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5-star hotels in Truro
A shortlist of 5-star places to stay in Truro, from riverside cottages in Malpas to coastal houses along the Roseland and north coast. It is for couples, families and longer-stay visitors who want self-catering space, gardens and parking rather than a town-centre room.
Staying in Truro
Truro is Cornwall's administrative centre, known for its cathedral, Georgian architecture and cobbled city-centre streets, and it works well as a base for exploring the county. The main attractions are Truro Cathedral, the Royal Cornwall Museum and the Hall for Cornwall. The hotels on this shortlist sit outside the city core: in Callestick, Kea, Malpas, Nantrisack, Portscatho, St Just In Roseland, Porthtowan, St Mawes, Ocean Heights and Portloe.
Almost all are self-catering houses and cottages with kitchens, gardens and free car parking, so they suit couples, families and groups wanting space and a quiet setting on the coast or in the countryside. Those closest to the centre are Fal River Cottage at 3.4 km and The Old Smithy at 4.4 km. Distances for the rest are given on each listing; a car is useful given how spread out these addresses are.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
The Lugger Hotel
Portloe, Truro, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchenette
Why stay hereWith a 4.5 out of 5 guest rating across 470 reviews, this Portloe hotel sits 13.2 km from Truro's centre and pairs sea views with a restaurant and bar on site. Balconies, a patio and a terrace give guests room to take in the coast, and a beach lies nearby. Kitchenettes, a picnic area and pet-friendly rooms suit longer seaside stays, while free parking and free wifi ease the practical side of the trip. Ideal for couples and families wanting a full-service base outside the city.
See The Lugger HotelBeggars Roost
Callestick, Truro, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Pool bar
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereBeggars Roost spreads out in Callestick, 7.2 km from Truro, in a converted-style layout built around a fireplace and a garden. A games room and pool bar keep groups occupied without leaving the property, and the full kitchen with dishwasher, oven and washing machine makes self-catering straightforward. Pets are welcome and parking is free. Suits families or friends booking together who want space, shared living areas and a rural setting within a short drive of the city.
See Beggars RoostEndymion
13 Ocean Heights, Truro, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereSet on Ocean Heights 12.3 km from Truro, Endymion leans into the outdoors: a garden and patio, a beach nearby, and both fishing and a golf course within reach. Inside, a kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine plus free wifi and free parking cover the essentials for a self-contained stay. Pets are allowed and high chairs are available. A good fit for active couples or families who want coast and countryside on the doorstep rather than a town-centre address.
See EndymionThe Old Smithy
Kea Tr3 6Qy United Kingdom Truro, Truro, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThe Old Smithy is the closest of these to Truro at 4.4 km, in Kea, and keeps things simple: free wifi, free parking and a garage, with a garden and a full kitchen including a dishwasher and washing machine. Cots, towels and non-smoking rooms are provided, and pets are welcome. Its position suits guests who want easy access to the city while staying in a quiet village setting, whether for a short break or a longer self-catering stay.
See The Old SmithyFal River Cottage
5 Trenhaile Terrace Malpas, Truro, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereFal River Cottage sits in Malpas just 3.4 km from Truro, with a river setting, garden, patio and terrace, and fishing available. The kitchen comes with dishwasher, oven and washing machine, family rooms are offered, and there is a fireplace for cooler evenings. Free parking and free wifi are included, pets are allowed, and a tennis court adds an activity on site. Well suited to families or groups wanting a waterside base within easy reach of the city.
See Fal River CottageOmalast
Nantrisack Truro, Truro, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereOmalast in Nantrisack, 5.6 km from Truro, centres on comfort indoors: a jacuzzi, a fireplace and a garden, backed by a kitchen with dishwasher, oven and washing machine. Cots and high chairs make it workable for young families, pets are allowed, and free parking is provided. Non-smoking rooms throughout. A practical choice for guests who want a private, self-catering house with a bit of luxury close to Truro.
See OmalastThe Old Coach Garage
10A Tregassick Road_X000d_Portscatho_X000d__X000d__X000d_, Truro, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThe Old Coach Garage at Portscatho, 11.2 km from Truro, offers a garden and garage alongside a kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine, plus free wifi and free parking. The fireplace anchors the living space, and the property is pet-friendly and non-smoking. It suits guests who want a quiet coastal-village base with the flexibility of self-catering, and who don't mind being a drive from the city centre.
See The Old Coach GarageMyrtle Cottage
Myrtle Cottage_X000d_St. Just In Roseland_X000d_, Truro, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereMyrtle Cottage in St. Just In Roseland, 9.8 km from Truro, combines a garden and garage with a fireplace and a full kitchen including dishwasher and washing machine. Free wifi and free parking are provided, pets are allowed, and the whole property is non-smoking. It is a straightforward self-catering option for couples or small families who want a village setting on the Roseland peninsula within driving distance of Truro.
See Myrtle CottageVilla Calafia Uk38491
85_X000d_ Atlantic Way_X000d_ Porthtowan_X000d_, Truro, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereVilla Calafia Uk38491 in Porthtowan, 12.3 km from Truro, brings together a jacuzzi, a fireplace and a garden, with sea views and horse riding available nearby. The kitchen includes a dishwasher and washing machine, parking is free, and wifi is included. Pets are welcome and the property is non-smoking. Best for guests who want a coastal base with a bit of indulgence and outdoor activity close at hand.
