A selection of holiday properties in Penzance
The name Penzance comes from the Cornish, Pens Sans, meaning 'holy headland'. Holy headland refers to the small rocky headland to the south of the harbour where a chapel once stood. Sir Humphry Davy (1778-1829) was probably the town's most famous resident, and his statue now stands outside the nineteenth century Market House in Market Jew Street. There is also a plaque on a nearby wall dedicated to Sir Humphry Davy. The oldest street in Penzance is Chapel Street. This is where the Egyptian House stands. The house was built in 1836 during a craze for Egyptian fashion and design, and provides Chapel Street with a splash of colour and individuality. Behind the Union Hotel, opposite the Egyptian House, is the Georgian Theatre. The theatre was built around 1786 and is possibly the oldest remaining Georgian theatre in the country. Also on Chapel Street is the home of the Bronte sisters' mother, Maria Branwell. Penzance town has many well known chain stores as well as small boutiques and independent traders. There are also several galleries, plenty of cafes, pubs and restaurants, and an amusements arcade on the promenade. The beautiful subtropical Morrab Gardens are located between the town centre and the promenade. The town also has a District museum, an outdoor sea water, art deco Jubilee swimming pool, a maritime museum and a geological museum. Each June, Penzance celebrates its Golowan Festival - a ten day arts festival with carnival processions and dancing. On the outskirts of Penzance there is a Tesco, Morrisons, KFC and Morrisons.
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Bre An Mor, Praa Sands
No Pets Allowed
Sleeps 2
No smoking allowed
From £256
A romantic bolt-hole with sea and sand almost on the doorstep, Bre An Mor is situated 150 yards from the glorious mile long stretch of beach at Praa Sands. This bright ...
Tindene Cottage, Nr Praa Sands
1 Pet Allowed- Sleeps 2
- No smoking allowed
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From £256
Just two miles from magnificent coastal walks and the long stretch of golden beach at Praa Sands, Tindene Cottage lies in an idyllically peaceful setting overlooking blissfully sheltered gardens surrounded by picturesque ...
Little Palm Trees, Penzance
- No Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 2
- No smoking allowed
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From £241
Within minutes of stunning beaches and coves on the south Cornish Coast, Little Palm Trees nestles in the tranquil scenic hamlet of Rosudgeon in a rural idyll. In a leafy ...
Daytona, Penzance
- 1 Pet Allowed
- Sleeps 2
- No smoking allowed
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From £245
Perfectly poised in coastal Penzance within a few minutes walk of the scenic harbour and promenade, this detached first floor apartment makes a wonderful retreat in this colourful town, with ...
Foxglove Cottage, Relubbus
- No Pets Allowed
Sleeps 3- No smoking allowed
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From £264
Situated down a no-through track on the edge of the pretty Hamlet of Relubbus is Foxglove Cottage. This two storey barn conversion has a lovely outlook across the owner's gardens and the ...
Mazey Cottage, Penzance
- 1 Pet Allowed
- Sleeps 3
- No smoking allowed
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From £298
Beautifully presented Mazey Cottage is just a short stroll from the harbour and seafront in Penzance and is perfectly placed to enjoy the vibrant holiday experience that the town has to ...
Boar's House, Nr Penzance
- No Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 3
- No smoking allowed
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From £285
Found down narrow winding lanes in the peace and tranquillity of the countryside three miles from Penzance and seven from St Ives, the delightfully named mining region of Ding Dong is ...
Gallery Mews, Penzance
- No Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 3
- No smoking allowed
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From £298
This highly desirable townhouse is tucked away in a quiet area, in the heart of the ancient market town of Penzance just a short walk from the open sea, scenic promenade ...
Fuchsia Cottage, Goldsithney
- No Pets Allowed
Sleeps 4- No smoking allowed
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From £346
Set in the heart of a charming Cornish village, Fuchsia Cottage is ideal for those wanting to explore south west cornwall and its picturesque beaches and dramatic coastline. The cottage is ...
Carne Vue, Nr Zennor
- No Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 4
- No smoking allowed
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From £354
The moorland of Penwith is a windswept landscape scattered with iron age settlements and ancient standing stones. Lying five miles inland from Zennor with views extending over the rugged terrain to the ...
Butterfly Cottage, Carfury
- 2 Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 4
- No smoking allowed
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From £368
Tucked away off the beaten track in a small hamlet of granite stone cottages, Butterfly Cottage offers a chance to escape from the pressures of every day and enjoy a true ...
