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You will sense the air of history as soon as you arrive in the colourful town of Penzance. Chapel Street is the most historic part of the town with the flamboyant Egyptian House at the top of the street. This museum of Egyptian curiosities is housed in a building that combines hexagonal-paned windows and sphinx-like figures with the royal coat of arms of George III! It is opposite the Union Hotel where the death of Nelson was first announced while the neighbouring Turk's Head claims to be the oldest pub in town. It is certainly not the oddest however; that prize goes to the Admiral Benbow, built in the 17th century with a pirate on the roof!
This friendly Cornish town springs to life with gusto during the pagan festivals of Golowan and Mazey Day at Midsummer. The Penzance Proms and the Montol Festival are popular arts festivals. Follow the Town Trail from the Tourist Information Centre, visit the cinema or attend an open-air play during your stay in a self-catering apartment or holiday cottage in the area.
Penzance has a commendable range of attractions from fishing trips, beaches, art galleries and museums to helicopter trips to the Isles of Scilly. The Jubilee Swimming Pool is a summer crowd-pleaser while the Morrab Gardens and private library are ideal to enjoy in any season. Visit the Trinity House Lighthouse Centre or Penlee House nearby. Just across Marazion Bay is the impressive St Michael's Mount with its tidal causeway, or head inland to the Iron Age village of Chysauster with stone dwellings dating back to 100BC.
Here is our selection of the very best holiday homes in and around the Penzance...
Cragford, Sennen Cove has four bedrooms & four bathrooms in an outstanding coastal setting with private grounds & beach access. Designed to maximise the stunning sea views, it has sitting rooms with picture windows, home cinema, sauna & ample parking.
A fantastic coastal cottage with private beach access
Seascape, Carnyorth is an upscale five bedroom house near St Just with spacious open plan living & bi-fold doors to garden with hot tub & gas heater. Beautifully furnished & fully equipped for ten it has three bathrooms, off-road parking & sea glimpses.
Contemporary property with woodburner and garden hot tub
The Watch, Penzance is a top floor two bedroom, two bathroom apartment with sea themed décor and sea views from the balcony. Beautifully furnished, it has white sofas around the electric fire, off-road parking and is five minutes from beach & coastal path.
A top floor apartment with balcony & sea views
Cove View, 7 Cyan, Porthcurno is a two bedroom apartment to sleep up to three guests. Close to the Minack Theatre and Porthcurno Beach, it enjoys wonderful sea views from the modern living area and furnished balcony. There is off-street parking.
A contemporary apartment with sea views, well positioned for the Minack Theatre