HOTEL OF THE WEEK
Portloe, Cornwall
WHERE AND WHY
Sitting on the edge of the water in Portloe, on Cornwall’s tranquil and enchanting Roseland Peninsula, The Lugger is the ideal place for those needing a change of scene.
The old smugglers’ inn – the only one in Cornwall with five stars – offers a perfect, traditional Cornish getaway.
Located by the small harbour, the hotel boasts 24 bedrooms and four private cottages.
Our room, like the rest of the hotel, had a simple but beautiful coastal theme and mixed old with new. The star of the show was a large window with dramatic views over the cliffs, sandy beach and harbour.
Waffle robes and slippers were left on our bed made up with crisp white linen. But the most special part of our stay was waking and falling asleep to the sound of the ocean waves.
ON THE MENU
The Lugger has a two-AA Rosette restaurant, serving up local cuisine. There is also a cosy bar and lounge. We dined and had breakfast at the restaurant which has incredible sea views.
We loved all the food and the portions were a perfect size.
Our favourites were the prawn, baby gem and quail egg salad, the wild mushroom and root vegetable risotto and the assiette of desserts. Dinner from £25 a head.
WHILE YOU’RE THERE
Discovering the unspoilt fishing village of Portloe and its coastal paths is a must. The Lugger has maps for a couple of walks.
You can also go for a morning swim and explore the Roseland Peninsula, while the Eden Project, the Lost Gardens of Heligan, Mevagissey and Charlestown, are less than an hour away.
WAKE-UP CALL Cosy lounge
Rooms from £169 a night on B&B. luggerhotel.co.uk