Guests say
St Mary's House is a spacious, characterful Georgian property in a prime Penzance location, offering beautiful sea views, easy access to local amenities, and convenient parking. Guests appreciate its period charm and central setting, making it an excellent base for exploring the area. However, several reviews note that the house would benefit from a thorough refurbishment and deep clean, with particular attention needed for bathrooms, kitchen, and general maintenance. Some thoughtful touches, such as welcome gifts, are occasionally provided, though these are not guaranteed. Overall, the property offers a memorable stay for those who value location and character.
Many guests mention issues with cleanliness, including dusty rooms, dirty bathrooms, stained carpets, and a musty smell. While a few found the property clean, the majority felt it needed a deep clean and better upkeep.
The location is consistently praised, with guests highlighting its proximity to the seafront, town centre, gardens, and local amenities. Parking is also noted as a significant advantage.
Opinions on comfort are mixed. While some guests found the beds comfortable and enjoyed the spaciousness, others reported old, creaky, or broken beds, flat pillows, and issues with noise and draughts. The house's period features add charm but can impact comfort.
Facilities are described as functional but dated, with several reports of broken or faulty appliances, bathrooms in need of renovation, and maintenance issues such as sticking doors and rattling windows. Some guests appreciated the well-equipped kitchen and hot water.
Some guests received welcome gifts like milk and prosecco, and found the house stocked with essentials. However, these gestures are not consistent or guaranteed, and some guests felt the provision of basics (e.g., cutlery, towels, loo roll) was insufficient.
About this property
This Grade II listed property, with original features, is just a short walk from the centre of Penzance and its many attractions..
Ground Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
First Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, CD Player, Electric Fire
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 4: Single (3ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Small enclosed garden with sitting-out area (shared). 2 small dogs or 1 medium dog welcome, to be kept on lead at all times (shared garden). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. St Mary’s House is an elegant Grade II listed Regency-style town house with Gothic Revival architectural features. The holiday property is approached through two wrought iron gates and overlooks the shared south-facing garden and circular gravelled driveway. Just minutes’ walk from the Penzance promenade and a short stroll to the delightful Morrab Gardens; famous for its banana plants and rare sub-tropical species. Set on three floors with an original staircase and high ceilings the property exudes memories of a bygone era. Penzance is an ideal location for exploring the delights of West Cornwall including the legendary Lands End, the white sand surfing beach at Sennen and the historic town of Marazion with St Michaels Mount rising from the sea like a fairytale castle. The Mount can be reached on foot by causeway at low tide or by small ferry boat at high tide. Marazion attracts birdwatchers from all over the UK to the marshes, a true wildlife haven. Penzance has a long flat promenade, leading past the open-air lido to the busy fishing harbour of Newlyn, one of the leading fishing ports in the country. Newlyn is also famous for its art school and galleries. Continue along the coastal path to the quaint harbour and village of Mousehole. The area has an abundance of restaurants, cafés, delis, shops and art galleries. Take a day trip to the beautiful Isles of Scilly by sea from Penzance or small plane from Lands End airport. A trip to the Minack Open Air Theatre is a must, cut into the rock face with the ocean as a backdrop and overlooking pretty Porthcurno Beach with its golden sands and clear waters. The area offers some amazing cliff and coastal walks and attracts visitors all year round. Shops, pubs and restaurants 70 yards.
Free WiFi
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (22)
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Confirmed Guest
For a large group, (requiring 4 bedrooms, etc), this is a great location, including 2 parking spaces in the centre of Penzance. The Promenade is a five minute walk through Morab gardens. The town centre/restaurants/convenience stores are a five minute walk in the other direction. The house has everything you need for a self catering holiday, functional kitchen, cooking utensils, dishwasher, washing Maschine, spacious living/dining area etc. The WiFi works but will lag if everyone is streaming stuff at the same time. We found the house to be clean, contrary to some other reviews. Anyone considering staying here should note that it is a very old house, therefore, there are minor drawbacks regarding the windows, slightly low water pressure, and aesthetics of the house. All in all, we found these issues very manageable and they did not negatively impact our peak August time holiday.
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Confirmed Guest
Good size house- needs re vamps in bathrooms. Small doubles too small and mattresses are too old need new beds. Stripping covers old blood stains on mattress covers. Kitchen well equipped.TV too small in lounge and not working properly. Location is fantastic . Very annoyed with lady in basement she told us she had key code to get in in case we forgot and had a key to get in- thought key codes were private and didn’t like this.
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Confirmed Guest
A great location and a property that's full of character.