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Sirens
Penzance

£512 - £1422 per week
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As the sun rises and sailing boats drift lazily on the horizon, savour drawn out mornings with a piping hot cup of Cornish tea in hand. Benefiting from a slightly elevated position, one can spend hours admiring the sea views Sirens provides, over the top of the chimney pots, across to St Michael's Mount and beyond. If your holiday wishes are to be close to the elements, spend joyful days bathing in the sea and Jubilee Pool on the promenade or exploring and foraging on the coastal paths, before returning to this beautiful home to rinse off the salty air. Plan the next day's adventures with a crisp glass of white on the decking, before preparing a freshly caught sea platter, in the well-equipped kitchen. The sumptuous, rust coloured, velvet and ink blue sofas beckon post-dinner celebrations for a family of six or a group of friends, spending quality time together. For a time to reflect, the cosy snug room provides a peaceful escape to either admire the view or lose yourself in the power of a good book.

Sirens is located within Penzance town centre, a short stroll from both the train and bus station, meaning you can choose to leave the car behind. A few minutes' walk will lead you to some fine eateries and traditional Cornish pubs. Choose a holiday read from the local friendly book shop and enjoy a barista coffee and a slice of heavenly cake, from one of the several delightful cafes in the town. Pleasant walks into neighbouring Marazion and Newlyn and further into Mousehole beside the sea, provide captivating views. For the more adventurous, surfing at the spectacular Sennen Cove and the stretching golden beach at Praa Sands are just a short drive away. With discounts for smaller groups and storage for surfboards or bikes, Sirens is a very comfortable home that provides something for everyone, to create special, lasting holiday memories.

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Where you'll sleep

Bedroom 1

Double

Bedroom 2

Twin

Bedroom 3

Double

Entrance

via two steps and front door with stairs leading to first floor bedrooms and door to:

Kitchen/dining room

gas oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, breakfast bar with three stools, chair, dining table and six chairs, two steps and door leading to:

Sitting room

three sofas, chair, Smart TV, door leading to:

Cloakroom

WC, basin.

Utility room

washing machine, tumble dryer, door leading to outside area. Stairs from hallway leading to first floor and doors to:

Snug

two chairs, sea views.

Family bathroom

bath with rainfall shower over, WC, basin. Five stairs leading to:

Bedroom 1

double bed, two chairs.

Bedroom 2

twin beds, sea views. Fourteen steps leading to second floor, with door to:

Bedroom 3

double bed, chair, stool, sea views.

Outside area

small decked area with bistro table and two chairs, six steps leading to under decking storage for surfboard and bikes.

Additional information

gas central heating. As this property is situated on a slight hill and set over three floors with several internal stairs, it may not be suitable for those with mobility issues. Decking and external steps may be slippery when wet. WiFi, short breaks available.

 
 

A beautifully equipped comfortable and quiet holiday home in such a great location especially for those using public transport

September 2024

The Pasty Seekers - May 2025 Simply perfect, from the size of the rooms (6 adults), to the art on the walls, the variety of books, games and soft furnishings. It was super tidy and fabulously clean. Plenty of room for 6 adults. Aspect holidays were excellent from start to finish.

May 2024

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Holidays in Penzance

On a sunny day, St. Michael’s Mount, Mount's Bay and Penzance seafront might be mistaken for the Mediterranean making holidays in Penzance a jet-set-style holiday you can enjoy without climbing on a plane.

 

Sitting in the corner of a sheltered and attractive bay, the UK’s most westerly town has been a popular resort since the Napoleonic wars when the wealthier English people were cut off from the continent and searched closer to home for fresh air and the newly discovered benefits of sea-bathing. The temperature in Penzance is always a little warmer than elsewhere meaning sub-tropical plants grow well in Morrab Gardens and in the gardens on St. Michael’s Mount. It also means balmy days on one of the nearby beaches are always calling.

Penzance is great for short breaks out of season and there are many boating trips from the harbour that will take you to explore the West Coast from the sea. Due to its excellent road and rail links, Penzance holidays offer something for everyone with lots to see and do. It’s also within a stone’s throw of some of the prettiest places to visit in Cornwall, which are always worth exploring during your stay.

Penzance has secret treats too if you take the time to explore. For a start, the very best way to see Penzance is by the alleys and walkways, the through-lanes from here to there. Take a day to discover the town this way and you will uncover its beautiful parks as well as its Regency and Georgian architecture. 

Penzance also benefits from a wonderful community and comes alive throughout the year with different events and traditions that add waves of colour and music to the seaside town.

Did you know...

Penzance has one of the mildest climates in the UK!

