The Lugger Hotel Portloe in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Cannot recommend this hotel enough. Just back from a 3 night stay and booked again for November. Perfect setting and it provided everything you would expect from a boutique hotel.Room was excellent and the food is out of this world.Many thanks to Ian and his team for providing us with a perfect first trip away after lockdown.Can’t wait for November already.Chris

A great place for Cornish cream tea after a coast walk Fantastic terraced area by the harbour Helpful staff Recommended

I am writing this review, sat in bed, listening to the waves crashing into the harbour. What a magical spot and a lovely hotel. We are staying in the Lookout, very quaint, a few steps away from the main building. Smallish but very comfortable room, well equipped. The staff here are delightful and very helpful. All managing well and sensibly with the COVID-19 restrictions. The food is delicious. Menu delivered to your door in the morning so you have plenty of time to make your choices, difficult, as it is all so good. Our little dog is extremely happy!Such a shame everything is closing down again but this will be our first port of call when new restrictions are lifted.

Bedrooms are clean and tidy, although nothing special. Food is amazing. Well thought out menus. Wide choice of meat fish and vegetarian details. Most of the staff can’t do enough for you. Would highly recommend a stay here for a few days.

A wonderful stay every one exceeded our expectations due to Corrona 19, we felt pampered and the food was first class and the menu changed every evening. We had a fabulous two night stay and we will return

Two nights this time after two previous visits.This time everything was disappointing.General appearance was tired,thread bare stair carpet, missing window latch on window that would not close.Various fitments missing in public areas. Rooms advertised with village view looked out on a blank wall. The very high standard of food experienced in the past did not meet expectations. Management made no attempt at service recovery.

This is a fabulous hotel with a tiny little fishing harbour right outside the door. Service is fantastic, food amazing, staff very friendly and welcoming. Bedroom everything you need is there and bed extremely comfortable.Lovely walks right outside the hotel wish we had booked a longer stay definitely recommend and will return.

Great rooms, with every little luxury. Friendly professional staff. Amazing food, made from local specialities. Huge sublime breakfasts and fabulous dinners. Good wine list, too, and a strong selection of other drinks, though a few more Cornish beers wouldn't go amiss.Not cheap but you get what you pay for, and then some.

Popped in for a cream tea - However, the scones were small and overheated in the microwave which made them very crunchy- so I’m afraid that I would not return for another or recommend it to friends- what a pity as the location was perfect

We stayed in Middle Cottage - lovely views or the harbour and out to sea. We loved the terrace and the cottage was really comfortable. Lounge and kitchen downstairs. No mobile phone reception but the WiFi reliable. Kitchen has microwave, hob, oven and dishwasher - but no crockery or cutlery - maybe due to Covid-19? Great bed and lovely bathroom. We would definitely go back. The hotel was following Covid-19 guidelines to the letter which suited us fine.

We had booked an evening meal at the restaurant. We were told to go and fetch a face mask to be able to walk through the restaurant to get to our table. The food was excellent. We were asked to order desert at the same time as other food ‘to minimise trips to the table’. Of all the interpretations of coronavirus rules, this was the strictest and most unfriendly ☹️.

Was really looking forward to a 2 night anniversary stay at this highly rated hotel.What a disappointment Room was small, boiling hot with no air conditioning and the water treatment plant right outside the window meant a very noisy, or boiling night. The evening meal felt like a rush with 3, expensive courses served and collected in under a hour. No other option available to eat, without driving and the effort involved in parking in the ridiculously small and tight car park put us off the first night. But we did make the effort the second night. At nearly £300 per night it certainly isn't value for money.The staff were friendly but poorly trained. I asked for warm toast with my breakfast but that was too difficult. Toast, on both mornings was delivered as soon as we sat down and the breakfast sometime later. Such a disappointment.

Lovely position for a costal paths and surrounding area. Unfortunately service is poor on occasion ( although sone staff were lovely ) We were told no lunch to return to the hotel over run with non residents eating lunch . We felt like the poor relative after most of Cornwall is residents only we were stuck with nothing . Dinner also gone down hill no atmosphere and courses coming far to quickly in the attempt to move you through . Rooms small but ok only serviced on arrival due to covid . In summary lovely little port but hotel gave us no reason to return .

i stayed here a few times in the good days but all good staff have left as they cannot bear the management and nor could i. unhelpful and obstructive. blocked sinks, no hotwater on one trip and cooked breakfasts thta arrived cold. there was a very bossy young man very basil fawlty who the staff could not bear and a jobsworthy newcomer to cornwall and a totally disinterested general manager who is never there.its a huge shame because the setting is wonerful. if you go for longer than two nights use it as a b and b and have as little to do with the management as possible.

