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The Thirsty Scholar

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Rated 8.8 in 249 reviews. 4 rooms.

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The Thirsty Scholar is a former coaching inn situated in the heart of historic Penryn. Traditional ales and ciders are served in the on-site bar, and guests can relax in the sheltered beer garden or in front of an open fire.

Free WiFi is featured in each room, along with an en suite bathroom, TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

Home-cooked food is served in the restaurant, with fresh produce sourced locally. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are on offer, with specials available on the weekend.

Penryn Rail Station is just a 5-minute walk from the property, and BF-Adventure Park is only 10 minutes away by car. Water taxis to Falmouth can be taken from the harbour, which is just under a 10-minute walk away.

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  1. Thirsty Scholar

    The open fire rocks! Lush food, main courses around 8 to 10 quid. Best hangout in the run IMHO

    3 m from hotel

  2. Mariners

    Try the "Mariners Trio-Box" (scallops, monk fish, king prawns, chips & dip). Expensive but worth it.

    169 m from hotel
    62 Lower Market Street

  3. Costcutter

    The Kiwi Cuvee Pinot Noir for £5.98 is remarkably good (and cheaper than ASDA).

    188 m from hotel

  4. Number 20

    Play scrabble it's lush.

    294 m from hotel

  5. Rowes Bakers Penryn

    Subs for a quid :)

    304 m from hotel

  6. Earth & Water

    One of my favourites places to grab a coffee and quick bite to eat. Very tasty food and friendly staff.

    360 m from hotel
    6 St Thomas Street

  7. Penryn Railway Station (PYN)

    Don't worry when you get here - there is only one platform. Just make sure you're standing at the right end.

    361 m from hotel
    Station Rd

  8. Jubilee Wharf Penryn

    0.6 km from hotel

  9. Cornwall Creative Landscapes

    0.9 km from hotel
    25 Trewarton Road

  10. Hand

    Lovely staff and encironment A++-

    2.8 km from hotel
    3 Old Brewery Yard

  11. Espressini

    Wi-fi password: 1777095732.

    2.9 km from hotel
    Killigrew Street

  12. Beerwolf Books

    Full of youngsters. Nice choice of beers though.

    3 km from hotel
    Bells Court