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The Dunedin
Penzance, EnglandAlexandra Rd
Penzance, Cornwall, England
TR18 4LZ |
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Overview |
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 | The Dunedin is a large Victorian house dating from 1886 and is AA 4-Star rated, it has 8 tastefully furnished bedrooms, each with modern en-suite shower, wash basin and WC together with digital Freeview colour TV, radio alarm, hair dryer, cooling fan and tea/coffee making facilities. | | The Dunedin is situated in a wide and tree-lined avenue leading to the seafront, with its long promenade and sheltered bay and there is free and unrestricted parking on both sides and for most of the road where The Dunedin is situated, Alexandra Road, and the adjoining roads.
Situated on the edge of town, but within a few short minutes walk of the center and the seafront, Dunedin is in the ideal position to visit all the many and reasonably priced pubs, restaurants and other attractions in Penzance. | | Breakfast is served in our bright and airy dining room, which is situated on the lower ground floor, and there is a selection of cereals, chilled fruit juices and segments, seasonal fresh fruit and cooked to order main courses to suit a variety of tastes and preferences.
Our Guest Lounge is situated on the upper ground floor and comfortable settees and armchairs are available for our Guests relaxation, whether it is watching the digital Freeview colou TV, listening to music or the radio on the Musuc Centre, or reading the books, newspapers, magazines and tourist literature provided or, for simply having a snooze. Free and unrestricted access to our Free Hot-Spot wireless Broadband network is available to our Guests. | | Here we pride ourselves on our welcoming atmosphere and, should you decide on a holiday or a short break with us, we will certainly do our best to make your stay an enjoyable one. Please note that the Dunedin is totally non-smoking and we do not have a credit/debit card facility but accept sterling cheques, travelers cheques or cash. |
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Location & Transportation |
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Penzance is the ideal place to center your holiday. The Penwith Peninsula is renowned for its tucked away coves, sandy beaches and ancient Celtic historical sites and they are all within easy reach of Penzance, either by car, train or on one of the many coach trips which start from the bus station in the town. More energetic types can sail or wind surf in the bay or take a walk over the coastal footpaths which are famous for their rugged beauty, wild flowers and the occasional school of dolphins cavorting out at sea.
The famous Minack open-air theatre is situated on the cliffs at Porthcurno where many a pleasant evening can be spent watching a variety of plays and musicals.
Take a day trip to the peaceful Isles of Scilly both the helicopter and the SS Scillonian leave from Penzance.
Last, but not least, there is St. Michaels Mount, rising out of Mounts Bay, owned by the National Trust and well worth a visit. Take a boat or, at low tide, it is possible to walk to the island across the causeway. | | Directions | By road: From the A30 follow signs for Penzance, in 1-way system follow signs for Seafront & Newlyn and follow the promenade to a mini-roundabout, turn right into Alexandra road and the Dunedin is some 400 yards along on the right hand side. | | Transportation | By rail: From Penzance station turn left and follow directions as above. As the Dunedin is circa 1 mile from the station you may wish to take a taxi from the station taxi rank. | | Airport | Newquay (approx 30 miles) |
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Amenities & Attractions |
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Local Attractions
 | Land's End (9 miles) | | St. Michael's Mount (3 miles) | | Minack Theatre (5 miles) | | Eden Project (30 miles) | | Lost Gardens of Heligan (30 miles) | | Ancient Celtic sites (1-30 miles) | | Cornwall Coastal Path (1-100 miles) |
| Amenities
 | Beach | | Breakfast available | | Breakfast included | | Breakfast included (continental) | | Breakfast included (full) | | Children permitted | | Internet access | | Internet wireless (free) | | Linen included | | Newspapers/magazines | | No Smoking | | No curfew | | Pets not allowed | | Tour/sightseeing assistance | | Wireless internet |
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Guest Room Amenities |
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 | All rooms have modern en-suite showers, WC's and washbasins. | | All rooms are centrally heated and have Freeview digital colour TV's, radio-alarms, cooling fans, tea/coffee making facilities and hair dryers. | | 7 of our rooms are furnished with "Stag" mahogany style funiture and the beds are divan type with fresh laudered sheets, pillows and duvets. |
| Room Types
 | Double | | Quad | | Single | | Triple | | Twin |
| Room Amenities
 | Clock radio | | Coffee/tea maker | | Ensuite | | Hairdryer | | Internet access | | Non-smoking rooms | | Private bathroom | | Showers without bath | | Television | | Television (cable/satellite) | | Toiletries complimentary |
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Food & Restaurants |
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Local Restaurants
| The Turks Head | Oldest pub in Penzance serving excellant food and a varied menu. | | Taj Mahal | Excellant Indian restaurant | | Sea Palace | Excellant Chinese restaurant | | Harbourside Meadery | Excellant Cornish fare with Cornish mead. |
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Payment Information |
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 | Rate details: Rates are per person per night and include full cooked breakfast and VAT. | | Available Discounts: For stays of 5 nights or longer contact Reservations for details. | | Additional charges: A charge may be incurred for extra persons in a room. | | Cancellation policy: (not applicable to online confirmation payments)
Please refer to our Booking Terms & Conditions on our website' |
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