Lugger Hotel ‘A Bespoke Hotel’
$230
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Avg. for September
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$230
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Lugger Hotel ‘A Bespoke Hotel’ average $122 in January, the cheapest month, and $231 in August, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $122 |
| February | $128 |
| March | $143 |
| April | $147 |
| May | $185 |
| June | $228 |
| July | $221 |
| August | $231 |
| September | $230 |
| October | $162 |
| November | $134 |
| December | $137 |
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Most expensive: August (~$231)
Cheapest: January (~$122)
About this property
Luxury beach inn with stunning views, on-site restaurant, and free parking near Portloe Beach and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Location
Truro is home to The Lugger Hotel. Caerhays Castle and Trelissick Gardens are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Eden Project and Poppy Cottage Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Aberfal Outdoor Pursuits, or consider a night out at Performance Centre.
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Beach (Nearby)
Picnic Area/Tables
Guest reviews
8.8
Fabulous
Based on 802 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
5%
Couple
80%
Family
6%
Group
6%
Solo
2%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Lugger Hotel ‘A Bespoke Hotel’, guests consistently highlight a stunning coastal setting and generally positive stays, while acknowledging the quiet, remote nature of the village and some variability in room experiences.
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What guests think
At Lugger Hotel ‘A Bespoke Hotel’, guests consistently highlight a stunning coastal setting and generally positive stays, while acknowledging the quiet, remote nature of the village and some variability in room experiences.
Food earns frequent praise, with many enjoying excellent breakfasts and dinners. Access and logistics can be challenging for some, including narrow lanes, limited parking, scarce local amenities, and costly taxis or the need for a car. A few guests mention dated or worn areas, patchy Wi‑Fi, or rooms that are small, hot, or lack views. Expect a peaceful seaside escape with warm, attentive service and occasional trade‑offs.
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Facilities
Access via very narrow lanes makes arrival tricky. Parking can be limited or uphill, though some note free parking behind the hotel.
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8
Sally
Nov 10, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
A beautiful part of Cornwall to escape to for the weekend. The Lugger is in an amazing location - very quaint Cornish fishing cove. The rooms were very clean and comfortable, however we paid for an upgrade to deluxe but felt the room was still quite standard. There is room for improvement- eg lighting the fire in lounge area on a winters night and not using the entrance to main accommodation as storage area for the house keeping staff. We loved staying here but did feel it was overpriced for what you got.
A beautiful part of Cornwall to escape to for the weekend. The Lugger is in an amazing location - very quaint Cornish fishing cove. The rooms were very clean and comfortable, however we paid for an upgrade to deluxe but felt the room was still quite standard. There is room for improvement- eg lighting the fire in lounge area on a winters night and not using the entrance to main accommodation as storage area for the house keeping staff. We loved staying here but did feel it was overpriced for what you got.
10
Pauline
Jul 11, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We really liked the hotel and the breakfast and staff were lovely. They couldn't do enough for you. Location nothing there not even a shop to walk to felt really isolated and the weather didn't help. Rained for 2 days and had to park at the top of the hill got soaked
We really liked the hotel and the breakfast and staff were lovely. They couldn't do enough for you. Location nothing there not even a shop to walk to felt really isolated and the weather didn't help. Rained for 2 days and had to park at the top of the hill got soaked
10
Sally
Dec 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
One of the best hotels we have ever stayed in. The staff are amazing. The food was amazing. The facilities were amazing and it is in a stunning location. Not for everyone though as it is very quiet. At least it is in December. We hope to return one day.
One of the best hotels we have ever stayed in. The staff are amazing. The food was amazing. The facilities were amazing and it is in a stunning location. Not for everyone though as it is very quiet. At least it is in December. We hope to return one day.
