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 Penzance
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sits in Mount Bay, with small coastal villages within a short
drive that are popular with visitors in the summer.
Penzance is the most westerly town in England, and the mildest,
as evident in the gardens, try Morab Gardens.
There is a harbour and shipyard, a ferry links to the Isles
Of Scilly (the slow way) , or fly there on the helicopter
from Penzance Airport (the quick way). The Isles of Sciily
are well worth the trip, even if you go for the day.
The Bay sweeps around to St Michaels
Mount, possibly part of King Arthurs lost land of Lyonesse.
The Mount has a 11th century monastery and 15th century fort.
A similar Mount can be found across the English Channel in
France.
A statue of the towns famous son, Humphrey
Davey, the miner's lamp inventor stands in the town
which has a shopping centre.
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Location
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What
To See -
Penzance Tourist Attractions
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 Morvah,
inland from the town, has Lanyon Quiot, megalithic tombs, and
an iron age fort at Chun Castle. (See St
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Tregwainton
Gardens, at Madron, National Trust, exotic plants grow
here., shop etc, Tel : 01736 362297 
Open: Mar.-end Oct. |
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Egyptian House, Chaple Street, TR18 4AJ Regency house,
flamboyant facade. All Things Nice, organic, fair traded, teas
& spices, organic juices, lots of local healthy goodies, naturally
Booja Boojas delicious organic truffels. Come and indulge Mon-Fri
10.30-16.00 Tel: 01736-366008 |
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| National
Lighthouse Centre, exhibitions, video presentations shop
etc, Tel: 01736 360077 |
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| Museum
Of Nautical Art |
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| Maritime
Museum, |
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| District
Museum & Art Gallery, Penlee
House, museum and art gallery, local history and pictures
from Newlyn School of Painting. shop etc |
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| Coastal
walks to Cudden Point |
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Michaels Mount, National Trust, castle dates from 14th
century, footpath over causeway at low tide,or take the ferry
in summer. Cafe and restaurant in summer. Guided tours only
in winter. Dramatic place, shop etc, Tel: 01736 710507
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Euny, a 1st century village site, hidden away off the
road from Sancreed, off the A30, if you don't make it stop at
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Where
To Stay in Penzance
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Britons Hill Penzance TR18 3AE MAP
The Mount Prospect Hotel offers quality accommodation, superb food and sea views. Situated in Penzance, West Cornwall, UK, the Hotel provides B&B or restaurant service.
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The Promenade Penzance TR18 4NW MAP
The Beachfield Hotel is a Victorian hotel dating from the 1860s, standing on grounds that were once fields and dunes where fishermen dried their nets. Horse drawn Jersey carriages used to leave from outside the hotel on their daily run to Lands End.
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Guest
Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
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17 Regent Terrace Penzance TR18 4DW MAP
Set in a quiet terrace overlooking Mounts Bay, this elegant Regency period guest house is ideally situated for a relaxing break on the Cornish coast, close to transport links.
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The Promenade Penzance TR18 4LY MAP
Travel lodge style accommodation. Each room is compact, with everything you need, for a comfortable stay. 10 Rooms all with a double bed shower en-suite.
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1 East Terrace Penzance TR18 2TD MAP
The Guest House is very conveniently located in a central position in Penzance 50 metres from Coach and Railway Stations.The Town Centre and Harbour are 2 minutes walk away.Also close to local Beach and Promenade.
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Alexandra Road Penzance TR18 4LZ MAP
Dunedin is a large Victorian house and was built in 1886, it has 8/9 tastefully furnished bedrooms, each with modern en-suite shower, wash basin and WC together with colour TV, radio alarm, hair dryer, cooling fan and tea/coffee making facilities.
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8 Penrose Terrace Penzance TR18 2HQ MAP
Marc and Anne welcome you to Penrose Guest House.A grade 11 listed building over 200 years old.We offer a warm and friendly service, together with high quality en-suite accommodation and good food.We also offer free wireless broadband internet access..
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Chyandour Cliff Penzance TR18 3LQ MAP
Mount Royal Hotel is a Georgian, part Victorian house and has been a family run hotel for over 35 years.The hotel faces the sea and overlooks the entrance of Penzance harbour with panoramic views of St. Michael's Mount and the Lizard peninsula.Spacious..
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St Hilary near Penzance TR20 9DQ Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
A mere six miles from Penzance on the outskirts of the village of St Hilary lies this lovely property, a cosy home-from-home that forms a delightful annexe to the owner’s own house....
Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 190.00-425.00
Sleeps up to 2 in 1 bedrooms.
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Marazion near Penzance Tel: 0844 847 1200 MAP
The Old Toll House stands within a short stroll of the sandy beach, shops, restaurants and pubs of the village of Marazion on lovely Mounts Bay.Dominating the bay is majestic St Michael's Mount, which can be accessed by a stone causeway at low tide, a.....
Sleeps 4 + child
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Madron near Penzance Tel: 0844 847 1200 MAP
This detached 19th century beamed cottage with its south facing garden is set in the heart of a picturesque village that overlooks Mounts Bay. Just 2 miles from Penzance, the village shop, pub, church and children's playing field are close by and …...
Sleeps 4 + t/cot
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Around
The Penzance Area
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around the coast visit Newlyn and
Mousehole as you visit the south
Cornish coastline. |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Newlyn (1.14 miles) Mousehole (2.52 miles) St Just (6.46 miles) St Ives (6.76 miles) Hayle (6.82 miles) Porthcurno (7.42 miles) Lands End (8.80 miles) Porthleven (10.00 miles) Helston (11.73 miles) Camborne (12.25 miles) Mullion (14.38 miles) |
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Area
Telephone Code
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Tourist
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Station
Road
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01736 362207
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Our
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