Donnington Guest House

Location: 41/43 Treyew Road, Truro, England, TR1 2BY, Truro, GB

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Guest houses

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out: 10:30 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Luggage storage
• Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
• Sailing nearby
• Smoke-free property
• Free self parking

Rooms Available

• Family Suite, Ensuite (Family room - Standard )

  1 Double Bed

  Layout - Bedroom and dining area

  Food & Drink - Microwave

  Need to Know - No housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • No housekeeping

• Standard Double Room, Ensuite, City View

  1 Double Bed

  142.3-sq-foot room with city views

  
  

  Entertainment - Digital channels and DVD player

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, a hair dryer, and a shower/tub combination

  Practical - Iron/ironing board

  Need to Know - No housekeeping, towels not available, bed sheets not available

  Non-Smoking, pet friendly

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • DVD player
  • Private bathroom
  • No housekeeping
  • Towels not available
  • Bed sheets not available

• Standard Single Room, Ensuite

  1 Twin Bed

  71.2 sq feet

  
  

  Entertainment - Digital channels and DVD player

  Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker

  Bathroom - Private bathroom and a hair dryer

  Practical - Iron/ironing board

  Need to Know - No housekeeping, towels not available, bed sheets not available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hair dryer
  • DVD player
  • Private bathroom
  • No housekeeping
  • Towels not available
  • Bed sheets not available

• Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

  2 Twin Beds

  142.3 sq feet

  
  

  Entertainment - Digital channels and DVD player

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker

  Bathroom - Private bathroom and a hair dryer

  Practical - Iron/ironing board

  Need to Know - No housekeeping, towels not available, bed sheets not available

  Non-Smoking, pet friendly

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • DVD player
  • Private bathroom
  • No housekeeping
  • Towels not available
  • Bed sheets not available

• Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite

  1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

  194 sq feet

  
  

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, a hair dryer, and towels

  Comfort - Heating

  Need to Know - No housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • No housekeeping

• Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  1 Double Bed

  142.3 sq feet

  
  

  Entertainment - Digital channels and DVD player

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker

  Bathroom - Private bathroom and a hair dryer

  Practical - Iron/ironing board

  Need to Know - No housekeeping, towels not available, bed sheets not available

  Non-Smoking, pet friendly

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • DVD player
  • Private bathroom
  • No housekeeping
  • Towels not available
  • Bed sheets not available

• Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom

  1 Twin Bed

  71.2 sq feet

  
  

  Entertainment - Digital channels and DVD player

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker

  Bathroom - Private bathroom and a hair dryer

  Practical - Iron/ironing board

  Need to Know - No housekeeping, towels not available, bed sheets not available

  Non-Smoking, pet friendly

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • DVD player
  • Private bathroom
  • No housekeeping
  • Towels not available
  • Bed sheets not available

• Basic Double Room, Ensuite, City View

  1 Double Bed

  142.3-sq-foot room with city views

  
  

  Entertainment - Digital channels and DVD player

  Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker

  Bathroom - Private bathroom and a hair dryer

  Practical - Iron/ironing board

  Need to Know - No housekeeping, towels not available, bed sheets not available

  Non-Smoking, pet friendly

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hair dryer
  • DVD player
  • Private bathroom
  • No housekeeping
  • Towels not available
  • Bed sheets not available