10
Mr David
Dec 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely old coastal inn. Room small and cosy overlooking the slipway. Evening dinner was good but moderately pricey for wine. Breakfast was excellent and consumed at a very leisurely pace with lovely views. The hotel is on the coast path so beautiful walks for the more energetic. Parking free immediately behind hotel
Lovely old coastal inn. Room small and cosy overlooking the slipway. Evening dinner was good but moderately pricey for wine. Breakfast was excellent and consumed at a very leisurely pace with lovely views. The hotel is on the coast path so beautiful walks for the more energetic. Parking free immediately behind hotel
10
Lynn
Aug 5, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The Lugger is located in a small fishing village. The village is charming with renovated historic buildings and lovely gardens. There are no shops and just 2 restaurants in the village - the restaurant in The Lugger (excellent!) and The Ship Inn (authentic and good). The hotel restaurant has lovely views of the sea, with indoor and outdoor seating. It's nice to just spend the afternoon with a drink and take the sea view and quiet in. There is also a cozy lounge attached to the dining area. The location is perfect for walking the coastal path, napping and reading. If you wish to travel to other locations in either the surrounding area (beaches) or in Cornwall, a car is a must. You can travel there by train to Truro and take a taxi for about $50. The staff was lovely and helpful.
The Lugger is located in a small fishing village. The village is charming with renovated historic buildings and lovely gardens. There are no shops and just 2 restaurants in the village - the restaurant in The Lugger (excellent!) and The Ship Inn (authentic and good). The hotel restaurant has lovely views of the sea, with indoor and outdoor seating. It's nice to just spend the afternoon with a drink and take the sea view and quiet in. There is also a cozy lounge attached to the dining area. The location is perfect for walking the coastal path, napping and reading. If you wish to travel to other locations in either the surrounding area (beaches) or in Cornwall, a car is a must. You can travel there by train to Truro and take a taxi for about $50. The staff was lovely and helpful.
10
Natalie
Dec 18, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed here to visit family and it’s the most beautiful location and wonderful facilities. I can’t thank Alison enough for assisting me when I messed my booking up and we cant wait to come back for a holiday
Stayed here to visit family and it’s the most beautiful location and wonderful facilities. I can’t thank Alison enough for assisting me when I messed my booking up and we cant wait to come back for a holiday
10
Margaret
Jul 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Absolutely beautiful surroundings! Beds super comfortable and lovely rooms with great amenities. Very narrow roads to access the town and parking was challenging
Absolutely beautiful surroundings! Beds super comfortable and lovely rooms with great amenities. Very narrow roads to access the town and parking was challenging
10
Helen
Mar 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful location. Lovely staff, delicious breakfast. Clean comfy rooms. Something to note is Uber or similar services are not permitted in the area. We needed a taxi to Truro and all local firms were booked so had to drive. We’d already had a drink in the bar before we realised this, thankfully not enough to be unable to drive but if we had that would have ruined our plans. Also worth mentioning is that a 25 min taxi ride when we got one the following day was £50. We will return to The Lugger but just to enjoy the hotel and immediate location, not when needing to venture away.
Beautiful location. Lovely staff, delicious breakfast. Clean comfy rooms. Something to note is Uber or similar services are not permitted in the area. We needed a taxi to Truro and all local firms were booked so had to drive. We’d already had a drink in the bar before we realised this, thankfully not enough to be unable to drive but if we had that would have ruined our plans. Also worth mentioning is that a 25 min taxi ride when we got one the following day was £50. We will return to The Lugger but just to enjoy the hotel and immediate location, not when needing to venture away.
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Cleanliness
Rooms are generally clean and tidy, with several guests noting comfortable, well-kept spaces. A few mention tired or grubby communal areas and minor maintenance issues like chipped paint or cracked tiles.
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Miss Pamela
Dec 6, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The Lugger is a wonderful little hotel. An extremely warm welcome with the rarity of the being shown to your a nice touch. An even nicer touch is the turn-down service which includes a hot water bottle and chocolates. The room had everything I needed. A fridge with milk and water was very welcome. A generous fruit bowl was also a thoughtful touch. The general impression is that the hotel genuinely takes care to ensure guests feel welcome and have all they need. Clean and cosy,the room was a pleasure to stay in.
The Lugger is a wonderful little hotel. An extremely warm welcome with the rarity of the being shown to your a nice touch. An even nicer touch is the turn-down service which includes a hot water bottle and chocolates. The room had everything I needed. A fridge with milk and water was very welcome. A generous fruit bowl was also a thoughtful touch. The general impression is that the hotel genuinely takes care to ensure guests feel welcome and have all they need. Clean and cosy,the room was a pleasure to stay in.
