Primrose House Bed & Breakfast - St Ives (Cornwall)
50.17096, -5.50932Overview
Primrose House Bed & Breakfast St Ives offers free parking, private entrance, and daily continental breakfast provisions in a quiet village midway between St Ives and Penzance.
Accommodations and Amenities
Each deluxe king room at Primrose House includes a kitchenette, private entrance, and a dining area. The room provides parquet or tiled floors, a hairdryer, refrigerator, microwave, and a TV with streaming services. Guests have access to free on-site private parking and a quiet outdoor seating area.
In-Room Breakfast and Provisions
A continental breakfast is set up in the room with fresh milk, yoghurts, orange juice, bread, and pastries. The host replenishes supplies daily and often leaves a cream tea with scones, clotted cream, and jam on the second day. Free toiletries and fresh fruits are also provided.
Location and Nearby Attractions
Primrose House St Ives sits a 10-minute drive from St Ives and a similar distance from Penzance, placing guests between north and south coasts. Carbis Bay is 6 km away, St Michael's Mount 8 km, and Tate St Ives 7 km. Land's End Airport is 20 km from the property.
Hospitality and Guest Touches
The host Kay greets guests at the door and provides a detailed guide to the area along with local history books. Extra touches include a cream tea left in the room on the second day and a recommended shorter route back to London. The property has a fire extinguisher and non-smoking rooms throughout.
Outdoor and Parking
Free private parking is available on the driveway, with street parking as backup. An outdoor seating area with furniture allows guests to relax after a day of exploring. The quiet village location includes a nearby pub (Coldstreamer) a 5-minute walk away.
- Parking: Free on-site private parking with driveway and street backup
- Breakfast: Continental in-room breakfast with daily replenished pastries and fresh milk
- Room Features: Kitchenette, private entrance, streaming TV, and microwave
- Host Hospitality: Cream tea on second day, local guides, and friendly reception
- Location: 10-minute drive to St Ives and Penzance, near Carbis Bay and St Michael's Mount
Facilities
Main facilities
Free internet access
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Non-smoking property
Room features
- Sitting area
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Essential information about Primrose House Bed & Breakfast
| 💵 Lowest room price | 149 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 4.3 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 5.5 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Penzance, PZE |
Location
- City landmarks
- Restaurants
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