About the Area

Penryn is an ancient market town harking back to the 13th Century. It’s seen a great deal of history and today boasts a charming atmosphere and host of up and coming shops, galleries and eateries. Thanks to it’s proximity to the Penryn Campus of Falmouth University, Penryn is also home to a vibrant student population.

Eateries & Cafes

Penryn’s cafe and resturant scene offers something for everyone - from fish & chips to comfort food to speciality coffee.

• Bango Street Kitchen | Pan-Asian inspired food and coffees to go, backing onto the river

• Cafe Gabor | tapas bar and restaurant

• Choy Hung House | Chinese food to go

• Daaku | Indian cuisine to have in and to go

• Fish Factory | vegan cafe

• Mariners | fish and chips to go

• Muddy Beach | cafe, bar and restaurant on the riverside

• Pizza Pls | wood-fired pizzas to have in and to go, tucked away in Bohl’s Yard

• Red Chilli | Indian food to go

• Seven Stars | free house

• Stargazy Cafe | artisan cafe offering cakes, breakfast and lunch

• Sunshine Cafe & Yoga | coffee, cakes, breakfast and lunch

• The Thirsty Scholar | free house

• The Warehouse | Origin speciality coffee, pastries, breakfast and lunch

Things to Do

Penryn’s ancient history makes for fascinating exploring. In more recent times, Falmouth University on the doorstep has led to an evolving and growing arts scene in the town.

• Enys Gardens | historic mansion, gardens and woodlands

• Fish Factory | gallery, shop and vegan cafe

• Grays Wharf | gallery and workshops

• Jubilee Wharf | gallery and workshops

• St. Gluvias Church | historic Anglican church on the river

• The Terrace Gallery | gallery and shop

Getting Around

Train | We are a 15 minute (quite hilly!) walk from the train station. This is the Maritime Line which runs between Falmouth and Truro. We can usually offer a pick-up service from the station.

Bus | 50 metres to the no. 69 route Falmouth to Mylor and Flushing

Park & Ride / Float | 2 km to Ponsharden for ferries or buses into Falmouth

Walks | local walks from the property (maps and guidance on request!)

• The Dog House to Flushing via St. Gluvias Church - 5 kilometres beside the river (can be muddy)

• The Dog House to Mylor via Enys - 5 kilometres on quiet roads (or farm rights of way for the adventurous)

• The Dog House to Perranarworthal - 5 kilometres on quiet roads

• The Dog House to Bohelland Holy Well - 1/2 kilometre mystery walk!

Cycling | Carnon Valley cycleway (bike hire at Bissoe)