Seafront Stay in Penzance

Welcome to Lombard House Hotel, a charming Grade II Regency guest house offering comfortable room only accommodation in Penzance, Cornwall.

Built in the early 18th century and family-run since 1995, Lombard House Hotel combines historic character with modern comfort in a peaceful location overlooking the beautiful Mount’s Bay.

Situated on a quiet south-facing terrace approximately 70–80 metres back from the Penzance seafront promenade, our guest house is ideally located for visitors exploring West Cornwall, the South West Coast Path and the Isles of Scilly. Guests can enjoy sea views across Mount’s Bay, free private parking, ultrafast Wi-Fi and relax in our sunny south-facing front garden during their stay. The iconic St Michael’s Mount can also be seen just a short walk away along the promenade.

Over the years, we have built a reputation for friendly hospitality, clean and comfortable accommodation, and offering guests a relaxing home-from-home stay in Penzance. Our historic property was also featured as a filming location in Amazing Grace, based on the Rosamunde Pilcher novel Coming Home.

Our Penzance accommodation is perfectly positioned for visiting many of Cornwall’s most popular and historic attractions, including world-famous coastal landmarks, picturesque fishing villages, historic sites, tropical gardens and some of the county’s most scenic beaches and coastal walks.

Nearby attractions include:

• St Michael’s Mount
• Minack Theatre
• St Ives & Tate St Ives
• Mousehole
• Land’s End
• Jubilee Pool
• Paradise Park
• Geevor Tin Mine
• Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
• South West Coast Path
• West Cornwall beaches and coastal walks
• The Eden Project
• Isles of Scilly ferry and helicopter connections

Art galleries, historic harbours, tropical gardens, ancient landmarks, coastal walks and Cornwall’s famous beaches are all within easy reach of Lombard House Hotel.

Lombard House Hotel is also just a short walk from the historic centre of Penzance, approximately 0.5 miles from the main town shopping area, Chapel Street, local restaurants, cafés, pubs and shops.

Penzance is one of Cornwall’s oldest and most historic towns, well known for its maritime heritage, harbour, Regency and Georgian architecture, art galleries and traditional Cornish character. The historic Chapel Street area features some of the town’s oldest buildings, independent shops, galleries and traditional pubs, while the harbour and promenade offer beautiful coastal views across Mount’s Bay.

The Penzance train and bus stations are approximately 12 minutes away on foot, while the Scillonian ferry terminal and Penzance Heliport are both nearby, making us an ideal base for Isles of Scilly travellers.

We also welcome contractors, business travellers and working guests looking for clean, comfortable accommodation in Penzance with convenient parking and Wi-Fi access. Our central location provides easy access to local businesses, transport links and surrounding areas of West Cornwall.


✔ We Offer

✔ Comfortable room only accommodation in Penzance
✔ Free private parking for guests
✔ Peaceful location close to Penzance promenade and town centre
✔ Guest mesh Wi-Fi system throughout the property for reliable high-speed coverage
✔ Ethernet internet connections available in all rooms for fast and reliable wired access
✔ Smart TVs in most rooms with access to guests’ own streaming services
✔ Sea view rooms
✔ Sunny south-facing front garden
✔ Comfortable beds with quality Egyptian cotton bedding
✔ Tea and coffee making facilities with complimentary biscuits
✔ En-suite rooms with toiletries and hair dryers provided
✔ Good quality heavyweight 100% cotton towels and face cloths provided in all rooms
✔ Bathrobes available on request
✔ Iron and ironing board available on request
✔ Desks or seating areas available in most rooms
✔ Individually controlled heating in rooms for year-round comfort
✔ Daily housekeeping available on request using convenient room service door hangers
✔ Non-smoking accommodation
✔ Additional long-stay parking for Isles of Scilly visitors (advance booking required)
✔ Excellent location close to promenade and harbour
✔ Suitable accommodation for workers and business travellers
✔ Friendly family-run hospitality since 1995


🌊 Explore West Cornwall

Guests staying at Lombard House Hotel can easily explore many of Cornwall’s most popular attractions, beaches and coastal villages.

Whether you are planning:

  • a coastal holiday
  • a walking holiday
  • an Isles of Scilly trip
  • a short break in Cornwall
  • a sightseeing visit to West Cornwall
  • a business or working stay in Penzance

our guest house provides a comfortable and convenient base in the heart of Penzance.


Book Your Stay in Penzance

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Telephone: +44 (0)1736 364897

We look forward to welcoming you to West Cornwall.




“Well situated, small but cozy room!”

Catherine- Single Female

“Really enjoyed my stay here. The room was lovely and clean and the view of the sea was wonderful. The owners were really helpful and friendly. Will be staying here again. ”

P - Business Traveller