The House on the Props in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Very welcoming. Great service. Happy staff. Excellent choice of food and specials were delicious. We had scallops, gambas and a lovely bottle of white. Lovely waitress who really looked after us. Thank you.

The House on Props is a lovely quirky old building/restaurant right on the harbour with the stream running behind it. Lovely food, we had the Lemon Sole and Hake which were excellent but again another restaurant that only opens a few nights so booking essential.

Having now reached the end of my third stay here at this fabulous b&b, and restaurant. I have of course obviously left previous reviews regarding this place. So what can I now add to my previous good reviews? Well this little gem set in the most perfect of locations within Polperro, just keeps getting better and better, it is just so perfect. It actually sparkles out the brightest amongst the other gems in the haven of Polperro. I haven’t written these words above lightly or for no reason, it really is that good. The House on the Props, is just so perfect. The rooms are lovely, the food is total delicious, the cakes are to die for, and the kippers at breakfast are the best I have ever enjoyed anywhere. But that’s the story about the whole menu, it’s the best you will ever experience. Claire and her team can’t do enough for you, and they are the beating heart that keeps this gorgeous establishment at the top. There is a real charm about this place and it’s simply completely magical. I highly recommend you either stay here or eat here. Roll on September, and my long waited return. Thank you to Claire and the whole team for another wonderful stay!!

A beautiful little building right on the corner of Polperro harbour. Its prime function is as a small B&B and daytime cafe. At the time of our visit it only opens on Wednesdays and Thursday evenings for dinner. The menu is fairly limited, as there are only about 20 covers, but every dish was appealing, and the food was absolutely delicious. The restaurant was styled as the inside of an old sailing ship with masts and rigging from a local shipwreck. The staff, (Beth the waitress) and Claire (the owner) were lovely. A great dining experience. If you get the chance go there. 👍😋

Excellent place to eat whilst staying in Polperro or visiting for the day. Had breakfast here twice during a recent stay in the village and it was delicious. Great food, great location and really good service. Can highly recommended

This was our second visit, a welcoming place to stop for coffee and cake, I was very tempted by the full English that others had 😕 Really lovely helpful staff 😀

Excellent coffee and breakfast in one of the few places open in Polperro in mid Feb. Very cosy and atmospheric. HighlyRecommended.

The cafe was full of locals and we were made to feel very welcome. We ordered coffees and bacon and egg sandwiches on wholemeal bread. All was excellent and the atmosphere and quality of food in this quaint cafe left a good feeling.

We elected to go for this lovely little property based on price, availability and the quirky nature of the set-up; we were not disappointed in any of these regards! Arrival is something of a chore, only because as any visitor to Polperro will know, most properties have to park cars in the main car park at the top of the village. So a bit of a schleck down to the property at the harbour wall - but we didn't mind too much as prepared and only weekend bags to carry. Lovely welcome by our genial host, Claire - she is lovely - and showed us into an amazing double room that straddled over the river running into the harbour - haw quirky is that! It was a cold December weekend, but the room was toasty warm throughout our stay. The bed was also very comfortable, and the shower hot and powerful enough. Our breakfasts were cooked to order and absolutely first class - we both commented on how nice they were presented, and the coffee that went with was proper coffee - not instant. My partner did mention the Almond baked bread (all cakes and breads are home baked) - give it a try! All in all, a lovely stay in a gorgeous village - we would definitely stay here again!

Eaten in ‘the props’ many times over the years and again this year, it didn’t disappoint. Great breakfast and service. Can highly recommend the detox smoothie if you have over indulged the night before.

We were on a family holiday in Polperro and booked this restaurant for our 25th wedding anniversary. We were so happy we did as the food was exceptional.... The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was lovely.... Definitely recommend a visit but be prepared to pay restaurant prices.

Great little place. Had the mussels and chips and a seafood chowder, both were superb. Very friendly and efficient staff. Will definitely visit again

Lovely place! Lots of character! Friendly staff. We both had the hot mackerel Salad. It was amazing! Would recommend! Loverly spot at the harbour!

We popped in for what we thought would be a quick coffee but my husband and father in law had other plans and decided to get a late breakfast; they were very pleased they did as it was absolutely fantastic. We live locally so have popped in for many hot chocolates (for the kids), tea, cake and coffee but our first experience of breakfast was fab and even better that we have brought our visitors giving them a great impression as well! Myself and my mother in law had cream tea which was also lovely. We love the fact they offer pots of tea here too. Husband always enjoys his coffee and has found it to be one of the best in the village. First time bringing our toddler and they were able to provide a booster seat for her to join us at the table which I actually preferred to a Highchair and I think she did too. We will be back as we’ve been back many times but definitely now for breakfast more often!

