A quirky and luxurious hotel tucked into an idyllic bay between Looe and Polperro.
Talland Bay Hotel
Porthallow Cornwall PL13 2JB 01503 272 667
We say
Bang on the South West Coast path, the Talland Bay
Hotel is all about pure relaxation. Forget the trappings of spa treatments,
indoor pools and sports facilities – here the focus is on glorious
sea views, sub-tropical gardens, fine Cornish cuisine and lounging around in a
quirky, luxurious environment. The 22-rooms have been individually decorated –
there’s a roll-top bath in one, a sleigh bed in another – and the hotel has a
vast collection of local and international artwork in the rooms and around the
gardens. As well as a fine dining restaurant, there’s a swanky brasserie in the
sea-view conservatory (where the dishes are a little lighter but no less
divine), and a very comfy bar too, which like the rest of the hotel is
dog-friendly. Just as well: this is prime territory for strolling with your
faithful hound, a short walk away from glistening Talland Bay – childhood
haunt of Dame Judi Dench – from where the South West Coast Path fans east to
Looe (3.5 miles) and west to Polperro (2 miles). Sweeping up a grand tally of
awards, including 'Best Small Hotel in Cornwall’ a few years ago, and best Southwest restaurant in 2017, this former
family home proves that location, style and cuisine are all you need to relax
and embrace the natural beauty and lifestyle this part of the world
offers. The fab clifftop location and ocean backdrop would also look pretty good in wedding photos...just saying.
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Sign InPlaces to eat & drink nearby
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Food for Thought
4 Town Quay Fowey PL23 1AT
Don’t be put off by the relatively high prices, this is probably the best dining experience to be had in Fowey
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Pinky Murphy’s Café
19 North Street Fowey PL23 1DB
Funky, comfy and friendly, Pinky Murphy’s is a place to relax
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Q
28 Fore Street Fowey PL23 1AQ
The relaxed restaurant of the Old Quay House Hotel serves a fab menu based on local ingredients.
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Sam’s on the Beach
The Old Life Boat Polkerris PL24 2TL
A family-friendy, beachfront restaurant serving great seafood, pasta and wood-oven pizzas
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The Bistro
24 Fore Street Fowey Cornwall PL23 1AQ
A stylish restaurant serving Cornish seafood with a French twist.
Things to see & do nearby
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Polkerris Beach Company
The Pilchard Store Polkerris Beach Par PL24 2TL
Don’t just sit on the beach, get out on the water and do something more active on Polkerris
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The Hall Walk
Polruan
A 4-mile walk taking in breathtaking views of the estuary and woodland
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Walk the Saints Way
Fowey PL23 1JU
The 27-mile Saints Way travels across Cornwall from Padstow on the north coast to Fowey on the south
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Encounter Cornwall
The Boatshed Golant Cornwall PL23 1LW.
Hiring a kayak is a great way to explore the river upstream from Fowey
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Fowey Aquarium
Town Quay Fowey PL23 1AT
Situated underneath the Town Hall on the Town Quay, this small aquarium is worth a visit
Shops nearby
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Jo Downs Glass
21 Fore Street Fowey PL23 1AQ
The gallery of one of the world’s most successful fused glass specialists
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Fowey Fish
37 Fore Street Fowey PL23 1AH
A great fishmonger’s, with lovely fresh fish, bought daily from the fish market in Looe
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Fowey River Gallery
38 Fore Street Fowey PL23 1AQ
An exhibition space with a shop selling artwork, gifts, jewellery, ceramics and leather goods
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Middletons of Fowey Fudge Shop
15 Fore Street Fowey PL23 1AH
Any visit to Cornwall has to involve a taste of local clotted cream dairy fudge
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Mr Kittow’s Butchers
1–3 South Street Fowey PL23 1AR
This fantastic butchers and deli has been run by the same family for five generations
Other Places to Stay Nearby
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Treworgey Luxury Cottages
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Luxury self-catering cottages in a beautiful rural spot just north of Looe, Cornwall.
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The Old Quay House
28 Fore Street Fowey Cornwall PL23 1AQ
Relaxed seaside chic – right on the waterfront in Fowey.
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Forest Holidays Deerpark
Liskeard Cornwall PL14 4QY
Luxury woodland family cabins in deepest Cornwall.
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Double rooms from £120–£245 B&B, £190–£295 DBB.
Facilities
- Bar
- Dogs Welcome
- DVD Players
- Gardens & Grounds
- Parking
- Restaurant
- TVs with Freeview
- Wedding/Party Venue
- Wifi
Looking for...
- Boutique
- Family-Friendly
- Remote Location
- Romantic
- Seaside
- Sensational Views
- Walking
When?
Year-round
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