The Balnoon Inn With Rooms, St Ives (Cornwall)
About the Hotel
The Balnoon Inn with Rooms - A countryside bed and breakfast with free parking, garden views, and access to cycling and hiking trails
Set 3 km from Carbis Bay Beach and 12 km from St Michael's Mount, The Balnoon Inn with Rooms operates as a bed and breakfast with a bar, garden, and sun terrace. Each unit includes a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, private bathroom, bed linen, and towels, with heating provided. Guests at The Balnoon Inn with Rooms can pursue cycling and hiking nearby or relax in the picnic area and outdoor furniture. Free WiFi and free private parking are available on site. The property offers luggage storage, daily housekeeping, and private check-in/check-out. Breakfast is included, with options such as cooked breakfast and continental items. The bar serves evening meals, including a Sunday roast, with kid meals and special diet menus upon request. Board games and puzzles are provided for guests. Security features include CCTV in common areas and outside, fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, and key access. The Balnoon Inn with Rooms is 25 km from Minack Theatre and 41 km from Lizard Lighthouse & Heritage Centre, with Land's End Airport 23 km away.
Pros
Situated in a quiet countryside setting with views of greenery and wildlife, such as wild rabbits.
Staff are described as friendly and helpful, and breakfast is generous with cooked-to-order options.
Evening meals offer good portion sizes, including a popular Sunday roast.
Free private parking and free WiFi are available on site.
Cons
Some rooms have very small bathrooms with mould issues; a few reviewers noted a shower space only 0.6 m x 1.5 m.
Public bus service from the nearest stop runs hourly, with the last return around 17:50; walking to St Ives takes about an hour.
No communal lounge apart from the dining area; on some days bar and restaurant service were unavailable due to staffing.
Room Rates & Availability Calendar
Facilities
General
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
Guest Parking
- Private parking is possible on site for free.
Children
- Cots
Room features
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV