The Whitehouse Inn in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

The staff were friendly and the food at the retsaurant was great. The wifi, phone and TV reception was poor.

Staff lovely here and a range of theme nights and carveries throughout the week. The food was good on the whole although very salty. I would have liked some garlic bread to be served with the lasagne rather than chips, which was not the best combination. The main problem was the sticky tables - we visited twice as it was the only restaurant within walking distance from our accommodation and had the same problem both times. The first time I asked for the table to be cleaned, which was done in front of me, but it was still sticky. We sat at a different table the second time and had the same problem. I suspect it may be the coating on the tables rather than a hygiene problem but it is off-putting. Children's play areas are available so very family orientated but both times children were running around in the restaurant between the tables whilst we were eating which was dangerous and irritating, although this is the fault of the parents rather than the restaurant.

Stayed this weekend as part of a group, had a fab time, felt very welcomed from the time we checked in to when we left. Owner very down to earth with great sense of humour. Didn’t have the opportunity to eat from the day menu but did look through the menu and plenty of variety and very reasonable price(half the price of what we paid in Perranporth the first night) breakfast was included which consisted of fruit juice, tea, coffee, cereals and full English with toast. Catered for everything you could want, hot drinks at the bar as well as cold drinks, puddings and desserts on menu board. Clean rooms, great value. Relaxed atmosphere is a big plus for me, if anything needed updating it would be the garden area, pool needed some attention but I don’t sleep in the garden! Will be heading there again

arrived Christmas eve was welcomed by a warm atmosphere and a warm greeting from sam on the bar.. quickly shown to my room which was a beautifully finished and large.. I settled in, went to the bar and was greeted by Sam again. the fire was lit and I sat by the fire ordered from the menu a whitehouse burger. ten minutes later this burger appear and I wonder if I should eat it or climb it.. wow what a feed .. the whole 3 days was an amazing experience .. lovely staff food friendship. made to feel at home in a homely place. and Donna the landlady has a heart of gold and makes you feel welcome.. nothing too much trouble. . thanks the whitehouse family.. hope and pray I see you again.. God bless you all

This pub, eatery and inn offers space to eat and drink in rooms or Outside. Great welcome at the bar that serves loads of variety of beers. Shown to a rustic table for 8 and placed orders on a variety of meals. Everything was served to are liking except for one late order but overall our eating and drinking experience was good.

Had a very comfortable stay here, great food, customer service, clean comfortable rooms,clean. Quiet Location with good access to the North and South coast just a short journey. Home from Home

Can't say enough about the service here, absolutely fantastic! Great pub for old and young. Activities for all ages. Accommodation was great.

We have been coming here for past few years. Came this year with in laws which was their first visit. Staff were all friendly an helpful. Meals were lovely. Yes the decor is tired and needs upgrading. That doesnt affect the quality of the food. We will be back.

Average food in an average pub. Nothing great, but nothing terrible. Could do with an overhaul and it could be fantastic as its a huge.pub.

Been here for food in 2011/2014 & now in 2017. The food is top class and extremely good value. Part of a family of 8 (2 children) everyone had different main courses and all were very well presented and excellent value for money. The pub also has plenty for children in the beer garden and pub itself, well behaved dogs permitted in the bar area too. When in the area there's no better place to eat! Thank you!

What an odd place. The smutty chalkings on the beams may have been amusing to the staff but quite offensive to family members. Food mushy and overcooked, drinks service was poor and unfriendly - they were busy it was pointed out to me. Not good value at all. First and last visit.

Meat was tender, the veggies well-prepared - one of the nicest carveries I have had for a while. Compliments to the chef and staff, all of whom were very welcoming. Definitely recommend.

Had the pleasure of staying at the White house for a week in August 2016, what a wonderful gem. Friendly staff, wonderful room (we had the suite) clean and luxurious. Breakfast was amazing and was included in the price, felt a little let down on the two nights we decided to eat there in the evening, one night we were told there was no room and the second night we were asked to leave our table before we had finished our meal and drinks(but they were busy) lot's of choice and plenty to eat. Look forward to staying again soon :)

Pulled in on off chance, very quiet at the time. We had a fantastic meal good service. Steaks done to perfection and good size portions. Last visit there was way back in 1980s while on holiday. Was just as good then although new owners now of course.

