Wheal Dream Restaurant, Bar and Accommodation in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

On my own. Sunday carvery. Staff brilliant, attentive and friendly. Lovely lunch. Desserts great too. Thank you all for a great lunch

We recently stayed in the lodges. It didn't have a great start as the sign on the road is not lit at night so we nearly missed the place!! We finally got in with difficulty as its advertised as being ok for disabled access .... however it has 2 steps up and gravel floor, be mindful when booking if you have any mobility issues! (Cornwall we found in general is very difficult to do anything if in a wheelchair.) We got in and the boiler was broken so we ended up freezing, no hot water for shower after a very long drive!!!! We called the number .... no answer so I emailed. Someone came at 7:20 the next morning to fix it. It was early but at least it was fixed. That is the one and only time we saw anyone apart from checkout!!! Would have been nice to have had more contact as other reviews suggested you get. It says you can golf but the shop that is there was never open when we went, no matter the time of day!! So we couldn't access the facilities. This may be a good idea to add how to access this in the folder provided with the local information. We found the bed and the sofa where very uncomfortable. The hot tub is a wood burning one which takes hours to heat up (not mentioned when booking)!!! When checking out be prepared to feel like you have to get out as staff turned up at 9 waiting in the car for you to leave. Felt very uncomfortable as you are told its a 10am check out. We usually stay in a caravan and thought we would try a lodge this trip, however we found a caravan costs half the price and has alot better additional facilities. If you want a shop and things to do on site I would recomend going to a local caravan site. However if you are someone who likes space and not being around alot of people this would be the place to stay. Overall if you are visiting South Cornwall this is situated in a nice location short drive from places like Penzance, Falmouth. But in all honesty we won't stay here again as we prefer the value of the local caravan parks which offer better access for a wheelchair.

I'm not sure why Trip Advisor is stating this restaurant is closed because it is most definitely open. Just had the best carvery I've had in a long time. The amount of vegetables is unreal. I think there were 8 and the meat Turkey, Pork or Beef were beautifully cooked and plentiful. The desserts are also lovely, beautifully presented, and a good choice. I would highly recommend. Also, The Catch fish & chips in Porthleven, which are owned by the same family, are equally as good. A must visit if you like beautifully cooked fish & chips.

Had a lovely evening meal here (not sure why it says temporarily closed as was definitely open in August 24). High quality food, fast and friendly service, will definitely come back.

We chose this restaurant based on good reviews so expected the food to be nice but we were blown away by the food, staff and the restaurant itself. We had a carvery and the meat portion was very generous potatoes and veg was fresh and hot. Desserts were presented beautifully. Highly recommend and will definitely be visiting again on our next trip to Cornwall.

We have heard lots of people recommending WD and this was our first visit. The car park is a free for all, and needs some structure to ensure considerate parking for all. We arrived at Reception and a girl behind it didn’t greet us, but we were greeted by someone appearing out of the restaurant. We were quickly seated. We had our drinks order taken, and after 5 minutes wait were told we could go through to the carvery. Good selection of meats and veg - the parsnips and roast potatoes were put in the same serving dish which put our Autistic child off choosing potatoes (if you are an ASD parent you know different foods touching isn’t accepted). The meal was great, nothing mushy or under/overcooked. They did forget our drinks order but we were comped the child’s soft drink as an apology. If we had to return I think we would choose a quieter time ( I appreciate we were booked bang mid lunch service on a Sunday) as we felt it to be loud and echoing,, but maybe other dining area may have been better. It was a decent meal in pleasant surroundings but nothing was stand out to make it ‘we must go back’.

Couldn't fault our Sunday lunch here today. Fabulous food - a great choice of meats and vegetables served with the most delicious gravy. We will definitely be back!