8
Sally
Nov 10, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
A beautiful part of Cornwall to escape to for the weekend. The Lugger is in an amazing location - very quaint Cornish fishing cove. The rooms were very clean and comfortable, however we paid for an upgrade to deluxe but felt the room was still quite standard. There is room for improvement- eg lighting the fire in lounge area on a winters night and not using the entrance to main accommodation as storage area for the house keeping staff. We loved staying here but did feel it was overpriced for what you got.
A beautiful part of Cornwall to escape to for the weekend. The Lugger is in an amazing location - very quaint Cornish fishing cove. The rooms were very clean and comfortable, however we paid for an upgrade to deluxe but felt the room was still quite standard. There is room for improvement- eg lighting the fire in lounge area on a winters night and not using the entrance to main accommodation as storage area for the house keeping staff. We loved staying here but did feel it was overpriced for what you got.
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Ian
Apr 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Although rated as a 5 star I struggle to see how. Hotel is in a stunning location, there is nothing around it but coast path which was fine for us as that is what we wanted but might put others off. Hotel looked tired in lots of areas, the communal areas seems unkempt and a little grubby, little things around that shouldn’t be such as the half eaten sandwich left outside our room was a good example. Looks like it needs an update for sure, lots of chipping paint and a grubby carpets. It’s not made clear that if you have a terrace room it’s a shared terrace with a few other rooms so didn’t feel at all private, especially as this is also on the road into the hotel too. The shower was dreadfully weak, cracked tiles in the bathroom floor and just looking tired, could hear everything the room upstairs was doing, especially their alarm at 6:30 in the morning…. No robes as stated, pillows are very uncomfortable and hard. Overall it was just ok. We didn’t eat in the restaurant in then end, mainly as it was Easter Sunday and apparently the chef hadn’t done the menu even up to the night before but then it turned out to be the same as the other nights so that was confusing. Breakfast was ok but small. This place could be amazing with a few tweaks and a good general manager with some attention to detail but sadly lacking in my eyes.
Although rated as a 5 star I struggle to see how. Hotel is in a stunning location, there is nothing around it but coast path which was fine for us as that is what we wanted but might put others off. Hotel looked tired in lots of areas, the communal areas seems unkempt and a little grubby, little things around that shouldn’t be such as the half eaten sandwich left outside our room was a good example. Looks like it needs an update for sure, lots of chipping paint and a grubby carpets. It’s not made clear that if you have a terrace room it’s a shared terrace with a few other rooms so didn’t feel at all private, especially as this is also on the road into the hotel too. The shower was dreadfully weak, cracked tiles in the bathroom floor and just looking tired, could hear everything the room upstairs was doing, especially their alarm at 6:30 in the morning…. No robes as stated, pillows are very uncomfortable and hard. Overall it was just ok. We didn’t eat in the restaurant in then end, mainly as it was Easter Sunday and apparently the chef hadn’t done the menu even up to the night before but then it turned out to be the same as the other nights so that was confusing. Breakfast was ok but small. This place could be amazing with a few tweaks and a good general manager with some attention to detail but sadly lacking in my eyes.
8
Steven
Feb 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed for Valentine’s which included dinner (up to £40 Per Person) & breakfast. Main was ok but monkfish over cooked & pork under ( fat not rendered enough). They offered to take the fish main off the bill which was £32, as not finished & mentioned not the best. When we checked out the £32 was not put towards the drinks bill but as other than this we had a nice time & staff were great we never said anything. Overall good with great staff & fantastic breakfast. I would say could do with some updating in external areas but still enjoyed our stay!
Stayed for Valentine’s which included dinner (up to £40 Per Person) & breakfast. Main was ok but monkfish over cooked & pork under ( fat not rendered enough). They offered to take the fish main off the bill which was £32, as not finished & mentioned not the best. When we checked out the £32 was not put towards the drinks bill but as other than this we had a nice time & staff were great we never said anything. Overall good with great staff & fantastic breakfast. I would say could do with some updating in external areas but still enjoyed our stay!
