The setting for this 17th-century inn could not be better. Sandwiched between the cliffs in the tiny fishing village of Portloe – the fiercely sloping landscape of which has spared it from development – this whitewashed hotel looks out across the harbour. But it is not just about the location – the 22 rooms are as bright and welcoming as the amiable staff, while the food (given its seafront position, fish features heavily) is superb. If you plan to push the boat out, opt to stay in the miniature cottage for something a bit special.
Surrounded by cliffs and headlands which form part of the Cornish Coastal Footpath, Portloe possesses an unrivalled beauty and enduring timelessness.
The Lugger Hotel – recently named “Best Seaside Hotel” by the Sunday Times – sits right on the water’s edge in the centre of this delightful village. Each of the 22 bedrooms is beautifully decorated and has deluxe showers and fine linens.
There is a two AA Rosette restaurant where you can enjoy the best of local produce and cuisine. And many of England's most popular attractions - such as the Eden Project, the Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Maritime Museum of Falmouth - are within easy striking distance.
In a piece about the Richard Curtis film About Time, much of which is filmed and set in Cornwall, the Financial Times, 7 September 2013 wrote: "For traditional Cornish charm and a waterside location, The Lugger, a 17th century inn in Portloe, is hard to beat
Surrounded by cliffs and headlands which form part of the Cornish Coastal Footpath, Portloe possesses an unrivalled beauty and enduring timelessness.
The Lugger Hotel – recently named “Best Seaside Hotel” by the Sunday Times – sits right on the water’s edge in the centre of this delightful village. Each of the 22 bedrooms is beautifully decorated and has deluxe showers and fine linens.
There is a two AA Rosette restaurant where you can enjoy the best of local produce and cuisine. And many of England's most popular attractions - such as the Eden Project, the Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Maritime Museum of Falmouth - are within easy striking distance.
In a piece about the Richard Curtis film About Time, much of which is filmed and set in Cornwall, the Financial Times, 7 September 2013 wrote: "For traditional Cornish charm and a waterside location, The Lugger, a 17th century inn in Portloe, is hard to beat
