I stayed at the Cornish pub with rooms that couldn’t be closer to the sea
CORNWALL isn’t short of cracking coastal escapes, but the newly-renovated Pedn Olva is a step above the rest, not just because of its rooms but its excellent pub grub, too,
Here’s everything you need to know.
Where is Pedn Olva?
Its name translates to Lookout on the Headland in old Cornish – a rather accurate description of its perch, a craggy cliff several metres above the choppy St Ives sea in Cornwall.
Guests can park for free in a nearby car park above the hotel – they will need to collect a slip to display in their car window from the hotel reception.
What’s it like?
Inspired by the windswept patch of coast it sits on, Pedn Olva in Cornwall has buckets of coastal character.
It’s first and foremost a cosy St Austell Brewery pub, but the 27 boutique rooms mean you can hunker down for the night.
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Each of them looks as if they have been carved into the rockface, all with views of the ocean and the flickering lights of the town centre a short distance across the water.
What are the rooms like?
Extremely well thought out.
A property can look sleek and stylish but if the basics haven’t been mastered then everything else becomes redundant – that’s certainly not the case here.
There’s every tea imaginable from camomile to berry and decaf, while USB ports have been conveniently placed next to the bed and hooks on the walls make efficient use of the cosy space.
Next time I’ll be bringing my dog who can stay in selected rooms for an extra £15 per night.
What is there to eat and drink?
The restaurant is a popular dining spot in its own right.
Classic by-the-sea dishes star on the menu such as golden ale and chilli pickled cockles and grilled buttery scallops, served in their shells.
I jazzed up my classic fish and chips by swapping out the chunky fries for Pedn Olva’s famous crabby fries, which come with hunks of white crab meat and a thermidor sauce.
Wash it down with a local ale and make sure to try the chocolate and stout cheesecake – subtly bitter and indulgently creamy.
What else is there to do?
Superb, friendly service is what takes this place a notch above the rest.
All rooms come with a large and sturdy tote bag that guests can take with them for the day, while an in-room mini telescope meant that I could take advantage of our seafront position and gaze up at the stars.
You won’t be short of ideas for days out with the family and the dog in this patch of Cornwall
How much is Pedn Olva?
Rooms cost from £200 per night on a B&B basis.
Is Pedn Olva family-friendly?
Most of the rooms sleep just two, but there is a family room that sleeps four.
The hotel’s great locations makes it ideal for a family break and there’s a fair distance between the restaurant area and rooms meaning you’re unlikely to get disturbed at night.
Is there access for guests with disabilities?
Due to Pedn Olva’s cliffside perch, mobility issues are likely to struggle.
The car park is only reachable via a set of stairs and the higgledy piggledy nature of the building means guests may find it challenging getting into and out of some rooms.
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