Fantastic! Lovely location with loads of parking. Sheltered undercover seating outside. Spacious and welcoming inside the restaurant. Dog friendly which is superb. Staff were absolutely wonderful, very friendly and polite which makes a massive difference. The carvery was one of the best we’ve had for ages! Everything was cooked to perfection. 10/10. We will definitely return. Thank you x

Barry and Naomi have returned to the Wheal Dream (thank goodness) after a year of a different owner.Great meal, great service and a real feel of normal service resumed.

Our first visit back to Wheal Dream after the return of the original owners. The lovely staff were welcoming and friendly, absolutely on point. My other half had the steak flat bread and I had the Catch of the day basket, which I can only describe as a fried version of fruits-de-mer. Portions were generous!! Steak was beautifully cooked as were the squid and tempura king prawns, which is a great indicator of the standard of the kitchen. The signature batter on the fish goujons was amazing and I will be ordering fish and chips next time I visit. So impressed I have booked my significant’ birthday celebration in August with this amazing venue xxx

Had a carvery last Sunday which was delicious. Excellent service by really friendly staff. Very helpful with our young children.

Always a warm welcome from Barry and Naomi, so good to see them back at the helm, and even though they’re on there opening menu it’s still outranks most other restaurants with brilliant food at good value prices. Well done guys, can’t wait to return soon.

We stayed in Rose Lodge, such lovely facilities, location, our boys loved the hot tub 🔥 and football ⚽ golf ⛳ was great family fun, we'll definitely be looking to come back, Neil is so friendly and helpful, a big thank you 😊

Carvery vegetable selection was great, beef tough but pork and turkey lovely, no stuffing. Took such a long time to ask for dessert menu which was very limited as hardly any staff, the staff that were there were rushed off their feet as not enough of them, ages for the order to be taken and then as we were finishing the waitress told us they needed the table…no time for a coffee ! Restaurant was cold. Not sure we’ll bother again as this place has seemingly gone downhill.

Booked by phone as a group of 4 for 5:45, unaware that the carvery stopped serving at 6pm. This should have been said on the phone. After heading up for the carvery, it was condensed on the end and not in individual sections like normal. All the meat was on 1 tray (CROSS CONTAMINATION). Potatoes were hard (not crispy), carrots were dry, Yorkshire puddings cold and the gravy mildly warm. There were no parsnips or stuffing left either. We were still made to pay the £16pp for the carvery after complaining to the waitress that the food was cold and the food was inadequate, despite their not being a full carvery provided. Later a family of 3 come in who haven’t booked. They requested a carvery. After over hearing their conversation with a waitress, due to there not being any yorkshires or stuffing left, their food bill was reduced to £8pp!! Their food was reheated before being separately served to their table with additional peas to make up for lack of veg. We were all hugely disappointed with our carvery and the lack of care shown by staff after complaining that the food was well below standard. At a minimum the food should be hot . Hopefully you take this on board for other customers as we will not be returning.

Arranged my celebration here for last night. Over 30 of us. Always difficult for somewhere to cater for this many but staff were amazing and catered to our every need including my special dietary needs due to medical condition. There were a couple of food mistakes but these were rectified quickly and efficiently. I would defo go again.

xmas lunch so very uninspiring warmed up no stuffing no heating on had to ask to put it on we were the only people there just four no smell of food being cooked very dissapointed certainlynot a place to go back to the date was 15/12/23 disgusted

Picked up a take-away roast and it was delicious. Huge portion, lots of fresh vegetables and the meat was great. Highly recommend! We will definitely be going back.

The lodges are great, big clean and tidy. All the facilities are kept up to date with lots for the kids to do. The bar and restaurant were excellent with outstanding food. Thanks

