Is parking available at the property?

Limited parking is available onsite.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary English breakfast is served daily.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00 to 18:00, and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and may incur additional charges.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Airport shuttle services are available, but specific pricing and arrangements should be confirmed directly with the property.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Guests are encouraged to inquire about specific accessibility needs prior to arrival.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in the heart of St. Augustine, within a 10-minute walk of St. George Street and Flagler College. It is approximately 0.7 miles from Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and 4.8 miles from St. Augustine Beach.

What are the policies regarding children staying at the property?

Children are not allowed at the property, as it is an adults-only bed and breakfast.

Penny Farthing Inn

What guests think

Reviews of Penny Farthing Inn describe a charming, walkable bed and breakfast with friendly hosts and frequently praised cooked breakfasts, while noting the vintage building shows its age in places and on-site parking is tight, especially for larger vehicles.

Rooms are cozy and characterful, though some guests report small bathrooms, dated fixtures, or maintenance quirks like tricky doors, inconsistent hot water, or limited in-room controls. Cleanliness is generally good but inconsistent, with several mentions of dusty corners or worn outdoor areas alongside many reports of tidy rooms. Expect a quaint, characterful B&B stay with a few quirks typical of a historic property.

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Facilities

On-site parking is available but very tight, and several guests with larger vehicles found it difficult to maneuver. Guests appreciated the afternoon happy hour and porch/patio spaces for relaxing.

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Roxie

17 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We really enjoyed our one night stay. Very clean cozy room. Delicious breakfast. Very friendly service. Burnt our string light bulbs should be replaced as they really add to the evening exterior appearance and feeling. (Burnt out bulbs are a bit of a pet peeve of mine.) If you drive a larger vehicle such as a full size SUV or pickup truck, parking is almost impossible. You can only back up once you pull in and it is extremely tight.

10

Steven

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quick weekend trip to historic St Augustine to visit with my son who attends Flagler. B&B was in a perfect location within walking distance of everything. Breakfast was great and room as advertised. Parking was tight, but it was at least on site.

10

Peter

11 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice B&B in an older home. Staff very friendly breakfast was great. Close to all areas and walkable. We were stuck with a large pickup truck for our rental vehicle. The parking was tight but otherwise would recommend.

10

Jacqueline

13 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was cute and the breakfast was delicious. They had a happy hour of wine and cake which was nice and it wasn't a far walk to get around town.

6

Richard

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was ok, no variety, parking was not good.went out for dinner and couldn't park when came back.

10

Rachel

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast was delicious and a lot of comfort food but balanced with fruit, meat options, bread with coffee and tea. Parking is difficult because it is small but its a bed and breakfast so that's expected. Also, there's one caveat, it would be best if they had an ice maker.

6

Charlene

9 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Entire property needs updating. It’s tired. Parking definitely issue if have a big car. Must say provided good breakfast. Very slow but only one person handling abt a dozen people. Location to center of town walkable.

10

Jennifer

18 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Enjoyed our 2 day stay for a wedding we attended. Kaeli was friendly and accommodating. 2 great breakfasts. 1 Heads up ... narrow driveway. large SUVS will have difficulty getting in and backing out of driveway

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Larry

6 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful setting and location. 5 minutes away from shopping and dining. Terrific, friendly staff. Our only drawback is parking. Some patrons have brought their oversized vehicles and their is only a couple inches of clearance on both sides of our vehicle leaving the parking area. Our rental vehicle sustained scratches from the shrubbery due to the oversized vehicles in the parking area. Parking is meant for compact vehicles and not trucks and large SUV's. Loved the place but we will not return due to the parking situation.

10

Bradley

25 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean and safe. We stayed in the Elizabeth room and it was great. Stand up shower and a small semi-private porch. Breakfast was from 8:30-9:30 and was prepared well. Coffee and Tea 24x7. Happy hour from 4-5 with red and white wine. You can walk to the historic district of St Augustine with no trouble. Parking is available but tight. Glad i had a small car.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean, but several noted areas needing deeper cleaning or upkeep, such as dust in corners or worn outdoor spaces. A few isolated complaints mentioned mildew or maintenance-related cleanliness issues.

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edie

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Not sure how this place got an exception rating. Dated. Dirty. Parking horrible. Not response to no hot water from first day. Didn’t experience breakfast or happy hour so I won’t comment. Location is decent. Very disappointed overall.

10

Paul

4 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Clean. Quiet. Well decorated. Friendly. Everything you would want in a stay somewhere.

