The Old Ship Hotel (or, Ye Olde Shippe pub) is one of the rather few pubs in Padstow that is not…read moreaffiliated to (or owned by) St. Austell Brewery - so I was pleased to find a selection of beers outside of the St. Austell range which dominates the town. As such, the range isn't that great, so I settled for a Brain's SA on hand pump. This pub/hotel is located about a hundred meters from Padstow's busy and extremely touristy harbour, and it offers a bit of quiet in this much-loved holiday "spa". Especially nice is the (covered) outside seating area which opens to the narrow road. Staff were nice upon my short visit, and it felt comfy and relaxed there.

I happened to see the terrace of this restaurant as I was coming in on the ferry. It looked like a…read morepeaceful place to have lunch with lovely views. It turned out to be part of the Relais & Chateaux Hotel group which I've stayed in, in Napa. Anyway asked the staff if I could be seated for lunch as only one table was occupied, they indicated they would have to ask the chef as they had a lack of staff. Anyway, I was seated and offered a wine and drinks list. Got a lovely Aperol spritz made correctly! The menu is small platoshich was great as it was a very warm day and you wouldn't want anything heavy. I chose the gazpacho and then burrata with heirloom tomatoes and pesto. Both dishes were very good. The tomatoes in the salad were perfectly ripe and the pesto was outstanding. The gazpacho was very good also, very flavorful and spiced just right, not overwhelming the vegetables. The service was slightly distracted, for instance no spoon was brought with the gazpacho and as no one checked to see if the food was ok for quite awhile, I had to wait to eat it. All in all though a lovely setting, wonderful food and a great place to be on such a beautiful afternoon

What a spot! Historic location with a fresh revamped face. They push it the extra mile with the…read moredetails. The atmosphere and decor is colourful and fresh with a tasteful flair. The drink selection and wine list has a want for everyone and the menu is top notch. Delicious choices that cause salivation and excite every taste bud. The service is the extra cherry on top, Diego is a veteran and a delight. You can Expect this level of restaurant in central London, and to find this gem in one of the most desirable locations to visit in the south of England is truly wonderful.

We have been visiting the bars along Chapel Street over the last week. The Union Hotel has a nice…read moreopen bar area, which although traditional in decor, has a nice welcoming feel. The staff are friendly, welcoming, professional and should be recognised for their efforts.

Our room was sparse to say the least, the room had a bed which was flat to the floor and a tiny TV…read moreand hardly anything else. The bathroom was a really inconvenient shape, really long and narrow. You might have expected more for the money really, although the location is quite convenient. Breakfast was slightly too old fashioned for my tastes

The Gwealdues hotel used to be the only hotel in Helston, but things have changed in recent years…read more Situated on the main Helston to Falmouth road the Gwealdues is situated on the outskirts of the Market town of Helston. Before the town bypass was built and commercial hoteliers moved in this was the prime location. The hotel is reasonably priced and contains comfortable en-suite accommodation. Meals can be taken in the hotel and are of generous portion and of good quality. Alcoholic beverages are available in the hotel bar and again are reasonably priced. The hotel is available for function hire and put on a good buffet to boot. Overall you could do a lot worse!!

This is a handy place to wait for the bus as they stop just…read moreacross the road, but this was probably my least favourite of the pubs I went to in Fowey, it just did not feel cosy in the slightest. Proper Job, Tribute and Dartmoor. My Proper Job was good, it usually is, but came with a massive head on top. They have their own car park which, in Fowey, is no small matter!

I visited the Fowey mussel festival and this pub was the best part of it. The locals were as…read morefriendly as they come, there was a live band and the service was beyond amiable. This pub is at the top of the hill so gives a good view of the town, they take cards and have guest ales.

The Carbis bay hotel is set right on the edge of the gorgeous Carbis Bay in Cornwall. I have…read morefrequented here a few times - after a coastal walk, for My sisters wedding here, I came here for a high tea and I also came for a lunch. The views from the hotel, gardens, conservatory, patio are amazing - worth coming for this alone. My sister also stayed inside the hotel and was very pleased with her room. They have refurbished and expanded recently and it shows. They have a heated pool, and a spa. My sisters wedding went without a hitch, and she was very pleased with her wedding arrangements, service, wedding planning and food at the reception and evening do. I have also had a high tea here with my parents - and thoroughly enjoyed the delicate sandwiches, tea and their wonderful sweets. Here is some information about the history - Built in 1894 by the renowned Cornish architect Silvanus Trevail, the Carbis Bay Hotel quickly gained popularity as a result of the boom in British seaside holidays, which had been made possible by expansion of the railways. Indeed, at the turn of the 19th century, neighbouring Carbis Bay station was a grand affair, boasting its own stationmaster, station house and full-time staff. Today, the business is owned and managed by the Baker family, who have made significant developments to the hotel. Due to this ongoing investment programme, Carbis Bay is widely recognised as one of Cornwall's premier waterside hotels. The Estate comprises 125 acres within which is situated the 47-room hotel and most of our coastal properties. This place is a MUST DO FOR A VISIT OR A STAY when coming to Carbis Bay.