This has been my second visit to this gorgeous place, and definitely not my last. What can I write about this place, well everything was simply perfect. The bed was so very comfy, better than the many 5* hotels I’ve stayed in around the world. The room was lovely with everything one could need. The location is definitely spot on and just where you would want to be in Polperro. The food is completely yummy. Not only did I experience the fabulous breakfast menu this time, but also the lovey lunch menu. The scampi & chips is highly recommended, the best I’ve ever had anywhere, and I really mean that. The cream tea was simply beautiful. The scones, well you need to experience them for yourself, as you would never believe me if I tried to explain just how perfectly beautiful they were. The staff are so lovely, full of smiles, kindness and an old English (Cornish) welcoming hospitality that you might of thought had been lost. I seriously can’t recommend this place highly enough. If you haven’t booked your accommodation in Polperro yet, trust me book this place. If you have already booked somewhere else to stay in the village, then make sure you eat in their fabulous restaurant. Definitely the best cream tea in Polperro or anywhere else! Thank you for a fabulous stay!! Steve

We had a lovely lunch - mussels & chips, seafood chowder and a cream tea - all lovely. Staff were so friendly. We had breakfast, lunch and dinner here on 3 separate days and enjoyed it all.

Fish and chips…..eventually! Ordered 3 fish and chips, fish was nice enough but frozen/overcooked chips was very disappointing. The place wasn’t packed and the wait time from order to food arriving was 45 minutes, wish I hadn’t bothered to be honest 😞

Had a lovely lunch this week gammon ciabatta with chips for myself and husband had ciabatta with prawns and chips really tasty. Quaint little setting staff very friendly. To finish off we had a takeaway cream tea for later which was lovely. Pop in if you in the area you won’t be disappointed.

Had lunch here but goodness knows what they spread the ciabatta with but it tasted very unpleasant. Maybe it was margarine or butter passed it’s best. The chips were over cooked and the salad didn’t seem to have been washed. The chicken was tasteless and very mushy like it had been reheated. I mentioned it to one of the staff and she said sorry but didn’t offer to do anything about it and that was that. Overall not a great experience.

Always a warm welcome with amazing home cooked food, all in the heart of historic Polperro, right on the harbour, perfect!

Best meal we had in Polperro out of the 3 places we ate out at. The staff were absolutely lovely and good fun. The atmosphere was perfect and the food was delicious. Good sized portions but not over facing. Had a starter and main course...

Nice setting, great food and lovely waitress. We had the prawns and muscles. They were large and fresh. Good quality and not badly priced.

My husband and I had a very enjoyable evening meal at the House on the Props whilst on holiday in Polperro last week . The staff were all very friendly and service was very efficient, but not at a rushed pace, which we appreciated. Both...

We arrived as a group of 9 with a mixture of adults, small children and infants. The hospitality and food was excellent for all… it’s reasonably priced and the perfect spot for lunch. Highly recommend.

Highly recommend this beautiful restaurant for lovely atmosphere.,,gorgeous food., and drink , I can recommend the gambas prawns ., also the mussels., the lemon sole aswell

We are staying in Polperro and wanted to go somewhere special for our 25th wedding anniversary and found the perfect place... The food was fantastic with lovely service and a relaxed atmosphere... Will definitely be returning

Loved the place and the history with it. Great atmosphere, food and service. Thanks all for a great night!

Quality, service second to none. Highly recommended. Staff very pleasant and professional. Food of the highest quality all locally sourced

I’ve had dinner here on two occasions in the past and I have to say that the food wasn’t just good, it was incredible, fabulous and beyond amazing. I can’t state how good this restaurant is as their food is inspirational, it has the 5...

Having just returned from Polperro following a 4 night stay, we visited several different eating and drinking establishments. House on the Props was by far the best. Although there are only 7/8 tables, this added to the intimacy and the place is more like a...

What a great place to stay. Warm friendly staff lovely food and room was beautiful. Everything you could possibly need for the perfect break.

It's just wonderful! Great service and delicious food. I would highly recommend lunch at the Props or book in for an evening meal. It's really fresh and delicious food and nothing too much for the staff. Fantastic after a very disappointing meal at another well-known...

