Golden Lobster Reviews

Our Golden Lobster reviews are all about championing the very best places to eat and drink in Cornwall. After all, it’s one of the best things about a trip to the Duchy.

Food & Drink

Interior of MOR restaurant with ocean view through large windows.

We Review: MOR restaurant by Tom Sellers

Table-side crab, a two-and-a-half-year-perfected custard tart and service so seamless it could have been choreographed – our editor Rebecca Moore reveals what a few hours in Cornwall’s most exclusive ...

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Outdoor event at Cornish Secrets Halwyn with guests enjoying food and drinks.

We Review: Halwyn

Good vibes, great food, and something for everyone: Halwyn is worth the detour says Cornish Secrets editor, Rebecca Moore. Not exclusive to Cornwall, but it’s often rare to find somewhere that serves ...

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We Review: The Duchy Chef

From London’s finest kitchens to private tables across Cornwall and Devon, Craig Barrett of Duchy Chef brings fine dining flair to every occasion. Rooted in seasonal local produce and shaped by years ...

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Freshly prepared Cornish seafood dish by a chef from North Coast Chef, showcasing Cornish ingredients and culinary excellence.

We Review: Private Chef The North Coast Chef

Cornwall’s food scene isn’t just about beachside cafés and cosy pubs – increasingly, it’s about bringing the restaurant experience straight to your holiday home or dinner table. One chef doing exactly...

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We Review: Nancarrow Farm

Nancarrow Farm is more than just a restaurant, it serves up food for the soul. Our editor Rebecca Moore and family visit for a truly unforgettable dining experience. Read her review on why their Sunda...

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We review: Native Burger

While the history of the burger is somewhat unclear, with multiple people claiming to have invented them, one thing’s for certain… we all love eating them. Most restaurants nowadays will offer a burge...

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We Review: Kota Kai

A much-talked about eatery which has been on her radar for quite some time, our editor Rebecca Moore finally heads to Kota Kai (with family in tow), to see if the hype is deserved There’s something ra...

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We Review: Sabzi

Having recently celebrated five years in business, and now covering four Cornish locations, it felt about time Cornish Secrets editor Rebecca Moore checked the delicious deli everyone’s talking about,...

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We Review: The Jetty Padstow

If you’re calling on a Cornish harbour town, then there’s one thing most visitors have come to expect… sensational seafood. And that’s what you’ll get, and more, at the Harbour Hotel Padstow’s new res...

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We Review: The Tartan Fox, Newquay

The Cornish Secrets team recently had the privilege of dining at The Tartan Fox, the latest venture by acclaimed Chef Adam Handling MBE, which opened its doors on 4th June 2024. Nestled in the picture...

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We review: The Cerenity Chef

The Cornish Secrets team had the absolute pleasure of being cooked the most sublime lunch by The Cerenity Chef, Caitlin. Originating from Newport, Rhode Island, Caitlin grew up with wonderful produce ...

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We Review: Private Chef Kit Davis

Editor Rebecca Moore gets to sample some award-winning cooking, without having to leave her own dining table, as Cornish chef Kit Davis launches his private chef service… It’s not often I’m cooked for...

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We Review: Una Kitchen at Una St Ives

Our editor Rebecca Moore finds an unassuming award-winning St Ives restaurant which leaves a lasting impression… St Ives is often championed for its restaurants, talented chefs, and creative menus, bu...

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We Review: The Pig at Harlyn Bay

As soon as I walked through the entrance at The Pig at Harlyn Bay, my mind jumped back to 2012 when I visited the flagship, and eldest of the now litter of seven; The Pig at Brockenhurst in the New Fo...

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We Review: Scoff Troff Café, St Ives

Our editor Rebecca Moore heads to Scoff Troff Café in St Ives to put its infamous breakfast to the test… I’m big into breakfast and always have been, but even more so when I’m in holiday mode. W...

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We Review: Walter’s on the Beach, Carbis Bay

One of Carbis Bay’s sophisticated yet glamorous beachside restaurants, our Editor Rebecca Moore heads to Walter’s on the Beach for an unforgettable lunch experience If I told you that duri...

