Artist Residence Guesthouse Penzance

Address: The Georgian House, 20 Chapel Street, Penzance TR18 4AW, England

Phone Number:

Region: United Kingdom > England > Cornwall > Penzance

Amenities:

Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet

Hotel Style:

Ranked #13 of 77 B&Bs / Inns in Penzance

Price Range: $$

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Artist Residence Hotel & Gallery is Cornwall's brand new and exciting boutique Guesthouse. Located on historic Chapel St in the heart of Penzance, the beautiful Grade 2 listed 1600 Georgian House has undergone complete refurbishment to provide guests with not just a bed, but a truly unique and memorable experience. Each of our 11 bespoke rooms have been individually designed and decorated by both both local and UK artists, adding to the buildings eclectic charm and character. Rooms range from Pinky Vision's cool pastel sea-scape mural to Sinead Geary's beautiful bespoke wallpaper & fabric design. Artist Residence is truly one-of-a-kind, offering not just a luxury and comfortable base, but a unique and personable experience in one of Cornwall’s trendiest and stylish hotels.Ideal for both family holidays, romantic breaks or simply to get away from it all, our welcoming, friendly and attentive staff will make your stay truly special... whether that's helping you plan your day, recommending local restaurants or serving a delicious breakfast in our stunning contemporary gallery space, which holds host to local exhibitions. Ideally situated just 5 mins from the train station and Penzance’s sparkling sea-front, we are the perfect base to explore the best that West Cornwall has to offer. Relax on some of Britain’s finest beaches, indulge in a spot of shopping in nearby St. Ives, explore the world famous Lands End or simply savour some of the finest food and Cornish ales whilst watching magnificent sunsets. Guests will never run out of things to do, explore and see in Cornwall. Our motto: "Not just a bed, but a truly unique & memorable experience." ... more less

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Dushka21

London, United Kingdom

1 review

“Wish all of the B&B would be like this one”

Reviewed 15 May 2013

Stayed in this B&B at bank holiday weekend. Friendly staff, clean, trendy room, delicious breakfast...what more to wish for :). Great location in the best street in Penzance. No problem with parking, Sunday and bank holiday Monday is for free.

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PaoloStefania

Rome, Italy

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5 reviews

5 hotel reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

“Unique charming experience”

Reviewed 14 May 2013

We stayed at the Artist Residence in Penzance one night last week. We had one of the top level rooms under the rooftop, with a lovely view over the roofs of Penzance down to the sea. Location is perfect, close to everything, steps away from the waterfront and with easy parking on the street. The room decoration was just amazing,... More

Dear PalolStefania, Thank you so much for taking the time to write the lovely review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and found every thing enjoyable. We wish you come back to Penzance and the Artist Residence soon as well :-) From Mel and Jill More

Linda R R R

4 reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

2 helpful votes

“Completely charming and original hotel in a great location in the best Street in Penzance”

Reviewed 5 May 2013

We stayed here one night on a flying visit to Cornwall. The hotel is a a quick easy walk from the station, to the town centre and down to the harbour for the boat to the Isles of Scilly.Our room was such fun, with the outside street scene painted on the inside! Everything you need for a very comfortable stay... More

Dear Linda R R R, Thank you so much for writing a review for us. We are really happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. The Sourdough bread is made by a local baker, Chris. It is lovely! I sometimes worry we will not have enough for guest as Jill and I like it so much :-) We hope... More

Fiona7777

3 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Excellent”

Reviewed 28 April 2013

Lovely laid back and quirky hotel, full of charm and character. Good location. Friendly helpful staff, great breakfast. Room we stayed in was quite small but well was well equipped. We would definitely come back.

Dear Fiona7777, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. It means so much much to us! We are so glad that you enjoyed you stay. We take real pride in our breakfast so we are please you found them yummy! We hope you see you again in the future. From Mel and Jill Artist Residence... More

Ailsa C

Oxford, United Kingdom

“I said I'd come back and I did...and I will again!”

Reviewed 23 April 2013

I first stayed at The Artists Residence in December 2012 and was bowled over with my room (Jo Peel) the warm and friendly welcome and the breakfast ! This was the end of a business trip throughout Cornwall and I was relieved to escape the corporate world to one of relaxed, quirky style and fab hosts Mel and Flo. When... More

Dear Alisa C, Thank you for writing a review! :-) It was lovely to see you again, glad you enjoyed the AR blank room. Sorry about the lack of Music Gods during your stay ;-) Hope all the art looks amazing in your house and hope to see you again soon! From Mel and Jill More

Fiona C

St. Mabyn, United Kingdom

“Fandabbydozy”

I came across this wonderful little place purely by looking and booking last minute! On arrival we were greeted by our very enthusiastic host, Mel. The welcoming pot of tea with the quirky udder jug was a real treat and very much needed!!!! Our room was wonderfully decorated which in itself is refreshing. All of the girls were very helpful... More

Dear Fiona C, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review :-) We are so glad you enjoyed your stay... the udder jugs still make me giggle :-) Please come back to relax some more soon :-) Kind Regards Mel and Jill More

sheglitters

china

2 reviews

“Fantastic quirky and irresistible ....best breakfast ever”

The best and only place to stay....gorgeous rooms, fabulous staff and superb breakfast....could live there! My brother in law lives in Penzance and I visit with my husband 2 or 3 times a year would not stay anywhere else

Dear Shegitters, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay... we love having you :-) Look forward to seeing again soon! Kind Regards From Mel and Jill More

Patty A

Coventry, England, United Kingdom

“The best breakfast i have ever had !”

Reviewed 19 April 2013

The hotel design and decorations are great, especially the cafe on GFloor. Information provided in hotel's leaflet is very useful for us. Staff are polite, friendly and helpful. I am so in love with the breakfast choices. They are all great e.g. egg benedict, egg florentine, pancake, omelette etc. which are totally different from other hotels that offer only English/continental... More

Dear Patty A, Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed you time here at Artist Residence. We take great pride in using local ingredients and lots of care over our breakfasts so we are really happy it was the best you ever had :-) We hope to... More

Alex1920

“Best of Penzance”

Reviewed 1 April 2013

Lovely hotel with FANTASTIC costumer service, very clean and fun rooms, and excellent food. Jill, Mel, and the rest of the girls were so nice, helpful, and friendly! We had to cut our trip to Penzance short because of the weather and they were really understanding. Breakfast are amazing: if you go do not miss Mel's pancakes, DIVINE!!!!

Dear Alex1920, Thank you so much for the lovely review! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and are sorry that the wether was so bad- the only thing we can't seem to control :-) The pancakes have taken years to perfect- so happy that you liked them! Look forward to seeing you in the future :-) Kind... More

PDryden

Bath, United Kingdom

Senior Reviewer

7 reviews

7 hotel reviews

Reviews in 7 cities

14 helpful votes

“Quirky and utterly delightful”

Reviewed 28 March 2013

My wife and I were looking for somewhere a little different to stay whilst visiting Cornwall and we were not disappointed.The guest house is a lovely old Georgian property that has been restored and so has bags of character and is decorated with exceptional care and taste. The breakfast room is decorated eclectically with some really great pieces of art... More

Dear PDryden, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We always like to receive as much feedback as possible! We are really glad you found the map helpful and enjoyed the AR Blank room! We take great pride in our breakfasts and glad you enjoyed the pancakes- The Cornish Orchards Apple Juice really is the best- isn't it! :-)... More

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