We were staying nearby in Porthleven and fancied a Sunday roast so, after checking Tripadvisor, we booked a table here. I’ve had many carveries over the years, too many of which have been mediocre and disappointing, but the quality of the food here was tiptop and such a massive surprise. With a choice of three succulent meats to choose from, I felt spoiled for choice but finally opted for beef and pork whilst my friend just had pork. We were both given three large, thick slices of perfectly cooked meat that was buttery soft and I can truthfully say that I’ve never had such a large amount of meat at a carvery. The meat was complemented by a fabulous choice of veg, all of which was fresh and not overcooked. The odd-sized Yorkshire puds were home-cooked too which, sadly, seems to be a rarity at carveries these days. This is easily one of the best carveries I’ve ever had and, at £15.95, excellent value. We couldn’t resist a dessert but, shamefully, our eyes were bigger than our tummies and neither of us managed to finish. All in all, this is a smashing place; staff were welcoming, service was perfect and there was a lovely atmosphere. We had a thoroughly enjoyable meal and there was not a single negative.

I’ve been to Whealdream before and not been disappointed! Carvery is spot on, with a brilliant choice of desserts, all served by lovely friendly staff! We had the CFH burgers with smoked bacon, brioche bun, house fries and salad. Highly recommend!

First time we have been since the Food Hub took over and we were not disappointed. Yes, the menu is limited but what they do serve they do well. The burgers and fish and chips were great! Probably the best burgers we have had before. Well done!

Used to be the best carvery around, now it was terrible! All the food had a horrible Smokey burnt taste! And who doesn’t sell hot desserts in autumn? No sticky toffee pudding? Just mini desserts in a fridge? More like a money making scheme! Gonna have to find somewhere else for roast now!

On my own. Sunday carvery. Staff brilliant, attentive and friendly. Lovely lunch. Desserts great too. Thank you all for a great lunch

Heard it had changed hands. One girl doing the best she could. Overcooked food. Not asked if we wanted dessert or drink. After about an hour we managed to see the poor girl working and ask for hot drinks. Also minor detail each table had flowers but they had been there a long time the water in the vases was discoloured and beginning to look slimy ugh! So many good places to eat around will not bother going there again.

This Inn is brilliant for Sunday lunch. My husband and I booked late for a carvery lunch for 1st October, but they accommodated us. The service was prompt and staff were very friendly and efficient. The portion size was very generous, delicious and good value for money. We shall be be definitely coming back again.

The food was excellent the service was excellent we went for our 50 anniversary would recommend it and will go again nothing was too much trouble

staff were great but the meal was poor . when we left it was dark no out side lights and car park no lights. neede looking at.

Visited on a Sunday, the carvery was excellent with plenty of choice of meats and fresh vegetables. The staff were very friendly and keen to meet their customers needs.

I'd heard good things about this place so decided to take my mum there for lunch. The food was amazing. I went for plain old ham, egg & chips & it was far from plain! Lovely plate of food. My mum went for the seabass & said it was the best meal out she'd ever had. Mum's 80 & has had lots of meals out so that's very high praise. The chocolate parfait dessert was as good. The impression I get is that the food is prepared by someone with a genuine love of making good food & also making it look fantastic. Highly recommended.

Really excellent restaurant, I can’t fault it! It was recommended to me by the reception staff at a local hotel when the hotel restaurant was busy; I will be sure to thank them! The restaurant is easy to find, with plenty of parking. It’s nicely decorated, has good Wi-Fi, the staff are attentive and friendly but give you space, there’s a good menu and the food was absolutely delicious. I had some of the best arancini balls I’ve had in a long time for starter and the grilled halloumi for main was so tasty and a good portion size. I couldn’t fit dessert in sadly. I will definitely be returning the next time I’m down here for work!

party of 5 visited. Superb carvery, friendly staff and a great setting. We will be back again in the not too distant future 👍

We booked here for a family Sunday Roast Dinner. Warm, Friendly atmosphere, great service, fantastic food. What more could you want. Recommended.

been here several times food is great best around you will not find better but we went there on fathers day 2023 it was not over busy service was poor this visit ,waited a long time for afters the old staff was not there new faces has it changed hands hope the service gets better food still great

We couldn’t find a menu online but popped in anyway on a Sunday. Meal was Sunday roast only. Booked for 5:20, got seated at 5:45. Order was taken for food and drink. We got the carvery and ate it , It was really nice. After...