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Chocolate, Coconut, Chilli, Lime Torte (2)

We Review: Private Chef Service M² Catering

Editor Rebecca Moore welcomes Cornwall’s latest private chef services M² Catering, to see how the sisters latest cooking venture sizes up. It’s not often that the chef cooking in front of your ...

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The Gannet Inn, Carbis Bay.Interiors and food.

We Review: The Gannet Inn, Carbis Bay

Our editor Rebecca Moore heads to The Gannet Inn, sister to the Carbis Bay Estate, for a hearty lunch… As somebody who lives in North Cornwall – and despite frequently travelling the county – I’m alw...

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We Review: The Lobster Shed, Harlyn Bay

Editor Rebecca Moore returns to Harlyn Bay to see if The Lobster Shed is worthy of a Golden Lobster award of excellence… Having visited The Pig at Harlyn Bay just before 2022’s peak summer seaso...

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We Review: Private Chef Service Ana’s Kuisina

Editor Rebecca Moore witnesses the chef behind Ana’s Kusina in action and finds out how her two heritages collide in her latest cooking venture… Cornwall’s at-home food scene just go...

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We Review: Electric Bakery Bude

Editor Rebecca Moore shares one way to make sure your Saturday lunch in Cornwall, is a tasty one Every Saturday, between the hours of 11am and 2pm, you’ll find a flock of hungry inhabitants hankering ...

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We Review: Strong Adolfos, Wadebridge

Our Editor Rebecca Moore finds herself at her favourite roadside cafe once more, she tells us why it’s the perfect pitstop. When you hear the term roadside café, you’re probably picturing a gre...

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We Review: Hartley’s, Newquay

It’s not often you can turn up for a taster menu with hair damp from the sea, a somewhat salty face and a pair of flip flops. But then again, it’s not usual for such an extravagant menu to take place ...

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We Review: St Kew Inn

When you find a pub with all the best ingredients; charming features, open fireplace, spacious beer garden, and a mouth-watering menu, you sometimes want to keep it to yourself. But St Kew Inn, in Nor...

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BOOK YOUR DREAM CORNWALL HOLIDAY TODAY

Ocean Edge at Penarvor

Bude

If you dream of being thirty seconds from the sea, this is the place for you. Can you imagine a more perfect property for a beachside holiday? The Penarvor is one of Bude’s most exclusive developments...

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The Old Rectory Estate

Kilkhampton, nr Bude

The Old Rectory is draped with blossoming wisteria in the spring and the stunning manicured lawns and leafy greens look gorgeous all-year round. The Old Rectory Estate features Grade II listed buildin...

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Waves

Swanpool, Falmouth

This glorious accommodation in fabulous Falmouth is located in Swanpool just moments from the sea. Spacious, set over three floors, it is perfectly sized for an extended family or friend group and its...

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Tresillian

St Ives

Tresillian is a stunning three-storey holiday home, situated on one of St Ives’ most desirable roads, just a two-minute walk from award-winning Porthmeor Beach. Thanks to the property’s sought-after l...

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Little Polkerris

Fowey

It’s hard to believe that in its former life Little Polkerris was a cow barn. Taking two years to thoughtfully convert, it’s now a luxurious bolthole, all geared up for a cosy romantic retreat for two...

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The Grain Store

Padstow

Watch the boats float into Padstow Harbour at this hugely desirable property in the heart of Cornwall’s fishing town. This vibrant glass-fronted property offers unrivalled views of Padstow, offe...

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Charming Cornish seaside house with lush garden and scenic views, perfect for relaxing Cornwall holiday stays.

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Daymer Bay, nr Rock

Daymer Bay lies on the sheltered Camel Estuary between Rock and Polzeath on the dramatic north Cornish stretch. Backed by dunes and Brea Hill, it faces the broad, calm waters of the estuary rather tha...

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Ravenscourt

Launcells, nr Bude

Nestled in the quiet hamlet of Launcells, just three miles inland from the coastal town of Bude, Ravenscourt is a rather exceptional property. Tucked away off a quiet country road, Ravenscourt’s beaut...

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Orchard Cottage

Charlestown

The picturesque historic harbour village and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Charlestown, dotted with cobbled streets and tall ships, is a quaint Cornish location. Spending just a few moments here, you ...