Beaches in and near Penzance

With Mount’s Bay providing a beautiful alcove of beaches and the surrounding Penwith coast showing off exactly what west Cornwall has to offer, beach days in Penzance are always on the agenda.

Longrock Beach – Nestled halfway between Marazion and Penzance, this long stretch of sand is great for families. The water remains quite shallow, making it ideal for those who aren’t confident swimmers as well as windsurfers.

Marazion Beach – There are few views from the beach as impressive as Marazion where your beach day benefits from the impressive St Michael’s Mount standing guard over the bay. Stroll across the causeway at low tide, explore the rockpools or tuck into a fish and chips on the rocks.

Perranuthnoe Beach – With a beach café that serves delicious homemade cakes and ice creams, and a ramp for easy access, Peranuthnoe is popular with locals and visitors alike. The expanse of sand, which is second to none for sandcastles, means there’s plenty of room for everyone.

Places to visit near Penzance

Stay in a self catering cottage in Penzance and you’re perfectly situated to explore the surrounding towns and villages, each with their own individual characters and charm. Literally minutes from Penzance is the fishing port of Newlyn while a little further on you’ll find the quaint village of Mousehole with its harbourside bistro, community atmosphere and famous Christmas lights. Take a stroll along the coast to Marazion beach or venture in the opposite direction to the beautiful Lamorna Cove. For more ideas, check out our blog post on days out around Penzance.

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Events

Montol Festival

Each year, the people of Penzance celebrate the Winter Solstice with a festival of Cornish tradition, torch processions, and dancing through the streets. It's a truly wonderful celebration. 

21st December 2024

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Penzance Literary Festival

Popular with visitors and locals alike, this exciting festival celebrates everything literary, including spoken, written, recited and sung word. Take part in the reading and writing discussions and activities and enjoy the many performances.

2nd - 6th July 2024

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Golowan Festival - Penzance

Golowan Festival is an annual arts event that celebrates local culture and community. This year the theme will be 'Back to the Future!

21st - 30th June 2024

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Things to do in Penzance

Jubilee Pool

This beautiful art-deco open-air bathing pool is the UK’s largest seawater lido. There is also an excellent café and a delightfully warm geothermal pool. The pool opens from the end of May until September. Even in winter, some hardy year-round swimmers use battery rocks (just north of Jubilee Pool) for their daily dip!

Parks and gardens

Morrab Garden is a sub-tropical garden in the heart of Penzance with Victorian fountains and a bandstand, which still plays host to concerts in the summer. The Morrab Library sits in the gardens and is an absolute joy with its wonderful photographic archives and collections. Full of trees and squirrels, Penlee Park has a specific dog-free and child-friendly play area making it ideal for families.

Art galleries

Penlee House Art Gallery & Museum (with an excellent café) sits opposite the Penlee open-air theatre and is home to a large collection of Newlyn School paintings as well as more contemporary works. Along the various streets and alleys lie many other superb galleries featuring a mix of local and national artists. Further afield, you have the renowned Newlyn Exchange and the wondrous Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens, which is home to many incredible sculptures throughout its grounds. Or, if you want to create your own art, why not embark on one of Penwith’s popular painting holidays to really make the most of Cornish scenery.

Shopping in Penzance

Not all town centres have the beautiful granite terrace and arcade steps, the iron railings; or retain the architecture of previous generations above the modern shop frontages that Penzance enjoys. There are many Georgian and early Victorian facades just above eye-level in Penzance giving a really unique backdrop to your shopping. By way of shops, you’ll find everything from boutiques to big names as well as delis and food shops that are jam-packed with tempting, locally sourced treats.

Walks

Penzance, with its recently resurfaced prom and surrounding coastline, is perfectly placed to enjoy some stunning Cornish walks. The further to the west you go, the more rugged and captivating the coastline – although be warned, in Penwith, the more beautiful the view, the steeper the trek to reach it! Our favourite stretch has to be between Mousehole all the way along to the Minack Theatre, which provides days upon days of incredible coastal walks. During your treks, make sure to keep an eye out for some of Cornwall’s ancient sites, which can be found scattered around the wild landscape.

Eating out

Penzance self-catering holidays are perfect; Chapel Street leads up from the harbour to the town centre where you will find a range of restaurants and pubs as well as independent shops and houses of historic interest and importance. Lavenders Deli on Alverton Street is ideal for stocking up on treats for your holiday cottage. Check out our blog on places to eat in Penzance for ideas on where to refuel.

