The Bistro!
The Cornish Barista - Penrose!
With our reputation and enthusiasm ever growing, and our amazing, unique but compact venue at Halvasso running near capacity the thirst for new chellenges again needed to be clenched, when the lovely team at Penrose Water Gardens offered us the opportunity for this stunning venue it had us written all over it! We knew the venue well from supplying lockdown bakes and customers to the 'old' venue, with free parking, walks avalible onsite and a super stunning venue, we really couldn't turn it down!
Same great baking, same level of love, just so much more capability and we're able welcome you all in, 7 days a week!
We nestle amongst the 40 Lily ponds on 6 Acres of Penrose Water Gardens. As for a spot to enjoy coffee, cake, or one of our more substantial options... We don't think you'll find a better spot in Cornwall!
Soon we'll be looking to expand to offering local beers and top quality wines, with the option for evenings events and private hire, the venue has so so much to grow, we're passionate about make the venue a hub for community meetings, socalising and get togethers!
Free parking, gardens, dog walking and the cafe there really is nothing not to love!
Opening times!
The Penrose Cafe is currently open
9:00 - 16:00, 7 days a week.
Things to do onsite!
Toddler play
Coming soon...
Penrose Water Gardens
Right on our doorstep is the amazing Penrose Water Gardens, tranquil and peaceful the gardens have been established for over 40 years, consisting of 6 acres of marshland with 40 lily ponds and informal nature ponds fed by springs. Free parking and free entry, although there is a donation pot at the gate should you wish to spare a few pennies to support the upkeep of such a gorgeous location
Want to find out more... Check out: http://www.penrosewatergardens.com/
How to find us!
Like all the best little Cornish gems, we're a little tucked away from the main hotspots, but more than worth seeking out!
What 3 Words?
Here is a precise what3words address, made of 3 random words. Every 3 metre square in the world has its own unique what3words address.
///month.racked.nightcap
https://w3w.co/month.racked.nightcap
This will get you the carpark and come on in!
Sat Nav?
Easiest way to find us is Sat Nav to TR4 9ES and follow our red signs from the main road.
We're also on both Google and Apple maps for the direct approach
The Old Fashioned Way?
From Truro head up Kenwyn Hill out of Truro towards Shortlanesend, before the roundabout in Shortlanesend turn left and head down School hill, follow the signs to us at Penrose Water Gardens!
From the A30 head east from Chiverton (if you're coming from the east you'll need to come off at Chivvy and get back on heading the other direction) take the Chybucca exit labeled to Shortlanesend, third exit, then 1st exit at the 2 round abouts above the A30 continuing towards Shortlanesend, then take the second right, labelled Roseworthy (also marked by our red arrows) follow this road for around a mile, at the sharp left, turn right onto our concrete track (also marked with our red arrows) Our carpark is less then 50m up on the left!
Or fancy working out the best route yourself? Our cafe is pin pointed below!