Excellent family run Fresh local ingredients…read more Crab sandwiches are the best And homemade cakes are baked daily can defiantly recommend coming here if you are in the area

We were welcomed by a lovely bloke and the room we stayed in was delightful. Its probably the most…read morepleasantly arranged room I have ever stayed in. Having the external window door open all night let in the loveliest breeze too! Downsides - well the location is a bit of a tricky one to walk to with some pavementless roads on the way. We also were not sure when breakfast was and had forgotten to ask the previous night so got the exaggerated looking at the watch from the lady of the house when arriving after it was supposed to be over. Would probably stay again!

When I was visitng friends in Cornwall, I had intended to try some of the Michelin starred…read moreestablishments in the area like Nathan Outlaw but I found that a lot of the restaurants were shut for winter break. A little research on-line brought me to Barclay House in Looe, which offered accommodation but also a restaurant offering a tasting menu incorporating local produce and I'm a sucker for a tasting menu. The drive down to the seaside town of Looe is an exciting one for a townie like me, especially when if performed at night with presumably a local who was tailgating me the whole way down what were narrow unfamiliar roads to me. A big warning too for drivers - if you're coming down the hill in to Looe, the left hand turn into the road for Barclay House is a very acute 180 degree turn and almost imporssible to execute without straying into the opposite lane. The drive up to Barclay House does involve a few more twists and turns but you're rewarded with a lovely view of Looe from up high. It was a quiet evening in the restaurant, being the off season and I was seated at a window seat, which had a lovely view. My freshly squeezed orange juice soon arrived as I perused the menu though I was always going to order the tasting menu. All the food I ate that night had been sourced locally from the Looe Bay oyster to the small farm which supplies their beef. The amuse bouche was a small piece of pan fried john dory served with spinach cooked with garlic and chilli. The fish tasted lovely and fresh and was robust enough to stand up to the garlic and chilli Next was a Looe Bay oyster served with shallot vinaigrette. My only regret about this dish was that I didn't get 2 oysters! I'm not a traditionalist and like to chew my oyster on the way down A potato and celeriac soup with poached egg followed. The soup wasn't as heavy as it sounded, which was nice though I think a different texture could have enhanced this dish further The main course was a fillet of beef, which I thought had been cooked sous vide due to its tenderness but my waiter checked with the kitchen and it had been roasted, so well done to them for such precise cooking I did enjoy the vanilla panna cota with rhubarb and I have high standards for panna cota The meal finished with a cheeseboard of Cornish cheeses - Yarg, Cornish blue and one other which slips my memory Overall a lovely meal though the evening did end in a ever so slightly Fawlty Towers manner when they seemed a bit short staffed and I struggled a little to find someone to get me my bill and then, their credit card machine was broken. However, it didn't spoil a lovely meal and I would return in the future

From the owner: Luxury Accommodation in a beautiful setting at affordable prices.read more

Had a fantastic 4 night stay here at island lodge. Could not recommend it enough. Situated in a…read morebeautiful picturesque area near plymouth hoe. Very friendly owners, could not do enough for you. Parking was fine, especially being on the barbican where parking spaces are scarce. Room was warm, clean and tidy. Highly recommended !!

I thoroughly recommend this B&B…read more Rosemary (the owner) is very welcoming, and makes you feel as if you've known each other for years. The building is a beautifully converted barn on a dead-end country road, with central breakfast area and a galleried upper floor. Every fitting and piece of furniture is of the best quality, and the beds are very comfortable. In spite of a bereavement in her close family just days before our arrival (of which we were unaware), and having to look after another relative on the night of our stay, Rosemary found time to surprise us with a lovely warm fruit compote to have with our breakfast, having placed it in the Aga the evening before. Anyone reading this, please don't be put off by what you might think is a slightly high price: you really do get what you pay for, and it's worth every penny (as repeated numerous times in her visitors' book!).

This is a truly truly wonderful place. I regret that I do not have enough positive adjectives to do…read morethis place justice! I had a few of the beers there present (Trouble+Strife, Rebel 80/ and Montol for anyone interested enough!). All were top notch. If there is something that I love almost as much as beer (apart from badger baiting) it is cheese. So I chose to challenge them by ordering their cheese plate, but dammit if that wasn't delicious too. Anyone visiting the area should come to this pub. I haven't even got into how good it looks! I made a note during my visit that I saw the ghost of Rick Stein's dog, Chalky. I must confess that I have no idea what I was on about! I hadn't had that much to drink! Logical explanation must exist.

I loved the chilled out vibe of the Spars. Just up from the cove, it is a traditional pub but post…read moresurf place to hangout. They have a reputation for their own microbrewery, but also stock local labels such as Korev lager and Rattler cider. there is also a decent wine list and a medium sized glass of wine is around £4-£5 depending on what you get. It is popular - the sunday lunch sold out when we were there as it is available between 12-2.30pm but fear not, the excellent Lewsey Lou's is positioned opposite and staff there will call out your receipt number so you can squeeze in a quick pint between ordering and getting your food. I had lunch there one day mid-week. Standard pub food but a good value portion and staff are aware of dietary needs so I had no issues being gluten free. Tasty, well cooked burger (minus bun) and chips and salad on the side was a decent portion that I din't finish it all. My friend had a sausage sandwich was was rated as very tasty and as it was the special was only £5.95 - sausage in ciabatta with onion relish with chips and salad, so again another big portion. Also on the sunday, left over roasties, veggies and meat were on the bar - not enough for complete portions and I would say on the basis of my limited sampling (beef, bit of parsnip and a roastie, that the Sunday lunch would be well worth a booking!). So, I'm not a local and it'll probably be a year before I go back, but I'll be definitely heading back to try more of the menu and just hangout there after a day of boarding :-)

Our family of 6 filled up the B&B, and our hosts were so gracious and friendly. We had tea upon…read morearrival, and they called for our dinner reservations. The beds were comfortable, everything was spotlessly clean, they furnished quality toiletries, and the breakfast was excellent. If we're ever back in Bodmin, we'd stay here again in a heartbeat!

Paul & Kate have just taken the plunge to open this newly remodelled B&B. What a great job they've…read moredone! Beautiful, well-appointed rooms, and a lovely spread for breakfast. All the right touches are here for a fantastic getaway!