I have now been to Cornwall a grand total of five times over the last four years and each time I…read moredrive along the road from Lelant to St Ives I am left in awe of the beautiful coastline. Cornwall has many stunning area's but St Ives has stolen my heart and run away with it. There are many different beaches to keep everyone from sun worshippers to surfers occupied. Porthmeor is a surfers paradise, a huge sandy beach with enormous waves provide the perfect setting for thrill seekers. Above Porthmeor stands the Tate Gallery, the ultimate place for any art lover. Porthgwidden is more secluded but again it has fantastic waves, a perfect family beach with lots of rock pools for the little ones to explore. It is also small enough to allow children to wander without ever losing eye contact, which as a parent is always a bonus. Porthminster is the most fashionable beach on offer in my opinion, it is a beautiful beach with a golf course and a resturant all on site. Perfect for any young couple. My personal favourite is Carbis Bay, this stunning beach just around the corner from St Ives but just as busy on the weekend. The sea is a lot calmer here which makes it easier to see the fantastic colours of the Atlantic Ocean. Unfortunately it is still extremely cold but when it's that beautiful who cares? The Carbis Bay hotel is just as stunning as the bay itself. Standing guard on a hillside over-looking the beach it's the perfect setting for a relaxing break. The hotel has many facilities, Amusement arcades for the youngsters, Resturant & well stocked bar for the adults, The jewel in the Carbis Bay hotels crown is however the roof terrace. Enough to satisfy any sun worshippers needs the roof terrace is home to a pool and a bar with a view to die for. I would highly recommend this hotel for families or couples that enjoy the pleasure of a lazy holiday! You would have to go to the Caribbean to find anything to match this superb coast line. I have been to the Caribbean where I paid one hundred pounds to see dolphins, the last time I took a trip to St Ives my family were treated to a visit from the local dolphins for free, not once but twice!

Stumbled upon Godolphin as we did not have Internet so could not check online and they had…read moreavailability for lunch. Turned into a great find. The views are brilliant and the service was very friendly. The food also did not disappoint. Started with fried calamari, a good size portion and it had a little kick to it. The most impressive dish, though, was my main of mussels. I ordered the large size, as I've never had too many mussels, but this really was a large. Huge portion of mussels, nice sized and meaty ones and the broth was incredible. I have never before felt so stuffed from mussels, well worth it. The only disappointment was the bread nibble. Four pieces of bread for 6 pounds feels excessive, especially compared to the reasonable food prices. All in all, very happy we stopped here and would go back.

We had found this hotel on the internet before our recent trip to Cornwall and all agreed that it…read morelooked absolutely stunning. Alas, when we arrived we felt a little disappointed and I was all set to give them a low review. The bedrooms felt like they had been recently refurbished but the rest of the hotel was pretty tatty, with chipped paint and flakey wallpaper. Doors to cleaning rooms were left open and rubbish was left outside which gave a very poor perception of this hotel. The shower in our bedroom also fluctuated constantly from freezing to scorchio and the door wouldn't shut resulting rapidly in a flooded bathroom. However, the level of customer service in this hotel was exceptional and just proves how simply things like friendliness and helpfulness can turn someone's experience around... The front of house staff were quick to change our room for us when we mentioned the problems with the shower. We were, in fact, moved to a room with a brand-new top-of-the-range shower and breathtaking views of St Michael's Mount from the window. A room that would normally have been a lot more expensive. In fact, all the staff we came into contact with were amazing good at their jobs - from reception, to bar staff, to waiting staff, and in particular the older chap (Anthony) that single-handedly ran the breakfast service. Oh the breakfast!! There was so much choice from full English, to Continental, to smoked salmon and scrambled egg, to poached haddock, and any combination of the above. Nothing was too much trouble and our server never batted an eyelid when my slightly fussy travelling companions made particular demands on how the scrambled egg and sausages should be cooked, as well as asking for extras...! The evening food, although nothing outstanding, was tasty and filling. My one complaint was that there was nowhere in the bar where you could escape the noisy television, which happened to be showing the final of BGT on this evening. We ended up going to bed early just to get away from it! Overall, what could have been a disappointing stay turned into a lovely travel experience and we ended up staying for an extra night.