I probably take this place for granted, because I walk past it so often. It is an odd building, and worth walking along to look at - that is all you're doing though - you don't go in it. Well, you can go in the excellent (if pricey) shop 'Pure Nuff Stuff' that sells hand made soaps etc.

what a beautiful building. Looks amazing, have not been in but is stunning from the outside and needs to be seen

Interesting building to look at, but does not look authentic to me in my opinion. Tiny tiny little shop inside where they make soap-would fit two people in the shop & it's full!..Flats to let up stairs, & that's about it. If i passed the building in the street i would have thought 'Oh that's different' but not the way... More

If you can walk past you should as it's pretty striking. We didn't go inside the shop (although Nuff Stuff products are fab) but enjoyed the exterior as a little surprise when walking down Chapel Street.

What a delightful architectural gem this is, although at the moment the two statues that stand guard on the columns are away for restoration, but will be back after the sumer holidays, also good to see parts of the building utilised for holiday accomodation

Strange place that for years I thought unique untill recently when watch the local news I saw a very similar building in Plymouth. Must try to find out if there is a link.

The building is unique and outstanding in Chapel Street. The shop within is very interesting.

Not what you would expect to see- although the whole street has a good variety of impressive buildings

My partner and I visted Chapel Street specifically to find The Egyptian House and we were not disappointed. It has been restored excellently and is an asset to Penzance. The design is fascinating and the attention to detail is unique. Definitely worth a visit and a photo!