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Hidden from sight, The Alverton Hotel is a peaceful sanctuary without compromising on location. We were invited to stay at the Alverton Hotel in spring and were lucky to discover beautiful bluebells in the gardens, adding a burst of colour to the former 18th-century convent.
Enjoy one of the best Afternoon tea in Truro at The Alverton Hotel on the beautiful sunny terrace overlooking the beautiful gardens and in spring it was bursting with life with blossoms and bluebells.
The Alverton Hotel sits in the centre of the city of Truro, a great base to explore nearby places in Cornwall including the Roseland Peninsula, Falmouth, Lost Gardens of Heligan, Perranporth and Newquay. As one of the best hotels in Truro, The Alverton Hotel is an ideal stopover for any Cornish road trip.
Where is the Alverton Hotel located?
The Alverton Hotel is a wonderful Manor House located in Truro, the county capital of Cornwall. Set within the heart of the city, The Alverton is a perfect place to stay in Truro with the convenience of walking distance from the town centre and the luxury of being encircled by beautiful grounds.
How to get to the Alverton Hotel?
Set back from A390, The Alverton Hotel is easy to reach and a great way to explore Truro with public transport connections via train and bus. If arriving at Truro train station, there is the option to either get a taxi or there are many buses that operate along the route to The Alverton Hotel including the 485, 271, 272, 273, 274, and 900 which stop at Tregolls Road bus stop that is a short walk from the hotel.
If arriving by car, there is a dedicated car park located opposite the courtyard rooms for hotel guests. The car park also features a charging point for electric cars and there are allocated disabled bays outside the reception entrance and next to the courtyard rooms for easy access.
What are the rooms like at the Alverton Hotel?
There are two main areas of the hotel where the rooms are located, the main building of the hotel and the Courtyard. The main house is where the reception, restaurant and is connected to the chapel room. The Alverton Hotel has 50 rooms to choose from and the types of rooms available in the main house include classic rooms, garden view rooms, executive suites and the Bishop Suite. In the Courtyard, there are also classic rooms, junior suites and superior courtyard rooms. Most of the rooms combine original features from the grade II listed building with a touch of modern luxury.
We stayed in one of the Courtyard junior suites named the Floral suite which was located on the eastern edge of the courtyard. The Floral suite is inspired by nature with floral fabrics and butterfly prints, the warm blue envelops the room making it feel warm and cosy, yet also extremely spacious. Everything in the room is finished to a high standard, with luxury furnishing and beautiful sash windows.
There is an enviously large ensuite bathroom with a double rainfall shower and toilet opposite the bed. The main bedroom has a beautiful free standing roll top bath which works cohesively in the space perfect for any moment needed to relax and thoughtfully located allowing you to slide into bed afterwards.
The Floral suite has a large wardrobe adjacent to the bed, with a comfy seating area as you walk into the room with a dresser table accompanied by a tea and coffee station. There is a TV opposite the bed and a radio on one of the bedside tables.
What is it like to Eat at the Alverton Hotel Restaurant?
The Alverton Hotel has a two AA rosette award winning restaurant, which serves dishes that use local Cornish ingredients for the freshest flavour and supporting local businesses. The restaurant dining feels relaxed but has been tastefully decorated, featuring large windows which look out into the well-kept gardens and terrace.
The dinner menu at The Alverton features the Chefs daily special, beef fillet, hake, alongside bar classics such as fish and chips, burgers with vegetarian and vegan options. There is a separate menu for Sunday lunch, where you can enjoy a delicious roast with all the trimmings.
The terrace offers al fresco dining and as a wonderful sun trap is the perfect place to sit outside in the afternoon or evening with a cocktail from the bar. On a sunny day the terrace is a popular place to relax and unwind. Before you arrive for lunch or dinner, make sure to book your table to secure your place, whereas the terrace is a allocated on a first come, first served basis and is dog friendly.
If you are staying at The Alverton overnight and opt for the bed and breakfast option, breakfast is served in the same room as dinner and is served from 7 am until 10 am alternatively enjoy it in bed for an extra fee. On arrival, staff will ask you what time you’d prefer breakfast.
To make your stay even more special and memorable, the hotel offers an arrival club package where you will be welcomed with local treats on arrival and also offers the chance to have champagne, chocolates and flowers waiting for you in your room.
What is it like to have afternoon tea at the Alverton Hotel?
One of the best things to do is having an afternoon tea or cream tea at The Alverton Hotel out on the sun-drenched terrace and is one of the best in Truro. The difference between a cream tea and afternoon tea is that for a cream tea it consists of scones, jam, clotted cream and tea whereas afternoon tea is usually a mix of sweet treats such as cakes and savoury items including sandwiches. Remember the proper Cornish way to eat your scones is jam first then cream on top, the trick is to use a spoon to dollop on top!
What is there nearby the Alverton Hotel?
The Alverton Hotel is set in the heart of Truro, only a short 10 minute walk into the centre of the city. Truro is a great place for shopping with most high street shops, charity shops for a bargain and local boutiques. One of our favourite finds in Truro is Lemon street market which is a hidden gem set in a beautiful building with large windows and has wonderful boutique shops, café, bakeries, barbers and more!
Truro is an amazing place for food featuring a wide variety of restaurants, cafés and bakeries to enjoy. On a lovely warm day make sure to stop by Angelato Italian Ice Cream Bar for the most incredible ice cream. Other noteworthy mentions are Sabzi, Edison & Doyle and The Longstore Truro.
We’d highly recommend taking a walk through Boscawen Park where there is a café, cricket club, tennis courts, kids playground. If you continue walking to Malpas, there is a lovely harbour on the way and walk to sunny corner for peace and serenity overlooking the Truro river. There is a wonderful spot a little further at Heron Inn if you fancy a drink with a view or a bite to eat.
How to book the Alverton Hotel?
Book your stay at The Alverton online for the perfect getaway in Truro with the best of both worlds in a fantastic location and surrounded by nature.
