Historic Hotels, B&Bs, Guesthouses in Plymouth

Duke Of Cornwall Hotel

7.8

Good

From $69

Historic Hotel Questionnaire

Year erected: 1863

What is the history of the property?
Victorian gothic style hotel build in 1863 presenting the highest class of the accommodation in Plymouth. Hotel survived 2 world wars and is the most iconic place to see and visit in Plymouth. It’s the oldest hotel standing in the area

What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
Victorian gothic style era 18 century

Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
Yes, situated close to Barbican old town and mayflower steps

Has restoration work taken place?
Yes major work was done in 1980 and other refurbishment has been carried on on regular basis to keep up with the demand and standards up to date

Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
Design of the building from outside and inside. Wall and ceiling features, iconic staircase

Are there any important guests or previous owners worth mentioning?
Titanic survivors
Charlie Chaplin
E. Shackleton

Are there any significant events that took place at the property in the past?
Titanic survival event
Major events during 2nd world war

Has the property received any certifications for its historical status?
Grate 2 heritage listed building

Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
The tower room with 360 degrees view all over the Plymouth city

Number One

Guest House in Plymouth

9.3

Excellent

From $104

Historic Guest House Questionnaire

Year erected: 1843

What is the history of the property?
Designed by John Foulston and originally built as one of a number of properties for naval admirals, it was later taken over by the Church of England as the vicarage for St. Andrews Church which is the mother church of Plymouth. The last vicar left in 1966 and the building was then converted to a hotel. It was purchased by the current family in 1984.

What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
The property is early Victorian and so also has some style of the Georgian period.

Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
Number One is in a row of 6 villas in the same style, but the old part of town (The Barbican) is 5-10 minutes walk away around the harbour area.

Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
Ornate cornices and archways on the ground floor. Decorative Lincrusta panels up the staircase and along the ground floor hallway which are over 100 years old.

Are there any significant events that took place at the property in the past?
As this was the vicarage at the time, when St Andrew's Church was bombed and unsafe for use during World War II, some services took place here.

Has the property received any certifications for its historical status?
Grade II Listed

Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a:

Vicarage