What can we say?This hotel is outstanding, there are extra touches that we've not found anywhere else, hot water bottle, hot chocolate in our room, homemade cookies and muffins, so delicious!Our room was spacious it was so lovely to sleep with the sound of the sea.The food is amazing! Dining with a view if the sea and all the staff very attentive.We hope to return and we can't thank all the staff enough for a wonderful weekend in a beautiful peaceful village away from reality.

A wonderful welcoming hotel. The staff were all very courteous to us and nothing was too much trouble. Lots of lovely touches in the very clean and comfortable bedroom such as homemade cookies to luxury toiletries. There was even a hot water bottle and hot chocolate left outside the room in the evening. The breakfast was amazing and I had Eggs Benedict, I’m no Masterchef judge but I can only describe the ones I had as the best ever!!! Most recommended to try. We live only 40 minutes away from the Luggar and will return there again for another sneaky night away from work/home life to recharge our batteries again. Thank you Lugger Crew.

The Lugger is an object lesson in how to run a hotel! Charming helpful staff without exception, lovely clean hotel and great food in a delightful setting! My expectations were exceeded in every aspect and the sun came out as a bonus.

First visit to The Lugger in Portloe, I usually stay in Port Issac this time we chose a little further south so were not sure what to expect and relied on Secret Escapes. Arrival first impression were good reception very helpful.Room very nice well equipped and comfortable. Every evening the bed is turned down, cups with hot chocolate for night cap and a hot water bottle placed in the bed. Every day muffins and cookies placed in the room.Bar area and dining room, very comfortable clean and well presented.Staff excellent they make sure one enjoys the stay.Good breakfast menu freshly cooked plus small buffet.Evening meal, new menu everyday based on fresh local products especially fish. The kitchen staff incredibly talented, the food is to die for chef has a real talent for bringing out the true taste of the product. A lovely young lady chef makes the puddings and what a treat they are.All in all a perfect experience that we can’t wait to do again, everything they staff do is for your enjoyment.

Spent a long weekend at this delightful hidden Inn in the fishing village of Portloe Cornwall.We reserved a room with a sea view, looking out into the narrow harbour. The large room was equipped with a six foot bed, adequate storage and good WiFi. The restaurant was excellent although the tables a little small. The menus gave a great variety of local seafood and meat. Beautifully presented and of excellent quality and proportions. Service impeccable and attentive, maybe a little too spontaneous with course delivery. Lovely touches in the room . Hot water bottle placed in the bed at night, chocolate and marshmallows nightcap. Afternoons with cake and biscuits. Pillow sleep sprays. Breakfasts sumptuous and extensive . The kippers one of the best. Some good walks along he coastal paths. Easy access to St Mawes by car and by Ferry ( worth booking on line for reduction and any time use) to Falmouth. King Harry Ferry also from this peninsula ( return car ferry £8. ) to Trellisic National Trust garden and gallery.

Fantastic location. Lovely food. Just what we needed. Walks around the coast and back to comfort and relaxation

Possibly the nicest hotel I have ever stayed in. If you want something different, away from the corporate hotels with fresh air, a sea view and the very best hospitality then this is the place to go. Nestled in the small quaint harbour of Portloe this hotel offers stunning views from the restaurant and food that does not disappoint. From the reception to lounge area with open log fire and sofa’s it really is the most relaxing place. We spent 3 nights here and had the best sleep ever in our super king bed. Listening to the waves from our window was simply stunning and hypnotic and something you will cherish forever. All of the staff are so friendly and welcoming and the manager (Anne) is a delight. You may pay a little extra and there is no pool,sauna or jacuzzi but the scenery,service and little touches of elegance (including a hot water bottle delivered to your room) more than make up for this. We will be back for sure one day. Our thanks to the team for making this a truly memorable holiday.

We have visited twice now and really enjoyed this restaurant. The food is exceptional and the service is 5*

Stayed for one night (hotel has separate review) and also had dinner here. The service was faultless. The lobster starters were lovely but the mains were not. The chicken main was really tough and dry. My hake was fine but was lukewarm and the accompanying veg were also only just lukewarm. Needed lots of seasoning. Not a great experience this time.