8
Peter
Jun 16, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent service, clean rooms but disapointed no lunch service on Saturday. Overpriced for what is was.
Excellent service, clean rooms but disapointed no lunch service on Saturday. Overpriced for what is was.
8
Linda
Oct 12, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Very nice room and clean towels every day. Liked having the little fridge for fresh milk and water. Staff were friendly and helpful.Meals were very good and plenty of choice. The area was beautiful for scenery and walking which we enjoyed. Would love to return oneday in the future.
Very nice room and clean towels every day. Liked having the little fridge for fresh milk and water. Staff were friendly and helpful.Meals were very good and plenty of choice. The area was beautiful for scenery and walking which we enjoyed. Would love to return oneday in the future.
8
Paul
Dec 3, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A small and friendly hotel, set in a rural, coastal position , away from it all. Old building tastefully redecorated , room was nice with a decent bathroom. Excellent view of the coastal inlet. Caught a glimpse of the local fisherman launching and returning in the morning , right under our window Only negative was the bed, for such a highly priced room, I would expect bigger and better comfort - breakfast was ok
A small and friendly hotel, set in a rural, coastal position , away from it all. Old building tastefully redecorated , room was nice with a decent bathroom. Excellent view of the coastal inlet. Caught a glimpse of the local fisherman launching and returning in the morning , right under our window Only negative was the bed, for such a highly priced room, I would expect bigger and better comfort - breakfast was ok
10
Helen
Mar 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful location. Lovely staff, delicious breakfast. Clean comfy rooms. Something to note is Uber or similar services are not permitted in the area. We needed a taxi to Truro and all local firms were booked so had to drive. We’d already had a drink in the bar before we realised this, thankfully not enough to be unable to drive but if we had that would have ruined our plans. Also worth mentioning is that a 25 min taxi ride when we got one the following day was £50. We will return to The Lugger but just to enjoy the hotel and immediate location, not when needing to venture away.
Beautiful location. Lovely staff, delicious breakfast. Clean comfy rooms. Something to note is Uber or similar services are not permitted in the area. We needed a taxi to Truro and all local firms were booked so had to drive. We’d already had a drink in the bar before we realised this, thankfully not enough to be unable to drive but if we had that would have ruined our plans. Also worth mentioning is that a 25 min taxi ride when we got one the following day was £50. We will return to The Lugger but just to enjoy the hotel and immediate location, not when needing to venture away.
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Rooms
Many find rooms comfortable and well appointed, with several enjoying sea views, and the Lookout room is praised despite its small size. Others report small or hot rooms without views, shared terraces, weak showers, occasional noise, and patchy Wi‑Fi.
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10
Miss Pamela
Dec 6, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The Lugger is a wonderful little hotel. An extremely warm welcome with the rarity of the being shown to your a nice touch. An even nicer touch is the turn-down service which includes a hot water bottle and chocolates. The room had everything I needed. A fridge with milk and water was very welcome. A generous fruit bowl was also a thoughtful touch. The general impression is that the hotel genuinely takes care to ensure guests feel welcome and have all they need. Clean and cosy,the room was a pleasure to stay in.
The Lugger is a wonderful little hotel. An extremely warm welcome with the rarity of the being shown to your a nice touch. An even nicer touch is the turn-down service which includes a hot water bottle and chocolates. The room had everything I needed. A fridge with milk and water was very welcome. A generous fruit bowl was also a thoughtful touch. The general impression is that the hotel genuinely takes care to ensure guests feel welcome and have all they need. Clean and cosy,the room was a pleasure to stay in.
6
Melissa
Aug 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We spent a night in Portloe and were impressed with the location of the Lugger and the kindness of the check-in staff, who helped us get into our room a bit early so that we could dress for an event. After booking a 260-pound room at a quaint B&B, I was surprised when we were asked if we wanted to pay another 18 pounds for the very simple breakfast they set out in the mornings. Our room was in the back of the second building, so our only small window was about two feet from the next building, and our bed faced the bathroom door. I understand you can't always get the room with the view, but the rooms are nothing special on the backside. I would normally hope a 5-star hotel would have a few nice details, like a cart for the drinks so you're not balancing the kettle on the bedside table, or a nespresso machine rather than two instant coffee packets. Overall, it's a lovely stopover, but I'd only return if they offered a steep discount and promised a bit of a view.