See Villa Calafia Uk38491Long Commons
Long Commons _X000d_Upper Castle Road_X000d_St Mawes_X000d_, Truro, United Kingdom
Best for: Travelling with pets · Step-free access
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereLong Commons in St Mawes, 12.2 km from Truro, looks out to the sea and offers a garden, with fishing nearby and a kitchen fitted with a dishwasher and washing machine. Free wifi is provided, cots are available, pets are allowed, and the property is wheelchair accessible. It suits families or guests with mobility needs who want a self-catering coastal stay on the Roseland peninsula.
See Long Commons
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lugger Hotel | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 13.2 km |
| Beggars Roost | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 7.2 km |
| Endymion | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 12.3 km |
| The Old Smithy | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 4.4 km |
| Fal River Cottage | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 3.4 km |
| Omalast | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 5.6 km |
| The Old Coach Garage | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 11.2 km |
| Myrtle Cottage | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 9.8 km |
| Villa Calafia Uk38491 | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 12.3 km |
| Long Commons | ★★★★★ | – | Yes | 12.2 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
Closest to the centre
Fal River Cottage is 3.4 km from the centre, The Old Smithy 4.4 km and Omalast 5.6 km, the shortest distances on this shortlist.
For families
Beggars Roost, Endymion, Fal River Cottage and Omalast all provide high chairs alongside kitchens, gardens and free car parking. Beggars Roost adds a games room; Endymion has a golf course nearby; Fal River Cottage has family rooms; Omalast has a jacuzzi. Each is 5-star and non smoking.
Pets welcome
Every property on this shortlist allows pets, so the choice is about setting rather than policy. The Lugger Hotel has a restaurant, bar and beach nearby; Villa Calafia Uk38491 and Long Commons both list sea views; The Old Coach Garage, Myrtle Cottage and The Old Smithy have garages.
The Lugger Hotel · Beggars Roost · Endymion · The Old Smithy · Fal River Cottage · Omalast
Top-rated
It sits in Portloe, 13.2 km from Truro centre, with the sea and a beach nearby.
Where to stay in Truro
Malpas
A riverside village on the outskirts of Truro, with a few hotels and pubs and easy access to countryside walks along the Truro River. Fal River Cottage is at 5 Trenhaile Terrace Malpas and has river and garden views, a fireplace, a patio and a terrace, plus fishing and a tennis court nearby.
Our picks here: Fal River Cottage
Portscatho
The Old Coach Garage sits at 10A Tregassick Road in Portscatho, 11.2 km from Truro centre. It is a 5-star, non smoking house with a garage, garden, fireplace, kitchen and free car parking, and it accepts pets.
Our picks here: The Old Coach Garage
St Mawes
Long Commons is on Upper Castle Road in St Mawes, 12.2 km from the centre. The 5-star, non smoking house has sea views, a garden, a kitchen and fishing nearby, and is wheelchair accessible. Pets are allowed.
Our picks here: Long Commons
Porthtowan
Villa Calafia Uk38491 is at 85 Atlantic Way in Porthtowan, 12.3 km from Truro centre. This 5-star, non smoking house has sea views, a jacuzzi, a fireplace, a garden and a garage, with horse riding nearby. Pets are allowed.
Our picks here: Villa Calafia Uk38491
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Truro is well connected by road and rail. The A30, the main trunk road through Cornwall, passes a few miles north of the city, linking it to Penzance and the M5 at Exeter. Truro railway station is on the main line from London Paddington and has direct services to many towns in Cornwall. By bus, National Express and local services connect Truro to other parts of the county. Newquay Airport is about 20 miles away and offers domestic and some international flights. Within the city, most attractions are within walking distance, and there are local bus services to nearby villages and beaches.
When to go
The best time to visit Truro is from late spring to early autumn, when the weather is mild and the days are longer. Summer can be busy, especially during school holidays, but the city hosts various festivals and events. Spring and autumn are quieter and still pleasant for exploring. Winter is cooler and wetter, but the city's indoor attractions, such as the cathedral and museum, remain open. Rainfall is spread throughout the year, so pack waterproof clothing.
Questions, answered
Do these Truro hotels have parking?
Yes. Free car parking is listed at all ten properties, and several also have a garage: The Old Smithy, The Old Coach Garage, Myrtle Cottage and Villa Calafia Uk38491.
Are pets allowed at these hotels?
Every property on this shortlist lists pets allowed, including The Lugger Hotel, Beggars Roost, Endymion, Fal River Cottage, Omalast, Long Commons and the cottages around Portscatho and St Just In Roseland.
Which of these hotels is closest to Truro centre?
Fal River Cottage, at 5 Trenhaile Terrace Malpas, is 3.4 km from the centre. The Old Smithy follows at 4.4 km and Omalast at 5.6 km; the coastal properties range from 7.2 km to 13.2 km.
Do any have a pool, jacuzzi or spa?
No swimming pool or spa is listed. Omalast and Villa Calafia Uk38491 have a jacuzzi, and Beggars Roost lists a pool bar. The Lugger Hotel has a restaurant and bar.
Which is best for families?
Beggars Roost, Endymion, Fal River Cottage and Omalast all provide high chairs, kitchens, gardens and free car parking. Beggars Roost adds a games room and Fal River Cottage has family rooms.
Which hotels are near the sea?
The Lugger Hotel in Portloe has the sea and a beach nearby. Villa Calafia Uk38491 in Porthtowan and Long Commons in St Mawes both list sea views; Fal River Cottage is on the Truro River.
Is Truro a good base for exploring Cornwall?
Yes. Truro's central location and transport links make it a convenient base for visiting other parts of Cornwall, including the north and south coasts.