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“Were we at that same place???”

Penny Farthing Inn

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1 of 5 stars
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
May 25, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

We have used Tripadvisor in the past and have usually found the reviews to be quite honest and helpful--until now.

First, I will say the proprietors and staff were friendly, helpful, and gracious. That much is true.

However, we can't express how disappointed we were in the room (Penny's Attic) we had. The furnishings appeared as though they were purchased from Goodwill--indeed, the room was shabby in general. The sink was little bigger than an airplane sink--plus we had to stoop to use it (I'm only 6'). The bathroom door doesn't close all the way, no place to hand a towel in the bathroom--or anywhere else for that matter. No closet--just a rod a couple of feet of the floor. The list could go on. Their website touted this room as 'the best suite in St. Augustine,' which, if true, scares me off of St. Augustine. We are not picky people, but for $229 per night (on the weekend) we expected much more.

In closing, I will say again, the proprietor was kind and did allow us to leave early.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Nothing.
    • Disliked — The furnishings and configuration.
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Fla-traveler49's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: May 25, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Average price*: $150 (year-round)
“Fantastic Bed and Breakfast in St. Augustine, Florida !”

Penny Farthing Inn

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5 of 5 stars
Alachua, Florida
May 13, 2008

Penny Farthing Inn is the best Bed and Breakfast we have stayed in and we will go back again when we are to stay in St. Augustine. The owners Marie and Dave made us feel as if we were old friends in for a visit. The room was very nice, comfortable and had everything we needed.
In the morning the breakfast was scrumptious and the presentation was a 10!
One of the things we appreciated was the location. Just around the corner from the Trolley to take you around the city so we never had to drive. We parked our car at the Inn's parking lot and never got in it till we were ready to leave.
Overall I give this Bed and Breakfast a 10 and we will stay there when ever we go back to St Augustine. We used to try different Inns looking for one we liked. We'll look no more as we found the one we really love. Thanks Marie and Dave for our very pleasant stay. Sincerely, Richard V

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The Room, Location and Hosts.
    • Disliked — Everything was great !
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Valrichie's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 35-49
Member since: May 13, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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Average price*: $150 (year-round)
“This is THE Romantic B&B”

Penny Farthing Inn

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5 of 5 stars
West Palm Beach
May 13, 2008

We stayed at the Penny Farthing Inn just 2 weeks ago and wish we were there now. Innkeepers Marie and David take care of EVERY detail for a wonderful stay. St. Augustine is a very beautiful and romantic city and the Penny Farthing is the icing on the cake. If you like a quaint B&B with a wonderful breakfast then this is the place. Operated by a British couple they take pride in their friendliness and attention to detail.
We stayed in the Victoria Room and LOVED it. When we found we could stay another night David moved us into the York while we enjoyed the town.
We look forward to going back during the Christmas season.

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jfnurse's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 50-64
Member since: May 13, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Average price*: $150 (year-round)
“Wonderful hosptality”

Penny Farthing Inn

May 7, 2008

This was our first visit to St Augustine and we were not disappointed, what a beautiful old city. This was more than matched by our stay at the Penny Farthing Inn. What a beautiful B & B and a beautiful room - we stayed in the Tree House. The hospitality from Marie and David was excellent, we were looked after from the minute we arrived to time we left. The breakfasts were excellent and Marie even cooked an English breakfast as we are from Yorkshire. If you are looking for somewhere to stay in the City of St Augustine then look no further than the Penny Farthing Inn - you will not be disappointed.

Ian & Kathryn Bramley
Wakefield
United Kingdom

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IanBWakefield's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Member since: May 07, 2008
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Average price*: $150 (year-round)
“Beautiful home, lovely hosts”

Penny Farthing Inn

May 6, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I expected the inn would be nice after reading the reviews on TripAdvisor and visiting the website, but I was truly blown away when I arrived.

The photos and descriptions really don't do it justice. The home is quaint, clean, and on a nice quiet street within walking distance to most of the attractions of St. Augustine. They've got a nice living area where you can spend time, DVDs to borrow for your room, and plenty of wine if you're craving a glass in the evening. The hosts are lovely people and breakfast was just delicious. I had a special food requirement and they were more than happy to accomodate me. There's also plenty of parking.

I really can't recommend this inn highly enough, it's one of the best places I've stayed in recent months.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Great hospitality, good location, quiet, clean, great value for the cost
    • Disliked — The only thing I'd add is wireless internet!
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
miss_wanderlust_usa's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 18-24
Member since: April 08, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure, Other
Was this review helpful? Yes No
Average price*: $150 (year-round)

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