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Classic English B&B in Penzance (With An Italian Name)

January 26, 2007 at 9:52 AM | 0 Comments

The classic bed and breakfast comes with comfortable beds, narrow staircases, a homely feel and an owner who acts half like a butler and half like your best friend. And that's exactly what you get in south-west England at Penzance's Con Amore.

A quaint traditional Cornish home, the narrow street frontage makes it a surprise to find so many rooms inside, all with an ensuite. Keith Richards (yes it's his real name, but he's not a member of the Rolling Stones) and his wife Carol are totally charming hosts, and Keith serves breakfast in the dining room in a butler-style suit--but with the personalized charm that no big hotel offers.

And as for the problem of an English breakfast, Con Amore offers enough choices (which are really very edible) that everyone should be happy, including a vegetarian, continental and full English breakfast.

If you want to explore Cornwall, Penzance is a convenient base; Con Amore is walking distance from the train station if you don't have a heavy bag, but otherwise better suited if you're coming by car. Apart from this, the only qualms we might have are a few typos on their website, especially the warning that they're sometimes fully booked during peek season. Beware of any holes in the walls where others might peek through!

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· Cornwall Hotel Listings [Cornwall Guide]