroom Cottage; the whole a quirky warren of chic. Choose your favourite and stay in your own private masterpiece with all the comforts of top-notch bedding, Roberts radios and eco-chic toiletries.The fun doesn’t stop there. The ground floor boasts The Clubhouse, an informal rustic-meets-industrial restaurant serving up tasty Cornish fare. Grab a booth, order a beer, and relax over an evening feast. There's also a relaxed lounge-bar with cocktails, candles and a crackling wood-burner. Head out the back for the enclosed Festival Garden with trestle tables, a buzzy bar, table tennis and ping pong. Or walk out of the chunky front door and you’re moments from Penzance’s cafés, pubs and galleries. Highs Well-designed, imaginative rooms and suites; we particularly liked the Comfy Luxe, Super Comfy Luxe and Lookout options with their roll-top tubsA buzzing restaurant, delicious breakfasts packed with local produce, a fire-warmed lounge-bar, and a courtyard garden space for summer drinksThe affable young team can keep you up to speed on anything from the Cornish art scene to the nearest sandy beachA great base for exploring this gorgeous corner of Cornwall, and minutes from the Scilly Isles ferryFantastic value for money Lows Soundproofing could be better between rooms, and those at the front might experience some street noiseNo car park, though you can park for free on the streets nearbyWe haven't seen all the latest additions and refurbs in person but they look fabulous" - Clare Hargreaves