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West CornwallPenzance

Penzance 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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Penzance Tourist Attractions

                           
Morvah, inland from the town, has Lanyon Quiot, megalithic tombs, and an iron age fort at Chun Castle. (See  St Just)
   
Tregwainton Gardens, at Madron, National Trust, exotic plants grow here., shop etc, Tel : 01736 362297 Admission Charge More information on the gradens Open: Mar.-end Oct.
       
The 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
   
National Lighthouse Centre, exhibitions, video presentations shop etc, Tel: 01736 360077  Admission Charge
  
Museum Of Nautical Art
   
Maritime Museum, Admission Charge
  
District Museum & Art Gallery, Penlee House, museum and art gallery, local history and pictures from Newlyn School of Painting. shop etc Admission Charge
  
Coastal walks to Cudden Point
   
St 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 Admission Charge More information on St Michael's Mount Open: All year
    
Carn Euny, a 1st century village site, hidden away off the road from Sancreed, off the A30, if you don't make it stop at the Drift Reservoir.
   

Where To Stay in Penzance

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Mount Prospect Hotel 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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Queens Hotel Promenade Penzance TR18 4HG MAP
The Queens Hotel is an elegant Victorian hotel on the seafront promenade at Penzance with majestic views of St. Michael’s Mount and Mounts Bay. All 70 bedrooms are en-suite with satellite TV. Sea facing restaurant offers local Newlyn crab, fish ...

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Tarbert Hotel 11/12 Clarence Street Penzance TR18 2NU MAP
A character 18th Century Georgian Hotel situated in the heart of Penzance,ideal for all touring attractions. An ideal stopover point for the Isles of Scilly and only a few minutes away from the Heliport and Ferry.

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Blue Seas Hotel 13 Regent Terrace Penzance TR18 4DW MAP
Welcome to the Blue Seas Hotel where you will find comfortable accommodation, friendly service and excellent food. We offer a peaceful and relaxing environment away from the stress of modern life.

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Camilla House 12 Regent Terrace Penzance TR18 4DW MAP
Penzance Hotel offering comfortable non-smoking accommodation with quality of service for visitors to Cornwall Ideal base for both guests seeking a break and those requiring a relaxing time while on business.

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Warwick House 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 Dunedin 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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Penrose Guest House 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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Mount Royal Hotel 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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Holiday Cottages


The Old Toll House Marazion near Penzance
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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Chy-Vean Madron near Penzance
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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Penhale Marazion near Penzance TR17 0ED
Penhale is a charming grade II listed former fisherman’s cottage located in the centre of the ancient market town of Marazion. Believed to be around 300 years old, Penhale provides the perfect base for a holiday in South ... Sleeps 4

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Goldsithney near Penzance TR20 9HD
‘April Cottage’ is a spacious, warm, granite and beamed 3 bed-roomed cottage located in the heart of the typical Cornish village of Goldsithney. It is within walking distance of beaches and coastal paths. The ancient harbour of Marazion ... Sleeps 6

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Tol Pedn Holiday bungalow Gulval Penzance TR20 8YN
Be our guest whatever the season in our much loved, cosy, comfortably furnished and well equipped holiday retreat, ideal for a relaxing holiday, set in leafy grounds of the lovely 17th century Kenegie Manor. Excellent base to explore the ... Sleeps 4

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Barton Woods Cottage Gulval Penzance TR20 8YN
The cottage, a stone barn conversion, stands in the landscaped grounds of 16th Century Kenegie Manor overlooking Mounts Bay and Penzance. Arranged on 3 levels the cottage enjoys panoramic views over the Rosemorran Valley from the lounge ... Sleeps 6

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1 Rosevean Cottages St Hilary Penzance TR20 9DX
1 Rosevean Cottages is on the outskirts of St Hilary at the foot of Cornwall. Next to open fields and woods with footpaths. View towards St Ives. Two miles from the nearest sandy beaches and three miles from St Michael's Mount. Ideal base ... Sleeps 6

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Around The Penzance Area

Further 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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