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Going to eat out with family or friends while you’re on holiday is one of life’s greatest joys. At Perfect Stays, we understand how important this is to our customers and so we've compiled a list of some of the best fine dining restaurants in Cornwall, so you can eat in style, all within a close distance to one or more of our beautiful properties.
Style of Food: Seafood and Vegetarian
Focus of the Menu: Fish, Shellfish, Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-Free
Awards: Three AA Rosettes
Founded in 1975 by famed chef Rick Stein and his wife Jill, the dishes are created using only the freshest seafood. Situated just opposite the water, enjoy locally caught lobster dishes and reimagined shellfish specials. You can also eat at the large central bar, for a more informal dining experience or simply enjoy a champagne cocktail after supper.
Location: Padstow
Website: www.rickstein.com
Take a look around our nearby homes and our full list of Padstow eateries
© Paul Ainsworth at No.6
Style of Food: Modern British, Modern European and Seafood
Focus of the Menu: Meat and Fish
Awards: One Michelin Star | Four AA Rosettes
This fantastic restaurant has won a Michelin Star and four AA Rosettes to date. The food itself is modern British with an emphasis on Cornish sourced produce, all created in a wonderful Georgian townhouse setting. Ask our Concierge team to book you a table ahead of your stay and enjoy a decadent four course à la carte menu.
Website: www.paul-ainsworth.co.uk
© The Scarlet Restaurant
Style of Food: Modern European and Vegetarian
Focus of the Menu: Fish, Meat and Shellfish
Awards: Two AA Rosettes
The Scarlet incorporates a European influence in much of its food. Its seaview terrace is the perfect place for an aperitif before you tuck into their delicious seasonal menu that caters both for meat eaters and vegetarians alike.
Location: Mawgan Porth
Website: www.scarlethotel.co.uk
Stay nearby and savor the sea views at Trevenek
Style of Food: British and Seafood
Focus of the Menu: Meat, Fish and Vegetarian
Opened in 2010, this family-run restaurant is located in the beautiful village of Rock. They create their menu around seasonal ingredients and local suppliers to offer guests the best dining experience.
Location: Rock
Website: www.thediningroomrock.co.uk
Stay just across the road at our new home, Driftwood
© Nathan Outlaw via Outlaw's New Road
Style of Food: Seafood
Focus of the Menu: Fish and Shellfish
Awards: One Michelin Star | Four AA Rosettes | Good Food Guide 2018 Best Restaurant
Owned by Nathan Outlaw, this Port Isaac restaurant prides itself on using sustainable seafood ingredients from local inshore day boats. The Michelin Starred menu ‘celebrates small, original and delicious seafood’, while the restaurant itself is home to beautiful elevated views over the bay.
Location: Port Isaac
Website: www.outlaws.co.uk/restaurants/new-road
Read our guide to dining in Port Isaac before a stay at Gwel Arvor nearby
Style of Food: Modern European
Focus of the Menu: Health Orientated, Seafood and Meat
The restaurant overlooks the Camel Estuary and on good weather days, diners can eat outside on the terrace to enjoy the spectacular views. The menu is influenced by healthy modern European recipes and uses locally-sourced ingredients from Cornwall and Devon.
Website: www.enodoc-hotel.co.uk/thebrasserie
Take a look at our nearby properties, as well as our guide to dining in Rock
© John Hersey Studio for Ugly Butterfly
Style of food: Modern British and Seafood
Focus of the menu: Fish and Shellfish
Home to incredible sea views, the Ugly Butterfly is a new addition to Cornwall’s fine dining scene. Owned by 2020’s ‘restaurateur of the year’ Adam Handling, the Ugly Butterfly is home to incredible sea views over Fistral Beach and focuses on sustainable Cornish produce. Pay a visit to enjoy an incredible seven course tasting menu with beautifully wine pairings.
Location: The Headland Hotel, Fistral Beach
Website: www.uglybutterfly.co.uk/
Discover our guide to new restaurants in Cornwall.
