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Driftwood

“Classic skills on display that produce great food that shouts flavour” - AA Inspector

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PORTSCATHO, CORNWALL & ISLES OF SCILLY

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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

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3 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence
Driftwood
Rosevine, PORTSCATHO, TR2 5EW
Phone : 01872 580644

Features

Facilities
  • Seats: 34
  • On-site parking available
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Steps for wheelchair: 1
  • Accessible toilets
  • Assist dogs welcome
Opening Times
  • Dinner served from: 6
  • Dinner served until: 9.30
Food and Drink
  • Wines under £30: 4
  • Wines over £30:
  • Wines by the glass: 6
  • Cuisine style: Modern European

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The New Inn

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