The Victorian seaside hotel that's in one of Cornwall's prettiest villages
Read on to find out more about the fresh seafood offered at their restaurant.
2
Classic rooms with beautiful seaside views, perfect for winter or summer vacays
Where is The Old Coastguard hotel?
Based near Gurnard's Head in stunning West Cornwall, if you want to enjoy the views from your car there is a residents' car park, as well as a public car park next door charging £9 a day.
Trains to Plymouth are available, although are not great if you get travel sick as this winding route is rather slow.
What is the hotel like?
The 14-room Victorian, charming hotel has unspoilt views of the Atlantic in one of Cornwall's prettiest villages, Mousehole.
It offers a warm welcome, well-priced drinks and tasty food.
Read more hotel reviews
What is there to do at the hotel?
Visit the iconic Mousehole Harbour via the path at the back of the hotel, where you'll find quirky shops, seaside galleries, old pubs and cafes.
Sennen Cove is a favourite of the beaches in the area with a cosy, independent cafe to sit and view the surfers.
What is there to eat and drink there?
The restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, so no need to stress about leaving the hotel.
The main dining room offers tables overlooking the sea. We enjoyed the views whilst tucking into a special dinner consisting of asparagus and fresh Fowey mussels.
Most read in News Travel
You cannot forget to order the moreish chocolate mousse for pud either.
The garden is also beautiful, and we were lucky enough to listen to a live jazz band while drinking our coffee when we arrived.
Cosy cottage in the heart of Cornwall
What are the rooms like?
Rooms start at £172.50 per night with breakfast.
Each room comes with Bramley toiletries in the bathrooms and Cornish tea.
We stayed in a Better Double room on the top floor, which came with an adjoining twin and an epic sea view, although my husband did miss having a TV.
Is the hotel family-friendly?
Yes. Open to all to enjoy their seaside hotel, and a bonus for families is the free-of-charge cot provided.
There is a kids' menu that is great too with plenty of options.
Is there access for guests with disabilities?
The restaurant and ground-floor rooms have step-free access but call for specific requirements before you visit.
Looking for a place to stay? For more hotel inspiration click here.
2
The hotel feels like it's in the middle of paradise with Cornish coastal beauty
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Irish Sun
7 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
The cosy ex-farmhouse that's now a hotel right by the Cotswolds with its own beer garden
THE Broom Hall Inn is an ideal place to stay if you want a base slightly away from the more expensive hotels in the Cotswolds which still offers a great experience. Read on to find out about their country pub and endless ale. 2 The Broom Hall Inn is a great affordable alternative to exploring the Cotswolds Credit: Supplied Where is the hotel? It is quite secluded, in the village of Broom, but it is only a 15-minute drive from Shakespeare's hometown of Stratford upon Avon and near Evesham and the Cotswolds. Free parking is available to guests. What is the hotel like? A former 16th-century farmhouse, it was transformed in 2008 into a traditional pub and steakhouse, with 12 en-suite rooms. As a family-run business, it is very homely and welcoming. This comes across in their food menus and bedroom set-up. What is there to do at the hotel? At the Inn itself, there is not lots to do, but plenty surrounding the hotel. Visit Shakespeare's hometown of Stratford upon Avon and the Cotswolds to see these historic attractions. Or visit the Roman Alcester Heritage Centre to see Roman treasures from the archaeological digs. What is there to eat and drink there? The hotel menu varies as the owners work very closely with the Head Chef and staff. Definitely eat in the steakhouse. It serves a huge array of food, including burgers and fish and chips. Most read in News Travel Make sure to save room for one of the many desserts - the Malteser cookie pie was particularly indulgent. Their country pub is also a great spot to try locally sourced-brewed ales and globally known beer. And if it's sunny, you can sit in the beer garden. A bonus is the huge outdoor play area by the pub where kids can have fun while the adults are sipping beers. What are the rooms like? Prices start from £115 a night for a double room, with breakfast included. All the rooms are spacious and clean, and the inn combines original Tudor features with modern furniture. The Shakespeare Suite on the top floor has a roll-top bathtub, very comfortable seating area and a huge bed. If you want to cater for yourself, it's not a problem as there are four self-catering cottages. Is hotel family-friendly? Yes. As a family-run business, it opens its doors to families. Is there access for guests with disabilities? The ground floor is wheelchair accessible. For specific room details get in contact with the Inn. Looking for a place to stay? For more hotel inspiration click here. 2 Rooms start from £115 a night Credit: Supplied
The Irish Sun
10 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Tiny Cornish village that's been called the UK's answer to Greece – and it has a holiday park from £6pppn