Style of food: Modern British
Focus of the menu: Meat, Fish and Vegetables
Awards: Two AA Rosettes | Harden’s Top 100 Restaurants 2019
Tucked away in Lostwithiel on Cornwall’s quieter south coast, Asquiths offers an elevated fine dining experience. With only a handful of tables making up the small restaurant, the menu has been carefully considered and centres around seasonal Cornish produce. Open Wednesday through to Saturday, ask our Concierge team to book a table ahead of your stay.
Location: Lostwithiel
Website: www.asquithsrestaurant.co.uk
Stay nearby at one of our dreamy Downderry homes
© Nathan Outlaw via Outlaw's Fish Kitchen
Style of food: Seafood
Awards: One Michelin Star
Moments from the water in Port Isaac, Outlaw’s Fish Kitchen specialises in fresh seafood dishes. With a focus on quality and sustainability, the menu changes daily depending on the fisherman’s daily catch. Home to a Michelin Star, this small eatery is made up of just a few tables and is perfect for couples’ dining or small groups of friends.
Website: www.outlaws.co.uk/restaurants/fish-kitchen
Discover where to stay nearby in Port Isaac
© Alex Brier for Flora New Yard
Style of food: British, Seasonal and Vegetarian
Focus of the menu: Vegetables and Meat
Awards: Green Michelin Star
Located within the historic Trelowarren private estate, Flora New Yard prides itself with its home grown produce and locally sourced ingredients. Guided by the seasons, the menu is ever-changing depending on what can be foraged and grown at the time. A real destination for foodies, enjoy their tasting menu served by the chefs themselves.
Location: Helston
Website: www.floranewyard.co.uk/
Explore our beautiful Porthleven properties nearby
Style of Food: British, Seafood and Asian
Focus of the Menu: Fish, Shellfish and Meat
Awards: Three AA Rosettes | Michelin Guide’s Bib Gourmand Award | Harden’s Top 100 Restaurants in the UK 2022
Kota in Maori means ‘shellfish’, and this multiple award-winning restaurant is the inspiration of chef/owner Jude Kereama. The restaurant offers mouth-watering options with dishes often being made with Kota’s ‘signature Asian twist’ in mind.
Also visit sister restaurant Kota Kai just down the road for a more laid back dining experience.
Location: Porthleven
Website: www.kotarestaurant.co.uk
Stay at the ever-so-beautiful Seathrift just moments away
© Coombeshead Farm
Style of food: British, Organic and Seasonal
Focus of the menu: Meat and Vegetables
Location: Lewannick
Owned by co-founder of Pitt Cue Co, chef Tom Adams heads up Coombeshead Farm - a small fine dining restaurant in the heart of Cornwall’s rolling moors. The farm-to-table set menu features homegrown vegetables and hand reared stock, and changes with the seasons. Evening dining begins at 7pm, or visit for a laid back lunch on Wednesday and Sundays.
Website: www.coombesheadfarm.co.uk
Our nearest properties are The Paddock and The Yellow Cottage, just across Bodmin Moor in Trebarwith Strand
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Blog post updated on Thursday 21st November 2024
Rebecca loves everything to do with food, beautiful interiors and travel. When she’s not booking her next cookery masterclass, she’s discovering incredible new destinations, restaurants and spas across the UK and beyond.
Just minutes from the beach, Trehayl is a private dog-friendly paradise set in the heart of Rock. Recently renovated to the highest standard, the beautifully designed interiors, stunning coastal vistas and heated outdoor pool provide an unforgettable holiday backdrop.
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Boasting unparalleled views over Mawgan Porth Beach, Trevenek is an architecturally stunning amalgamation of Cornish stone, cool grey slate and sleek glass. Imagine days spent wandering the coast path or hitting the waves, followed by evenings on the balcony watching the sunset.
