As Youth Hostels go this place is pretty great. It's clean and well organised. The beds all have…read moreindividual lights and built in plug socket and shelving putting them ahead of some of the world's finest hotels in realising that people have mobile phones they need to charge overnight now and they often use them as alarm clocks. Why does no one seem to realise this? There is a great communal lounge area and a bar/restaurant which is nice if a little overpriced. The breakfast served in the morning is great too. It doubles as a campsite and the grounds were quite lovely as it was the summer. However, one criticism would be that it isn't quite as central as you'd like. I'm also not to sure about the price. I was on a stag do and paid £50 for one night...I assume that this included some other costs as for a hostel in Penzance that would be pretty extortionate.

From the owner: Set within beautiful gardens in a peaceful part of town, YHA Penzance is a Georgian mansion which…read moreprovides perfect accommodation for seaside holidays close to the Cornish coast. From ancient stones and mining heritage to modern communications and art, Penzance is a location with stories to tell and the departure point for sailings to the Isles of Scilly. The hostel is perfectly positioned for accessing some sensationally scenic walking routes nearby with excellent local and national public transport links. Visit Porthcurno to see the stunning beach, Minack Theatre and Museum of Global Communications or explore famous locations like St Ives, Land’s End and Geevor Tin Mine Museum. Whether you’re learning to ride the waves on your surf board or exploring our extraordinary coast, there’s a lot to enjoy.

We walked there along the coast path from Soar Mill Cove Hotel (qv). Parking is limited so if you…read morearrive on foot (short steep climb form Salcombe) or by cycle, you get a free cup of tea. As we are NT members entrance was free also. Last review sums it up quite well. Cafe service was good but cafe may have been a bit tidier and tables cleared more promptly.

This smallish garden is owned by the National Trust and is special for two reasons: the stunning…read moresetting with excellent views over the sea and the Salcombe estuary plus the unusual exotic plants which are grown there thanks to the mild climate of this coastal garden, lots of lush semi tropical plants like echiums and banana palms. The terraces are quite steep so its nbot suitable for all. There is also a museum of curios in the Edwardian house but I haven't been inside. Overbecks isn't large so you don't need that long there but its a lovely place to spend a couple of hours just chilling out and if the sun is out you'll think you're on some foreign riviera!