The hotel is located in the attractive small fishing village of Portloe, within walking distance of the Camping and Caravanning Cub site in Veryan, where we were staying. We stopped for lunch during our walk from the campsite to Portloe and returning along part of the coastal path - a distance of about 5 miles. Our lunch was delicious - a mussel chowder and smoked salmon sandwiches& salad, served in a delightful dining room with a lovely view from our window table overlooking the small harbour. Highly recommended - somewhere we would like to return to ( and stay in the hotel!) Good friendly service in the restaurant.

Quality oozes from this bjiou boutique hotel hunkered down at the high water mark of Portloe harbour, with its handful of fishing boats, right from the warm welcome on arrival. Our bedroom was spacious, with a decent bath, robes and (somewhat unexpecte) turn down service. But the high point was dinner. It was top drawer, from start to finish, from the amuse bouche to the beautifully presented puddings. The attentive staff were excellent. Can't wait to get back for a longer stay!

Lovely quaint and exceptionally clean hotel on the waters edge in Portloe. Very welcoming staff, nothing too much trouble. The food is interesting, well presented and the chef obviously goes to a lot of trouble to produce the dishes. Not all to our taste but a no quibble refund on one meal on our inclusive of breakfast and evening meal booking was graciously given. Breakfasts are good, cereal and continental table and cooked to order full English and various fish options. The smoked haddock was lovely. Enjoyed our stay lots of little touches, biscuits, cakes and a bag of bottled waters and sweets for the journey home - was definitely worth visiting.

Das Hotel liegt wunderschön an einer Bucht gelegen. Die Zimmer sind sauber und gut ausgestattet.

Our meal on the second night of our 3 night stay was just perfect. I had a delicious antipasti plate to start, followed by corn fed chicken while my husband had rump of lamb. Both were meltingly tender, with delicious vegetable accompaniments. We finished with creme brûlée and plum and almond tart - gorgeous. Service was exemplary and our setting, by the window overlooking the small harbour, was out of this world. In short - perfection.

Popped in for a quick drink while visiting Portloe. £7.35 for a small Pinot and £ 3.40 for half of IPA is more than I can justify paying. Didn’t even look at the food prices d

Wonderful place to escape to for the night. Food is delicious, views are amazing and service is very friendly. Just watch out for the bar bill.....

A beautiful hotel nestled in a secluded bay right on the edge of the sea, such a tranquil place. We stayed for one night in a sea view room, which was in a little Annex across from the main hotel, which was no problem at all, it added to the seclusion. Our room was exceptionally clean, light and airy, a lovely touch was the homemade cookies left by the tea & coffee, with fresh milk in the fridge. We were met with a very warm and friendly welcome, with a brief but informative overview of the hotel. we ate in the beautiful relaxed restaurant which overlooks the secluded cove/harbour. The food and wine was excellent,freshly cooked seasonal food served by happy attentive staff, breakfast was also served in the same restaurant, which was all fresh with a good choice of fresh fruit, yoghurt etc. Also freshly cooked full English or other hot breakfast choices again excellent quality. We will definitely be going back to this beautiful friendly hotel, it’s far too good to only visit once, oh and you get a little goodie bag when you check out.. two bottles of water and some boiled sweets for your onward journey, it’s all about the attention to detail, which is excellent, you really must pay the Lugger a visit.

Lovely hotel, helpful staff. We had lunch and breakfast, both were lovely and freshly prepared. In general really nice if a little expensive, but that would no stop me returning.

This little jewel is interesting, a hotel and restaurant in a little village Portloe. It’s situated at a cove and you can see and smell the sea. The menu has a great diversity. You need to make reservations for a table.

Nous avons déjeuné dans ce restaurant d’hôtel et avons bien apprécié. Les serveurs étaient aux petits soins, les plats bons et bien présentés, les prix modérés. La vue est très belle aussi. On peut manger à l’intérieur et à l’extérieur. Il y a un petit parking gratuit à l’entrée du village.

We left Falmouth and drove up to get the King Harry ferry across to the Roseland Peninsula. We then chose Portloe to visit and wow what a visit! It's a tiny road in and an honesty box at the car park. We walked down to the waters edge in the tiny cove and The Lugger was to our left with a very inviting terrace to sit on!

