Merchants House

Entire historic townhouse in Penryn, United Kingdom

About this space

The Merchant’s House is a stunning historic 2-bedroom home in the heart of Penryn.



This extraordinary 17th Century property is a perfect fit for a weekend away or a longer stay. A unique blend of historic character and modern comfort awaits you. Recently renovated, its historic features include a barrel-vaulted ceiling, restored 17th century windows and joinery and an ornate 1630 plaster ceiling. The house has had a full renovation and provides the comfort of modern living in a historical setting.  

The house is on a cobbled pedestrian street in the centre of town with a designated free parking space belonging to the house less than a minute away.
Towels and bed linen provided.

For added privacy the house has a private entrance.

The space

The house is over two floors and provides ample space to chill out.

View looking back from Kitchen toward upstairs Bedroom.

Living Room is on the ground floor has stunning Jacobean ceilings and a great fireplace, and is equipped with comfortable sofas, TV, board games and books.

Downstairs living room

Fully equipped modern Kitchen on the upper floor with large dining table, dishwasher, oven, and washing machine. The spacious kitchen has an abundance of natural light and extends out to a long Balcony with scenic views over the harbour and estuary of Penryn.

Kitchen views left and right showing balcony

Two Bedrooms that sleep four people. The ground floor twin bedroom contains two single beds and has its own bathroom with bath and shower. The upstairs master bedroom has a King bed, a barrel-vaulted ceiling and 17th century plasterwork with access to a separate shower room.


Downstairs bedroom

House layout

Guest access

Full Access to the entire House.


On a quiet pedestrian passage, right off the Penryn High Street. (Broad Street – access via walkway just past The KIngs Bar.,

Free parking included, less than a minute away from the house so you can easily bring your bags in and have access to your own parking spot.

Other things to note

Convenient for Penryn campus and for Falmouth. Yacht marinas are a short walk away. There are 3 pubs in walking distance, The Famous Barrel (good local pub – more of drinking place), The Thristy Scollar (excellent food from their local Chef) and the Seven Stars.
Pizza 42 is an excelletn restaurant, in a Courtyard next to the Barrel, which makes amazing spicey Margarias, and superb food.