Summary:
We are thrilled to present this trendy, light, 2nd floor apartment. It has recently undergone a full and extensive refurb, reinstating some of the original character of the building whilst adding a modern twist. Located on the bustling Causewayhead in central Penzance a 10 minute walk to the bus/ train station & promenade.
The Space:
The apartment is on the second floor and features a spacious king size bedroom with ensuite showeroom with rainfall shower.
Open plan kitchen and livingroom with sofa and dining table.
This is one of 2 newly refurbished flats in the same building (there are only 2 flats in the property). Should you wish to book both consecutively for a larger group, family or 2 couples travelling together please message us and we will be happy to share the link for the other apartment.
Guest Access:
The apartment has a keysafe so you can arrive at your convienience anytime after 3pm on the day of check in.
The Neighborhood:
The property is situated in the historical Causewayhead formely a pig market, there are plenty of shops, cafes and character in Causewayhead and the longest continually running cinema in the UK having opened its doors in 1912. The building is situated at the bottom end of Causewayhead right next to the main street in Penzance "Market Jew Street" also a few moments walk from the famous "Chapel Street" known for its independant shops, cafes and galleries.
Penzance, nestled in the heart of Mounts Bay, is the capital of Penwith and West Cornwall. With plenty of history and long standing traditions combined with up to date facilities, shops and transport links, Penzance offers residents a unique place to live and laid back way of life.
Penzance (or Pen Sans in Cornish) means holy headland, referring to the headland to the west of the harbour where a chapel was built over a thousand years ago. Historically Penzance has been a market town from 1592. For more information, read the history of Penzance.
Modern Penzance had a population fast approaching 30,000 people covering all ages, nationality's and religions. The architecture of the town is predominately Georgian and Regency, but influences of other styles creeping into many of the houses on many of the towns streets. The town is the considered the capital of the Lands Ends peninsula due to the large shopping area with hundreds of retailers and a large proportion commercial businesses of the area.
Getting Around:
Parking closest to this property- Clarence Street car park is 2 minutes walk away this offers free parking from 4pm-9am. During hours out side of this time Clarence Street is a short stay carpark and you can only park here for a max of 3 hours.
St Erbyns Long Stay Carpark is a 5 minute walk away. See map in check in Instructions.
On street parking is also available in surrounding streets, and free of charge (not on any yellow lines) this is on a first come basis, try the below streets.
Begravia Street
High Street
St James Street
Bus routes
You’ll find Penzance Bus Station at the bottom of town, near the harbour. From here, you can travel out to local towns and villages like Marazion, St Ives, Land’s End, Newlyn and Mousehole.
In good weather, open top buses travel on the most popular tourist routes around St Ives, Land’s End and Marazion. To check times, visit the First website.
Bike hire
Opt for two wheels to take advantage of the quiet lanes and cycle paths. Bikes can be hired from several spots in and around Penzance, including Penzance Bike Hire from RideOn eBikes, Trinity Yard and Land’s End Cycle Hire in nearby Long Rock.
Or download the "Beryl" app and help yourself to one of the green electric bikes dotted around the town (be sure to check the battery life of the bike you choose before you set off).
Parking
Penzance has several short and long-stay car parks, operated by Cornwall Council. If you’ll be travelling around west Cornwall, seven and 14-day Rover tickets are available to buy online and allow you to park in most long-stay car parks for a one-off payment.
Alternatively, you can pay as you go using the Phone and Pay app. To find out more about parking in Penzance, visit the Cornwall Council and the Penzance Town Council websites.
Sailings to the Isles of Scilly
From Penzance Harbour, pop over to the Isles of Scilly: a cluster of Mediterranean-style islands 28 miles off Land’s End. The Scillonian III sails from Easter to November, arriving on the largest island of St Mary’s. If you’re driving to Penzance, you can leave your vehicle securely with Isles of Scilly Parking or Scilly Parking.
Other Things to Note:
Please note the apartment is above a hairdressers.
Interaction with Guests:
Please contact us via the app, or message. When doing so via message or phone call please let us know which property you are staying in so we can assist you efficiently, we live locally so if you have any issues we are on hand to help :)
