Penryn House

When it comes to the small seaside town of Polperro (in Cornwall, England) the Penryn House Hotel is in the perfect spot. It’s far enough up on the hill that it’s easy to drive to (important because any farther down into the town and the streets become almost impossibly narrow and mostly dominated by pedestrians) yet it is also within walking distance of the many awesome things to do and see in Polperro.
Another huge plus is that it boasts its own on-​site parking. This may not seem like much if you are unfamiliar with Polperro, but space is very much at a premium, and most of the other bed & breakfasts in town have little or no on-​site parking at all… guests have to park up at the public car park/​parking lot at the top edge of town.
Set back from the street, across a peaceful stream and a screen of trees, the Penryn House is the ideal retreat. We stayed in the aptly-​named «best room», which had the biggest bathroom (very nice, modern, and stylish) and the bedroom was a great vantage point from which to look out at the upper part of town. After exploring Polperro on foot for most of the day, it was great to come back to the room and sit by the big windows and watch darkness descend upon this picturesque little village.
The owners are extremely friendly, kind, and accomodating – everything hosts should be. It was great talking to them about the town itself, and what it was like to live there. They also provided good advice on where to eat and things to see. Guests are given a key to the front door in addition to a key to their room, so you can let yourself in if you come back late. Our only regret is that we had to leave really early in the morning and therefore missed breakfast.
If I lived in the UK, this would be the type of place I’d go to for a weekend getaway. It is perfect for a quiet, relaxing, weekend, and I’d actually love to see it in the wintertime, too. This one’s a keeper – I definitely want to go back.