Guest Reviews

• Daniel (10/5): - Lovey room nice view from the window shower could have been a little more powerful
• Jenny (10/5): - Parking was great. Check in straight forward. Room was a good size and quiet away from a busy road. Not luxurious but fine for an overnight stay. Price good for the location.
• Margaret (6/5): - Good position for station as required. Otherwise would have stayed elsewhere with bigger ensuite which was a tad challenged for space
• Anna (8/5): - Very friendly reception.
• Kathy (6/5): Overnight stay - Good access very well placed opposite Lidl county arms within walking distance bed bit soft room very clean
• shaun (8/5): - Nice view cathedral, clean and comfortable. Good shower, car parking on site.
• Brady (6/5): - A fine, old-fashioned English guest house. Be aware that it is NOT a bed and breakfast establishment any longer.
• Verified traveler (8/5): all good with one small issue - All good except for the show has really low pressure. The electric heated shower device looks out-dated. It makes the shower very very long.
• Verified traveler (6/5): An ambivolent experience. - Very friendly check in. Informative and pleasant. Room smelt damp, odorus actually. Wallpaper looking like it's about to fall off. However, it wasn't the bedding, the bathroom or the fridge. It wasn't unbearable and knowing it was just a night I didn't say anything. Window wouldn't open, which might be the reason for the damp, but in the end it was not an issue because the room was quite cool despite it being over 25°C during the day. Again, I didn't ask, but it could have been unlocked (or needs repair). Best night sleep I'd had that week, however. Shower was an older unit but whoever used it before has set it to maximum (you can't use it like that, that's how those things cycle, it's a safeguard!) Didn't have breakfast. About 20-30 minutes walk to the centre each way, but there are buses nearby and the train is very convenient. Parking looked more than enough for the number of rooms. Two supermarkets within 5 minute walk, a pub within 10. My overall impression is that (between my experience and the reviews) the owners / staff are trying. However, it looks they're in a period of 'upgrade'. I would think about trying this place again in a few years (reviews pending) but not within the near future.
• Nicola (8/5): - Nothing fancy but perfectly comfortable for the price. If you want somewhere basic to rest your head, this will meet your needs.
• Jasper (10/5): - My friend had a amazing stay very polite staff
• Amy (10/5): - Perfect for what our family of 4 needed (Two adults, 3 year old & 4 month old). Very friendly welcome, our room was the perfect size, beds were comfy and the fridge in the room meant we could pre make formula bottles instead of making them in the middle of the night. Only a 4 minute drive from where we wanted to be in the centre of Truro. Highly recommend and would stay again if we ever needed to be back in the area.
• John (8/5): - The room was quiet and comfortable. Check in was easy.
• Melissa (8/5): - Staff very welcoming and helpful. Having a fridge was great, comfortable bed
• Michael (8/5): - Nothing to add.just a brief stay andfacilities fine.check in delayed by card machine but nothing untoward.
• Hayley (8/5): - Clean and friendly
• Sarah (10/5): - Very friendly staff. Great value for money. Traffic noisy due to location but this is not a criticism, but earplugs may be useful if you are not used to city living and rush hr noise in the morning. Property is old, creaky and charming with good facilities.
• Deanna (10/5): Wonderful for first time in Cornwall - It was such a lovely little place to find in Truro and was greeted by a very kind lady who walked me to my room, asked me how my journey was and explained everything I needed. It was as simple as needing to remember to take a set of keys with me when I left. The bedroom was immaculate with fresh linen, two bedside tables with lamps, chairs with a little table and a decent tv! The bed was so comfortable to sleep on and I slept better than I thought! There was little chocolates and fresh towels whenever I came back after a long day. The only few downsides were that the shower spray strength was a bit weak and the hotel is at the top of the hill but for my first time in Cornwall, it was absolutely brilliant to see the town (including the amazing cathedral) from my bedroom window!
• Garry (10/5): - Decent room for a single night solo business trip - had a comfy bed, shower and peace and quiet.
• Samantha (8/5): - Easy to find and reasonably price
• Allison (10/5): - Amazing. Hosts so friendly and accommodating..room was fabulous
• Gordon (10/5): - Clean, warm and cosy
• Steve (8/5): Warm , friendly welcome - We stayed for 6 nights , such a lovely welcome from all especially Holly
• Martin (10/5): Great Hotel - Great simple hotel for a single overnight stay
• Eric (10/5): Great stay at the donnington - Greeted by nice young lady Booked in Room and bathroom large Great for the price I paid Nice warm heating
• Hayley (8/5): - Clean and comfortable
• Anna (10/5): - Tracey was very friendly and welcoming.
• marie (10/5): - Lovely comfortable stay excellent value for money easy parking on site walkable into city centre.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Travelled by train although parking is available , walking distance from the train station . One night stay 5 stars based on this being budget accomodation , couldn't expect any better for the price . Single room ensuite . Friendly , helpful staff and I was able to leave my case with them after check out whilst I spent the day in Truro before getting the train . Would stay again .
