The Fountain Tavern

31st August 2023:

Overall very comfortable stay, staff were very friendly and accommodating. Only things to note, shower in the room could do with a light, a hairdryer in the room would be useful and price of breakfast perhaps a little too much as it’s just really more of a continental type thing. Good as it was, for the price, you’d expect perhaps a cooked breakfast. Thanks very much for a lovely stay, best wishes, .

Good location, walking wise the pub is at the top of a hill, where you are next to a lot of independent and interesting shops to look around. The quay is only is 10-15 minute walk away and there are plenty of places of to eat close by. Driving wise, there’s lots of options of pretty coastal towns nearby, we liked Mousehole in particular.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th August 2023:

Great stay. Really friendly staff, and they were very accommodating regarding our dietary requirements. We would definitely stay again

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd August 2023:

Thank you so much for all your help and kindness refunding us one night after our chaos with the trains on Friday! We had a fantastic time in Penzance, very much in part thanks to your friendly pub. We loved the accommodation as well!

Would Recommend: Yes

20th August 2023:

Really enjoyed our stay. Lovely room and friendly staff, in particular Jane and the man (Raymond?).

Would Recommend: Yes

19th August 2023:

Really friendly, quite. Nice location. Long stay parking close by £6 a day. Best pork scratchings! Come and go as u please. Would definitely stay there again.

Would Recommend: Yes

15th August 2023:

It is a very cosy hotel, staff are very friendly and helpful. We our room was above the pub but it was super quiet.

We didn’t order breakfast but you can still find some nice cafes in the Main Street .

Would Recommend: Yes

14th August 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

8th August 2023:

The room had everything we needed. It was clean and comfortable. The staff were very helpful/friendly. The continental breakfast has a good selection of fruit, bread, croissants etc.

Would Recommend: Yes

6th August 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

30th August 2022:

Very clean and comfortable accommodation. The staff is lovely people.

Would Recommend: Yes

28th August 2022:

Nice friendly service nothing was to much trouble. Will be going back at some time .

Location was good for town centre five minutes walk away for all shops and ten minutes walk to water front

Would Recommend: Yes

19th August 2022:

When I arrived we were greeted with a smile, Sarah and Raymond where perfect hosts! nothing was to much trouble, felt at home from day one, the room was comfortable, clean ,slept well after a day of activities with my son 😊, we booked breakfast, which was cooked perfectly by Sarah, set us up for the day and great value for money, the fountain is a great location just far enough out of the centre to but not to far to avoid the huddle and bustle, I will definitely be returning in the future loved penzence, even my son 14yrs old hard to please loved every minute of the holiday and hotel, would recommend staying here for long or short visit A big thank you to all the staff the fountain great value 😊😊😊😊

Would Recommend: Yes

14th August 2022:

Ray and Sarah welcomed us with open arms. Rooms were great. Do not eat the full English breakfast cooked by Sarah if you do not want to gain weight. Absolutely amazing. Be prepared to socialise as in the front bar you are welcomed by the locals. We will definately stay again when next in Penzance.

Make sure your stay includes a Sunday as they serve the best roast in all of Cornwall cooked of course by Ray and Sarah. If you come by train it is only a £4 taxi ride or if you are fit and prefer to walk the inclines by all means do as it is definately worth it.

Would Recommend: Yes

13th August 2022:

Friendly trusting staff. Tuesday night with local musicians having a good time in the bar was outstanding. The breakfast lady was very pleasant to talk with.

The town is short of chef’s and wait staff and it is a huge challenge to find a restaurant. Make a booking early in the day or arrive before 6pm

Would Recommend: Yes

10th August 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

25th July 2022:

Staff friendly and welcoming

Would Recommend: Yes

12th July 2022:

Great place to stay, especially with the locations close by the bus and train station.

Recommend Cork and Fork and Mackeral Sky seafood bar

Would Recommend: Yes

11th July 2022:

I had a great experience of being a temporary Cornish here! All the staffs are brilliant and kind. Love them oxox will come back again! Highly recommended!

Would Recommend: Yes

25th June 2022:

Heel gezellig personeel en hele schone kamer. Elke ochtend uitgebreid Engels ontbijt. Slaap boven de pub maar daar merk je weinig van. Zou zelf er weer terug gaan.

Goede uitvalbasis om eea te bezoeken.

Would Recommend: Yes

21st June 2022:

Convenient location close to food and easy access to road.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th June 2022:

friendly and accommodating

easy walk to station/beach

Would Recommend: Yes

7th June 2022:

Thank you for such a warm welcome. We had a fantastic stay and the close proximity to shops and local places to eat is ideal. We have already passed your details to friends.

If you want very fresh Fish and Chips the local chippy is 2 minutes away along with a fabulous Indian and Chinese takeaways. The Smugglars cafe, a further 2 minutes away, serves a very full breakfast very reasonably priced. Local Artisan bakery a must with lots of other shops to explore.

Would Recommend: Yes

4th June 2022:

Lovely helpful staff made us feel most welcome

Fairly good position but a little way from the quay and promenade.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th April 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

21st April 2022:

Good location,small room but good for a short stay. Friendly host and staff.

Would Recommend: Yes

8th April 2022:

Made a nice change from the usual Premier Inn/Travelodge stuff. Facilities marked down only because of staff illness breakfast wasn't available. Probably helped my waistline though!

Would Recommend: Yes

7th March 2022:

Hi Sarah, I have also put a top review on Tripadvisor for everyone to see. Room was perfect and the lovely people running the fountain could not be more helpful. The Sunday lunch is an absolute must for first time guests! Best that I have had in years. 5*.

