Driftwood
“Classic skills on display that produce great food that shouts flavour” - AA Inspector
PORTSCATHO, CORNWALL & ISLES OF SCILLY
Our Inspector's View
Independently owned, this beach-house-style hotel stands in seven acres on the Roseland Peninsula, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Roseland, by the way, gets its name not from the flower, but from the Cornish 'ros', meaning a headland). A pretty woodland path hairpins its way down to the South West Coast Path and a private cove on the turquoise waters of Gerrans Bay. The restaurant, with a terrace, is bright and airy and a fitting context for technically innovative and exciting food from Olly Pierrepont. Local materials star, with expressive seafood dishes a particular strength. All but one bedroom has sea views and those on the ground floor have decking, much enjoyed by stargazers and sunseekers. There's super-attentive service, impressive knowledge of both food and drinks from the staff, including excellent wine recommendations .
Awards, Accolades & welcome Schemes
3 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence
Facilities – at a glance
Tasting menu
Features
- Seats: 34
- On-site parking available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Steps for wheelchair: 1
- Accessible toilets
- Assist dogs welcome
- Dinner served from: 6
- Dinner served until: 9.30
- Wines under £30: 4
- Wines over £30:
- Wines by the glass: 6
- Cuisine style: Modern European
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About The area
Discover CORNWALL & ISLES OF SCILLY
Cornwall has just about everything – wild moorland landscapes, glorious river valley scenery, picturesque villages and miles of breathtaking coastline. With more than 80 surfing spots, there are plenty of sporting enthusiasts who also make their way here to enjoy wave-surfing, kite surfing and blokarting.
In recent years, new or restored visitor attractions have attracted even more visitors to the region; the Eden Project is famous for its giant geodesic domes housing exotic plants from different parts of the globe, while nearby the Lost Gardens of Heligan has impressive kitchen gardens and a wildlife hide.
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