• Ciaran (10/5): Great stay - Excellent value. Clean and comfy. 20 mins walk down to the city centre and a little longer back up.
• Bec (6/5): Adequate for an over night trip - Accommodation was adequate for our needs but quite dated and not very sound proof as we could hear tv/talking from another room and floors were very creaky. Also saw a leaflet for breakfast only to then find in the morning that it was room only and the property does not so breakfasts!
• Christopher (10/5): - Thanks for a lovely stay!
• Scolmore (10/5): Lovely and welcoming - Ample off road parking and a lovely sized room. 15 minute walk to the centre of Truro. A lovely welcoming team too.
• Nicola (10/5): - Booked for a night and was perfect for what we needed, room was clean with kettle, tea, coffee & milk, fridge & tv and the beds were comfy! Staff were really friendly on arrival so all in all a pleasant experience
• clare (10/5): - Lovely landlady, really helpful! Comfy beds and clean facilities. Lidl opposite and Sainsbury's less than 5 min walk away, so that was breakfast easily sorted! Lovely pub a 19 min walk away - The County Arms. Really good food but huge portions, so make sure you're hungry when you arrive! 20ish min downhill walk into Truro (we drove, as the steep walk back up would have been too much) Good location on a main route but not too noisy. Parking can be limited but you can always park in Lidl. Would definitely stay again!
• Chris (8/5): Great stop over place - Great overnight stop over whilst working. Full size fridge in room which was very handy. As was the little table. Clean bedding and clean bathroom.
• chriselda (6/5): - Clean and convenient near the station but compared to other places I have stayed which included breakfast it is expensive.
• Mark (8/5): - It’s a guest house not a hotel. Check in was quick and friendly. Basic room and had a shower. Toilet down the hall which is not a problem. Nothing much in the area other than a Tescos (Sunday. Closed at 4pm!) walk into town is doable. At this price point for a one night stay as a solo traveller, this property was just fine.
• Katherine (8/5): - We really liked the room. It was roomy and the beds were very comfortable. We liked being at the top of the guest house. The table, chairs and small fridge were all very convenient. It was difficult to control the temperature on the shower and the toilet didn’t flush easily. Other than that we loved our experience. Thank you!
• j (10/5): - Always brilliant
• Karen (8/5): - Checked in and was given room 3 on 1st floor at the front of the house overlooking Lidl. Twin beds as expected, one quite soft, the other firmer. There was a full sized fridge and microwave in the room, tea and coffee and biscuits, lovely white towels and spotless bed linen , a kettle and mugs a microwave and windows that opened!! All great. There were thoughtful touches like chocolate on the pillow which were very welcome. For me, there was only a couple of not very important niggles. The toilet was an electric one which didn’t flush wadte away very easily. The motor was quite noisy which could have been a problem especially as it went on for some time afyer flushing. It took several flushes to clear the bowl. So i was very glad i was on my own! The major problem was the sink. It was tiny! This made filling the kettle ( full sized) impossible so it had to be filled a mug at a time. Unfortunately, the water was brown from the tap for the first night(i was there for 2) so it wasn't drinkable. This is a common problem in rural areas and easily remedied by crossing the road and buying a bottle at Lidl! The shower was lovely so i was extremely happ overall. Excellent value for money. No food provided but there is lidl opposite and a Sainsburys with a cafe about 5 mins along the road. A plate and cutlery would have been needed to use the microwave. Overall, a good stay
• Margit (8/5): - Perfectly adequate for my needs
• Verified traveler (6/5): Not really value for money. - Room was tidy but in need of modernisation. We did not get a good night's sleep because of our neighbours noisy power shower at 6am. The main road outside was also noisy even though we had shut the windows. There was no breakfast included, which could have been made clearer on the hotel details. Not enough car parking spaces for the number of guests.
• Simon (8/5): - Convenient for travel
• Rob (4/5): - When we arrived we were abruptly greeted. I assumed it was some miscommunication, but whilst being checked in another guest arrived. She was dealt with even more poorly. I'd go as far as saying the member of staff was ignorant. If this was my place I'd have been embarrassed. The second day we met another member of staff, who was extremely pleasant. Completely chalk and cheese. The place is tired. Our room had no hot water, and the radiator didn't work. The shower was hit and miss. The TV had appalling reception and all channels kept dropping out, making it unusable even as background. The beds were not the most comfortable and they had no top sheet, just a small quilt. The bathroom could have done with some shelves. It had plenty of parking, and was conveniently located.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Very nice place, comfortable beds and fairly quiet area. Bathroom was a little small but adequate.