We stopped on our walk at this lovely hotel and restaurant for a light lunch . Super views from the restaurant of the cove and the small fishing boats . A nice friendly, smiling, reception in the restaurant. Good helpful service. The food was really nicely presented and very, very tasty.

Returning from a long walk along the coastal path, the hotel was a wonderful place to stop for lunch. The chef made me a fantastic vegan meal, that was not on the menu and my husband had the best fish and chips he had ever tasted. Lovely view from the restaurant overlooking the harbour.

Hotel reached by picturesque one lane road. Set right by the water with wonderful views and very quiet village, but this is mid May before school half term! Very friendly staff, fantastic service. Food wonderful, GF diet catered for and staff remembered for the second day! Room cosy, with a terrace partly overlooking the habour but be warned not private but not an issue.

Fabulous stay in a lovely hotel in an amazing location. Staff were nice and friendly, room was good, bed really comfortable, lovely toiletries. Both breakfast and dinner were really good. Great stay.

L'endroit est charmant, avec une vue imprenable sur le port de pêche de Portloe. La cuisine et le service sont raffinés, avec des amuse-bouches, des plats classiques revisités, et des bons vins. On a été très surpris de trouver ce type de restaurant à Portloe !

Decided to return and was not disappointed the rooms are wonderful, nicely decorated and very comfortable the shower is great which I always think is important . On arrival in the room homemade biscuits as a welcome, every night got chocolate and marshmallows are put in the room. The food is wonderful different menu every night with a fine dining feel, great choice of wine. The staff are all very friendly and the service is 1st class. We will definitely be visiting again. Picture is pork dinner

took my wife here for a couple of days as it was her 90th Birthday. This was just the place to go, nice and quiet and the service was first class. The food was second to none. The staff could not do enough for you. Went to bed the first night and a little note on the bed said "Be careful as we have put a hot water bottle in your bed". Also

Lunch menu just right with choices of smaller and larger plates. Food excellent with friendly staff. Great cove location.

My husband recently stayed at the Lugger for a long weekend to celebrate our Pearl Wedding. After a 7 hour drive we arrived at the Lugger - what a joy. We could not fault anything. Our room had a little terraced area and from that we could see the harbour. The room itself was spotless and charmingly decorated. The staff are the real asset to this hotel. They were all friendly, smiling and helpful - nothing was too much bother, even our request for a last minute packed lunch was greeted with a “no problem”. Our compliments to the chef, we ate at the hotel on each of the 3 nights. Each meal was delicious and beautifully presented. We noted before our arrival that much was made of the cost of the wine. Personally we had no issues and managed to find a very nice wine at about the £30 mark. It was the little extras that added to our lovely stay. We felt truly rested and relaxed when we left.

Last day if our week in Cornwall, walked over for lunch. The mussel chowder was absolutely superb, as were the desserts we chose. Excellent service, we will be back next year assuming we return to the same part of Cornwall.

back from windy wet walk to sit by fire in lounge and found cookies & mini muffins in room. Dinner last night was lovely and got back to room to find hot chocolates & marshmallows and hot water bottle in the bed. Day 1 of 3 and very impressed so far. Day2 just as good. Weather bad so several hours sat by fire. Food amazing, day3 and menu different again. We’re both pescatarian and plenty of choice. Staff very friendly. We’ll definitely be back to explore this area more.

Lovely two nights spent here with some of the best food I ve had in a hotel. Lots of lovely little touches like hot water bottle and hot chocolate left in room, a bottle of water and mints for the journey home and friendly attentive staff who adapted menu to suit and who went that extra mile to make it a fantastic weekend away. The room was comfortable, clean and cosy and although we could hear the room above as they walked around it is after all converted cottages and full of character and did not bother us. Locationn is picture postcard and we will be back for sure and hoping to enjoy the lovely little sun terrace overlooking the small harbour ( blankets supplied if req d )

My wife & I stayed at the hotel for only one night on the 1st Feb the staff were very welcoming and helpful the food was excellent mostly all locally produced & purchased The room we were given had excellent views of the harbour & Village and the roof had little touches that was quaint and welcome like a hot water bottle in your bed + hot chocolate & marsh mallows for when you retired all in all excellent and will be visiting again but for more than one night

Situated in the tiny fishing village of Portloe this is a gem. The hotel and rooms were beautifully and comfortably furnished. The sea view was amazing. The food was wonderful. A truly lovely place.