8

Fawn

23 Apr 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The inn is beautiful though it needs alittle attention.The rain gutters are growing trees, the outside and porch need to be powerwashed, replace the deck chairs as almost all of them had uneven legs and breaks and the tableclothes were never changed and were quite soiled. the room itself was clean an comfortable but needs a deep clean once a month or so. very dusty on hardwood floor in corners and under bed. The service provided by annie was spectacular. she was very accomodating to all of our needs. The breakfast was very good but they only offer three different meals on a rotation. The owner is very nice but seems a bit scared. it just needs a little attention to details. the book in the room had been full for some time so i purchased a new book and left it there. perfect location, very quiet. Very much enjoyed our stay

6

Kristen

11 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was once a really charming property, but has lacked upkeep and the updates that have been done have are low in quality. We didn’t have fully hot water for the first 24 hours, and after that it was decent. We opened a drawer to get an extra blanket and it was mildewed and smelled of mold. The manager’s response was that she had forgotten it was even there (she did say she was going to dispose of it). The breakfast is decent, but the happy hour consisted of stale packaged cake and carafes of unknown red and white wine. When the room was serviced, towels weren’t replaced and trash wasn’t emptied (including food and coffee grounds). On the upside, the location is fantastic and the room was very spacious.

10

Betty

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff. Excellent breakfast. Clean (Cambridge) room. Quiet neighborhood VERY close to tram for access to historic sites and great restaurants.

8

Valerie

30 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I would love to give them 5 star but a few things prevent that. The TV was small in comparison to the room. The channel selection was limited. My biggest issue was the shower. It took a long time to get the water hot and then it would go cold during the shower. The location couldn't be better. Convenient to everything we wanted to do. Ellie was a very gracious hostess. The breakfast was great. The place could really use a deep cleaning. Overall a great 4 star experience

8

Penny

13 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely property. Clean and quiet. Room and en suite could use a bit of a refresh. Towels were very good, can’t adjust thermostat (we didn’t need to), mattress on the softer side, breakfast plentiful. Location is perfect for walking. Room does not have a lot of natural light but plenty of lamps. We would stay here again.

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Mandy

16 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was just an okay stay. The place could use some TLC. Outdoor seating was not clean. Only one staff worker on premises to do EVERYTHING. It is in a great location and breakfast was okay. The lady working was VERY nice.

10

Mark

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful service. Clean.

8

Joe

10 Apr 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

It was a nice B&B. We stayed 4 nights. Fresh towels at some point during our stay would have been appreciated.

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Rooms

Rooms are cozy and characterful, but some are small with compact bathrooms and older fixtures. Reported quirks include inconsistent hot water, small or nonworking TVs, shared or noisy AC/thermostat controls, very high or firm beds, and limited storage in specific rooms.

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Alan

28 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Only negative was the air conditioner was right outside our room and was quite loud. Probably not a problem for rooms located elsewhere in the hotel. Staff was superb!!!

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andrew

3 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Did not live up to expectations based on others reviews. Limited breakfast. Small cramped shower in our room which wS the Eluzabeth room.

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Valerie

30 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I would love to give them 5 star but a few things prevent that. The TV was small in comparison to the room. The channel selection was limited. My biggest issue was the shower. It took a long time to get the water hot and then it would go cold during the shower. The location couldn't be better. Convenient to everything we wanted to do. Ellie was a very gracious hostess. The breakfast was great. The place could really use a deep cleaning. Overall a great 4 star experience

8

Debra

18 Apr 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We loved the location and were able to walk to the historic district restaurants and shopping. We were in the York room which was quite small and opened directly onto the porch. We were not able to control the air conditioning from this room and found it to be quite warm. Overall, a very quaint Inn in a convenient area.

10

Lisa

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay at Penny Farthing. It was a great location convenient to restaurants and shopping. Our room was small, but very cozy and had everything that we needed. We would definitely stay here again if in St. Augustine.

10

Mark

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Excellent location in the heart of St Augustine. An easy walk to all the key places of interest, restaurants, bars etc. An excellent breakfast was provided each day. Michelle and Ellie were very friendly and helpful, making us feel very welcome. The room and en-suite were comfortable and quiet. Thoroughly recommended. We'd have no hesitation in staying here again.