A great find. Excellent freshly caught fish and seafood and reasonably priced. Staff friendly and helpful. Mussels, scallops, gambas, smoked hot mackerel, fish chowder, fish & chips all excellent. We will be back in July on 2nd trip to Cornwall this year.

Superb from start to finish. 3 of us shared the delicious scallops to start, In garlic butter with bread....superb. my sis n her hubby had large mussels in white wine sauce, they were huge and great size portion and said they were delicious. I had...

The giant garlic prawns and scallops were beautifully cooked as were the big juicy mussels. My cheesecake was excellent, great service, friendly and attentive can highly recommend.

Lovely coffee and breakfast! This place is a lovely welcoming place! Dogs welcome and an ideal place for breakfast! Never disappoints

Stopped here to have a cream tea. The board outside said ‘gluten free scones baked on the premises’ I was sold. Really lovely gluten free scones, served with lots of jam & cream. Such a fabulous quirky place with lots of history. Thank you xx

First time visiting Polperro for a family break. The staff were friendly, and the breakfast was really good. I had breakfast ciabatta. The sausages, bacon, egg and black pudding all cooked perfection! The brown sauce was unlabelled, so don't know if branded or not, but...

Three night weekend break. Bed and breakfast. Lovely room with a view over the harbour. Claire was very welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was just right. Great to have the dog with us. Polperro is the perfect place for a dog friendly holiday. They are welcome...

Great place for lunch. Not too many places open in February, so really pleased to find this gem. We had a veggie sausage sandwich. Generous portions and nicely presented. From what we saw served at other tables all good is of high quality. The tables...

Great tasting home cooked food, quirky surroundings and looked after by lovely people it is a must to visit place if you’re in Polperro

A wonderful place to stay, to pass time in the lovely village of polperro greeted by friendly host Clare and staff, a must visit for all.

Stayed for a long weekend as it was my birthday then our anniversary. The staff were really friendly and the breakfast was lovely. We had dinner there once and now wish we had eaten there more because the food was lovely. They remembered me saying...

In the quiet season finding a good lunch can prove difficult, but we were surprised by the choice and quality. We were attracted by the special, which turned out to be excellent. The staff were good and helpful in this so interesting and quirky village...

We went to Polperro and found this amazing gem. Very cozy place. We ordered fish and chips, scallops and king prawns to share. Sooo tasty. Very nice and friendly stuff, definitely we will be back 😊

Visited for coffee and cakes, greeted in by very friendly and welcoming staff, Excellent choice of coffees, other beverages and cakes at very reasonable prices.

Lovely quirky restaurant and really nice and helpful staff but the food was disappointing. The chips were frozen chips and soggy and my chicken burger was also frozen and tasted like a supetmarket value range. Would have been a much nicer meal if there was...

We have been here in the past and had really good food, tonight was a tad disappointing, fish was not cooked through on one of the dishes ordered. Waitress checked when we had almost finished eating, expected much better!

My wife and I had just travelled 6 hours due to heavy traffic to get to Polperro fairly late on a Friday evening. We’d walked the length of the village and everywhere was booked up, unwilling to seat us without a booking or couldn’t fit...

We came here for an evening meal to celebrate our recent wedding anniversary. Booking is recommended as it’s very popular and quite small . Lovely meal and friendly staff

In a predominantly quiet yet touristy fishing village this small restaurant nestling on the edge of the harbour is an absolute gem. Their menu is carefully chosen and whilst minimalist it offers diners a selection of quality. We enjoyed our meal in their quirky ambiance...

The food was delicious and the character of the place is lovely . The seafood was fresh and each meal is obviously prepared with great care . The staff are very welcoming . If you are in Polperro I would highly recommend eating here .

We visited The House On The Props on the last day of our holiday in July and were so pleased we visited here.The food was first class.We had Scallops, smoked Mackerel Pate,Seabass and the best Meringue in the world! Every mouthful of food was perfect....

Lovely breakfast and cakes here! Friendly service and cracking coffee to take out if needed.dog friendly…. Oooh and the Earl grey was the best we had in polperro!

Lovely relaxed places to meet and enjoy spending time with friends. Food, teas and coffees was excellent near harbour.