• Verified traveler (6/5): - Check in was easy and beds were comfortable. Our room was not thoroughly cleaned. The shower was not very good because it was hard to regulate the water temperature.
• Scott (10/5): - Heaters went off a bit early
• Margaret (10/5): - Didn't do breakfast but a Lidl was opposite
• Nicola (8/5): - Good
• S (6/5): Reasonable hotel. - An ok hotel for a short stay, no problems experience. Generally tired room but fairly clean and comfortable. Perfect for the short stay I needed.
• Leal (8/5): - For the price, I cannot fault this accommodation. Really lovely staff, very basic rooms but good size, nice bath in the room I stayed in. Heating came on about 7pm bit cold before then but purely used the place to sleep in. Useful place to stay. Lidl is right opposite for basic essentials. No breakfast served lbut town is a 10 min walk with huge choice. Very happy
• Pedro (10/5): - Great value for money. Well located, not far from a good pub. Easy to park. Cleam rooms and friendly owner. Would book again if needed.
• Leba (10/5): - Walking distance to my work
• James (8/5): Simple, good value - Fairly basic, ensuite, kettle and tea, for a great price.
• Steven (8/5): - I just needed somewhere to get a overnight rest from a long drive. Perfect for me.
• Tom (10/5): - Really clean. Everything I needed and nothing I didn’t! Excellent price
• Joanne (4/5): - Fridge and kettle in room a plus. Shower was poor, faulty temperature control? It went from scalding to freezing in the turn of a few degrees. Unable to alert staff as no one around after we had checked in around 4:30pm and no one in morning when we left. Breakfast was included in the booking, but no information given when checked in, and no sign of breakfast facilities when we got up at 8am, so bought breakfast locally. Room decor was poor and outdated. Only saw one member if staff, a young girl who took our payment when we arrived. Overall there was a lack of customer service and the stay was underwhelming for the price. We wish we had done as we usually do and booked the local Premier Inn, which was slightly cheaper and would have been much more comfortable (but did not included breakfast, which we didn't get anyway). Sadly we would not stay here again or recommend to friends.
• DEREK (8/5): Happy days - The hotel was fine as a base to visit this part of Cornwall it was clean and the staff helpful and friendly car parking was no problem. The only slight disadvantage there was nowhere to sit outside if you got back before your evening meal other than sitting in your room. However we enjoyed our stay
• Paula (10/5): - Lovely little room, hugh bath with shower and view from my bed had me looking at distant green fields and hills mostly. Awesome.
• Soumya (10/5): Great budget place - It was a pleasant stay, recommend the guesthouse for visitors to Cornwall
• Simon (6/5): - If I'd paid more than £40 for a night's stay I'd have been gutted! Pretty basic and dated
• Lynette (8/5): - I called ahead to let them know we were arriving after the train arrived at the station at 9:45 pm, which was okay with them. The host’s cat met us while we waited at the front door (we love cats and it was very friendly). The host brought us to the room on the top floor, and we were delighted at the beautiful view of Truro’s cathedral in the distance (same direction as the amazing sunrise in the morning). The en-suite bathroom was up a half flight of stairs from the beds. The sink and toilet were vintage but clean, and the shower was new with a tankless water heater that made for a satisfying shower. Neighborhood was quiet, and we slept very well there.
• Julie (8/5): - A simple, welcoming, good- value guest house. Just what we needed for an overnight stay whilst visiting our daughter
• Jaime Nicole (6/5): - For 50 pounds it served it's purpose, especially since it was close to the train station, but I would have loved a chair to sit in outside on the patio. There was nowhere to sit. Since it was really hot, a flat sheet would have also been a welcome addition. Leaving the window open was rather noisy being next to the street, but had to have it open since the space was quite hot. Perhaps a fan?
• Andrew (10/5): - Really nice, large room in attic space with en-suite bathroom. Very friendly welcome. Easy parking at front of property. Three supermarkets within walking distance. Would have been nice to stay longer than one night.
• Mohammad Madani (10/5): - Friendly staff. Spacious and clean room. Amenities are useful.
• Mark (8/5): - Good location near train station and town centre.
• Stuart (10/5): Excellent - Amazing and great to catch up with friends.
• Hamish (10/5): - Comfy bed, well located, friendly staff! Would stay again for sure, if you want a short break in Truro won’t find better value option
• Nora (10/5): - Very friendly and helpful staff
• Prashant (10/5): - Good, friendly host
• TAT (10/5): Family Room - Stayed overnight in family suite on top floor. Room was spotlessly clean with comfortable bed and large shower/bathroom with plenty of hot running water. Fridge and microwave in room. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend.
• Devon (10/5): - It was only a 10 minute walk approx to station & 20 mins into the town. My room was well laid out and very good value for money. I would stay there again.
