The White Heron in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

We found this fantastic hotel after a disaster start t our holiday what a pleasure and a excellent place, Margaret and Paul go above and beyond rooms are immaculate everything you need lovely location parking, breakfast is amazing cooked by Margaret and Paul what a wonderful couple. Rooms are beautiful will 100% recommend this hotel you will not be disappointed and can't wait to return thankyou to you both for making our holiday Jack and Jackie xxx

The hosts were great very helpful and nothing was too much trouble very pleasant would recommend this place without a doubt very clean ship too well done white Heron

Friendly and welcoming makes you feels like home. very clean and 100% COVID safe. exceptional breakfast 😋

Family run business. Very late breakfast would be better earlier. Late check in and early check out. Top price.

Forgive me if I’m wrong but it felt like it was a family ran restaurant. Short walk down from the cottage we were staying in, first impressions from outside and walking in was it was fairly small and meh. That quickly changed, the gent working the front of house was great, there were toys for the little one to play with to keep him preoccupied. We actually booked this the day before and I’m really glad we did as it was full which is usually a good sign. It was, the food was delicious and plentiful, just good old, hearty grub and fairly priced too. Would definitely return if we are down those parts again!

Very friendly little restaurant. Food is very good and service quick. Not too expensive. Quite small, so booking recommended.

A group of six adults booked for an evening meal,a friendly welcome ,good food all freshly prepared and cooked. good service,we all found it faultless,and at reasonable prices.

Family run concern we even met the Chef who came and asked if everything was ok. It was brilliant. Very passionate about their food and excellent service by chefs son. It’s a joy to come to a family run restaurant who by all accounts run a excellent traditional B&B

We've been to this restaurant four times on our Cornwall breaks. I can't understand any negative, or even semi-negative reviews - I can only assume those posters have their own 'agendas'. The service, quality AND quantity of food is everything you'd expect from a family run business with their own reputations on the line. The menu prices are very reasonable - hop over to Padstow for comparison ???? See you next time............

A very warm welcome awaited us when we stepped through the door of The White Heron. This attentive and friendly service continued throughout the evening. The menu was varied and very reasonably priced. Everyone’s food was cooked beautifully and extremely tasty. So glad we found this place and we will definitely return when we’re back in Cornwall.

We arrived and was greeted by a very enthusiastic and friendly waiter, who clearly loved his job. We ordered starters, main and dessert since the food was so good, everything was cooked to perfection. The place itself is not much to look at from the outside but has some of the best food I have ever the tasted at a restaurant on the inside. In addition, the service was excellent. Amazing, simply amazing.

Arrived for our 3 night stay and very first visit of Cornwall, with the most welcoming owners we’ve come across on our travels. They were friendly, courteous and made the B&B feel more of a home than a hotel. The room was very clean, organised with a good lay out, and the location was superb...just a 5 minute walk to the beach and access to all the nice scenic routes around. We decided to have our Sunday evening meal here, which we decided a 3 course would suit the occasion, we did not regret it and had by far the most enjoyable meal of the whole visit. The breakfast every morning was without fault, morning jokes and great service was on the cards and it started your day with a joyful feeling. We will be visiting here again on our next adventure to Cornwall!

Visited last night, owners could not have been more welcoming. Great family business serving top quality meals. Enjoyed our starters outside as it was a warm night this was no problem at all. Back to the restaurant for mains and enjoyed our deserts outside. Tipsy fruits was superb! Mother in law thought the vegetable tagliatelle was the best she had ever tasted. My sons had curry which they enjoyed and the rump steak was cooked perfectly. We had a super evening and well done to the team. We will hopefully return on our next holiday.

Stayed at this lovely family run hotel at the end of June, for one week. Hotel is spotless. Food very tasty, quite a varied menu too. Very reasonable prices for the accomadation and the food. Would go back (if there is any availability!) Thank you Paul, Margaret and Jodie.

We were staying nearby as a family of 8. My husband and I have visited this restaurant by ourselves and decided to take the whole family this time on Sunday 30th June (Also first time we'd managed everyone in Polzeath since they were children!) Made to feel welcome as always and everyone enjoyed what they chose. My salmon in a lemon sauce was excellent. One of my sons tried the kangaroo steak for the first time and enjoyed it very much. There are many varied starters and desserts to die for! Would thoroughly recommend. Much more a relaxing occasion than the rest of the restaurants nearby.

