In the last few years, Cornwall's food scene has skyrocketed. Boasting some of the UK's best produce combined with quaint villages, a beautiful rugged coastline, and postcard-pretty countryside — it is no wonder that the area has drawn some of the county's most exciting chefs. Whether you are looking for a fine dining experience or something a little more casual there is a vast choice of accommodation with truly excellent food. Our hotel experts have scanned the region to bring you a collection of the best hotels for foodies in Cornwall selected primarily on their restaurant but also the location, design, service, and amenities to bring you the perfect package. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your next coastal getaway.
For award-winning dining
- The Driftwood Hotel near Portscatho has been awarded a prestigious three AA Rosettes for its menus made using all local produce. Light-filled rooms have a nautically inspired design and the property's location is stunning, overlooking Gerrans Bay. A spoiling stay.
- Port Gaverne's two AA Rosette restaurant serves up memorable seafood dishes. The coastal theme runs throughout with charming fish wallpapers that adorn the bedrooms and wonderful coastal views. A cosy choice.
- The Alverton is a converted historic grade II listed building set in pretty Truro. Beautifully restored throughout, the rooms perfectly mix the old and the new. The two AA-rosette award-winning restaurant uses the finest foraged, fished and farmed Cornish ingredients. A luxury stay.
For luxury
- The Greenbank is a luxury hotel in Falmouth. Chic rooms are simply dressed with crisp white linen, shades of blue, and the best have fantastic sea views. Unwind in the pampering spa and feast in the award-winning restaurant. With endless activities in the area, this is an ideal British escape.
For a gastropub
- Havener's Bar and Grill is a fab restaurant with six boutique rooms in the coastal town of Fowey. Nautically inspired rooms are the epitome of laid back chic, and the restaurant serves refined gastropub-style dishes in a room with wonderful sea views.
- St Tudy Inn is located in the rural Cornish village of St Tudy. The inn offers chic accommodation in light hues — think plenty of greys and whites. Upmarket pub classics are served in the restaurant — perfect after a day outdoors. A quiet country getaway.
- Star & Garter is a glossy gastropub with rooms & harbour views on Falmouth's High Street. Housed in a Georgian townhouse, cosy & contemporary self-catered apartments decorated with up-cycled antiques bring a touch of London cool to this seaside town. Run by a local husband & wife team, the food is award-winning.
- The Lugger is a charming 17th-century smugglers' inn set on the coast in quiet Portloe. Simply styled rooms are fresh and bright with nautical artwork and some rooms offer sea views from the bed. Hearty award-winning Cornish fare is served in the firelit restaurant, ideal after a long walk on the South West Coast Path.
For a boutique
- Idle Rocks is a seaside boutique hotel, attracting a younger crowd, with a perfect position right on the harbour wall in St Mawes. Offering up-to-the-moment design and a wonderful restaurant with standout seafood, this is a chic coastal getaway.
For couples
- The Old Quay House Hotel in Fowey is an exceptionally beautiful Cornish hotel. Its 11 rooms with their estuary views and contemporary charm are hard to beat. The inventive Cornish restaurant specialises in amazing seafood. Perfect mini-break material.
- Mullion Cove Hotel is an imposing white country house boasting a fantastic cliff top location which provides far-reaching sea views. Traditionally dressed rooms are spacious and elegant. The award-winning restaurant and bar are a celebration of all things Cornish. A great option for a romantic getaway filled with long walks and equally long dinners.
- Fistral Beach Hotel is a luxury adult only hotel with wonderful views and a relaxing atmosphere. Sleek rooms are minimalist in design ensuring the focus is on the fabulous sea views. With a full-service spa and Cornish fine dining, this is a romantic base for a couples' escape.
For great value
- Merchants Manor is in the heart of Falmouth but still just a short stroll from the beach. Smartly decorated rooms feature Cornish blues and whites. The real draw is the award-winning restaurant which is well worth visiting even if you're not staying here. As with so many of the best hotels for foodies in Cornwall, they really focus on sourcing the best local ingredients, and you can really tell.
For families
- St Enodoc Hotel is a beachside hotel in Rock with wonderful views of Camel Estuary. Modern, breezy rooms are chic and comfortable. Fresh, local, seasonal produce is used in the hotel's seafood restaurant to create flavoursome innovative cuisine. With family suites, games room, special kiddies menus and a wealth of fun beachside activities — this is an ideal family getaway.
- Talland Bay Hotel is another beachfront hotel this time set in 2-acres of sub-tropical gardens. Stunning interiors feature sleigh beds, funky fabrics and bedrooms that have a New England Beach House vibe. Choose from award-winning fine dining or a more relaxed brasserie. A perfect family-friendly beach-chic retreat.
For an eco-friendly stay
- The Scarlet is a relaxing, purpose-designed eco-friendly hotel overlooking Mawgan Porth beach. Contemporary furniture and modern local art adorn bedroom walls. Expect great sea views from the cocktail lounge and stylish restaurant. Topped off by the fantastic spa facilities. One of a kind.
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