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Balangan

Rock

Located on a peaceful private road in Rock, Balangan is a stunning property which offers guests luxury touches throughout. In a desirable location, while this property is tucked away in its own peacef...

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Brock’s Beach House

Crackington Haven, nr Bude

A beautifully restored welcoming home, which boasts striking historic architecture, Brock’s Beach House is a unique find nestled in the coastal village of Crackington Haven. This luxurious five-bedroo...

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Porthminster Mews 2

St Ives

The Porthminster Mews townhouses are fabulously located on The Terrace in St Ives, offering picturesque sea and coastal views. Just moments away from St Ives bustling town centre with its collection o...

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Miramar

Wadebridge

Once a foundry town, Wadebridge in the north of Cornwall is now a thriving Cornish hotspot just five miles upstream from the more well-known fishing village of Padstow. Straddling the River Camel, it’...

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Stoneleigh Knowle

Nr Widemouth Bay

A sympathetically restored barn, The Stables is part of the Stoneleigh Knowle Estate set in 75 acres of rolling Cornish countryside, yet just a short drive from local beaches. Beautifully converted, i...

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Fistral Loft

Newquay

Moments away from the renowned Fistral Beach, this charming top-floor apartment offers breathtaking ocean views, making it the perfect coastal getaway. The prime location ensures that you are never fa...

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Sea View House

St Ives

Sea View House is a stunning three-storey townhouse situated in prestigious St Ives, with breathtaking views across the harbour and beyond. Opulence is met with the ultimate comfort in this seaside re...

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Hawkes View

Carbis Bay

Perched above the sparkling sands of Carbis Bay, Hawkes View is a luxurious coastal retreat with sensational sea views. This three-bedroom holiday home, sleeping six, is an ideal space for families or...

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The Captain’s House

Marazion

A luxurious coastal retreat, The Captain’s House in marvellous Marazion is a rather special place to stay. Offering unparalleled panoramic views of St Michael’s Mount and Mount’s Bay, this beautifully...

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Treleigh

St Ives

A stunning example of contemporary Cornish design, Treleigh overlooks Porthmeor beach and the town of St Ives, its cliff-top location affording breathtaking sea views across the island and out to the ...

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Hummingbird

Carbis Bay

Nestled in the trees, Hummingbird is a truly unique Alpine-inspired retreat, where guests can unwind in the luscious groves that surround, the stunning sea views and blissful hot tub that awaits. Slee...

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Hillside

St Ives

Hillside is a beautifully renovated, generously proportioned Victorian townhouse sleeping six guests (or up to eight with the sofa bed), offering a rare mix of space, style and standout extras right i...

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Compass Point

Mevagissey

Compass Point is undoubtedly one of the finest examples of waterfront living in Cornwall. Sleeping six, this striking property is an architectural marvel which fully takes advantage of its frontline l...

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The Old Rectory

Kilkhampton, nr Bude

The Old Rectory, draped with blossoming wisteria in the spring and stunning manicured lawns and leafy greens, this Grade II listed building, with parts dating back as far as the 17th century, is a str...

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Lantic Barn

Fowey

In its former life an old milking parlour, taking two years to thoughtfully convert, Lantic Barn is now a stunning sea-view property for families, large groups, and four-legged friends too. Retaining ...

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Kismet

Near Padstow

Sitting pretty on the edge of peaceful hamlet Little Petherick is Kismet, an elegantly styled family home which sleeps eight. Just over two miles from popular harbour town Padstow, at Kismet you have ...

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Edge O’ Cliff

Hawkes Point, Carbis Bay

Edge O’ Cliff, situated on the coastal slopes of Hawkes Point – a celebrated viewing point nestled between the award-winning white sands of Carbis Bay and the wildest windswept shores of Porthkidney B...

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No 5, Gwel Marten

Carbis Bay, St Ives

Number 5 is a beautifully remodelled, high-end seafront apartment sleeping four, combining sleek styling with some of the most dramatic coastal views you’ll find. Set in Carbis Bay, it’s perfectly pla...

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Stunning modern living room with large glass windows overlooking scenic Cornish countryside.

1 Karn Havos

Bedruthan Steps

Discover 1 Karn Havos near the coastal village of Mawgan Porth — a calm, design-led base just moments from the beach and the South West Coast Path. Set within a contemporary development shaped by Corn...