We spent a night in Portloe and were impressed with the location of the Lugger and the kindness of the check-in staff, who helped us get into our room a bit early so that we could dress for an event. After booking a 260-pound room at a quaint B&B, I was surprised when we were asked if we wanted to pay another 18 pounds for the very simple breakfast they set out in the mornings. Our room was in the back of the second building, so our only small window was about two feet from the next building, and our bed faced the bathroom door. I understand you can't always get the room with the view, but the rooms are nothing special on the backside. I would normally hope a 5-star hotel would have a few nice details, like a cart for the drinks so you're not balancing the kettle on the bedside table, or a nespresso machine rather than two instant coffee packets. Overall, it's a lovely stopover, but I'd only return if they offered a steep discount and promised a bit of a view.
6
Ian
Apr 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Although rated as a 5 star I struggle to see how. Hotel is in a stunning location, there is nothing around it but coast path which was fine for us as that is what we wanted but might put others off. Hotel looked tired in lots of areas, the communal areas seems unkempt and a little grubby, little things around that shouldn’t be such as the half eaten sandwich left outside our room was a good example. Looks like it needs an update for sure, lots of chipping paint and a grubby carpets. It’s not made clear that if you have a terrace room it’s a shared terrace with a few other rooms so didn’t feel at all private, especially as this is also on the road into the hotel too. The shower was dreadfully weak, cracked tiles in the bathroom floor and just looking tired, could hear everything the room upstairs was doing, especially their alarm at 6:30 in the morning…. No robes as stated, pillows are very uncomfortable and hard. Overall it was just ok. We didn’t eat in the restaurant in then end, mainly as it was Easter Sunday and apparently the chef hadn’t done the menu even up to the night before but then it turned out to be the same as the other nights so that was confusing. Breakfast was ok but small. This place could be amazing with a few tweaks and a good general manager with some attention to detail but sadly lacking in my eyes.
Although rated as a 5 star I struggle to see how. Hotel is in a stunning location, there is nothing around it but coast path which was fine for us as that is what we wanted but might put others off. Hotel looked tired in lots of areas, the communal areas seems unkempt and a little grubby, little things around that shouldn’t be such as the half eaten sandwich left outside our room was a good example. Looks like it needs an update for sure, lots of chipping paint and a grubby carpets. It’s not made clear that if you have a terrace room it’s a shared terrace with a few other rooms so didn’t feel at all private, especially as this is also on the road into the hotel too. The shower was dreadfully weak, cracked tiles in the bathroom floor and just looking tired, could hear everything the room upstairs was doing, especially their alarm at 6:30 in the morning…. No robes as stated, pillows are very uncomfortable and hard. Overall it was just ok. We didn’t eat in the restaurant in then end, mainly as it was Easter Sunday and apparently the chef hadn’t done the menu even up to the night before but then it turned out to be the same as the other nights so that was confusing. Breakfast was ok but small. This place could be amazing with a few tweaks and a good general manager with some attention to detail but sadly lacking in my eyes.
6
Andrew
Jun 19, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Very mixed thoughts about our stay at the Lugger! Obviously a beautiful location, the food was good… but… The Lugger is charging premium prices!! Our de-luxe room was very small and stiflingly hot with the view of a wall. Apart from one lady who was very efficient and kept the whole ship afloat, I’m afraid the staff were woefully inadequate. One waitress was so unresponsive and unfriendly it had to be experienced to be believed. This was not the experience I was expecting having read previous reviews… perhaps we were just unlucky but we would be reluctant to return.
