Smugglers Cottage in Penryn, Nr Falmouth

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A staircase with a stone wall on one side and a wooden floor leading to a dining area with chairs and a table.
A kitchen with a stone wall, white cabinets, a black countertop, a built-in oven, and copper cookware hanging above.
A neatly made bed with two folded towels on the pillows, a tufted headboard, a bedside lamp, and a window with curtains.
A living room with a wooden dining table, two chairs, a television, and a kitchen visible through an open doorway.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television, a sofa, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Internet
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Cornwall, England
  • Place, Penryn Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Performance Centre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Raze the Roof Indoor Play & Laser Tag
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Penryn

Located in Penryn, this cottage is near the beach. Raze the Roof Indoor Play & Laser Tag and Enys Gardens are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Falmouth Aquarium and National Maritime Museum Cornwall. Ocean Bowl and Potager Garden are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Penryn Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Performance Centre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Raze the Roof Indoor Play & Laser Tag - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Enys Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Fistral Beach - 48 min drive - 45.5 km

Getting around

  • Penryn Station - 5 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Working Boat - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rowes Pasty Shop - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Verdant Brewing Company Limited - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The New Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Smugglers Cottage in Penryn, Nr Falmouth pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Smugglers Cottage in Penryn, Nr Falmouth?

As of 13 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smugglers Cottage in Penryn, Nr Falmouth on 25 Nov 2026 start from £267, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Smugglers Cottage in Penryn, Nr Falmouth?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Smugglers Cottage in Penryn, Nr Falmouth?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Smugglers Cottage in Penryn, Nr Falmouth located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Penryn Museum, Performance Centre and Raze the Roof Indoor Play & Laser Tag. Enys Gardens and Cornwall National Landscape are also within 2 miles (3 km). Penryn Station is only a 5-minute walk.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, close to pubs and university. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar 2026
Hi Anduin, Thanks for leaving us a review. We’re glad you enjoyed the location and found the beds comfortable. You’re welcome back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Long weekend in Penryn

Generally very good but shower door needs attention and double bed duvet too small-other than that all good-many thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2024
Hi Colin, thanks for taking the time to write your review. We're pleased you've had an enjoyable stay and we appreciate your feedback, which we will ensure is looked into for future stays. Thanks again for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little cottage

It suited us very well for 3 nights thank you. It was cosy and well located for our needs. Parking was an issue but one would expect that in a town centre and the cottage was of an age when there were far fewer cars. The back garden has steep steps and the handrail could use a little attention. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2024
Hi Rachael. Thanks for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay in Penryn. I appreciate the feedback too, we'll get the handrail looked at. Thanks again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage, compact and very clean

We had a lovely stay in this cottage and it was perfectly situated for our needs. Everything we needed had already been thought about, tea, coffee, tea towels etc. There was only one very minor problem for us (not the fault of the cottage) and that was our puppy was unable to climb the outdoor steps up to the terrace. Otherwise it was perfect for our short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2023
Hello Jane. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and found everything you needed except a smaller step for your lovely puppy! Thanks again.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Mixed

Cottage was beautiful, clean and well decorated. The beds were very comfortable. Great to have a washing machine on our road trip but shame there was no airer to dry clothes. The bathroom was downstairs which was difficult with kids. The stairs were VERY steep and had no handrail at all. One side was even open to the living room with no guard which seems unsafe! The house smelt sour and damp and sometimes of raw sewage. We worked out there is possiblely a problem with the plumbing as the toilet water level would drop below the bend when we were out for the day and we would return to a hideous smell filling the downstairs!? The shower cubicle is tiny to the point we struggled to bend to pick up toiletries and once damp the bathroom didn't dry and smelt stale. The outdoor area did not look like the picture. There is a very steep path up to the garden so couldn't really eat outside and the area is shared by 2 neighbours so not any privacy to sit out there. The parking was ridiculous! There was no parking at all on the street it was so busy, we had to park a long distance away around the train station which isn't bad for daily trips but packing and unpacking was difficult. The pub opposite is really nice for food and had a beer garden to sit in but the high street was almost deserted with alot of shops empty units.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2024
Hi Karen, Thanks for taking the time to write your feedback. We're sorry that you found aspects of your stay to be disappointing. We are always looking for ways to improve and we will take your comments on board. Thanks again for staying with us.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay

Lovely cosy cottage which suited 2 of us with our dogs. Would suit family with small child / children as limited sofa space. A great base to explore Penryn & Falmouth + good friendlypubs doing great food literally on the door step .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage

We had a great stay in Penryn. Stairs may be a problem for those who are not so mobile as very steep. Overall a great base for exploring Cornwall and would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Cottage in Penryn

House is compact … parking was the biggest issue - not easy to find a space. It would’ve been nice to have a small freezer, to help with keeping food fresh for longer. Issues with the drainage caused us an issue - day one, and the shower not draining away quickly.. the rest of the stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

will not recommend this is so bad, dirty, smell dump, can’t use the garden at all no for family’s .

Not happy at all no for family’s and pets, the garden is danger the steps are so bad can’t use the garden for my dog even for kids, one first day we claim the bunk bed steps was broken , the shower was stack, maybe is good for young people couple but not for family’s not safe at all, even the park space have the problem everyday to park near home. For this price not happy at all. Even we claim on the same day and send the picture like a proof , they didn’t care at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

good central location

cute and bijou
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute central cottage

All as expected, clean and up to date equipment. Beds lovely and comfy, only criticism is that we could have done with a dishcloth! Bit that being very picky.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small cottage in a great location

Bijou but clean and organised - great location in the centre of the town and easy access to train station, great pubs and all the local amenities. Lots of character and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
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