We have eaten here before and returned last week to another great welcome with great food and great service. We ate once as a party of six and returned again the following evening with two extras as the food is always so well cooked and so tasty and the atmosphere is so friendly. One of the best eateries in the area and Jodie's shirts are always worth a look... :)

very good service , excellent meals , family run came both weeks of our stay met a few couples who have been coming back again over the years

Chose this because it was so much cheaper than anything else for a one night stay, £95 instead of £180+. First the positives- spotlessly clean and good location. But...very old school, lots of knotty pine DIY and glossy yacht varnish, admonitory notices eg 'only human waste in the toilets', breakfast ok but all very pre-packaged, working men's club carpets, only a 3/4 size double bed. Got the feeling we were messing up the staff's day by being there. Breakfast strictly between 9 and 9.30 am! Result of a lack of choice in Polzeath?

The food is very yummy and good quality. It’s a small restaurant, a bit further up the hill from the noisy oystercatcher on other side of road. It’s well worth going the few yards extra, service is better, food is better and surroundings are bright and clean. Host doesn’t rush you. Highly recommended. June 2019

Last-minute booking for a night at this B&B; for a couple of days walking the coast path around the Polzeath area. Very impressed with the friendliness and cleanliness. My room (#3) was spotlessly clean and very quiet, possibly because it was at the back and not at the front by the road. No problem parking right outside. A freshly cooked and quality breakfast, thank you. Very impressed.

Always great food, whatever you choose from the varied menu, & there's always a friendly welcome. We eat here when staying in the area & have never been disappointed. Would highly recommend.

We were staying at a smart hotel in Polzeath, and decided to explore close by for somewhere to eat. This small family run restaurant offered good home cooked food. They went to great attention to accommodate my coeliac husband. Infact, many of the items on the menu were gluten free - including a fruit crumble! Many of the customers were regulars who return year after year. This speaks volumes. We shall return when in this part of the world.

Lovely food, decently priced, and the most friendly, helpful bloke I think has ever served me! All home cooked by his talented mum.

Stayed for 3 nights with the family and was very happy with this hotel, very clean, comfy bed and lovely people.

We had a wonderful evening in this small, family run restaurant, parents in kitchen, son front of house. Our waiter was charming, friendly and very helpful. The food was outstanding, we all chose fish dishes and a great dessert. Everything beautifully cooked and presented and at a very good price. Very much look forward to returning on my next visit to Polzeath.

Family group of 10 enjoyed a lovely meal earlier this week . Food was excellent with plenty of variety on the menu . Two small children made very welcome and well catered for . Very friendly staff.

Great service. A very friendly and welcoming family run establishment. We booked in as a table of 10 while on holiday nearby, and we all were very happy with our meals and desserts - Clean plates all round! The side salad was absolutely delicious, chips fluffy and crispy, everything cooked to perfection and very tasty too. Thankyou for making our last night in Cornwall a memorable one :)

Polzeath's hidden gem. Front of house man was extremely welcoming and they provided delicious food all round. From jalfelzi curry to veal steak it was all cooked to perfection. The bill ended up much less than we expected too. We will certainly be coming back each year

Last year in June, my wife and I found this family run establishment. They work as a family and deserve all the credit. Fun people, good and simple fare at a price that just surprises at every level. Following on from last year we booked for 2 nights. Whilst the menu has not changed, our choices did and we chose well. Delicious garlic mushrooms, mushroom soup followed by salmon with a lemon sauce, fresh vegetables and good deserts. Yesterday, lamb and a pork and apple burger, just delicious. Nice family, good food and great value. Next year back again

Today we visited The White Heron for tea. Never having been there before we didn't know what to expect but we were pleasently surprised and couldn't fault the entire experience. From a very welcoming host who was great with our children making them also feel welcome to the absolutely gorgeous food. We had the steak and the vegetable tagliatelle and they were both beautifully cooked and full of flavour. The kids meals were a generous size and both our kids emptied their plates (that never happens) so that speaks for itself. The puddings were also beautifully cooked and presented.