Would Recommend: Yes

5th March 2022:

A great place to relax❣️❣️❣️ Great service and very friendly locals❣️❣️❣️ Rooms with bathroom clean and tidy 👍🙂 Wi-Fi free ⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️ The only thing missing is a small fridge in the rooms but it is in the corridor with free water 👍🙂 I recommend‼️🙂

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd February 2022:

Very friendly hostes and staff. We were made to feel very welcome by all. Convenient for buses and the centre of Penzance. Lovely Sunday roast too! Sarah, Ray and the team looked after us very well. Thank you!

Lots to see in Cornwall and it was convenient getting the bud to Mousehole and Marazion.

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd December 2021:

Very friendly and very welcoming Just the facilities we required for a 1 night stay

Would Recommend: Yes

31st October 2021:

Very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely breakfast. We both enjoyed our stay thank you all.

Rooms over a bustling pub serving local ales.

Would Recommend: Yes

27th September 2021:

I stayed here with my husband and we had a fantastic 2-night stay at the Fountain Tavern, the service was second to none. Sarah and Evonne were particularly amazing and a good laugh! They were welcoming and gave us helpful advice on how to get around the area. The Fountain Tavern is in a great location (walking distance from the station) and in our package we were given breakfast (continental + egg/bacon rolls + a hot drink) which was nice. With the restaurant being closed at the moment we were able to bring a takeaway back late one evening and were given plates, glasses etc, the hosts were really happy to make sure we were comfortable! We think that the staff and venue exceeded our expectations for the cost and we're looking forward to returning when we're back in Cornwall! We'd 100% recommend to anyone considering booking!

Would Recommend: Yes

26th September 2021:

Would Recommend: Yes

25th September 2021:

Good fun, very very friendly and Sybil was brilliant.

Not much parking facility

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd September 2021:

Lovely spotless room, comfy bed, excellent shower and really friendly staff. Will happily stay there next time I’m in Penzance!

Would Recommend: Yes

20th September 2021:

Nice pub B&B - lovely staff, lively pub, great breakfast

Not far from station - but it is uphill if you're walking!

Would Recommend: Yes

9th September 2021:

The Fountain Tavern is run by a lovely family who are very kind and friendly, and they welcomed me warmly. The room was great, very clean, with ensuite bathroom and included everything - TV, hairdryer, tea/coffee, kettle etc. Yvonne and Sarah were very flexible and always willing to please, regarding my dietary requirements. I have several food intolerances, but they provided me with a delicious breakfast every day, according to my needs. All in all, I was very happy and satisfied at the Fountain Tavern.

There are plenty of good take-aways at walking distance from the Fountain Tavern. Yvonne and her family always let me use a table downstairs to eat my take away, and they provided plates and cutlery. Penzance is a very interesting town, and if you like art, Penlee House is a must. Lovely beach, and very well located with good bus and train service. Easy to visit other places from Penzance, such as St Ives, Mousehole, Newlyn, Landsend etc.

Would Recommend: Yes

8th September 2021:

we stayed in the family room on the top floor, what a great room for 2 adults & 2 kids.. Everyone was so welcoming and accommodating.. thank you!

Would Recommend: Yes

31st August 2021:

Extremally clean,very friendly staff nice atmosphere,close to cetre

Very good place to explore Cornwall

Would Recommend: Yes

26th August 2021:

Friendly staff. Kept extremely clean and tidy. Thoroughly recommended.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th August 2021:

All staff were very friendly and helpful.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th August 2021:

Incredibly friendly staff. Excellent breakfast. But, oh them Seagulls at 5:00am!!!

Take ear muffs! Those flaming Seagulls.

Would Recommend: Yes

24th August 2021:

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd August 2021:

Extremely clean room everything was lovely and the staff are wonderful.

Would Recommend: Yes

19th August 2021:

Just words of praise, a nice place to stop, eat, drink and rest. Clean, very nice and friendly staff. Thank you Yvonne.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th August 2021:

We booked a 2 night stay at The Fountain Tavern last minute and we are so glad we chose to stay here. On arrival we met Sarah and later on Ray, the owner’s. They couldn’t be more welcoming and Sarah showed us up to our room and asked what time we would like breakfast the following morning. The room was a double with an en-suite and was spacious, clean and had plenty of storage. We went downstairs to enjoy a couple of drinks in the bar, which has a good selection of beers and a great selection of spirits - in particular gin and rum - where we then met Ray. Ray is Cornish through and through and is a one man travel guide who told us about all the little coves and villages that were worth stopping at, which we then did the following day. As well as Ray and Sarah we met Yvonne, another friendly and warm member of staff who couldn’t do enough for you. The Tavern is in a great location and only a 2-3 minute walk into the centre of Penzance and there is also a pay and display car park next door, which is free between 1600-0900 hrs daily although in your room there are details to arrange off road parking. All in all a wonderful stay in Cornwall made all the more special due to Sarah, Ray and Yvonne and our stay at The Fountain Tavern.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th August 2021:

I really appreciate all the staffs for their politeness, very frankly, very good services, rooms are very clean, everything is perfect!

I really appreciate their breakfast service, delicious and lots of choice for breakfast. You will feel like home!

Would Recommend: Yes

16th August 2021:

Very friendly and welcoming staff. The breakfast was really nice. Clean and tidy place.

Excellent place to stay at this family run business.

Would Recommend: Yes

10th August 2021:

Exceptionally clean rooms. Situated at the top of the town and quiet overnight

Would Recommend: Yes