There’s a particular pleasure in staying above or beside a good Cornish pub - no driving home after dinner, a welcoming bar downstairs, and often a cooked breakfast to set you up for the day. Cornwall’s inns and pubs with rooms range from 16th-century coaching inns to harbour-side taverns.
What to expect
Pub accommodation in Cornwall typically means comfortable en-suite rooms above or adjacent to the pub itself. Many now offer boutique-quality rooms and modern bathrooms. Rates and breakfast arrangements vary between inns, so compare what each includes.
The advantages
- No designated driver needed - walk downstairs, enjoy local ales and Cornish cider, walk back up
- Authentic atmosphere - pubs are the social centre of Cornish village life
- Good food - many Cornwall pubs now serve excellent food using local seafood, meat, and produce
- Location - village pubs are often in the most scenic spots, on harbours, beside rivers, or in historic market towns
Things to consider
- Noise - rooms above a busy pub can be lively on Friday and Saturday nights. Ask for a room away from the bar if you’re a light sleeper.
- Parking - village pubs may have limited parking. Check when booking.
- Booking ahead - popular pub rooms sell out quickly, especially in summer and on bank holiday weekends.
