Bed & Breakfast

Venton Vean - Bed & Breakfast in Cornwall

Trewithen Road, Penzance, TR18 4LS, Cornwall
England, Reino Unido

Philippa McKnight

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This stylish B&B is foodie heaven. Its eclectic, multicultural menu - and décor to match - make for a special getaway to the Cornish coast

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Everything at Venton Vean is tip-top. Immensely helpful owners Philippa and David moved from London with their family and have transformed a dilapidated Victorian house into a supremely cool and elegant B&B. Moody colours, mid-century design classics and interesting reclamation finds make for a stunning and eclectic interior. Food is a passion – expect freshly ground coffee in your room and some of the most tantalising breakfasts around: Mexican, Spanish, even a good old full English will have you dashing down in the morning. Arty Penzance is a joy as is the craggy-coved beauty all around.

Características

Wheelchair access: At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
Limited mobility: At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
Children welcome: Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Credit cards: Credit or debit card payment accepted.
English spoken: Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
Air conditioning: Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
WiFi: Wireless internet access available.
Pets welcome: Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
Public transport: Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
Working farm: Or vineyard.
Owner has pets: Animals living on the property.
Swimming pool: On the premises.
Bikes available: On the premises to hire or borrow.
Tennis court: On the premises.
Vegetarian meals: Available on request.
Licensed premises: Alcohol may be served.
Cash only: Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
Dogs welcome: Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
Handpumped ales: Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
Wine list: Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
Food all day: Food is served all day long.
Babies welcome: Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
Hot tub: Available to all guests, but may require booking.
Garden: Grounds for guests to explore.
Breakfast: Available, but may come at extra cost.
Self check-in: Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
EV charger: Electric vehicle charging point.

Local points of interest from Philippa McKnight:

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Philippa McKnight:

Go to the Sawday’s blog to read Alastair’s post about the wonderful Venetian feast he enjoyed here!
Visit the great art galleries in the Penzance area (the Penlee, Exchange and Newlyn Galleries in Penzance and the Tate and Barbara Hepworth Galleries in St Ives) or buy your own art from one of the numerous local commercial galleries.
Climb up to St Michael's Mount (3 miles away) and visit mysterious Godolphin House (6 miles away).
Take a picnic to one of the beautiful sub-tropical gardens just outside Penzance - Tremenheere, Trewidden or Trengwainton.
Eat fish landed in Newlyn (1 mile away) at some of the great local restaurants and fish & chip shops in Penzance, Newlyn and Mousehole.
Explore the spectacular coastline, beaches and coves on the Land's End Peninsular. Go and see a play or production at the amazing Minack Theatre built into the cliffs at Porthcurno.

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"A very warm greeting to a fresh, attractively modernised house in a lovely part of Penzance. We loved our glamorous room, which had everything we needed, and hugely enjoyed the excellent breakfasts. Buzzy, contemporary art around the house completed our enjoyment. We look forward to returning, as well as renewing our acquaintance with Phillipa, a humorous, jolly hostess who couldn't have done more to make us comfortable and welcome."

Jilly - Bungay/Suffolk, United Kingdom

agosto 2017

"I love this place so much. In the last five years 2012-17 I must have stayed here dozens of times. I could rave about the rooms, the breakfasts, the owners and the ambience. But to keep it brief, I'll just say two things. Venton Vean is the best sleep you'll ever have and Venton Vean smells like your favourite person. Sounds crazy but it's true. All I can say is see for yourself."

Josh - South Brent, United Kingdom

abril 2017

"My stay at Venton Vean was lovely, and I highly recommend it for your West Cornwall holiday. The location is perfect for exploring Penzance, as the town centre and harbor are just a short walk away. All of West Cornwall is easily accessible as well. Venton Vean is a wonderfully restored Victorian on a lovely street, with high ceilings, lovely large rooms, and modern but elegant furnishings. The owner, Philppa, is very helpful with ideas and suggestions for activities and restaurants in the area. The breakfasts are delicious-ask for her homemade fig jam! And don't miss their beautiful gardens!"

Elizabeth - Atlantic City, United States of America

junio 2016

"Loving attention to detail at each turn coupled with warm, creative, knowledgeable, & supremely helpful hosts. Beautiful signwriting on the gate & a charming garden set the discerning tone. Interesting, artistic decoration & furnishings in generously proportioned, uncluttered rooms created an air of fresh, welcoming calm & comfort. Breakfast was a delight of fine fruits, breads, smoked fish & outstanding homemade preserves. The hosts’ thoughtful, well-written local guide tempts me to return to up & coming Penzance & explore surrounding parishes. Thanks too for free Netflix!"

Jeremy - Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom

abril 2016

"I absolutely agree with everything you say. Breakfasts were delicious, especially the perfect smoked haddock with poached egg. The haddock came from Newlyn Fish Company, and Philippa made us a map to find it, and we were able to take marvellously fresh Cornish fish home."

Anthony - Oxford, United Kingdom

octubre 2015

"An excellent B&B. Welcome was wonderful and decor lovely. Breakfast was excellent and the service even extended to buying in English mustard and de caffeinated coffee for the second day after our request on day one. Would definitely return. "

Mary

septiembre 2015

"We stayed in Venton Vean with our 10 year old son and felt very welcome. The house is beautiful, very tastefully restored. The food is lovely and Philippa is the nicest hostess you can imagine. Highly recommended."

febrero 2015

"Excellent place to stay with good access to the town centre. Owners couldn't do more for us. Would definitely recommend."

diciembre 2014

"We stayed at Venton Vean between Christmas & New Year. It was an absolutely lovely place, great décor with a nice park across the road, easy access to town and sea front. Breakfast was excellent. I had smoked salmon, poached eggs and they very kindly provided gluten free bread. The service was excellent also. It was the little touches like putting champagne glasses in the room when seeing that we had a bottle of fizz with us, and gluten free cake for me on arrival :) Philippa even insisted on getting up early on New Years Day to cook us breakfast before we left for an early start."

diciembre 2014

"We really loved our stay. Everything from the room to the delicious breakfasts were more than we expected, including going the extra steps to cater for my wheat-free diet. Philippa and David were generous and kind hosts and gave great recommendations of places to eat nearby. We would definitely like to come back and stay again and to explore more of the Cornish coastline."

diciembre 2014

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