All changed from the minute old owner passed over his restaurant. Fathers Day Sunday Brunch Now not welcomed at door by staff and waited till someone eventually was passing to explain our booking and ask if table ready. Old experienced bar staff replaced and had...

Lovely staff. Lunch time visit. Two menu’s. A special and a snack Brunch/ Lunch menu. Amazing fish and chips. Lovely Berries and Cream on French Toast. Very clean and bright. We were allowed in the bar with the dog or there is a covered area...

Shocking !!!! Hard to find words to describe !! Had a family dinner that was planned and preordered … most of our family members traveled today to arrive at this dinner so we was all looking forward to it ! In all fairness everyone was...

Absolutely terrible experience. We went here for a family celebration meal for my sisters wedding, the food we preordered and was very well organised on our half however the service and delivery of said food was outrageous. We had items missing, plates sent back 3-4...

Have just visited Wheal Dream as a guest at a wedding. The food was superb. The staff were excellent and friendly. The reason I gave 4 was because the service dragged on a bit, but then, 80 guests, should I be surprised? Would certainly recommend...

We used to go to Wheal dream as we only live locally. Sadly we will not be returning. It is clear that they’ve changed the chef. We used to love going there for breakfast and lunch and sometimes dinner as well Yesterday we went for...

Carvery was beautiful, staff were friendly, and we felt relaxed, not rushed, comfortable. Clean and tidy throughout

Sunday carvery- the food was very plain, no taste but the hospitality was splendid and the room decor was very modern and very smart.

My partner and i had lunch here today. I had the southern burger and my partner had the rump steak. Both our meals were delicious. Huge portions at a fair price. The lady serving us was lovely and very friendly. The building is done out...

1st visit after hearing good things. Not disappointed - v busy but as a timed carvery we ate promptly. Delicious meats, so many different veggies I lost count. Gravy was divine. The helpful waiter similarised it to a 14 tog duvet. He wasn't wrong. Blooming...

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First time visiting on a Sunday for a roast. Didn’t realise it was a carvery offer and we were not left disappointed. The carvery was tasty offering 3 choices of meats and the selection of veg was superb. Plenty of choice including yorkie and stuffing....

We visited Wheel Dream restaurant today for lunch & the food was really lovely. I’m a chef who lives locally & im often disappointed when eating out but today walked away happy. Nice clean environment, friendly staff & service. I went with 3 other family...

Have visited here a couple of times this year and every time has been very good. I say this as the service has been excellent. We have never felt rushed nor have we been left waiting after asking for something. We have only had the...

Sorry, would have given one star if it hadn't been for the one member of staff who kept apologizing for the obvious poor service. Overpriced drinks and food, overcrowded, staff either talking to friends or not bothering at all. Standard answer seemed to be "Ill...

I saw the review below raving about the seafood being very good and thought I'd give it a try. They were not wrong the 'Catch of the day' was Sea Bream and with unshelled and shelled prawns, mussels etc in a wine sauce with pots...

As we did not eat in the restaurant we cannot comment, but, we stopped in the holiday accommodation called wheal Amelia for two weeks and during that time we only had to eat elswhere three times, not that we wanted to; two mondays restaurant closed...

We spent a week at Whealdream during the Summer Holidays and it was incredible. We booked the Bushwood lodge which was beautiful. Had everything needed for a self-catering holiday. The decor of the lodge was really tasteful, modern and clean. another bonus is the lodges...

One of the best restaurants I’ve been to in the world 🌎 Best tempura prawns starter and seafood mains to die for. Not expensive by today’s standards and exceptional service

By a country mile the best place I have ever ever eaten. So much so we are here 3 times on our 2 week holiday. We first went on the Sunday we arrived for the amazing Carvery. The meat was succulent and fell off the...

Went for a meal with 7 work friends. Plenty of parking, lovely setting, staff friendly and helpful. The dining areas are nicely laid out with good spacing between tables. The menu is great with a good selection of varied items and priced fairly. A very...