Nos alojamos en una cabaña literalmente a un tiro de piedra, así que era un lugar perfecto para la primera cena de las vacaciones después de un largo viaje en coche. No nos decepcionó, una cálida bienvenida y una acogedora mesa para 4. El menú es variado, pero muy tradicional - esto no es una mala cosa! Pedí el filete, que de la experiencia siempre es un poco una lotería en algún lugar que no he comido antes. No tenía que haberme preocupado, fue excelente. El tamaño de las porciones son enormes, que debería haber preparado para lo que sucedió cuando pedimos los pudines. Ah. Mi. Es un buen trabajo estábamos cerca, ya que apenas podía mover después de comer todo lo que lot-incluso superar mi hijo, que normalmente nunca deja ninguna comida detrás. La familia muy amable, se han visitado de nuevo si sólo nos habíamos encontrado el tiempo!

Pub grande y preciosa, personal amable, parecía estar familiar, un ambiente genial. La parrillada mixta era increíble, la mejor que hemos probado, no puedo esperar para ir a Cornwall el año próximo para poder visitar de nuevo.

We visited here in June 2016, lovely big pub; great choice of drinks and extensive menu. The food was very good, and the attention and service very good. Been here a few times as a couple and family, always good. Will always return.

Went in for Sunday carvery which was on between 12 and 4. Got there about 3:15 and all that was left was pork. All dried up food and staff not that friendly either. Poor show as this place was recommended to us. Didn't eat anything and the staff looked shocked as the plates where still full. Possibly could have timed it better but I don't think that would have helped.

Great pub, extremely friendly staff. The food is lovely, all freshly made so you may have to wait a little while but it is worth it. The prices belie the quality, order a steak, the chef really knows what he is doing! Dog friendly in the bar with a wide choice of beers. The facilities for kids is brilliant, a really top venue for most people looking for a good meal and a couple of hours rest up!

Reasonably priced room clean and quite large . No hair dryer .Breakfast was ok Large outdoor platy area and large outdoor decked area

Stayed here for 2 nights due to a family funeral, central to everything that we needed, lovely, big, clean, comfortable rooms with the added bonus of a fab restaurant and bar, staff very helpful and welcoming, would definitely stay here again!

Visited this twice found on the way back to Newquay . Food was good value for money big portions all homemade . Really impressed with surf and turf expected a small stake with it but got full size one 5 meals £41 . Be prepared for a wait for food when busy but worth the wait . Great children's play area for them to burn off some energy while waiting .

Beef that was not stringy but succullent; beautiful pork and superb pie. Thoughtful vegetarian option. Vegetables high quality. Generous portions. Fabulous desserts. Lovely outside area perfect for coffee whilts kids play.

The fish and chips that we ordered was quite good: the cod was large sized and fresh. The ambience isnt the greatest, and the selection of bitters could be better.

We visited here as a group of 6 on a Friday evening. We were seated in the restaurant quite near the bar. First we noticed how dark it was due to the bulb in the wall by our table had gone along with others around the restaurant. We ordered and then it became apparent there were a rowdy group at the bar shouting and the odd 'f' word thrown in as they had races downing half a yard of ale. Not great when you have a 5 year old as part of your group. The staff continued to serve the rowdy one of the group despite him continuing to shout and generally act a prat. Waiters walked around and also noticed the shouting and yobness coming from the bar area but nothing was done. Disappointing as we all really enjoyed our meals. My steak was great and the waiters were nice and also efficient. If you book ask to be away from the bar area and you should enjoy yourself.

Turned up at just passed lunch time on a Thursday and found seating for our group of 9. 3 or 4 other tables of 4/5 were eating already. Had a pint of Proper Job and was also another Ale and Strong Cider on offer as well as normal tap selections. I had Rump Steak which was a lovely piece of meat with good chips and the trimmings. Wife had Mexican Chicken and kids the Pasta Carbonara (Specials Menu) and Sausage Mash. Good portions and smiles all round. No complaints from people with us either and there was nothing left for me to even decipher what they'd had. It's a pub. It has a seated restaurant. It offers above average food at below average prices as well as a warm welcome and better kids activities (outside/inside/air hockey) than any pub I've ever been to. I'm sure not everybody walks out of here happy, though I feel sometimes there are people who forget where they are and what they are paying. It's our second visit and we would happily return anytime we are hungry nearby, which in a County with so many eating out options is no feint praise.

