Name: St Benets Abbey
Address: St Benets Abbey Truro Rd, Bodmin, PL30 5HF, GB

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2026

Peter

A warm welcome from Jenny. Excellent breakfasts. A characterful property of considerable age with slightly quirky elements: who would expect statues of a Buddha and komodo dragon in a former abbey? Our en suite room room was spacious and clean. The large bed looked a little antique, but was very comfortable. Many would join us in liking like that mix of character and comfort.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Sandra

Lovely stay. The owners are lovely - very helpful and friendly. And an excellent breakfast. We would definitely stay here again. Many thanks

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2026

Andrew

Picturesque building with history.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2026

Andrew

Directions on Hotels.com were incorrect sadly. Googled the hotel and used those directions
Towels were excellent
Shower ok but slow to warm up
Breakfast excellent… cooked to order
No restaurant but choices close by
Parking easy

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Katherine Fae Judith

We had a wonderful time here! The property is beautiful and well maintained. Our room was very clean and had a great view of the garden. Jenny was a wonderful host and cooked a delicious breakfast! We will definitely be staying again next time we’re in the area.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2026

Amanda

Lovely night stop over,the room was clean, comfortable and had everything needed for your stay,although slightly dated it is an old property and the furnishings fitted in with the age of the property. Staff were excellent, very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was good . Good value for money.
If you want a place to stay for a quick stop over and easy access for places to see in Cornwall then it’s great.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Chris

It's a breath of fresh air to travel to accomodation and arrive early and to be offered afternoon tea whilst waiting for our room to be available. Jenny the host was an absolute breath of fresh air and nothing was too much for her to accommodate us.

Easy parking, stunning grounds with a lovely stream running through it.
Breakfast was absolutely spot on.
I visit hotels all over the U.K with work and this place is a breath of fresh air.
Overall a must visit place within 10 minutes walk to a local pub called the Lanivet inn that served excellent food at really competitive prices, highly recommend but you may need to book.
I have been visiting nearby Bodmin for over 12 years and this place is the best I have stayed in with my partner.
We shall return later in the year and look forward to Jenny's hospitality once more
Highly recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Deana

An overnight stay which was just right. A good welcome and a comfortable room and bed.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Claire

We loved our stay here. A warm welcome, comfy bed and a great breakfast!
I had messaged to ask if they had wine glasses, as we hoped to play cards and drink wine in the lovely grounds. Wine glasses were kindly provided in our room.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

David

Lovely property in a nice secluded valley with a nice pub 5 minutes walk away. The owners were very friendly and very helpful. Many thanks

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Claire

Very comfortable bed, spacious clean room, quiet, very good breakfast, nice friendly couple, plenty of parking, nice location with a good pub 10 mins walk away. Good price for accommodation and value for money. Will stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Malcolm

Excellent in all aspects

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Julie

We received a warm welcome and the owners were friendly and polite. The abbey was easy to locate and our room was comfortable and a good size. The breakfast is excellent and you can walk to a nearby pub for dinner. Pleased to see parking was provided as well. From here we explored the jail, Fowey, Charlestown and everything in between so it’s a central location. I would recommend the abbey for a nice place to stay if you want to see the surrounding areas.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

Wayne

Upon arrival the inside looked a little tired however the rooms were very big with privatre facilities and super king size bed. Breakfast is absolutely wonderful, Jenny is a wonderful host and nothing is a trouble.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2026

Barry

Great place for a stop over

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2026

John

Very enjoyable stay with very helpful staff and an excellent breakfast

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2026

Samantha

Lovely hotel just off the Saints Way and they are really welcoming to walkers. Excellent breakfast, best eggs we had on the trip. Just a few minutes walk from a pub and chippy for an evening meal, these are on the Saints Way so you can eat before checking in and save yourself the extra steps. The building is old and historically interesting. The gardens are lovely to enjoy your coffee in

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

Iain

A very pleasant stay at an unusual hotel in a building dating back to the middle ages. Definitely will go back again. Super nice staff, breakfast is excellent!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Brian

Old rather quirky building. Comfortable stay with excellent breakfast
Enjoyable

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Keri-Anne

Very friendly staff and the breakfast was awesome, even had a sausage for my dog!
Thank you.