Dog-friendly Penzance

With the sights and smells of the nearby beaches and plenty of dog-friendly pubs (Admiral Benbow is particularly popular with dogs and people alike), Penzance is a wonderful place for a dog-friendly holiday in Cornwall. There are also some great dog-friendly beaches nearby so you can enjoy a proper romp in the sand with your furry best friend.

Events in Penzance

Golowan Festival – Happening every year towards the end of June, Penzance’s Golowan Festival (also known as Mazey Day) is a bright and cheerful celebration of midsummer and promises an array of colour, music and festivities. Watch the parade of intricate puppets that dance through the streets, cheer on the Morris dancers and browse your way through the collection of stalls that sell everything from jewellery to mouth-watering foods.

Penzance Literary Festival - One for all the bookworms out there, the Penzance Literary Festival in July celebrates words in all forms from written to spoken to sung! Come along and catch the many performances, take part in literary discussions and even try your hand at creating your own stuff with the many workshops that take place.

Christmas in Penzance – With Christmas lights turning the whole stretch of coast between St Michael’s Mount and Mousehole into a glittering display, a jovial walk (or drive) is always a great way to get in the festive spirit. In town, you’ll find shop windows awash with intricate displays that tie in with a chosen theme as businesses from all over the town take part in an annual Christmas competition to dazzle shoppers. Santa never misses Penzance when doing the rounds, as you can always find him sitting happily in his grotto during the light switch on. Fairs, processions, and costumed antics take place throughout December, so you’re always in for a spectacle or two when you visit at Christmas.

 

Getting around

Literally at the end of the line, Penzance is well-placed for holiday makers that prefer the train to a car. For those wanting to tour Mount’s Bay on foot (or on two wheels), there is a superb path that runs right the way along from Marazion to Mousehole, making excellent use of the promenade in Penzance. You can often find food vans along the prom, allowing for a quick refuel with a view during your jaunt. For those with a car, there are numerous car parks around the town as well as in the surrounding villages so you can enjoy Penwith by foot, car, bike or even boat!

What our guests say...

We know how important honest reviews are when it comes to booking your holiday. To help you choose the right property for you, we publish all reviews left by guests who have stayed here in the past, with the few exceptions stated in our Review Guidelines. Please bear in mind that some facilities referred to by past guests in reviews can be removed or changed at any time.

A beautifully equipped comfortable and quiet holiday home in such a great location especially for those using public transport

The Pasty Seekers - May 2025 Simply perfect, from the size of the rooms (6 adults), to the art on the walls, the variety of books, games and soft furnishings. It was super tidy and fabulously clean. Plenty of room for 6 adults. Aspect holidays were excellent from start to finish.

Sirens was really lovely. We felt like we were on holiday. The house is lovely and spacious and the two toilets in the house make it convenient and comfortable for 5 people. The appliances are very good quality, it located a short walk into the town centre and a short drive to the large supermarkets in the area. The beds and soft furnishings were great quality, clean and fresh. It was simply memorable for us.

We had a relaxed and pleasant stay at Sirens. Nicely decorated with comfortable beds. Great location for bus and train links, as we were car-free in Cornwall. We thoroughly enjoyed our time exploring Cornwall and making memories. Thank you.

A beautiful and comfortable house with a very well equipped kitchen. There isn't any allocated parking but we found a space on the road nearby and didn't move the car until we left as the house is a short walk to the town and to the train and bus stations.

Great place to stay. very near the sea and not far walk to the shops and a little hint is to book a table at the pubs before you arrive because they're always booked solid on arrival. . Lovely property. Everything we needed.thanks xx

This house was perfect for us as a group of three adult friends. Everything is very comfortable and well equipped, and it’s in a great location for a holiday by train. We took bikes, but buses were amazing too. I’d love to go back!

A very nice holiday home in a very good location close to the shops and train / bus stations especially if you do not have a car.

Penzance is a fab place to visit, you can go anywhere on the buses with a great service, the train station is next to the bus station which is very convenient. The travel information office is also located at the bus station. Good town (hilly) with a large range of shops. Would recommend the ‘Dolphin’ pub and the ‘Longboat Inn’ for food.

A really relaxed and comfortable stay with all the amenities anyone could ask for. A real home from home experience. Lovely views of the mount and easily accessible to local beach and town centre. A little tricky to park some days but it didn't take this away from our stay. Nights were cosy and plenty to do indoors on rainy days.

We had a great stay. Location a very short walk into the town centre couldn't be better. Quiet residential area. The house was very comfortable, well equipped with high end appliances and products. The bed was very comfortable. Would definitely stay again when in Penzance.

We found sirens very comfortable and conveniently located.