Very mixed thoughts about our stay at the Lugger! Obviously a beautiful location, the food was good… but… The Lugger is charging premium prices!! Our de-luxe room was very small and stiflingly hot with the view of a wall. Apart from one lady who was very efficient and kept the whole ship afloat, I’m afraid the staff were woefully inadequate. One waitress was so unresponsive and unfriendly it had to be experienced to be believed. This was not the experience I was expecting having read previous reviews… perhaps we were just unlucky but we would be reluctant to return.
10
Deborah
May 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent hotel with friendly, accommodating staff for whom nothing is too much trouble. Lovely comfortable rooms and a superlative dining experience - definitely our treat of the trip!! Can thoroughly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Excellent hotel with friendly, accommodating staff for whom nothing is too much trouble. Lovely comfortable rooms and a superlative dining experience - definitely our treat of the trip!! Can thoroughly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
10
Mr David
Dec 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely old coastal inn. Room small and cosy overlooking the slipway. Evening dinner was good but moderately pricey for wine. Breakfast was excellent and consumed at a very leisurely pace with lovely views. The hotel is on the coast path so beautiful walks for the more energetic. Parking free immediately behind hotel
Lovely old coastal inn. Room small and cosy overlooking the slipway. Evening dinner was good but moderately pricey for wine. Breakfast was excellent and consumed at a very leisurely pace with lovely views. The hotel is on the coast path so beautiful walks for the more energetic. Parking free immediately behind hotel
10
David
Sep 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Amazing and totally beautiful location. The Lookout room is the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of life. I can't praise it enough.
Amazing and totally beautiful location. The Lookout room is the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of life. I can't praise it enough.
10
Simon
Apr 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Really nice stay in a wonderful location. Small team of focussed people that seem to enjoy what they do, and made me feel at home. The rooms are well appointed, and the beds comfortable. The food was excellent.
Really nice stay in a wonderful location. Small team of focussed people that seem to enjoy what they do, and made me feel at home. The rooms are well appointed, and the beds comfortable. The food was excellent.
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Margaret
Jul 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Absolutely beautiful surroundings! Beds super comfortable and lovely rooms with great amenities. Very narrow roads to access the town and parking was challenging
Absolutely beautiful surroundings! Beds super comfortable and lovely rooms with great amenities. Very narrow roads to access the town and parking was challenging
8
Brian
Oct 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A really fantastic position, The Lugger is a great hotel, with super rooms and friendly staff. Only downside WIFI not good and menu and wine list, somewhat uninspiring. But still very much worth a visit!
A really fantastic position, The Lugger is a great hotel, with super rooms and friendly staff. Only downside WIFI not good and menu and wine list, somewhat uninspiring. But still very much worth a visit!
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Service
Service is widely described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with staff often going out of their way. A few guests report uneven or inexperienced dining-room service and occasional billing or training issues.
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Gianluigi
Apr 1, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Great place topped by lovely staff and amazing service!
Great place topped by lovely staff and amazing service!
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Richard
Oct 2, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Fantastic hotel in an amazing setting. Great food. Really helpful and friendly staff.
Fantastic hotel in an amazing setting. Great food. Really helpful and friendly staff.
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julie
Jun 29, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Fabulous location, beautiful hotel and a lovely room with sea view. However, the dining room, facilitated by inexperienced "teenagers" was unacceptable for a 5 star establishment. We originally intended to eat in the hotel for the duration of our 4-night stay but after the first night experience and despite there being no other options locally, we decided to drive 8 miles, rather than eat there again.
Fabulous location, beautiful hotel and a lovely room with sea view. However, the dining room, facilitated by inexperienced "teenagers" was unacceptable for a 5 star establishment. We originally intended to eat in the hotel for the duration of our 4-night stay but after the first night experience and despite there being no other options locally, we decided to drive 8 miles, rather than eat there again.
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Andrew
Jun 19, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Very mixed thoughts about our stay at the Lugger! Obviously a beautiful location, the food was good… but… The Lugger is charging premium prices!! Our de-luxe room was very small and stiflingly hot with the view of a wall. Apart from one lady who was very efficient and kept the whole ship afloat, I’m afraid the staff were woefully inadequate. One waitress was so unresponsive and unfriendly it had to be experienced to be believed. This was not the experience I was expecting having read previous reviews… perhaps we were just unlucky but we would be reluctant to return.