6/10

Pleasant

30 Mar 2026

David

Parking easy, reception area not great but checked in ok and shown to room. Room is fine but tired and kitchen too dark and poor quality fittings. Shower not high pressure but ok.
A good freshly cooked full English breakfast, and friendly owners.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2026

David

Room spacious and clean. Staff all brilliant and very attentive. Lovely fresh breakfast - scrambled egg and smoked salmon was superb. Lots of off road parking.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2025

keith

Quirky Hotel

An interesting quirky hotel. The hosts were very nice and accommodating. A nice place for a weekend break.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2025

Anne

Lovely, quiet, comfortable property

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2025

Heather

Lovely old abbey and a spacious room with a four poster bed !

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2025

Neil

A lovely old property , steeped in history. Very unique! Wonderful friendly welcome , made to feel very special
On arrival. Breakfast was lovely . Very easy parking . The bed was super comfy ! Highly recommended.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2025

Karen

Lovely place to stay!

Jenny was a wonderful host. Hot individual selected breakfast items freshly cooked. Delicious and lots of choices. I loved the eggs with smoked salmon. Room was lovely. Historic old Benedictine abbey modernized. Lanivet Inn walkable and recommend it for dinner. Would stay at Abbey again if visiting Cornwall.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2025

Steve

Very interesting and unique property. Owner was super helpful and friendly. Breakfast was included and excellent. Only stayed one night but would recommend it.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2025

richard

Very interesting, well kept property. Room comfortable, breakfast very good.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2025

Paul

The whole experience was very good: the welcoming and warmth of Jenny the host, the setting and interesting property, the room and comfortable large bed, excellent breakfast. We wouldn't hesitate returning.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2025

John

Great location, super accommodate, dog friendly. 5 minutes walk to the local pub which was excellent.
Brilliant breakfast.
Free pool table.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Interesting and unique property with welcoming and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2025

Angelika

Very comfortable, very clean, good breakfast

Very warm welcome and informative check-in. We were staying here at the end of our first day walking the Saints Way from Padstow to Fowey, so we were in need of comfortable accommodation and a good breakfast and St Benets Abbey provided both. Very comfortable bed, plenty of hot water, excellent cleanliness. Would thoroughly recommend to others.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2024

Paul

Very interesting building. Host was lovely and the breakfast delicious .

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2024

Susan

St Benet's Abbey Lanivet

We agreed with some of the other reviews, that it a bit quirky in parts. Bits are a bit old fashioned, but everything is very clean. Breakfast was excellent. Only real negative was that things that would be easy and cheap to fix were not done, things like squeaking doors and replacing blackened silicone sealant around the bath.
There is a pub about 10 minutes walk away serving good beer and food. Never used it, but I believe the chippy across from the pub is also OK.
Generally happy and would stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2024

Karen

Mini break

Lovely mini break. Host very welcoming and friendly. Spotlessly clean. Delightful four poster ensuite room. Great breakfast, and location. Would stay again

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2024

Denise

What a little gem we found, suited our travelling plans, was central to places we planned on visiting. This place is so picturesque set at the bottom on a hill, majestic trees all the way up the hill, with a stream running around the front. We were warmly greeted by a wonderful lady, Jenny.
The room was spacious and very well looked after. We will definitely be booking here again, and thank you for making us feel welcomed🤗

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2024

Verified traveler

Great bed. Good breakfast.

Bed: great quality, excellent sleep.
Breakfast: good quality, well cooked.

Interesting place. Not instagramable but putting aside the dated asthmatics it delivered what we needed.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2023

Guy

Lovely character property

Spacious, comfortable room with period details. Excellent breakfast and welcoming hosts. We enjoyed our overnight stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2023

Sam

This is a beautiful property with a lot of history. Jenny the host is extremely friendly and helpful. There is a decent pub down the road for food and drink which only a 5 min walk. Jenny also arranged a great breakfast for my dietary requirements (vegan and gluten free). Would definitely stay here again.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2023

Jane

Very convenient place to stay for the Eden project, very friendly host, lovely breakfast, but internal decor is a bit dated

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2023

Ken

St. Benet's

Fantastics stay, Very Interesting Building, Full of History. Lovely Hosts and Super Friendly. Excellent Breakfast.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2022

Verified traveler

Beautiful place in a beautiful setting. Only small complaint was that the bed had a footboard that meant my husband (6\"4) was uncomfortable.