THE beautiful Cornish village of Polperro is so beautiful, it's even been compared to a Greek island. With white-washed cottages and in the summertime, a bright turquoise sea, Polperro has been compared to Advertisement 5 Polperro has a tiny harbour and white-washed cottages Credit: Alamy 5 The dramatic coastline has been compared to that of Santorini Credit: Alamy White cottages sit in the hillsides and fishing boats bob in the harbour which paints the image of Greece. In the The history of Polperro is Advertisement Read More on European Breaks The best beach near Polperro is generally considered to be Talland Bay - one person even called it the "most beautiful place in Cornwall." It's also where you'll find The holiday park is surrounded by countryside with views across Visitors can stay in chalets or caravans, which vary from bronze all the way to gold and platinum. Advertisement Most read in Beach holidays The 'Gold Plus' caravan is the more luxurious with a spacious interior as well as a decking area to enjoy the summer sun. It also comes with super-fast internet and all the modern amenities needed for a holiday. 50 'coolest' places to live in the UK revealed & there's a surprise at the top 5 Polperro Holiday Park looks over Talland Bay Credit: Park Holidays 5 Inside is a swimming and paddling pool Credit: Park Holidays Advertisement Some of the accommodation is pet-friendly, and all come with a kitted-out kitchen, TV, and entertainment passes (included with direct bookings). At Polperro Holiday Park there's a family bar, a restaurant and an indoor pool which has recently been refurbished. There's a children's play park, crazy golf course, amusement arcade, club house and a paddling pool. As for entertainment there are live stage shows, pottery, Bingo and shows for kids. Advertisement From the holiday park, you can not only explore Polperro, but also get to the The The beaches of Looe as well as Fore Street near the East Looe River are popular locations for filming. The Grade II listed Guildhall doubles as the Police Station. Advertisement The Ten Miles Kitchen, is filmed in The Stables, Port Eliot House & Gardens, a cafe 20 minutes from Looe in the Sun Travel found prices from £6.20pppn in a Bronze Chalet that sleeps up to six. The stay was for seven nights in October 2025. Here's another pretty And another award-winning Advertisement 5 The village of Polperro has been compared to a Greek island Credit: Alamy
The Irish Sun
10 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
New Spain rules that can cost Brits £5,992 at the border – it's an easy mistake that thousands could make
BRITS travelling to Spain face new rules that could leave them out of pocket at the border. Spain's Health Minister announced new rules meaning travellers heading to Spain are legally required to show proof of health cover as part of their travel insurance. Advertisement 4 Travel insurance is now required to enter Spain - and you may be asked to show proof Credit: Alamy 4 The new rules put in place are to ease strain on Spain's health system Credit: Alamy New rules mean that British citizens will have to get some more paperwork in order to prove they have appropriate travel insurance, which could be checked at the border. Official Foreign Travel Advice on the It's been reported that checks are being made at Spanish borders and by transport providers. Advertisement Read More on European Breaks Anyone without the correct cover could be fined up to €6,900 (£5,992). During a recent update, Spain's Health Minister Carolina Darias said that this measure is to avoid additional strain on the Spanish public health system. In a statement, Carolina Darias said: "The health of our visitors is a priority. "We are committed to ensuring that all travellers, including British citizens, have the necessary coverage to protect themselves and the local health system." Advertisement Most read in News Travel It stated that "those most likely to forgo insurance are travellers aged 25-34, with two in five (41 per cent) admitting that they went on at least one trip uninsured in the past year". The Spanish region undiscovered by Brits despite seaside views and ancient Roman cities 4 Visitors to Spain must have fully comprehensive coverage in place Credit: Alamy Visitors must have fully comprehensive coverage in place with reasonable excess to cover costs. Advertisement This is especially important if for anyone with While it's not illegal to travel without insurance, it can be risky as travel insurance helps you to claim if you run into trouble while on holiday. Cover ranges from emergency medical treatment, assistance if belongings are stolen while you're away, or you have to cancel a trip due to death, illness or bereavement. Before you leave, you can look around for the best travel insurance policy, for example whether that's individual or for families. Advertisement The cost will vary depending on what kind of holiday you go on too, whether that's high or low risk. That's not the only new rule in Spain, Anyone seen drinking on the street, in parks, or on beaches could be fined up to €3,000 (£2,568). A new law was passed in Spain last year that gives local municipalities the power to fine anyone caught . Advertisement If a municipality does take up the law, anyone caught smoking on the beach can be charged up to €2,000 (£1,700) - so check before you go. And you can only wear swimwear on the beach or sunbathing as certain places in Spain have cracked down on wearing bikinis and trunks into towns and cities. Two popular Spanish destinations have strict rules on Here are even more Advertisement And the What should you look for in a good travel insurance policy? TRAVEL insurance policies can vary a great deal, but here are some "must have Medical expenses - A good policy will give cover of £1million or more for travel in Europe and £2million or more for the USA Repatriation service - The costs of getting you back to the UK for medical reasons should be covered automatically by your policy Cancellation and curtailment - A good policy will cover you for £2,000 or more if you have to cancel or shorten your holiday Missed departure - Covers additional accommodation costs and travel expenses up to £500 or more if you miss your flight due to circumstances out of your control Delay - You'll usually be covered for £250 or more if your travel plans are delayed due to circumstances out of your control Baggage cover - Covers you if your baggage is lost, damaged or stolen. Look for policies that have cover of £1,500 or more. 4 Brits could be fined if they don't do one thing before heading to Spain Credit: Alamy