Came for a quick bite and a dink at midday on a Sunday in August. Beautiful little place, reasonably priced and food was delicious!! Service was brilliant. We will be back! X

A place full of atmosphere, fabulous food , the scallops are amazing , cream teas a dream. the chef and the staff are friendly and attentive. Visited 2 years running and will see you next year( can't wait)

Loved it here. The staff were really friendly and helpful and the food was delicious. I really enjoyed their scones with jam and clotted cream and the scones were warm when served. The hot chocolate was the best I’ve had in a long while and...

This was probably next to the worst restaurant we went to. It was also very expensive for what we got. Sunday lunch ended up being about £85 with tip. My husband still tips even when the food and the service haven’t been great, which was...

We had breakfast here. One full English and a kipper. The English breakfast was ok but I have had a lot better. The bacon had just seen the pan and there was that horrible white stuff all over it. Very basics ingredients but cooked well....

I liked everything from cosines and quirkiness of the room (very comfortable bed) to the great location in the absolutely stunning part of the world and really lovely and helpful staff. Breakfast was very good quality and with quite a few variants so it would...

Lovely staff, excellent choices and catch of the day really good. To say they do such a variety in a small space is amazing.

We discovered the excellence of this place in 2021, have passed it many times and decided to try it , we went back this year and were not disappointed . A hidden gem!

There were 3 selections on the menu I fancied .Do zI asked can I have all of them.! Yes I choose a small size of each moules in white wine cream sauce ,prawns and scallops Brilliant plus the bread was so fresh and such a...

The staff went out of their way to accommodate me due to having throat issues. The chowder was blended to a smooth consistency so I was able to eat it. It was perfect. My husband had fish of the day which was outstanding. Would recommend...

We ate here on the 06-06-22 the food and the service was amazing we had eaten there in November 21 when we visited and I never got round to writing a review so to return and find everything you remembered was correct was so great...

We enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea with Mussels followed by Cream Tea. I opted for coffee (flat white) and have to say it was one of the best I've had in a long time. We had 2 scones each a plenty of cream and jam....

My husband and I recently stayed in Polperro in February and booked a table for dinner in the evening as the menu looked really appetising snd as we are great lovers of fresh fish snd seafood it was a no brainier because 90% of the...

Chance upon this nice restaurant while walking around the picturesque village of Polperro. We ordered the Catch of the Day, the usual Fish and Chips, Seafood Chowder, and mussels. We were not disappointed. The staff was very nice and friendly.

Excellent long lunch. Seafood starters brilliant. Fresh fish for some. Roast beef for others. Huge portions. Excellent service. Would highly recommend.

We visited here on the last morning of our short stay, and are only sorry we didn't visit before! Warm, inviting welcome from very friendly staff. My partner had the 'proper' English breakfast which he said was delicious. Nicely presented, plentiful and with two big...

Lovely food. Catered to an eclectic mix of carnivores pescatarians and vegans. Lovely atmosphere. Super service and reasonable prices in the most idyllic setting.

We're regular visitors here for breakfast and recently for dinner too. We keep returning because the food is excellent and freshly prepared, and the staff are lovely. Simple. The venue itself is also lovely, investing and quaint. This is our favorite place to eat in...

Well the saying, never judge a book by its cover, very much covers my experience today. Walking around and found this little gem on the corner, however looking through the window , not a soul in side. I was With my brother and wife, my...

The menu is okay. Very hit and miss depending who you ask. Other guests who visited say the roast dinner and breakfast ciabatta was amazing!! But the pasty was mediocre. Can't fault the staff, and little/no views of the harbour unfortunately

Beautiful, quirky, historic building right on the harbour front. Had lunch here twice, which was tasty, plentiful and reasonably priced. Very friendly staff and l can thoroughly recommend it.

It was our last day in Cornwell and so we decided to have our last meal here. The ladies were so friendly, helpful and interesting. Nothing was too much trouble. They answered all my questions. We had the Chowder which is the best I have...

If you are looking for something a little different this is the place to stay. Overlooking the harbour with comfy quaint rooms and friendly staff. It was a really refreshing difference from the normal same old same old typical hotel .The restaurant was not open...

We were here last night ( Tuesday) had an amazing meal . Very tasty freshly caught fish . Love the decor, very friendly helpful staff and funny with it . Would definitely be going back when we're in polperro agin

We absolutely loved this place. It’s really cozy and the decor is like stepping back in time 400 years or so. We had sea bass and it was exceptional! The staff were knowledgeable and attentive; they even played Rufus Wainwright, so cool points as well!