The food was really pleasant, I enjoyed it a lot and have been back a few times now. I did think it was pretty pricey though, considering we had to sit in a noisy pub as they had closed their restaurant, and so the dining itself wasn't all too wonderful. The service was lovely, and considering it is an inn, the overall experience was wonderful. I will continue to recommend this place to others and visit on a regular occasion.

4 of us booked in for an evening meal in September, and we found the food and service to be of a good standard, the restaurant was fairly busy and coped well with the orders we placed, We returned in October with a party of 13 for a carvery , The place was very busy , and again the kitchen coped well, The food was not quite as special as the al a carte menu that we had previously, but at £7.95 for a plate of food that is stacked as high as possible, with a choice of meat, , Nice veggies and roast tatties , That is good value for money, Apple crumble pudding is excellent,

Again another excellent meal, ribs and a pulled pork roll (special) cooked to perfection, plenty of it and as always, polite, friendly, helpful, staff. Barman even remembered us (and what we ordered) from our visit in August!!!

Room exceptionally nice for a pub, hot water bath superb, very nice old worldy pub, came last year for 2 days back this year for a week will be back

not a place to relax, owner double books events and with horrible food. there rude and aggressive, seen the man owner try and intimidate a women! please don't waste your money in this run down dump owned by such horrible people.

Saturday night, place not too busy, waitress took our order, after a long wait, then nothing. Half an hour went by, I was not too worried at first but then grew increasingly impatient as another 15 minutes passed.I spoke to the woman who seemed to be in charge, she apologised, offered us a free drink, but couldn't offer any information on how long the food, which we didn't really want any longer, might be.We drank the drinks, slowly, still no food on the horizon, so we left.

Have driven past many times and always said we should go in and this time we did and we weren't disappointed. Met with a warm welcome. Our starters arrived quickly and were tasty. The garlic bread was very garlicky. Lovely. The chowder was warm and the gammon well done. Proper Apple crumble. Good honest food at a great price. Quaint British pub. Highly recommend

loved the rooms big bathrooms plenty of hot water,food just like me mums sunday carvery a must lovely suet with the beef.happy hour drinks good fun great snacks put on by the landlady all in all fab stay be back again.so clean quality for the money,very friendly good for kid,s

The welcome was warm and professiona, the staff were attentive. the pub itself is quaint pub and has an old world charm. The food and service are commendable. The rooms are quite new and modern, comfortable bed and spacious. The grounds are also children friendly and have an outdoor area, their also activities for children indoors, however if you want some peace their are little nooks where you can hide.

We have driven past this place many times while holidaying in Cornwall and always thought how nice it looked from the road.While in the area for October half term we decided to try it one night for a evening meal.The pub is quite traditional old English and has lots of character, upon entering we asked for a table of 4 the young lad serving was under a lot of stress and explained he was doing it all on his own and took him a few minutes to seat us he told us meals would be 1 hour as they were extremely busy (looking round it didn't seem that way) but we couldn't be bothered driving else were and it was nice to sit with a drink and chat while waiting.My partner went to order the meals we had picked from the menu,the young lad said out of stock, my partner came back to the table and we both chose again back to the young lad and for a second time out of stock In the end we asked him what do you have his answer not a lot yes we gathered that one,we both chose from what they did have left, meals we were both not that fond off but would do.what annoyed us most was people came in and ordered meals after us that we had just been told were out of stock The meals we did order were good and plentiful and came out quicker than the 1 hour quoted overall a bit of a let down and and average experience

2nd time I've stayed here, the Whitehouse Inn is a lovely place to stay. Staff are fantasic & very helpful. Rooms are very nice & clean, I would recommend the Whitehouse Inn to anyone looking for a lovely place to stay.

Called here today had great service staff were very helpful and food was plenty. Great experience. Definitely recommend.

I found this Inn by chance, whilst working in Cornwall. I now stay here on a regular basis, because of the friendliness of the team, the excellent food and the good nights sleep. I would happily recommend it to anyone staying in Cornwall, who's looking for value and service...