6

Hans van

28 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A large old house repurposed for lodging, as expected. Charming atmosphere and furnishings. Door into our room is misaligned with its door knob, practically falling off and its pass-through bolt inside, very difficult to engage. The same for the closet door, which also connects to the adjacent guest room. We arrived early, but the building was locked and empty. When we came back, the owner was there to greet us and show us around. She informed us that we would be the only occupants in the property during our stay. Shortly we left to explore the town. The following morning, we were shocked and disappointed to find a missing bottle of perfume. We we left a voicemail to the owner (Unfortunately I don’t recall her name) concerning the theft plus, informed the young lady who prepared our breakfast. By the way, breakfast was delicious. We are very disappointed that no-one returned our call.

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Penny

13 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely property. Clean and quiet. Room and en suite could use a bit of a refresh. Towels were very good, can’t adjust thermostat (we didn’t need to), mattress on the softer side, breakfast plentiful. Location is perfect for walking. Room does not have a lot of natural light but plenty of lamps. We would stay here again.

10

Christina

27 Feb 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We enjoyed our stay at Penny Farthing. The staff was friendly and helpful. We met many nice people during breakfast and just chilling on the patio. My only complaint was that in our room, The York, there was no closet and no drawers. No place to unpack our bags. It would be wonderful if the establishment purchased an armoire or something.

10

Shelley

5 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, bed was very high, needed steps to get in. TV didnt work. Limited "full breakfast" Very convenient to area attractions, transpirtation. Parking very tight. Quiet and safe area.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, with smooth check-ins. A few reviews cite slow service when understaffed or poor responsiveness to issues such as hot water, theft concerns, or cancellations.

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edie

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Not sure how this place got an exception rating. Dated. Dirty. Parking horrible. Not response to no hot water from first day. Didn’t experience breakfast or happy hour so I won’t comment. Location is decent. Very disappointed overall.

10

Cheryl

28 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We've stayed here 4 times now. Location couldn't be better, staff is welcoming, breakfast is delicious.

10

Shelli

17 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay if you want to do anything in St Augustine. Great breakfast and a quiet happy hour on the porch. Staff was outstanding. Will surely come back.

10

Robert

1 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location withing walking distance to everything we wanted to do in St. Augustine. April was very attentive and friendly. The breakfast was excellent. The York room was great since it was bottom floor and easy access.

10

Mark

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Excellent location in the heart of St Augustine. An easy walk to all the key places of interest, restaurants, bars etc. An excellent breakfast was provided each day. Michelle and Ellie were very friendly and helpful, making us feel very welcome. The room and en-suite were comfortable and quiet. Thoroughly recommended. We'd have no hesitation in staying here again.

6

Hans van

28 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A large old house repurposed for lodging, as expected. Charming atmosphere and furnishings. Door into our room is misaligned with its door knob, practically falling off and its pass-through bolt inside, very difficult to engage. The same for the closet door, which also connects to the adjacent guest room. We arrived early, but the building was locked and empty. When we came back, the owner was there to greet us and show us around. She informed us that we would be the only occupants in the property during our stay. Shortly we left to explore the town. The following morning, we were shocked and disappointed to find a missing bottle of perfume. We we left a voicemail to the owner (Unfortunately I don’t recall her name) concerning the theft plus, informed the young lady who prepared our breakfast. By the way, breakfast was delicious. We are very disappointed that no-one returned our call.

6

Charlene

9 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Entire property needs updating. It’s tired. Parking definitely issue if have a big car. Must say provided good breakfast. Very slow but only one person handling abt a dozen people. Location to center of town walkable.

6

LINDA

16 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This property was average; not horrible, but it definitely not a five-star experience. The location was fabulous--within easy walking distance for attractions, shopping and dining. The parking is a stone lane along the side of the building. The number of spots equals the number of rooms. If you're last in for the night, you're left with the "compact" spot with the end of your vehicle hanging out into the lane, no matter the size of your vehicle. We battled mosquitoes in the room and on the porch. One could not sit on the porch without a citronella candle and OFF! Our room was legit frigid and controlled by the adjacent room. I wore a fleece shirt and wool socks and used their extra blanket and coverlet (both doubled up on my side), and a blanket I brought from our vehicle and I wasn't too warm. We asked for a little more heat and may have gotten a degree or two.... We saw one staff person the entire three nights we were there, in the mornings to serve delicious breakfasts, in the evenings to put out wine and cheese/crackers or cake (!?), and then she left for the evening. We did not get the military discount because we booked through a third party. :-(

10

Glenn

19 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful place in a great location. Sandra was very happy to assist and prepared an excellent breakfast. Quiet side street with a Victorian flare. Would highly recommend this Inn for your stay.