My wife and I spent 4 days at The Lugger in January and have nothing but praise. The room was lovely and the food in the restaurant was excellent. Breakfast was generous and dinner was wonderful every night. The staff deserve special mention, they were professional and personable and very obliging.

Lovely accommodation ,friendly staff ,great walks, a chance to get away from it all.cost wise you pay for what you get so they say ,

Have you ever returned to a favourite hotel or restaurant after a gap of several years and wished you had never gone back? My wife and I were looking to book a friendly, cosy hotel overlooking the sea in South Cornwall, having stayed at a number of hotels in North Cornwall over the years. We saw The Lugger highlighted in a magazine earlier this year and recalled staying there more than 20 years ago. We made the trip and found the hotel to be fabulous in every way. Overlooking the cove at Portloe the bedrooms and restaurant had spectacular views with the coastal path winding its way over the cliffs to Mevagissey to the North and St Mawes to the South. The hotel was welcoming, luxurious and comfortable and the staff were helpful and totally dog friendly. We had five-star service and so did our three Jack Russell dogs. The food was so good we never wished to eat anywhere else. We enjoyed The Lugger so much we have been returned twice since June and we're planning our next visit in the New Year. MG.

We were shown around on arrival and taken to our room which was a good one included an extra seating area with an overlook of the street leading down to the water. Dinners (3 courses) were included in our package but as one would expect you pay for drinks. A bottle of Sancerre wine (not even a good Chateau wine) was £45 which I thought was excessive!

We stayed here for one night as a gift last weekend. On arrival we were shown around the hotel and then up to our room. The lady on reception couldn’t have been more welcoming and made us feel right at home. In our room were lots of little treats that added to the luxury of the hotel and made our stay even more special. During the evening we went down to the bar for a drink and played a few games- again it was very homely and 100% relaxing. Breakfast was delicious- we chose to sit right by the window so the view of the sea was absolutely beautiful, even on a miserable winters day. The waitresses were lovely and the service they provided was faultless. Everything about our stay was perfect and I really cannot wait to come again. Thank you

We stayed here for one night and had a great experience. The location is wonderful.

We were staying opposite The Lugger in one of the fisherman's cottages. Wandered over for dinner on a Thursday evening to be told that the restaurant was only serving hotel guests. This, despite their prominent sign outside saying "Open for morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner. Non-residents welcome". Given that there were very few residents in evidence and we were a party of two at 7pm, it seemed a little churlish. On a brighter note, we then went up the road to the SHIP INN which was absolutely fabulous. Welcoming hosts, gorgeous dinner, superb wine, dogs allowed and wonderful ambience. I am so glad we were turned away from the unwelcoming Lugger.

Lovely hotel, lovely staff, lovely drinks, lovely facilities, lovely location. Already planned our next visit!

Stayed here for one night,the room was lovely and the bed was super cosy. Staff couldn’t do enough and where very friendly.lovely location right by the sea.The breakfast was nice.Only things that lets it down is the evening menus only option they had was a set menu which is was expensive at £35 for 2 course, shame they don’t do another menu other than the set one..

Down narrow lanes to small fishing harbour and small village. The Lugger is right next to harbour slipway. My room in separate building from reception but that is no problem. Have a lovely room well decorated and fitted out ( although a bit short of PowerPoints for iPad, phone, etc). A balcony with quality ‘wicker’ lounger, chairs and table and sea view! Just watched a lovely sunrise. Coastal paths lead from the village - steep climbs. Village has a pub. The restaurant at hotel is excellent and very poplar, with lovely views of the harbour and out to sea. Enjoyed lovely monkfish.

This is the fourth or fifth time we have stayed at The Lugger and we love it more each time. The people who work at the Lugger are genuine, friendly, kind, helpful people who always make us feel so at home. They are really very special! We stayed 8 nights this time and next time we hope it will be two weeks. It gets longer and longer each time because we love it so much.

The hotel is very dog friendly. The restaurant is out of bounds for dogs but the hotel makes sure owners and their dogs have somewhere to eat and drink. There is a patio area (dogs ok), lounge (dogs ok).

Fresh food with a fishy slant. Great service. You will need to book at peak times. Good value and wine selection. New good chef.

