Penryn House Hotel is situated in the lovely coastal village of Polperro. It makes a good base from where to explore any part of Cornwall and is only a 20-minute drive from here up onto Bodmin Moor. Accommodation is, of course, available in the villages on the moor but tends to be somewhat rustic, though comfortable.
Penryn House is situated halfway down the main road into Polperro on the left, accessible by way of a narrow bridge over the fast-flowing River Pol. It has recently been acquired by new owners, Chris and Anne Pidcock, who are, as we speak, renovating the hotel to a fine standard.
Room rates are very reasonable; a single room with breakfast will cost you £28, but at this time of year, I was able to avail myself of an en-suite double for £35. The rooms are clean and tidy, nicely furnished, and warm. My room had just had the bathroom redone and was luxurious, if a little compact and bijou!
Every room has a colour TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, and en-suite shower/tub, most with a shower due to limitations of space.
Downstairs there is a well-stocked bar and a restaurant for guests, although at this time of year, it was closed (understandably), as I was the only client. There is, however, a wide variety of eateries in the village that are open for business all year round.
Car parking is on site, a rarity for Polperro, and Chris, who doubles as the chef, is an attentive maitre d’ who will endeavour to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
In summer, a full à la carte menu is available, as are cream teas in the afternoon for the casual passersby.
Penryn House is a comfortable but affordable stopover, and I’m certain you will not be disappointed with any aspect of their service or facilities.
As a postscipt, I stayed here again in early February, this time I had room 16. It was airy, newly decorated and had a bathroom to die for.