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nathan

24 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Management was not reasonable about cancelation. They refused to accept a cancelation fee though they had months of lead time. Be careful

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Location

Consistently praised central location within easy walking distance of St. Augustine’s historic sights, dining, and shopping, yet on a relatively quiet street. Several guests found it safe and convenient for exploring without driving.

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Paul

4 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Clean. Quiet. Well decorated. Friendly. Everything you would want in a stay somewhere.

10

Cheryl

28 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We've stayed here 4 times now. Location couldn't be better, staff is welcoming, breakfast is delicious.

10

Steven

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quick weekend trip to historic St Augustine to visit with my son who attends Flagler. B&B was in a perfect location within walking distance of everything. Breakfast was great and room as advertised. Parking was tight, but it was at least on site.

10

Philip

15 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the location, easy walk to everywhere! Very nice covered deck for afternoon reading and eating yummy breakfast.

10

Mark

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Excellent location in the heart of St Augustine. An easy walk to all the key places of interest, restaurants, bars etc. An excellent breakfast was provided each day. Michelle and Ellie were very friendly and helpful, making us feel very welcome. The room and en-suite were comfortable and quiet. Thoroughly recommended. We'd have no hesitation in staying here again.

10

Shannon

27 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Cute b&b. Yummy breakfast. Convenient to walk to attractions, food, etc.

10

Donald

26 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A delightful stay at a well appointed venue and an amazing location.

8

Brian

31 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location to be in historic district

10

Terence

12 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cute little place a block from historic center

10

Duane

22 Jan 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, close to everything with parking. It was clean and the breakfast was also great.

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Dining

Cooked breakfasts are frequently praised for taste, and several guests enjoyed the afternoon wine-and-snacks happy hour. Some noted limited variety or portion size, and a few considered breakfast just okay.

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Fawn

23 Apr 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The inn is beautiful though it needs alittle attention.The rain gutters are growing trees, the outside and porch need to be powerwashed, replace the deck chairs as almost all of them had uneven legs and breaks and the tableclothes were never changed and were quite soiled. the room itself was clean an comfortable but needs a deep clean once a month or so. very dusty on hardwood floor in corners and under bed. The service provided by annie was spectacular. she was very accomodating to all of our needs. The breakfast was very good but they only offer three different meals on a rotation. The owner is very nice but seems a bit scared. it just needs a little attention to details. the book in the room had been full for some time so i purchased a new book and left it there. perfect location, very quiet. Very much enjoyed our stay

10

Shelli

17 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay if you want to do anything in St Augustine. Great breakfast and a quiet happy hour on the porch. Staff was outstanding. Will surely come back.

6

Steven

1 Jun 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

A bit run down. Breakfast was mediocre

8

Karen

17 Mar 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Penny Farthing was charming. Ann was especially attentive to my girlfriend who has a gluten sensitivity. It’s in an excellent location.

10

Mark

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Excellent location in the heart of St Augustine. An easy walk to all the key places of interest, restaurants, bars etc. An excellent breakfast was provided each day. Michelle and Ellie were very friendly and helpful, making us feel very welcome. The room and en-suite were comfortable and quiet. Thoroughly recommended. We'd have no hesitation in staying here again.

10

William

6 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Well kept and pleasant atmosphere. Nothing to really dislike other than some marginal scrambled eggs on Sunday morning. Food was very good overall.

10

Nancy

2 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great place to stay, the rooms were big and comfortable, they had a happy hour with wine and cookies! Great location to be able to walk to restaurants , bars and activities. The owner was amazing! She made us a home made breakfast that was super good! Will stay again!

6

Richard

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was ok, no variety, parking was not good.went out for dinner and couldn't park when came back.

8

Meredith

10 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location for easy walking to historic sites and shopping and tourist area. Quaint Victorian Inn that needs some updating to its rooms. Breakfast is included which is great but didn’t really give you much food (1 piece of French toast and 2 strips of bacon per person).

10

Bradley

25 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean and safe. We stayed in the Elizabeth room and it was great. Stand up shower and a small semi-private porch. Breakfast was from 8:30-9:30 and was prepared well. Coffee and Tea 24x7. Happy hour from 4-5 with red and white wine. You can walk to the historic district of St Augustine with no trouble. Parking is available but tight. Glad i had a small car.

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Penny Farthing Inn

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the Windsor

Penny's Attic

the Buckingham

the Cambridge

the Treehouse

the York

the Catherine Bedchamber

the Victoria

the Elizabeth Bedchamber

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