Very nice setting, good basic food friendly staff very quick service even on a busy night. Bit strange ordering food and drinks in different places but it works for them. No major problems overall a nice experience

We go to Newquay a lot and no visit would be complete without a visit to The Whitehouse Inn for one of their lovely carveries.We have just returned from our latest visit and yet again they have surpassed themselves. The staff were welcoming, friendly and very very helpful; the carvery was, as always, out of this world and we cannot fault the place. I really dont know why others have said the food is rubbish and the staff are rude as we have never had a bad experience here so please, if you are in the area, give them a try. There is lots for the kids to do too whilst you relax with a drink including go-karts, a play park, crazy golf and an arcade as well as a pool table and lots of outdoor seating.The prices of their food were excellent as well - £8.95 for an extra large carvery which was fantastic value for money as we had huge slices of the two meats (beef and lamb) as well as lots of veg and potatoes to choose from, with gravy and sauces which you can help yourself to as well - brilliant.Cant wait to see you all again next year, thank you.

We drove past the inn on holiday and decided to stop by for a meal as it looked nice. We arrived, asked for a table and was shown one straight away and given a high chair. We waited for the menu's, then decided on our food order and waited..... In the end we were told bluntly that we had to order from the food bar. It would have been simple to have explained this when we arrived and it looked like a lot of others were in the same boat. The lady taking food orders was great and efficient and the food was lovely and was quick. It would not take much to train the many waitresses, which came across that they were on work experience in their summer holidays and most were like rabbits in headlights, to communicate well with customers. The pub has a lot of tourists stopping by so a simple welcome and please order your food at the bar, would not be hard!

I went to the Whitehouse Inn with my wife for Sunday Lunch. The carvery looked nice but the meat choices were beef & turkey, neither of which my wife likes. There was an alternative of a small tartlet which didn't look very appetising. my wife wanted the carvery vegetables, but with something else instead of beef or turkey - not too much to ask for, you'd imagine. Fish Pie was on the menu, and she was allowed to have it with the carvery veg - but it was out of stock. Fair enough, anyone can run out of a menu item.This is where they really let themselves down: there were 'homemade' dishes on the menu, available with either chips, rice or 'half & half'. this would indicate that these meals are indeed prepared to order. My wife would have chosen either the garlic Chicken or the Thai Crab Cakes, however we were told that she was not allowed to have the carvery vegetables with either choice - ridiculous! If anything, this would have been less effort for the kitchen staff with no chips or rice to cook, but no, it was not allowed. Disgusted, we finished our drinks and drove the 2 miles up the road for a superb 3 course lunch at The New Inn at Goonhavern (separate review to come).If this is the inflexible way The Whitehouse Inn treat their customers it may explain why the restaurant was practically empty - we will not be going back.

Staff were miserable and didnt seem to know what customer service was. Will not be returning. Do not seem to want to accommodate you especially if you wanted a slight variation plus not all choices were available.

I take my family to Cornwall twice a year and have done for the last 4 years, we visit the Whitehouse Inn at least once every trip and I have to say it really is and has been perfect every time!! I have just last week been for a meal whilst on holiday in Cornwall and there was a large group of us (9). With it being high season and the carpark being very busy I was a little unsure as we hadn't booked if we would get in, I didn't need to worry the girls in the resturant where extremely helpful and had us a table set within 5 mins!! And once ordered the food was on the table within 15-20 mins max! Wow and what food it was!! Brilliant!! Truly lovely food! Thank u. We will see you again soon ;-)

Rented a cottage nearby and ate here a couple of times. Excellent food but very family oriented so if you don't like kids this place is not for you. Friendly barmaid and staff.

Nice food and good value for money. Lovely kids play areas (in and out) too. It is looking a little tired and in need of some upkeep but we couldnt fault the service or food. Would go again if we were down that way.

Waited 50 mins for a baguette only to be greeted with a rude, surly manager who clearly knows nothing about customer service. Avoid. It's packet food anyway.

This place is great for the carvery on a Sunday. We visit several times a year and during the summer it gets very busy.The indoor kids area can be a bit manic and some parents seem to let there children run around like the whole place is a playground. That aside, the food & beer is always good and the outdoor area during the summer is great.

We recently booked 4 rooms at the white house and each and every one of us were very impressed with are rooms they were all very spacious and very very clean and i loved the bathroom and great value for money. We would reccomend to everyone also the breakfast in the morning was amazing and the staff were very friendly.