When something is this perfect it's a good idea to keep it to yourself. Great setting, great food great harbour views great rooms great staff ....The House on the Prop is simply great, Cilla, Claire and the rest of the team are everything you could...

Popped in for Sunday Roast, which was amazing. Excellent value for money and friendly staff. Only reason we scored 4 is that it was a little chilly inside. Otherwise it would have been a 5. Thank you for a lovely dinner. We will be back.

We weren't intending to eat lunch on our visit today as not much was open. However, this caught our eye on passing and the menu in the window had vegetarian and vegan options reasonably priced. What a great choice it was. Between us we had...

Although we’ve visited polperro many times in the past, I’m sorry to say we have only just tried this little restaurant. Our golden retriever Ellie was made as welcome as we were. My husband had fish and chips and I had the seafood chowder. Both...

Booked a short stay in pollperro. Have been there a couple of times but never spotted this restaurant. It was by chance was reading reviews on TripAdvisor on places to have Sunday lunch.phoned to book a table was told just walk in no bookings required...

First rate breakfast! We wanted a cooked breakfast and no where in Polperro seemed open until we found this one tucked away. Ambiance lovely, dog friendly, friendly staff. We all went for the Proper Job breakfast, basically a full English. Quality was first rate. Pricey...

This was 3rd rearranged term due to covid, decided to come in October when favourite restaurants still open. Been advised to book House on the Props for dinner. Even locals recommended. We were not disappointed. Excellent food, fresh, excellent value for money, superb two ladies...

Visited here with our 2 year old. It’s a tiny but beautifully quirky little place and the staff were extremely warm and welcoming towards the three of us. I had a crab sandwich which was delicious- packed full of fresh crab (not ruined with mayonnaise)...

Stumbled upon this place when looking for a nice lunch and it didn’t disappoint. The staff were lovely and friendly and the roast dinner and steak pie were both incredible. Dessert also looked fab but sadly we were too stuffed from mains. Great value for...

From the friendly welcoming staff down to its location there are so many reasons to visit this place. Stopping in one of the rooms upstairs gives a perfect opportunity to stay right in the heart of the village. My second visit in 5 months and...

We ate lunch here during our stay, we were a table of 4 adults and a dog. The food was amazing and the service was very friendly and professional. I had the fish chowder which was superb. We all really enjoyed our lunch and the...

We stumbled across the House on the Props after a coastal walk from Looe Bay. We were welcomed warmly and seated. The menu and specials led us to take a while to decide what to have. My son, wife and myself chose 3 different dishes...

Nice breakfast but a shame the staff are rude. To hear staff complaining in the kitchen while you are eating is not acceptable. Being one of those days is something you should keep to yourselves. It’s unprofessional to vent especially when you only have 7...

Lovely little place with lots of character inside & out. Friendly staff, super tasty pasties. Thank you

A super little venue. My family were made really welcome and the dining experience was superb. The c Menu offered some wonderful choices from scallops to baked Camembert. The staff were extremely efficient and very helpful.

My son and I went there last week,waited 20 mins to be seated and when I mentioned my annoyance for waiting that long,one of the staff was beyond rude talking about me to the other staff. I wished I walked out but I was there 5 years ago with my late husband so I didn't. I know they have so many tourists,they probably had enough but no need to be rude!!!!

Friendly staff , and a lovely small cafe and restaurant in the evening . We chose to go in the evening for a meal .We ordered the scallops for starters and had the fish for main. Overall was very disappointed with the meal has it looked lovely but taste wise was very underwelming . Would not return .

Came hear for food back in June and have a lovely meal so thought we would go back for more this week, sadly you cannot go in unless you wear a mask to walk the few steps from the door to the table and then remove it even if you have a serious medical condition which my husband has and is exempt, the fact you can take it off at the table and there happy to stand by you and take your order makes it more laughable. It’s so sad to see places like this with power hungry owners running there business in to the ground. I recommend if you can’t wear a mask to visit the Three pilchards this is a lovely friendly place where we were welcomed and hade a lovely meal.

What a beautiful little place! Staff warm and welcoming, the venue is quirky and unique in its own way! The food was amazing, very tasty. If you are visiting this area this place is a must go for lunch. A+++++

Stayed here over the Bank Holiday weekend. Room was clean, and comfortable for the two of us. It had all the amenities we needed, and staff were all friendly and helpful. Breakfast was included, and we both enjoyed it. We will definitely return for another weekend in the future.