Wellfield Cottage, Sennen
- 2 Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 4
- No smoking allowed
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From £308
No need to use the car when staying at this cheerful cottage just above the stunning bay at Sennen Cove. Experience the real Cornish life at this charming detached granite bungalow ...
Jubilee Cottage, Penzance
- No Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 4
- No smoking allowed
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From £309
Directly on the promenade with superb far reaching sea views across to St Michael's Mount and Marazion, Jubilee Cottage is perfectly positioned in the lively, bustling town of Penzance to enjoy a ...
Kenegie Manor Lodge, Gulval
- No Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 4
- No smoking allowed
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From £366
Lying less than 2 miles inland from the coastline at Mount's Bay and set in approximately 11 acres is this 400 year old grade II listed Tudor Manor which has been ...
Tregarthen Cott, Goldsithney
- No Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 4
- No smoking allowed
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From £300
This contemporary holiday home lies within minutes of the coastal footpath and the sandy beach at Perranuthnoe on Cornwall's spectacular south west coast. Tregarthen Cottage is the perfect retreat ...
Stables, Penzance
- 2 Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 4
- No smoking allowed
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From £259
The Stables nestles in a peaceful semi-rural haven within a few minutes drive of coastal Penzance. With a variety of galleries, curio shops, museums, eateries and traditional pubs, this vibrant ...
Kenegie Manor Court, Gulval
- No Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 4
- No smoking allowed
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From £323
This elegant 400 year old grade II listed Tudor Manor, located in the grounds of Kenegie Manor with its views towards Penzance and St Michael's Mount, has been transformed into a ...
Tregenna Suite, Gulval
- No Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 4
- No smoking allowed
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From £356
The Tregenna Suite is every bit as refined as its name would suggest. A beautiful apartment situated on the first floor of a 16th century grade II listed manor house which ...
Hill View, St Hilary
- No Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 4
- No smoking allowed
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From £249
Just two miles from the south Cornish coast, Hill View sits on the edge of the pretty village of St Hilary. The immediate surroundings are peaceful and rural yet the ...
Summers Rest, Praa Sands
- 1 Pet Allowed
- Sleeps 4
- No smoking allowed
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From £249
Set just above the grassy dunes which run the length of Praa Sands beach is Summers Rest, a well presented ground floor apartment with comfortable accommodation for four. The mile long stretch ...
Kenegie Mnr Penthouse, Gulval
- No Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 4
- No smoking allowed
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From £384
Lying less than 2 miles inland from the coastline at Mount's Bay and set in approximately 11 acres is this 400 year old grade II listed Tudor Manor which has been sympathetically restored ...
Boskednan Wartha, Nr Penzance
- No Pets Allowed
Sleeps 5- No smoking allowed
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From £379
Off the beaten track and surrounded by beautiful lush gardens a visit to Boskednan Wartha is like venturing into another world. The magical approach through ancient woodland, past standing stones ...
Bell Cottage, Gulval
- 1 Pet Allowed
- Sleeps 5
- No smoking allowed
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From £316
Situated less than 2 miles inland from the beautiful coastline and beaches of Mount's Bay, Bell Cottage is a privately owned residence in the grounds of Kenegie Manor. Occupying one of ...
Saddle Cottage, Gulval
- 2 Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 5
- No smoking allowed
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From £315
In a tranquil setting overlooking a lush green valley Saddle Cottage offers the perfect retreat for families and couples. Situated less than 2 miles inland from the south coast at ...
Away Down, Lamorna
- No Pets Allowed
Sleeps 6- No smoking allowed
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From £399
Away Down is one of just a handful of cottages which overlook the pretty fishing harbour at Lamorna Cove. Just a stone's throw from the water's edge, this cottage enjoys a ...
Ivy Cottage, Relubbus
- No Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 6
- No smoking allowed
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From £351
Ivy Cottage is a recently converted barn in the pretty hamlet of Relubbus on the River Hayle, just over 2 miles from the south Cornish coast. The nearest sandy beach is ...
Stone Circle Barn, Nr Penzance
- 3 Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 6
Smoking allowed-
From £287
Boasting an enviable location less than two miles inland from the spectacular St Ives to Land's End coastline in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Stone Circle Barn is a ...
St Martin's View, Penzance
- 2 Pets Allowed
- Sleeps 6
- No smoking allowed
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From £335
With captivating uninterrupted sea views across beautiful National Trust countryside, St Martin's View is superbly positioned between dramatic Land's End and sublime St Ives. Sitting in the seaward facing hamlet ...