• Jaimes (8/5): - Room very spacious and clean.
• James (8/5): - A nice enough guest house which was clean enough with lots of free parking. A ten minute walk from the town centre and at a guess about that from the station.
• Taja (10/5): Great value and location for exploring the Cornwal - Cute little guest house, room was spacious and everything needed was provided! It also had a big fridge! It was clean and free on-site parking was great addition.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Friendly welcome,clean and bright room,comfy bed.Good value for money.
• Sam (10/5): - It was clean quiet which I loved the owner was really lovely made me welcome bed comfortable
• Colleen (10/5): Little gem.. - After my original hotel had no record of my booking. I had to make a last-minute choice and booked the Donnington guest house. Having had the trip from hell to arrive and be greeted by the Manageress Tracey was a blessing. Big smile, and helpful beyond belief. She took my dress that was needed the next day, and dried and ironed it for me, even though she was about to finish for the day. Great location, just across from the new Lidl in Truro.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - It was alright. The room was clean although there was leftover room in the fridge.
• Denise (6/5): - Slightly chaotic check in but friendly lady. Room was basic but adequate. The bed was soft but the pillows were hard.
• Chris (2/5): Avoid. - Would not recommend this place. Dirty, small and old.
• Martin (10/5): - Friendly helpful staff, clean, comfortable, parking available on site
• Hollie (6/5): - Bed comfortable and room very clean. My room was a little noisy with the wind...could hear banging throughout the night. No shampoo or conditioner and sadly they are not doing breakfast at the moment. Overall not bad for the price and great location for the town.
• Oliver (6/5): - Nice and clean but very dated cracked Bath panel and mould in bathroom around the edge of bath
• Mohammed Anwar (8/5): - The tv in room 1 wad not working properly and tje shower in the same room wad hard to use eithet very hot or cold.
• Keith (8/5): Nice guest house - Very nice welcome and efficient reception and departure. Very clean and comfortable with good parking on site.
• Nichola (10/5): - The accommodation was clean bright and the location was great, near shopping areas, restaurants and bars. Also far enough not to hear any noise.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Very comfortable stay for me and my family I don't really have anything negative to say room was clean comfortable we had a family room ground floor.Good base for travelling around Cornwall I would stay again if I went back to visit
• Kirsty (10/5): Excellent place and very clean. Highly recommended - Absolutely fantastic place to stay. Great location. Very clean in all rooms. Excellent facilities in the room. Beds were very comfortable. Lovely added features such as chocolates on the pillows and a welcome on late arrival. Great host and was very attentive. I honestly can not express how great this place is for the cost. Thank you xx
• Eduardo (10/5): Great stay - The ladies helped and informed us what we need and if we need with. Customer service 4 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Lovely and greater then the modern hotels. We appreciated that was give us the family room, we really enjoyed.
• Nikita (8/5): Ideal! - The room was clean, had the comfiest bed only down fall was no plug located near the mirror.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - It was fine.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Very well maintained property… awesome staff very helpful … convenient location.
• Tim (4/5): - tv had no reception and curtains could do with bring a bit thicker for me
• Verified traveler (6/5): Poor show - Disappointed to learn NO breakfast was going to be available. The reason given was because of covid-19 but this wasn’t made clear at the time of booking. The shower head was defective and had to be held up, also the wash basin was cracked. Overall, the rooms and decor were tired and dated. The blinds were broken and didn’t cover the windows properly. The T.V reception was poor and frequently froze. It seems any problems at the moment with any service are blamed on Covid. We are supporting this industry through this difficult time and a little thought would go a long way. If guests couldn’t distance appropriately in the dining area perhaps a basket with some fruit, yoghurt and a couple of buns would have been a welcomed breakfast gesture. The WiFi service worked well and the location was convenient for us.
• Paul (8/5): Comfy - Only stayed for a night. Very comfortable
• HAYLEY (8/5): Donnington Guest House- Truro - This was our second visit to the Donnington guest house in Truro. Very enjoyable stay, our two border terriers were welcomed. The staff are always very friendly, welcoming and on hand for any queries. Room was comfortable, clean and COVID practices in place eg hand sanitiser on arrival.
• Alfreluz (8/5): Ideal for Truro and Falmouth visits - Perfect for visit to Truro and Falmouth. Good parking provisions. Friendly staff for easy check in and good instructions for good practise following Covid19 contacless check in and out. Beds are comfy and the double room i stayed at had a hood view of the Cathedral. Good value for money.

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