Unfortunately we did the typical tourist thing and didn't book a table at any of the restaurants in Porthleven where we wanted to eat for our date nights. my GOODNESS I'm glad we hadn't or we wouldn't have found this beauty! The service was impeccable,...

#amazingfood #greatstaff To start, it's definitely worth a visit. It's very,very popular, so you need to book in advance, or risk trying to book last minute.. From the start, staff are very busy, however they are very helpful, and nothing is too much trouble. The...

Fantastic meal this evening, I ordered the lamb and it was outstanding, husband had steak flat bread and said it was very good. Although really busy with two large tables celebrating the girls looked after us so well. Will definitely be visiting again soon to...

Really lovely cafe that we've just had lunch at. We sat outside with our dogs. We were very pleasantly surprised by how excellent the food was. Really well presented and tasted amazing. I had the lamb flatbread which was a fabulous colourful plate of salad...

Wheal Dream laid on a carvery for a large group of us. I can’t recommend any higher the food was absolutely outstanding, staff were fantastic, easy going and nice relaxed atmosphere highly recommended for your next get together or to taste their delicious roast 😋

We had a very pleasant meal in the restaurant. The service was faultless - a big thank you to the lovely waitress. Would have given 5 stars if there was a specials board to complement the main menu, and if prices were a little lower...

Played football golf and had lunch, it was busy but the staff were lovely, nothing was too much trouble and the food was good. Would recommend.

awsome meal very welcoming staff will return when in the area again very good atmosphere nothing was to much trouble

Popped in for lunch and really enjoyed what we had. The food was delicious and presented nicely and staff were lovely and very welcoming. Would definitely recommend and will go again.

Friendly Staff ,stunning food ,would defo go again ,carvey amazing ,like to support the local pub too,have been a few times and always happy and full

Good food, tasty and flexible menu. 13 family members had a really nice time. Best bit is it's a local business with happy staff. Thanks so much.

whealdream is a perfect restaurant for everyone, our family group has been twice and we are all going again in a few days, we was all made to feel welcome on arrival and looked after by the staff, we did not wait long for our...

Just absolutely quality food. Could not fault any part of the visit. At the counter, everything was available and being regularly topped up. All the staff were super attentive and the carvery was outstanding and surely the best in West Cornwall 🧑‍🍳 Well done to...

Went for a family meal, we were a table of 15. Unsurprisingly the restaurant was very busy but our waiter was very attentive and friendly throughout, all the food came out at the same time and every dish was very good, plentiful and hot. Highly...

Whealdream is a wonderful restaurant, with friendly & helpful staff. It's in a good location, with plenty of parking. The restaurant tables are well laid out & the whole place is COVID safe. Breakfast there is highly recommended.

We have just eaten by far the best carvery we have ever had, and we've had a lot!!!! The perfectly cooked selection of meats and veg was great, friendly service, great location They catered for our sons wedding last week and the food was fantastic,...

Visiting from Kent ,best carvery ever ,lovely setting very friendly and attentive staff,would highly recommend and will definitely be back x

Friendly and informative staff during a busy period. Awesome food with great service. Highly recommend.

So found this restaurant online and decided to try out the Sunday carvery. So glad we did. The food was absolutely delicious. The man and woman serving the carvery were absolutely delightful. The waiting staff were attentive but not overly. But the food really does...

We went for breakfast last week at the whealdream and I can safely say it was one of the best breakfasts I've ever had. Waitress was so lovely food was amazing.

We had a fabulous meal this evening. Chilli burger and half chicken with Mexican rice. Large portions. We couldn’t eat it all but our dogs loved what was left of the chicken. The restaurant was very busy (as usual). However the staff were professional and...

Staff couldn't have been more helpful or friendly. Lovely new outdoor seating area with play area for children. Coupled with a good kids menu it's ideal for family visits. Burgers and flatbreads great for adults too.

