Higher Faugan Parc Guest House Penzance

General Information

Higher Faugan Built in 1904 as the family home of artists Stanhope and Elizabeth Forbes. Reopened in 08 after long renewal with the addition of four apartments in the north wing initially the artist studio, no longer a full amenities hotel, now providing lodging only, simply more than a suite offering unpretentious comfort, apartments are decorated for two but will sleep up to four utilizing sofa beds, they comprise king size beds, sofa's, LCD TV's, en-suite bathrooms with bath and shower, mini kitchens comprise refrigerator, microwave, toaster, teacoffee making, allowing visitors the freedom to rise at whatever time they wish and serve the complementary nutritious breakfas provided at times to suit themselves, those requiring choices the that supplied (see picture in gallery) or unique diets are welcome to give their own contents. Standard or exceptional en-suite suites also accessible. independent car parking. Registered helipad. No Restaurant or social suites, wide lawn for visitor use. Not good for kids under three, all apartments and apartments serviced daily. Although not significant a auto is advised. The cottage primarily built for the Artist and his family remained his home till his death in the late 40s. (1857 Dublin -1947 Newlyn, Cornwall), Forbes was an artist and member of the then influential Newlyn school of painters. He was married to fellow painter Elizabeth Adela Stanhope Forbes (1859-1912) The cottage is approached by a 500 metre long driveway, located in wide Private grounds (with lawn for visitor use) in a very tranquil and serene peaceful location, perfectly located for all pursuits, near plenty of impressive beaches such as lamorna and Porthcurno, and no doubt Mounts Bay for those keen on wind and water sports. Plenty of of the counties guest park amusements are within simple get to such as Lands End, Geevor Tin Mine, Porthcurno Telegraph Museum, The Minack cinema, St Michael's Mount to name but several, and surely not forgetting the artists there is Newlyn Gallery, Penlee museum and museum, Barbara Hepwoth, and the Tate Gallery St Ives, also within simple get to are sights such as The Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan etc. and much more to experience, come and experience the Magic of Cornwall.

Transportation

Follow A30 to Penzance, follow directions to sea facade and Newlyn, (keep sea to your left) Alternatively take A30 and signs to Newlyn follow directions to Paul which will take you up Chywoone hill, The entry to Higher Faugan Parc will be located at upper of Chywoone Hill on right approx 50mtres past Gunick highway, continue along 500 mtre long entry drive and you have arrived at your destination. We recommend you take directions above once you have arrived at Penzance. Please Note, Sat Nav may take you around Penzance so as you enter Newlyn from opposite direction, it will also misdirect when approaching us,