What a marvellous hotel. What a magnificent restaurant. We thought it amazing to find such a wonderful establishment, more or less in the middle of scenic nowhere. It is a beautiful 17thcentury built inn. In 2013 the Financial Times said that “it is hard to beat”. The Sunday Times named it “Best Seaside Hotel”. Now there are accolades you can’t ignore! The location is beautiful; set back in a little cove with terrific views of the sea. It is on the SW Coastal Path. There is a small bar. You can sit outside and enjoy the views.

The Lugger is everything you want from a small hotel and restaurant tucked away in a tiny cove in a tiny village.

Took forever to be served at lunchtime in an almost empty restaurant. Food was disappointing & staff were nowhere to be seen during our long wait. Expensive & not at all as enjoyable as our previous visit last year. Staff were apologetic & offered a partial refund.

Absolutely amazing location and the food is perfect from the starter to dessert!

We were staying locally and booked for dinner mid week. What a yummy meal. We were lucky enough to be seated in the window so had a beautiful view over the sea. The wine menu was good and the food was outstanding - portions were small but beautifully presented. The service was a little slow but not unreasonably so and the waitresses were very friendly. Definitely deserves a full 5* review! Would highly recommend this restaurant if you’re in the area.

We stopped here on a Sunday lunchtime hoping for a traditional roast. They only serve light snacks and sandwiches. We both ordered crab sandwiches which came with a side of chips. They were nice but we felt expensive at £13.95 each. I had a large glass of white wine and hubbie a pint of Doombar. When paying we were shocked that the glass of wine was £13.70 and pint £5.50. We were the only ones in the restaurant perhaps that says something. The cove and area is lovely but we will not be returning.

The location of this hotel is fantastic, just by the small bay , in a tiny Cornish village. Rooms are very clean and comfortable. just enough parking on site for the residents - although it might be tricky to park if you have a bigger/longer vehicle ( especially when other visitors/guests are inconsiderate .. ) . There is a lovely terrace overlooking the sea, so if the weather is nice you can have a drink or lunch on there. a relaxing bliss. The hotel has got a restaurant but we didn't enjoy the food so much and felt they could do better with a traditional restaurant rather than fancy rosette rest. ( another review to come) and also serve lunch. Breakfast was a bit hit and miss. on one occasion we waited 50mins for cooked breakfast - a long wait if you ask me for eggs benedict - and it wasn't that busy at all. definitely need improvement on the speed . quality of food on that day was average .on a different day, the service was reasonably quick and dishes were much better . I think with the hotel of this reputation there is certainly room for improvement around breakfast service. we didn't quite get the ham & cheese on a side since there was no fresh bread/rolls to go with it. also, the young girls serving need a bit more training we felt. they were pretty clueless with no attention to detail or customer service. Having said that the rest of the staff were helpful and accommodating. some areas of the hotel need a bit tlc I would say ( parasols outside for example). All in all we had a lovely stay and would definitely recommend this hotel if you would like a relaxing stay. there are walks you can do and there is a pub in the same village .

Treated Mum to one of her favorite places but very disappointed with the service and food. What has happened? Our lunch meals were delivered an hour after ordering, without any cutlery, napkins or salt & pepper. The soup in a coffee cup was watery, the avocado sandwich was full of piccalilli, smoked salmon with poached egg was cold, and adding a side of chips was restricted to certain dishes. Comparisons with previous years show a huge decline this year and we will not be returning.

For a top location and lovely view The Lugger cannot be beaten. We stopped for a light lunch on the terrace, but were rather underwhelmed. Our light lunch was ok however the service was very inexperienced . The waitress had clearly not been well trained, she had no idea about the house wines being served and kept disappearing from view when needed. Needed to pay by card at reception which appeared almost to be too much trouble for the receptionist.

The perfect getaway for a couple. We had a fantastic time, loved the room location, staff and food were all brilliant.

Just popped into for a drink and had this out on a terrace overlooking the harbour. Couldn't be beaten for location (IMHO) and very welcoming service. Planning to return for dinner. Menu looks good.

My wife and I stayed for 3 great nights at the Lugger. We took beach cottage which was really well done up, very comfy and the perfect place for our break. The location is incredible, watching the fishing boats come In and out was a highlight. The food was great and they really make an effort to look after you. I would go back in a flash.

