Bay View - St Austell

After noticing that they offered a separate vegan menu with four options for each course, we decided to give this restaurant a try. Unfortunately, the dishes we... read more After noticing that they offered a separate vegan menu with four options for each course, we decided to give this restaurant a try. Unfortunately, the dishes we ordered seemed like something a non-vegan would make for a vegan. The "Crispy tofu with salad" starter was simply a few pieces of tofu mixed with greens and sweet chili sauce. The "cauliflower steak" was just a grilled slice of cauliflower with no marinade or seasoning, accompanied by new potatoes and green beans. While it was all cooked decently, it lacked inspiration. On the bright side, the beers were vegan-friendly.

I was pleasantly surprised to discover that this lovely hotel offers a separate vegan menu for dinner (see picture attached). I was only staying for one night s... read more I was pleasantly surprised to discover that this lovely hotel offers a separate vegan menu for dinner (see picture attached). I was only staying for one night so I couldn't try everything, but I had the tofu as a starter and the curry for my main course, and both were delicious. The quality of the food was just as good as what you would expect from a vegan-only restaurant, if not better! They also provide vegan butter for the bread. The service was top-notch, as you would expect from a high-end hotel. I will definitely come back for the food alone, although the hotel itself is also fantastic.

I frequently stop by this place for coffee and cake during my daily walks along the coast path. The service is consistently outstanding, and the surroundings ar... read more I frequently stop by this place for coffee and cake during my daily walks along the coast path. The service is consistently outstanding, and the surroundings are beautiful both inside and out, featuring lovely, well-maintained gardens and stunning sea views. It’s a little slice of unmatched luxury in my day. Rooms: 5 Service: 5 Location: 5

The room could use some updating. Rooms: 3 Service: 5 Location: 5 read more The room could use some updating. Rooms: 3 Service: 5 Location: 5

Team were lovely, nothing was too much trouble. Reception were very helpful and friendly and the grounds keeper/maintenance guy treated the grounds with pride.... read more Team were lovely, nothing was too much trouble. Reception were very helpful and friendly and the grounds keeper/maintenance guy treated the grounds with pride. Breakfast NOT to be missed and especially paired with the views. What a perfect location. Rooms: 5 Service: 5 Location: 5