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Peacehay Barn

Nr Padstow

If you’re looking for a spacious getaway with a touch of luxury, a stay at Peacehay Barn is just the ticket. Sleeping 12, you’ll get space and tranquillity in abundance here. Situated less than four m...

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Harbour Heights

Portreath

Packed with sparkling sunshine and light, this spectacular, spacious property has west facing views from on high. Look through the glass balcony over the rooftops towards the azure sea and picture-pos...

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Seascape

Lusty Glaze and Porth Beach

With Lusty Glaze to the west and Porth Beach to the north, Seascape is the fitting name for this stunning coastal retreat which sleeps six. Seascape sits above expansive golden sands of Porth Beach &#...

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Creek End

Feock

Peace and tranquillity await at Creek End; a unique property nestled in the trees in the sought-after village of Feock, on the south coast of Cornwall. The aptly named home is set in an idyllic creek-...

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Owl’s Nest

Carbis Bay

Owl’s Nest, which is part of the Godrevy Court apartments, enviably sits just above the white sands and azure sea at Carbis Bay. The elevated position means this gorgeous property benefits from stunni...

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Ocean House

Bude

This large coastal retreat is just moments from the beach, boasting sea views, comforting interiors, fabulous outdoor space, including a games room, and stunning bedrooms. Standing tall on aptly named...

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Daymarker

Fowey

Beginning its life as a humble countryside barn, Daymarker has been gloriously converted into a stunning sea-view property for families, large groups, and four-legged friends too. Complete with gorgeo...

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Vitamyn Sea

St Ives

Tradition meets contemporary comforts at Vitamyn Sea. Just moments from St Ives’s stunning harbour, you’re situated a five to ten-minute walk from the gorgeous Porthmeor beach with Porthmi...

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Bright living room with sea view in Cornish Secrets holiday home, featuring colourful decor and spacious open-plan layout.

8 Salt

St Ives

The Salt Apartments is one of St Ives’ most desirable coastal developments. And 8 Salt is a luxury second-storey apartment with three bedrooms, affording some of the very best views of St Ives Bay wit...

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Halekulani

Bude

Prepare to be wowed as you step into Halekulani, which, rather aptly, translates to house befitting heaven in Hawaiian. A luxury haven flooded by Cornish sunshine, contemporary design and lavish touch...

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Libertine

Breage, Nr Praa Sands, Porthleven & St Ives

This uniquely opulent property, built in 1603 in the village of Breage (pronounced Breeg) books quickly, and you can see why. It is a very rare find, oozing character and style. Libertine, previously ...

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6 The Shore

Mawgan Porth

This stunning property is part of an exclusive collection of seven luxury homes perfectly positioned close to Mawgan Porth‘s spectacular sandy beach and coast. With superb attention to detail, t...

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Fable Cottage

Portloe

Discover contemporary elegance at this stunning holiday home, perfect for those seeking tranquility on the South Cornish coast. Located in the picturesque fishing village of Portloe, this beautiful es...

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Trekoa

Perranuthnoe, nr Marazion

Moments from Perranuthnoe Beach – often known as Perran Sands – Trekoa’s location is simply superb. The picturesque village of Perranuthnoe sits on the south coast around a mile to the east of M...

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Stable Cottage

Watergate Bay

Just 400m from the sandy shores of Watergate Bay, Stable Cottage is a stunning coastal retreat. Spacious, welcoming, and set back in a secluded green space, it sleeps eight guests in total comfort. We...

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Angel View

Perranuthnoe, Nr Marazion

Searching for a serene coastal getaway? Look no further than Angel View in pretty Perranuthnoe on Cornwall’s mesmerising southwest coast. A truly striking property, Angel View has been meticulously cr...

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Bosworgy Bay

Marazion

For those seeking a coastal retreat with stunning views, Bosworgy Bay is the ideal Cornish holiday home; a perfect escape for a romantic weekend away or a break with a small group. Your own private te...

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The Stable @ Mill Barns

Widemouth Bay, nr Bude

The Stable at Mill Barns Holiday Accommodation invites you to holiday in open countryside, close to the beach and is ideal for a family or couples. Start your time away way in the private enclosed cou...

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