My husband bought us a two night stay at “The Lugger”, with Secret Escapes, for my recent March birthday present. It included breakfast and evening meal on both days. This is just my Restaurant review and I will submit a Hotel review separately.

The restaurant has amazing views of the sea and coastline, with different areas you can sit in. The staff are all so friendly and make you feel so welcome and comfortable. The food was excellent .

Lovely old hotel right in the cove/harbour of Portloe, luxurious and very comfortable, well appointed bedrooms with hot chocolate and a hot water bottle provided each evening. A great place to unwind, go for cliff top coastal walks followed by a drink in the bar...

varied menu with food well presented by an experienced chef. All the menu had items with a subtle difference

We had high hopes of 'The Lugger' as staying locally. When booking a table for a Sunday evening we were told they could only do 6.30 or 7pm which was a bit early. We presumed this was due to the place being busy but it was not at all. So we were surprised when some diners (presumably residents) were not taking their tables until nearly 8.30pm.

we were there for cream tee and enjoyed it a lot ! the decoration is nice, the Service is perfect and the place is marvellous !

We stopped off here after a morning's walk for some tea and a bite to eat.

I have been coming to Portloe for the last 54 years and the Lugger has been there throughout going through many iterations. This version is very good indeed. We were not staying at the Lugger as we had rented a property in the village but we wanted to have dinner there one evening. Clearly, they give priority for their dinner spaces to residents but not all of them eat in. We pitched up in the morning before we set off for the day and they said they thought it would be possible to have a table for four at 2030 that evening but could we call back around 1400 to confirm. If you remain flexible then I think they will try to squeeze you in.

Nice dining rooms, plus small terrace all with views of the inlet/bay.

My wife and I dropped in here just to have a quick bite at lunchtime and a drink. What a lovely little village and so peaceful. We enjoyed our lunch and spent a bit more time than we intended here but that's what you do on holiday. We watched a couple of boats being launched to check on what I presume would be lobster or crab pots.

My husband and I are staying in the village and had heard excellent things about the Lugger. We decided to check it out first by just going for cream tea. When we got there, the two people at reception were lovely and very friendly. We were there at an off time, around 4 PM. They said we could sit in the dining room or outside. The view from the dining room was so beautiful and it was a little chilly outside, so we chose inside and we were excited because we had our pick of tables with beautiful views.

The drive to the Hotel was a little "hair raising" but well worth it , this hotel is situated in the most wonderful spot and the view was breathtaking. We enjoyed our CreamTea , which at £7.50 each was not expensive I think, and the Lunch menu also looked reasonable. However I believe the Dinner menu would be very much a "special occasion" venue for us. The hotel rooms only seen in their brochure, seemed well thought out and charming, but perhaps a little pricey.The only " fly in the ointment" was the staff, who were not exactly warm and friendly, and the ambiance was cool and disinterested. Perhaps as one young lady was obviously being trained by a rather "irritated" colleague things will improve once she has found her feet.

This is a very special place. Right by the water's edge, the hotel has managed to give all the facilities of a boutique hotel without losing its Cornish charm. A very warm welcome followed by drinks served up on the tiny outside terrace to catch the last of the early evening sun. Dinner was delicious, local produce, fish caught that day and properly cooked vegetables. Good selection of wines too. Comfortable room, fairly compact but very nicely decorated, unfortunately didn't manage to get a room with sea view, but we looked over a pretty garden. Up the road is a great little local pub with a garden so the next night we went there before dinner. Lots to see and do and this part of the Cornish coast is just beautiful. Lovely long walks and of course,the sun shone every day!

Stopped for lunch on the off chance. Very welcoming. Nice pint of Tribute with moules and fries. My wife had a very good ham sandwich. Although not fast the service was good and friendly. We sat on the terrace overlooking the lovely, quiet harbour. Altogether a very pleasant experience although I understand that we were very lucky just to walk in without a booking.

Füsse hoch und sich verwöhnen lassen! Ein Bijou von einem Hotel. Alles liebevoll und aufmerksam eingerichtet. Wunderbare Betten, schöner Teppich, Heizung und kleine Aircondition, Badezimmer sauber und grosszügig mit feinerDusch-Shampoo und Bodylotion.Und das Essen ist vorzüglich!!!!Was für ein Geschenk auf unserer Wanderrute eine Nacht hier verbracht zu haben

great location is this hotel's saving grace - locals advised over priced and ok service - went for drinks on their deck overlooking the quay. Nice spot, basically self service bar from bland non smiling staff - if you order crisps they charge close to 5 pounds

Went here with family and friends for lunch most of us had hake with fries which was perfectly cooked and delicious. Very friendly staff and a great view of the harbour.