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Loved by Women's Health and featured in The Telegraph as the ultimate party house, Shun Lee is a magnificent property with unparalleled views across St Ives Bay. Nestled within beautiful landscaped gardens and a short walk from several sandy beaches, it boasts bespoke interiors and prestigious entertaining spaces, including a private cinema. The house is a breath-taking setting for holidays and celebrations.
Boasting jaw-dropping views over the Camel Estuary, Lower Cole is a Grand Designs-style property with an enviable position in the heart of Rock. Six en-suite bedrooms and three separate lounges provide ample space for socialising with friends and family, while the garden offers direct access to the beach.
Set within three acres of Cornish countryside, Rosemain affords beautiful garden views, with two of its five cosy bedrooms featuring Juliet balconies. The perfect base for exploring Rock’s prestigious neighbourhood, it’s complete with a pretty farmhouse kitchen, a TV room and a bright and airy lounge opening onto the garden.
With a relaxing spa-like feel and sensational ocean views spanning Cornwall’s south coast, Sea Edge is a stunning, contemporary home sitting just a moment’s walk from the beaches at Seaton and Downderry. With a Mediterranean-inspired garden, cosy window seat and glass-fronted terrace, it’s a tranquil hideaway come rain or shine.
Set in a superb seaside location, this New England style beach house has lovely nautical interiors and a charming patio garden that’s ideal for taking in the view from the headland. A bright and airy lounge, Stephen Graver kitchen and four inviting bedrooms make it versatile for varying group sizes.
Tucked away in an enviable position just moments from Padstow's much-loved fishing harbour, Harbour Walk is an idyllic retreat for families, couples and groups of friends. Dog-friendly and newly renovated to a high specification, this four bedroom home perfectly pairs stylish interiors with charming character features. The sociable open plan kitchen, dining and living area offers the perfect space to enjoy time together in front of the wood burner, while children will love movie nights in the mezzanine snug.
With its striking architecture and idyllic Cornish location, this high-spec home enjoys sparkling views over Padstow and the Camel Estuary. Three beautifully finished bedrooms, a modern kitchen and secluded garden complete with a hot tub make it a tempting retreat for families and groups of friends.
Frontline ocean views meet modern surf style decor in this spectacular West Cornwall home. Complete with a heated outdoor pool, pizza oven and wood burner, Seathrift is within walking distance of the foodie town of Porthleven. Soak up dramatic Cornish sunsets from the terrace after blissful afternoons exploring the coastline and harbour.
A low occupancy rate may be available for smaller groups out of season.
Set in a quiet location just a short stroll from Rock’s buzzing town and sandy beach, enjoy the best of both worlds at Driftwood. Savour lazy mornings in the garden followed by lunch at Paul Ainsworth’s The Mariners and a walk along the water. With modern interiors, spacious living areas and a suntrap terrace, this stylish home will be a year-round family favourite.
Sweeping coastal and countryside views surround The Paddock, which offers quiet tranquillity near the bustling town of Tintagel. Sleeping 10 - 14 guests across six bedrooms, it's an ideal base for multi-generational getaways on this dramatic stretch of Atlantic coastline. West-facing, the wraparound veranda and outdoor kitchen provide the perfect spot for al fresco dining in the warmth of the evening sun.
A real coastal retreat, Sea Haze is located just a 10 minute walk from the buzz of Padstow’s harbour and town. With elevated estuary views, light, bright interiors and a large grassy garden, it makes an idyllic getaway for small families. Padstow’s restaurants, bakeries and shops are on the doorstep, so you can hang up your car keys for a week of exploring.
An architectural masterpiece, Eden in Downderry is home to sparkling ocean views and an outdoor pool. Finished to an impeccably high standard, its bespoke interiors are reminiscent of a tropical beach house, where gentle tides are a short walk away. Sleeping six guests and welcoming dogs, it becomes an idyllic sea-view hideaway for those wishing to switch off on the south coast.