Looking for somewhere to eat and found this place. Really nice staff who were very accomodating. Super food. I had the best calamari I've had for s long time very tender and a super light tempura batter. Prices are very good and decent size portions. House wine very acceptable.

I phoned up to see if I needed to book as I thought it might be bush due to great reviews, but no need to worry, very light and airy, and a very warm welcome food was fab, great size portions, even kids meals would fill a regular water, would say not the best ambience but more than makes up for it with the food, yummy

Such lovely food for very reasonable prices - we went twice whilst on holiday and the steak was perfect every time. The sundaes are to die for, and the tipsy fruits was absolutely mind blowing! The service was wonderful too. Would definitely come back next year.

Went for a family meal , service was superb even ensuring the little one in the party was happy with where's wally books. The food was excellent , brilliant food simply served , very attentive service and can whole heartedly recommend fish hot pot, chicken melt and apple and strawberry crumble . Well worth a visit.

We stayed at The White Heron for two nights. The accommodation is spotless and well appointed throughout to a very high standard. The breakfast and all other food is exceptionally good. The son who manages just about all aspects is very attentative , in front

Our party consisted of steak eaters, vegetarians and a vegan. Everyone was well catered for. The food was great and the portions were generous - thanks

Had a really nice meal here with a very friendly waiter. Food was very tasty, just if anything there was a bit too much of it! Portions were huge - my mum's salmon fillet and my sea bass were at least double the size of what you'd expect to get, and our jacket potatoes were enormous. After generous but delicious starters of broccoli and cheese soup and breaded mushrooms, we struggled to finish the main and had to forgoe dessert. So they kind of do themselves out of more money by being so generous as we would have loved to have a pudding if we had room!

Delivering a decent meal to a table of 11 in a small restaurant can be a challenge, but not for this family run business in Polzeath. Attentive service with a very personal touch complimented the lovely food which arrived piping hot and served to individually named diners. We did pre-order but as Paul, Margaret and Jodie (the proprietors) explained, that allowed them to ensure totally fresh ingredients would be delivered to our table and in a timely fashion. They did not disappoint, the meal was excellent and well worth a little thinking ahead on our part.

My Party of friends where staying at the Longcross hotel and wanted somewhere alternate to eat we found the White Heron on tripadvisor read the reviews which made it sound a very good place to eat. I can only say the reviews weren't wrong. We where all in agreement at the end of our meal that the dishes were absolutely excellent very tasty ample portion size, friendly staff and great value for money to boot

The gentleman who served us was absolutely lovely. Very friendly and couldn't fault his service and attentiveness. The food was great. I had calamari followed by steak and then the strawberry crumble to finish. All courses were delicious and great value for money compared to the other restaurants in Polzeath. Don't go expecting a fancy 5* restaurant. This is only a small B&B;, but if you're looking for good food for a good price I'd definitely recommend! And you won't be disappointed with service. :)

My wife and I have just finished one of the best value meals we have had for many a long time. Indeed I told the owner he was undercharging on quality food, service and pure value. My wife had lamb and it was great, I had calamari and a steak and it was all very well cooked, prepared and served. They were turning people away! Well worth it. Great find

We visited the White Heron on our last night of our holiday and we're so glad we did!

I really had to consider by writing this review whether I might be shooting myself in the foot as when I come to book next year I might be greeted with a "sorry we're fully booked".

This lovely B and B is absolutely amazing, food and drinks delivered and made to make your tummy full for the day ...

Upon arrival at The White Heron, we were greeted by the owners, Paul, Margaret and Jodie and made to feel most welcome. They made you feel really comfortable and have a fantastic way with customers. Nothing is too much trouble, and we also noticed they remembered details from previous visits of other guests in the restaurant. It's clear they really care about what they do.

Four of us went for a meal. We had a good choice of dishes. Each one chosen was well cooked and tasty with a good choice of vegetables. Good vegetarian choice also. The staff are very friendly. Nothing is too much bother for them.

Visited The White Heron for my birthday with my family.The owners had kindly but up some birthday bunting around the table,very thoughtful!!!Food was excellent and the staff were very friendly!Great service!!!

Looking to stay in this area, then look no further. Rooms spotless, food - second to none, and finally you are looked after by a lovely family. Nothing too much trouble. Highly recommend this 4 star B&B.; We would certainly stay here again and are recommending this to friends and family.