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2022

Richard

Fantastic

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2022

Verified traveler

10/10.

Spotlessly clean bedroom and bathroom. Lovely hosts that made a nice breakfast. No evening meal here so try The Lanivet Arms 5 minutes away. Great food.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2022

John

A four poster bed in a 600 year old building run by a lovely lady. What's not to like.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2021

m

A decent but not outstanding B&B

This is a good B&B but slightly surprised by the number of outstanding reviews. Our room was ok, but nothing special, quite basic and dated but very clean. The beds could have been more comfortable and need replacing. The breakfast was very fresh, generous with a decent selection. The quality was fine but not outstanding. For over £100 a night we expected it to be better. Overall it was fine for 1 night but unlikely we'd go back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2021

David

Well placed.

Well located to local places of interest.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Oct 2021

Verified traveler

Great for one night stay

Lovely old building but in need of some TLC. However, friendly staff and good breakfast, although we had to choose our breakfast on booking in. Room was clean and comfortable. Ideal for a stop over when walking the Saints Way.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2021

Saori

Highly recommend this little gem !!

Very friendly and helpful. Building is wonderful and room is very clean. Breakfast are exceptional! (Photos)
Dog friendly, I was with my dog, chihuahua.
As we booked twin bed room, the bed was quite small. That’s the only minor thing. It’s located by busy road, however it was very quiet. Very nice little walk around building. ( stream and trees)
Owner Jenny and other staff are very friendly and polite. Pleasant stay.
You do need to plan your evening meal ahead as there are not much restaurants nearby unless you drive 10 minutes to Bodmin.
Pub nearby (Lanivet Inn) is very popular and good food (very reasonable price! ) , however you need to book in advance as it’s gets full. ( we were too late to get seat for second day)
I would highly recommend St Benets Abbey !!!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2021

C

A perfect place to stay

Absolutely amazing would recommend to everyone great value for money happy staff very friendly they learnt your names the king size four poster bed was to die for. Breakfast was fantastic I would definitely stay again made us feel like we were in a 5 star hotel. We went to Bodmin jail for the night it was 6 min drive away so perfect for when we left the jail at 3am. A massive Thankyou to all staff we will definitely visit again. Love Claire and dave x

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2021

Lee

Stayed at abbey a few times and staff are excellent and breakfast very good. Just remember this is a old abbey and as such has its own quacks but in a good way.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2021

Chris

Large rooms, friendly owners and clean

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2021

Sarah

Lovely welcome and service. Very nice and comfortable stay. Great breakfast!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2021

John

St Benets is a beautiful historic building and a quiet, peaceful place to stay for exploring central Cornwall. The staff were all very friendly and the room was just as advertised. I'd highly recommend this bed and breakfast.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2021

Liz

What a gem of a place

From the moment we got to St Benets to the moment we left, the service had been impeccable. Jenny is a delight and so friendly. The room was spotless, wonderful view over the front garden, breakfast was cooked to perfection. Very comfortable bed and a nice touch with protein bars and hot chocolate as well as tea and coffee facilities in the room. The abbey is peaceful and the gardens are very pretty. Only a 5-7 min walk into Lanivet where we had a lovely dinner at the Lanivet Inn. Very convenient Spar shop there as well. Brilliant location from which to explore Cornwall. Highly recommend.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Sep 2021

David

Convenient overnight stop

Interesting building
Dated decor but very clean
Nice bedding
Lovely staff
Good breakfast

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Sep 2021

Erwin

Lovely service. Comfortable room. Busy road.
Great breakfast.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2021

Victoria

Highly recommended

Amazing stay! Excellent service. Highly recommended.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2021

Steve

Quite a nice location

The Hotel was nice and clean pleasant staff and overall very quiet place to stay.
Close by within walking distance there’s only two places to eat ( a price reasonable pub and a fish and chips restaurant) you do have to book up at least a day maybe two days before. At the pub.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2021

Bob

Unusual property based on 1400s abbey. Room basic but ok. Welcome very good, breakfast a little limited but good

