Ship Ashore

Ship Ashore sits on the edge of the historic Abbey Basin and is just a short amble from the ferry for The Isles of Scilly.

Built in the 1960's in the image of a boats interior the cabin has portholes and a galley. The cabin is an iconic building in Penzance which monopolises the word quirky - there is even a cannon for those looking to keep rowdy pirates at bay.

There are twin beds with a view looking out over the harbour ensuring that during your stay you'll feel connected to the sea at all states of the tide.

There is a large garden to enjoy with numerous seats and the private gated access ensures you will not be disturbed.

Ship Ashore is a few yards from the sea and was created in the image of a ship with boaty things such as port holes & a galley. Being based upon a ship please bear in mind that some door frames are low and the beds are slightly more narrow than normal single beds (61cm).

The shower is located in an outside room and bathrobes have been provided if required within the cabin there are many hidden gems to find such as a reversible glass rack which was 'borrowed' from a local boat when it came in for repairs.

Throughout the area there are items of interest and the cannon in the garden came from a family in St Ives who had it in their family for 150 years The cabin first appeared in the Abbey Basin area in the early 1960's and was placed in its current spot by a well known local diver called Roland Morris (Roland has a legendary local status for discovering wrecks and written many books on the subject).