Myself & my friends are on holiday in Cornwall for a week. Wheal dream was suggested to us as a place to stop for a carvery We decided to visit on our way to St Michaels Mount. We absolutely loved it and certainly did not...

This was our second visit to the restaurant and they continue to do an amazing job with COVID restrictions in place. Food was excellent quality and generous portions. Despite being exceptionally busy we didn’t feel either rushed or neglected. Our waitress Maggie was amazing, and...

Arrived Cornwall for 3 day break and Wheal Dream Accommodation was easy to find! Easy to access to the site and we were sent contact details and the key code for the lodge prior to arrival! So very seamless ! Lovely decor and Hot Tub...

We booked a table Saturday night for a friends birthday, we had a lovely evening, the food was amazing and the staff were brilliant and friendly, we will can’t wait to come back again

very pleased with the takeaway carvery very tasty & hot , ready on the collection time arranged also afters was very good , all happy

Been 3 times this half term only live down the road , brilliant food nice and cosy this time of year and service feom Ryan and the team cant fault it food is amazing everytime and fantastic prices.till next time

Wonderful food, very covid save, staff were lovely and manager was very welcoming and easy to have a chat to. Highly recommended.

Best carvery we’ve had in a long time! Food was delicious, staff were very welcoming and friendly, lovely setting. Can’t wait to to visit again.

Recommended by a friend we thought we would give it a try. Nice place with plenty to do, not just a restaurant. Ordered pizza and what a pizza it was, really thin and crusty base with a very generous topping. Tasted as good as it...

Highly recommend , lovely breakfast , service very Good. Always a good presentation . Have enjoyed many a meal up there . Calvary is the best in Cornwall . Excellent family Restaurant . Reasonably priced.

Fantastic meal tonight, tried the belly pork and best we have ever had!! Fantastic food and great value for money! All staff were so lovely but Ryan looked after us so well and recommended a very good Rum. We would highly recommend and have already...

By far the best carvery ive had ,food was amazing and fresh,staff were very helpful and attentive,beautiful setting and apple crumble is to die for ,would highly recommend and would give a higher rating if I could thankyou x

What a fantastic service ,couldn't fault it at all great food ,great social distancing inside very clean.

We came for a meal for a family birthday. And was amazing. Service was brilliant, food was incredible, and dessert was lovely ! And the vanilla ice cream was lovely !!!! Will definitely be returning !

We were recommended this restaurant by the concierge and it has good reviews but unfortunately the chef must have been having an off day. Because the roast beef was tough and the roast potatoes overcooked and hard. I ordered profiteroles for dessert but I guess...

Amazing food and lovely setting. Staff very friendly. If you are in the area it’s well worth the visit, we’ll be coming back again

We had really lovely food whilst staying here. We really enjoyed both breakfast and dinner and felt very safe in these strange times.

Visited during our holiday and the carvery was one of the nicest I have eaten in a very long time. Couldn't fault anything, food, staff, comfort of restaurant inside and outside in garden. Highly recommend

Absolutelly fab meal delivered straight to our door during lockdown. Couldnt have asked for more. Sunday roast at its best and a divine pudding too. Thank you Wheal Dream for making it possible to still enjoy your gorgeous food, you are all doing a fab job and we cant wait to visit you again when you reopen :)

The food is always amazing, the choice of dishes are plentiful and the staff are friends and professional. We always choose The Wheal Dream and every time leave with full happy bellies; of course the bottle of wine with the Friday Grill for two helps. I can’t recommend this restaurant highly enough.

Barry and his team offer possibly Helstons Best Food - his carverys are amazing! Great quality dining. I always look forward to my visits here. Always have a perfect meal, no matter what we choose. The desserts are to die for too. There's even a little park area outside for the children! Family friendly and great hosts.

Had a lovely Sunday carvery, too much to eat. All well cooked and presented. Pleasant staff plenty of room between tables. Lovely sweets if you have room for them. Decent prices. Ample parking