The coldstreamer, Gulval, TR18 3BB, United Kingdom
#4 of 4 hotels in Gulval
Guests' ChoiceBased on 36 hotel reviews
6.8Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.6
Location
7.7
Facilities
6.9
Staff
7.9
Value for money
6.9
Free Wifi
8.8
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Reviewed: September 30, 2024
Richard
AustraliaWifi didn’t reach the room and soap not supplied in the bathroom
Lovely location in the centre of the village. Good food, nice bar and friendly staff
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 28, 2024
Elizabeth
United KingdomThe pub shut at 10.00pm and wd were entirely alone until we left at 08.00 the next morning. We had to leave via the fire escape as the pub was locked!!!
Spacious room with 2 chairs, hooks on the back of the door
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 23, 2024
Jodene
United KingdomGreat place to stay.. lovely, friendly staff, room was clean and just what u needed. Breakfast was amazing... would stay again.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 14, 2024
Jennifer
United KingdomGreen fire alarm light shining in our eyes during the night, extremely bright! Toilet seat loose and finish on it peeling. Window frames dirty. No soap on wash basin in ensuite. Blind damaged in ensuite and lighting cord broken, no acorn. Carpet in the stairs area very dirty. Generally, it's a good clean and some tlc needed.
Good size rooms, drawer space excellent, and bed. Quiet location. Great TV 's.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: August 24, 2024
David
United KingdomBreakfast could of maybe started a bit earlier
Breakfast was excellent
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 24, 2024
Adam
United KingdomStayed in the twin room with my daughter as we were down for a tennis tournament. In arrival the staff were a little under trained sadly (which could be improved) but were satisfied with the B&B. In fact its a lovely place! The room was extremely well kept and lovely. The breakfast was superb! The only negative is the water pressure from the shower. It really needs vast improvement and is the only thing, along with the staff who lacked personality and warmth, that stopped me from giving this lovely B&B a 10 out of 10.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 23, 2024
Chloe
United KingdomIt was a decent stay for the 1 night we needed it for as we were going to see lands end firework display magic in the skies.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 20, 2024
Richard
United KingdomMain meals were not great. The experience with the broken bed was unfortunate. For the price paid it did not feel like value for money.
The location was good and the family room was nice. The second room had a broken bed, which the staff managed to replace, although it was clear the issue had been raised by previous guests. Breakfast was good.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 12, 2024
Siyao
United KingdomThe towels didn't smell super fresh so we didn't use them and there weren't any toiletries (e.g., shampoo, shower gel etc.) but I guess it was a bed and breakfast so facilities shouldn't be fully expected. Part of the 25-min walk to the centre of Penzance is on roads so didn't feel the safest but all cars were driving pretty carefully
While there's a 25-min walk from The Coldstreamer to the centre of Penzance, the location was very quiet and the distance wouldn't have been a problem if people are driving. The breakfast was really good, more tasty than the full breakfast you get from Central London. Would recommend for families and couples looking for a relaxed holiday
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: July 23, 2024
Jacklyn
AustraliaRoom wasnt properly serviced, missing coffee cups and dirty bins when we checked in. Green exit light always on, very hard to ignore when going to sleep.
Friendly staff, good breaky and cheap drinks.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: July 11, 2024
Melanie
United KingdomStaff friendly
The Coldstreamer was welcoming. Ideal situation to where we needed to be
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: July 6, 2024
Catherine
United KingdomVery pretty village and buildings. Nice atmosphere. Basic pub food and wine list.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: June 20, 2024
Valerie
United KingdomApart from a cooked breakfast there was no fruit or yogurt or fresh juice offered. No marmalade for toast. Rubbish bin in bedroom not emptied after previous occupants. Food in restaurant wasn’t great.
Comfortable bed. Easy parking
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 1, 2024
Joshua
United KingdomGood location good for digs are just
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: January 29, 2025
Stephen
United KingdomThis review is hidden because it doesn't meet our guidelines.
Reviewed: October 13, 2024
Graham
United KingdomEverything. It was looking very tired, the sign on the front had half fallen off, the window frames were rotting and we had to enter and leave via a drab rear fire exit. The rooms were very basic, cheaply furnished and the bed was very soft and uncomfortable. Bed linen was old and worn. The bathroom door didn’t close properly. There was just one bottle of economy liquid soap in the bathroom. The room smelt dusty. We didn’t see the host. He contacted us earlier to say there was a problem with the kitchen so we couldn’t eat in or have breakfast. He offered a refund, but none has been forthcoming in spite of my reminding him. Overall the property was very rundown and not in a fit state to be accepting guests.
Nothing.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: September 3, 2024
Xia
ChinaNo where ro hag clothes. Stayed 4 nights, room not cleaned, towels not changed, waste bin not emptied. Internal fire door locked. Staff not very friendly.
the sun shone
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 1, 2024
Martyn
United KingdomThe staff weren't helpful had a few sentences about were room was and breakfast times when stated we wouldn't be there for breakfast as leaving at 5am got told to be quiet and use first escape as there is no staff on site once pub shuts so if you need anything during the night your left to fend for yourself. Thought as we weren't there for breakfast they may of offered a slight refund or maybe a evening meal in exchange but nothing we went into Penzance for a meal because we didn't get told the pub does food only found out when got back. There was no hot water in the shower there were two extension leads as power supply had to put kettle on floor to connect to power supply. It was clean but even had to ask for cups to make coffee in very poor housekeeping definitely not worth the £133 for the one night with no breakfast.
The only thing I liked room was clean.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 27, 2024
Catherine
United KingdomEnjoyed our time in the bar. Chatting to local people from the village. Also a couple who had come from The Netherlands. The bathroom was very nice.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 21, 2024
Fb
United KingdomThe interior is very run down and lacks any ambiance. We booked for 3 nights but decided to stay for just two. Breakfast was painfully slow and the staff member serving that morning didn’t have any idea of Customer service. I don’t blame her it’s the management that should see what is going on in their business and give their staff training and at the same time spend some money on the place so people want to stay there.
The location was good for what we wanted to do.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 18, 2024
Reid
VietnamNothing
Friendly staff and great room in an old pub. Fantastic little village close to Penzance
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: July 28, 2024
Andrew
United KingdomNothing
The friendly staff, wonderful pub.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: July 20, 2024
Jayne
United KingdomNothing
The location was perfect and customer service was friendly and attentive . Breakfast was great with a good selection!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: July 7, 2024
Nathan
United KingdomFriendly owner with great local insight food was fantastic and the room was incredible with great views
Stayed in July 2024
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