Pub with rooms in Port Isaac, Cornwall
Curator's notes:
Rooms from:
9 Doubles £110
Good to know
All credit cards accepted
Alfresco dining
Parking limited; village car park opposite
Water & waves
The coastal views from the Stargazy are stunning and the inn is smack on the coast path - follow it for 4 miles to Polzeath Beach, one of Cornwall's best surfing beaches.
Port Isaac
Stroll down to the harbour and wander through the narrow streets and 'alleys' lined with charming whitewashed cottages.
Tuk-Tuk
Take the free tuk-tuk service down to Port Gaverne - explore the cove before lunch on the terrace at Pichards Cafe.
Nine refurbished bedrooms ramble across the two upper floors of this fine Victorian villa - the best are the spacious front rooms with balconies and beautiful sea and coast views.
Rooms range from standard doubles and twin to a family room and the premium doubles with views. All are similar in decor with seaside hues, comfortable beds with oversized headboards and quality linen and down, painted pine furnishings, gilt mirrors and bedside lamps, Smart TVs and Nespresso machines. Spruced up bathrooms vary in size, some are compact, but expect decent showers or baths, Molton Brown toiletries and bathrobes.
Breakfast will certainly set you up for the day - feast on fresh pastries and fruits and a hearty full English prepared using top-notch local ingredients.
Following a hugely successful first summer season with a high-profile chef who immediately put the inn on Cornwall's culinary map, the Stargazy entered the quieter winter period with owner David Barnard seeking a new talented chef to maintain the momentum and the inn's fine dining reputation into 2020.
In February, the kitchen was gutted and redesigned and the dining areas were given a revamp in readiness for a big Spring opening with a new head chef. With the inn currently closed due to the Coronavirus lockdown for the industry, revealing the new chef and menus has been put on hold.
However, you can expect the Stargazy to be serving modern takes on British classics with intriguing flavours and textures and cooked with flair and creativity. Seasonality plays a massive part in the kitchen and both tasting and bar menus will focus on the best Cornish ingredients, including fish from Port Isaac day boats and lobster from pots in the bay, to artisan cheese makers and farms producing top quality beef and lamb.
