Large well located modern home in Newlyn, Cornwall
Dolphin House is centrally located, a stones throw away from many popular places to visit including local restaurants, pubs, shops, the harbour, art house cinema, Newlyn Gallery and other attractions within walking distance include Newlyn beach, Penzance town, Jubilee Pool along the prom, cultural museums and Mousehole village. There are a number of coastal walks, and cycle tours, making Newlyn an ideal base for your Cornish retreat.
The apartment has recently undergone a program of refurbishment rejuvenating the space from what was once the landlords living quarters of the old Dolphin Inn public house. The building dates back to the 18th Century and has had an exciting history as a hotel, a court house, a pub and post office. Today the ground floor houses one of Newlyn’s Antiques Shop.
Dolphin House combines the convenience of a central location with a good standard of accommodation and flat facilities. Located on the first floor, the living quarters are well proportioned, light and airy. There is a separate TV / lounge room to relax in and a sofa bed should you have a visitor during your stay.
The master bedroom has a Super King size bed, sofa and the room is large enough to fit an additional children’s bed on request.
The second bedroom sleeps 3 and has been designed to offer flexible sleeping arrangements. A super king size bed can be divided into twin singles. There is also an anex off this room with additional single bed.
The kitchen is fully equipped with a dish washer and washing machine. There is an electric heated clothes rack stored in the boiler room, which can be brought into the kitchen over night to dry clothes. In the kitchen there is a dining area for up to 7 people.
When booking please let us know how you would like the rooms configuration. e.i: The super king size in the master room and 3 single beds on second bedroom; super king size in master bedroom and twin beds together on second bedroom; only master bedroom (if a couple) etc. The reason is that we are trying to do our best for sustainability.
Visiting guests access the property via Jack Lane. You will have a key for the front door which takes you to an entrance hall. This area is shared with a downstairs are which is located below the apartment. There is a secondary secure private door straight ahead that goes into the private area of your apartment. Once through, the accommodation is upstairs. We do ask guests to remove shoes, before they go upstairs. This is to aid cleanliness for all visitors.
It is also located near the Swordfish, which is a village pub, popular with locals and tourists alike. It has a sweet beer garden for you to enjoy a few pints of Cornish ale during the summer. It can get lively especially on Friday nights when there is a band playing. The Swordfish pub closes around mid-night and the area is usually quiet after that and during the day.
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Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Penzance
Located in Penzance, this apartment is in a rural area and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of St. Michael's Mount and Carbis Bay Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore St Ives Harbour.
Penzance Leisure Centre and National Dahlia Collection are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Penzance (PZC-Penzance Train Station) - 7 min drive
Restaurants
Lovetts - 1 min walk
Mackerel Sky Seafood Bar - 1 min walk
Little Nook Cafe - 18 min walk
Taj Mahal - 19 min walk
45 Queen Street - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Large well located modern home in Newlyn, Cornwall pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Large well located modern home in Newlyn, Cornwall?
As of 18 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Large well located modern home in Newlyn, Cornwall on 13 Oct 2023 start from AU$205, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Large well located modern home in Newlyn, Cornwall?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Large well located modern home in Newlyn, Cornwall?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Large well located modern home in Newlyn, Cornwall?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Large well located modern home in Newlyn, Cornwall located?
Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Newlyn School of Art, Newlyn Tolcarne Beach and Penzance Promenade. Wherrytown Beach and Chapel St are also within 1 mile (2 km). Penzance (PZC-Penzance Train Station) is 29 minutes by foot and Penzance Station is 30 minutes.
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Such a great place. Spotlessly clean. Much bigger than anticipated. Really well equipped. Great kitchen with everything you would need for a holiday stay.
Perfect!
Samuel H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2023
It was great to host you guys! Thank you! Hope to see you again.
Very nice apartment. If you have children and travel in the summer with the windows open on a friday or saturday night, I expect it will be difficult to get the children to sleep due to lively noise from the pub, if they are not used to that. Not a problem for us.
Wonderful break in absolutely immaculate apartment
This apartment had absolutely everything you would need for a fabulous break . All we had at home was exactly the same at the apartment . Nothing was spared or missing . It was immaculate in every way from the fully stocked kitchen to beautiful bedding and a restful and welcoming ambiance. We even had complimentary fresh scones with clotted cream and jam along with Cornish shortbread as a welcome gift .
I can’t rate this apartment highly enough . Suffice to say I have been encouraging family and friends to experience this lovely spot and all that it offers . It’s in a fabulous location with amazing eateries literally on the doorstep and its within easy reach of stunning places to visit including Lands end Porthcurno , st Ives and Sennen . Our hosts were very easy to contact and made sure that we had enjoyed our stay from start to finish . 100% perfect
adrian m.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2021
Thank you very much for your kind words and for leaving the place just as you found it. We are very glad you had a good time and we hope to see you again. Oliver and Fern
Absolutely fabulous apartment, immaculate, we needed nothing, the quality of the beds were amazing,
Beds so comfortable, kitchen wear excellent quality as was the furniture. Parking could be a bit of a challenge and I got a ticket on our last night as I parked on another car park and didn’t realise it was a daily rate and didn’t include the night 😩but you can park on the long stay towards the jubilee pool about 12 mins walk and just top it up on your phone. We will absolutely return and also recommend our wider family and friends! Great area and so near to everywhere. Hosts were very thoughtful and provided lovely extras and allowed us early access as we came a great distance. Thank you for providing a great place to stay Fern and Oliver 😊
The apartment is bright, clean & spacious. Thoughtfully equipped with absolutely everything one could need including a heated airer.
The king bed is super comfortable & the mugs were brilliant for a big cup of tea (funny the minor things that make a difference).
The location is amazing & walkable (decent walk) along the promenade to Penzance.
We had a lovely stay - thank you
The property was excellent. Spacious and spotlessly clean. We appreciated the welcome pack. Oliver and Fern did everything possible to make our stay a really positive experience. We will certainly book this again
A stylish and comfortable apartment in the heart of Newlyn.
Julia E.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
About the host
Hosted by Oliver and Fern
Hi. We are your hosts Oliver and Fern. We have lovingly restored and rejuvinated this ex-public house into a modern and spacious holiday home. We love Newlyn, infact we also live in the village and we'd love you to come and sample the great things that make this area of Cornwall so unique. It's historic fishing harbour which is the second biggest working port in the UK, its locally owned restaurants and shops, its great walks by the sea and fantastic fresh fish and seafood to sample. We are always on hand should you need help or advice on where to visit or places to explore during your stay.
Why they chose this property
Our property is modern, confortable and spaciaous, perfectly located within walking distance of Penzance and Mousehole.