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2021

Juliet

Pub and Gish and chip shop 5 minutes walk away.
Delicious breakfast
Very welcoming

Business

8/10

Excellent

22 Aug 2021

Robert

Great service, comfy bed, but needs updating

Nothing was too much trouble for our host Jenni. Friendly & efficient is a winning combo. TBH while the bed was super comfy the bedroom was tired. The bathroom, while clean was not up to the mark. Needs upgrading.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Lovely place, unfortunately we only stayed one night, so didnt get much of a chance to look around, but liked what we saw. Very old building, full of character. Jenny was extremely helpful and friendly. The breakfast was excellent, and thoroughly enjoyed it. The room was lovely and clean, and the tea/coffee bit was very well stocked including a couple of snacks. Loved it.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Aug 2021

Ann

Average stay

From the outside we were hopeful, as the garden and building looked pleasant. We werent expecting to be so close to a very busy road. The host was excellent. Unfortunately the room was dissapointing. Dated, especially the bath room which was tatty , pooly finished and poorly ventilated . It was quite stuffy but luckley we had our own fan. They ask for you're beakfast order when you arrive. When i was asked why we couldnt decide in the morning , its because they needed to defrost food. They were very accomodating about providing soya milk and a non dairy breakfast though. We have had some very lovely fresh breakfasts on our holday and avoided the cooked breaky as frozen food is not what i expect for what we paid. The host was so helpful and friendly though and the best thing about our stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2021

Anna

Delightful Stay

This small B&B is a perfect place to spend a few nights. We received a very greeting on arrival and were shown to our room. We had Room 1 which has a super king sized four poster bed. The room was very well presented and very clean. The bathroom facilities were excellent with a full sized bath and a powerful shower.

At breakfast the lady providing the service was cheerful, friendly and exceptionally efficient. The breakfast itself was freshly cooked, plentiful and delicious. The B&B has a very pretty and well maintained garden at the front with benches to sit on. I would thoroughly recommend this property.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2021

Antoinette

A piece of history

We had a great stay for one night here. Beautiful historical building and lovely grounds. Very clean. Hosts were very helpful and friendly. Great breakfast. We would definitely recommend this place and we would stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2021

nakysha

Gorgeous Stay

Absolutely amazing stay my husband sure enjoyed his surprised birthday gift of four poster king size bed fit for the king that he is . Perfect location as it was 10 minutes away from the steam train event we wanted to attend at Bodmin general station . The abbey was super clean and very scenic with beautiful gardens and streams . Jenny went above and beyond the call of duty 5 star service and the breakfast was superb nothing was too much for her . We sure need to copy and paste her in so many establishments. We’ll sure be back . Thank you

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2021

Anthony

Recommended

Excellent room, very clean & equiped with towels, shower gel etc etc. Beds were excellent and good quality linen. Welcome was superb showing us around the place before taking us to the booked room.Certainly far better than most other B & B places....would highly recommed & would return again.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2021

Malcolm

Stop over stay

It was just what we were looking for. The huge bed was super comfy and the room was really homely and comfortable. The tv was tiny as the room was large, however we weren’t really that fussed as it was for one night.
The host was exceptional

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Fantastic B&B. Hosts so welcoming and would definitely stay here again and will be recommending this to friends and family.

What a beautiful building which has been restored well and the fact that this building will be here for many years to come is fantastic!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2021

Sean

Wonderful stay with a wonderful host

Very charming old building with lovely gardens. The rooms are large and quaint, and the bed was enormous and very comfortable. The bathroom is a little dated but perfectly serviceable, although unfortunately there isn’t much insulation against the noise from the nearby road.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Beautiful and a very clean place. The staff were friendly and they allowed our dog to stay on site and join us for breakfast everyday at the dining area. Overall, we had an amazing experience here.

Leisure Pet

4/10

Poor

20 Jul 2021

Nicholas

Severe disappointment

Dont beleave that this is 4*,struggle to be 3*
The main feature tower on the advert has scaffolding round it that eas not disclosed upon booking.feel ripped off.scrambled egg with salmon on top looked like someone had been sick,inedable

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2021

Laraine

Delightful stay in historical abbey

Very pleasant stay. Particularly large room. Very comfortable king sized four poster bed. Lovely garden for my puppy to enjoy.

Partner