We stayed here for one night as we were travelling to see a band play. Was a really nice room, as smart, comfy and more up to date than most big hotels. Bed was really comfortable and the ensuite bedroom also had a smart TV!

After a full day on the beach we were starving and wanted somewhere to feast. This restaurant had a good varied selection of dishes. The calamari was really fresh and absolutely delicious as were the garlic mushrooms. My teenager struggled to finish the pork and apple burger, chips and veg. The salmon in lemon and dill was really tasty and lots of it. The king prawns were also excellent and came with a varied and colourful salad. The only disappointment was that we were too full to have dessert! All in all highly recommended and great value too.

We discovered the White Heron quite by accident having been rained off our campsite in Polzeath 4 years ago. Unable to cook outside for the majority of our holiday- we must have eaten there at least 6 times that year. The food has always been top quality, we have never had a bad meal and go back every year as it has become somewhat of a tradition for us as a family. Our children love it too and always clear their plates knowing that Jodie will get the lolly jar out ..!! Good food, friendly and welcoming people, can't ask for more.

I wanted to come here as a change from the madness of Polzeath and found it wonderful , quiet and excellent and thought the waiter extremely sociable and welcoming. The menu is limited but very reasonable and with excellent service made the experience all the better.

Great evening, nothing too much trouble for the staff. Food quality was good with a varied menu and atmosphere friendly. Highly recommended for a meal in Polzeath.

Went for an evening meal in a large group on a Sunday evening. Food was fantastic, had a good selection of dishes including exotic meats. Would recommend the kangaroo steak. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. One of our party had a gluten intolerance and the waiter was very informative on dining choices. Great evening all round.

Set atop a hill on the outskirts of Polzeath this small bar/ diner / B and B is well worth a visit

This was our second stay here. This is a quiet, friendly, family run place and just a few minutes walk to the beach and the coast path. Paul, Margaret and Jodie make you very welcome. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Paul is an excellent cook. We ate in each night and the food and wine were very good value. I love this family's sense of humour too...just look at their website. I am sure we will return.

We booked late afternoon for the evening meal,Staff very friendly made you feel comfortable and relaxed.A good variable menu and was cooked and tasted excellent.

Me and a few friends of mine were on holiday in polzaeth and on our last night went to The White Heron.

A really friendly, enjoyable evening. We booked a table last minute and luckily we we got one. The staff were just so welcoming. The menu is perfectly planned to suit all tastes. The prices were set at a competitive level. Toilets spotless. What more can I say except it was a very enjoyable evening!

We went to The White Heron for my birthday evening meal.Welcoming atmosphere and great food.The night we visited the host was visibly run off his feet but this didn't effect the service we got!Very friendly and helpful!I would recommend this to anyone looking for a relaxed atmosphere and well priced delicious food!!

Food menu is slightly limited if your a fussy eater, but the owners will adapt meals to suit. In fact they cant do enough to help. Very friendly staff and welcoming.

Arrived just as three other carloads pitched up. Saw it as we passed but hadn't booked. Welcomed by a very attentive waiter who realised that there would be a delay in serving us as we were last of three largish tables and managed to get our three year olds meal sorted ahead of time. Also provided toys and puzzle for her while waiting. Food well cooked and tastey

Wonderful place. Great food and excellent service. We all just love The White Heron, we had two great meals there on our week visit to Polzeath last week.

We have dined here on several occasions and whatever we have chosen from the varied menu has been of excellent quality. Service is always great even when you have a full house! Also our three year old Grandson enjoyed his meal and ended up with a clean plate. Now if we ask him where he wants to eat he always says 'White Heron'. Well done guys, we recommend you!

We ate twice here during our week's holiday to Polzeath. The White Heron is quite small, but immaculately presented. It has the cosy feel of siting in your own dining room at home, although whilst being waited on hand and foot! The food was all beautifully cooked and served by the hugely charismatic and entertaining owner! Would highly recommend for a fun evening and extremely reasonable prices.

I wasn't sure what to expect from the White Heron, chosen partly on recommendation from family and partly as it's the only restaurant in the area (other than the beachfront cafes) where I could afford to eat. The atmosphere is nice enough - very friendly staff, feels a little like a cross between a canteen and someone's living room, but the feel is actually very friendly.