We have just spent 4 nights here on a DB&B basis and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.Despite the bad weather,the setting is almost idyllic,& a great base for touring the delights of the Roseland Peninsula.The room was compact but very well presented & lots of nice touches such as cakes in the room when you come back from your day out & hot chocolate ready to be made when you return to your room after dinner.Good breakfast,especially the kippers & some excellent dinner dishes.....got a feeling that there might have been more fish options if the weather had been kind enough to let the fishing boats get to sea.What we did have was very good,notably the crab & sole.Staff were friendly,attentive & helpful.

very expensive, i think you are paying for the view which is lovely but would not return. the staff were great.

on mange bien dans une salle à manger donnant sur le petit portc'est bien cuisiné et bien présenté bravo

We stayed using a 'Secret Escapes' deal, which gave us very good value for money. The hotel is lovely, the setting perfect, our room in the Boathouse very comfortable, and the staff welcoming, friendly and hardworking. And all the other little touches - the cakes, hot chocolate and daily weather forecast in our rooms etc - were much appreciated. The chef is very talented, the menu is exciting and the food delicious. However, in common with some reviews here, we have to say that the service at dinner was really too slow to be able to be called 'unhurried'. From other reviews, this does not appear to be a constant issue, but it is something that crops up quite regularly, and we didn't simply experience a 'blip'. The staff in the restaurant and kitchen can be seen to be working extremely hard, so it must be down to some other cause, and it needs to be addressed, as this is the only disappointment. Had we been paying the full tariff, we would have been unhappy.

Portloe is a tiny little cove after about 2 1/2 miles of driving on a one lane road. Once you find it you can't help but fall in love with this gem of a hotel. Our room was a bit small for two women and twin beds but attention was given to every detail. Robes and slippers, a little fridge with fresh milk, a tray of coffee and tea selections. There was a storm brewing so we were very happy to eat at the restaurant in the main part of the hotel where we could watch the waves crashing. When we got back from dinner there was hot chocolate waiting for us. You can walk the cliffs of the coastal trail on either side of the hotel, stunning views. We walked into the little town of Verygn the next day and it was a lovely walk and a sweet little "town". When we got back there was two muffins and tea waiting for us. The staff was so helpful and friendly, felt like we were at home.

Stayed for two nights with my girlfriend, can highly recommend! Unique hotel located right on the shore with fantastic views, lovely staff, and a great menu.

Truly hidden from the core of the Roseland. At Veryan, rather than turn right to The Nare, do keep going... and, at the end of the road, prepare to be treated by the modesty of The Lugger offering. Terraces overlooking the tiny natural harbour, restaurant offering protection from elements and great outlook. Simple lunch menu, well cooked, with flair.

The menu choice is varied with mostly locally sourced produce. The food is well prepared, presented and served. The portions are not big but with three courses to eat big portions are unnecessary.I have eaten both the Newlyn crab starter ( would have preferred the more tasty ' brown' crab meat) and the local duck egg starter, both were good quality and sufficient.My main courses for our two dinners were the Monkfish tail and the sirloin steak, the monkfish was in two pieces served with a dahl and an onion bhargee, an Indian flavour to accompany the solid fish. The sirloin was served medium rare in two slices, not a lot of meat but very tasty, accompanied by vegetables and red cabbage.My wife had the Hake which was excellent and the pork fillet, again in small slices.The wine list is comprehensive ( £30+ per bottle) .The staff are well led by the manager, they are very polite and attentive.Overall a really nice restaurant , particularly for those special occasions.These parking at the Lugger and great accommodation if you decide to stay!The SW Coast Path is on the doorstep, a wonderful walk, strenuous in places!If this review has been useful for you I would appreciate your vote....

Wonderfully located this restaurant has, at first sight, an aspirational and innovative menu that appears to promise 'high-end' dining at very reasonable prices. However, a lack of attention to detail and avoidable errors leads to the suspicion that the chef is over-ambitious for his/her skill-set and/or experience. The result is far from a disaster but disappointing for all that. The serving staff are excellent.