Very mixed thoughts about our stay at the Lugger! Obviously a beautiful location, the food was good… but… The Lugger is charging premium prices!! Our de-luxe room was very small and stiflingly hot with the view of a wall. Apart from one lady who was very efficient and kept the whole ship afloat, I’m afraid the staff were woefully inadequate. One waitress was so unresponsive and unfriendly it had to be experienced to be believed. This was not the experience I was expecting having read previous reviews… perhaps we were just unlucky but we would be reluctant to return.
10
Garry
Feb 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff made us feel very important and treated us like VIP’s. Would highly recommend the lugger.
Staff made us feel very important and treated us like VIP’s. Would highly recommend the lugger.
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Peter
Jun 19, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The location is quite exceptional. We watched dolphins as we sat on the restaurant terrace. We stayed in the Look Out which whilst small has amazing views and we would definitely ask for that room again when we return. The food is very good and reasonably priced for the quality on offer. I would suggest that staff training could be improved. There was one lady who appeared to be in charge of service in the dining room who was very friendly and good. However the team around her fall along way short of the standard that she delivered.
The location is quite exceptional. We watched dolphins as we sat on the restaurant terrace. We stayed in the Look Out which whilst small has amazing views and we would definitely ask for that room again when we return. The food is very good and reasonably priced for the quality on offer. I would suggest that staff training could be improved. There was one lady who appeared to be in charge of service in the dining room who was very friendly and good. However the team around her fall along way short of the standard that she delivered.
10
Deborah
May 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent hotel with friendly, accommodating staff for whom nothing is too much trouble. Lovely comfortable rooms and a superlative dining experience - definitely our treat of the trip!! Can thoroughly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Excellent hotel with friendly, accommodating staff for whom nothing is too much trouble. Lovely comfortable rooms and a superlative dining experience - definitely our treat of the trip!! Can thoroughly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
10
Zoe
Mar 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful setting, delicious food, attentive staff. Wonderful getaway.
Beautiful setting, delicious food, attentive staff. Wonderful getaway.
8
Sarah
Mar 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic location right on the harbour. Super friendly check in and lovely service staff
Fantastic location right on the harbour. Super friendly check in and lovely service staff
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Karen
Apr 6, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Such a beautiful place to stay it was actually our second visit we spent our honeymoon there 40 years ago in September and certainly wasn’t disappointed. All the staff were great and very welcoming and friendly would definitely recommend
Such a beautiful place to stay it was actually our second visit we spent our honeymoon there 40 years ago in September and certainly wasn’t disappointed. All the staff were great and very welcoming and friendly would definitely recommend
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Location
Beautiful, peaceful coastal setting on the South West Coast Path with harbour views and great walks. Remote with limited amenities and transport; narrow access roads and costly or scarce taxis mean a car is often needed.
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John
Jul 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A lovely spot with great views.
A lovely spot with great views.
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Ian
Apr 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Although rated as a 5 star I struggle to see how. Hotel is in a stunning location, there is nothing around it but coast path which was fine for us as that is what we wanted but might put others off. Hotel looked tired in lots of areas, the communal areas seems unkempt and a little grubby, little things around that shouldn’t be such as the half eaten sandwich left outside our room was a good example. Looks like it needs an update for sure, lots of chipping paint and a grubby carpets. It’s not made clear that if you have a terrace room it’s a shared terrace with a few other rooms so didn’t feel at all private, especially as this is also on the road into the hotel too. The shower was dreadfully weak, cracked tiles in the bathroom floor and just looking tired, could hear everything the room upstairs was doing, especially their alarm at 6:30 in the morning…. No robes as stated, pillows are very uncomfortable and hard. Overall it was just ok. We didn’t eat in the restaurant in then end, mainly as it was Easter Sunday and apparently the chef hadn’t done the menu even up to the night before but then it turned out to be the same as the other nights so that was confusing. Breakfast was ok but small. This place could be amazing with a few tweaks and a good general manager with some attention to detail but sadly lacking in my eyes.
Although rated as a 5 star I struggle to see how. Hotel is in a stunning location, there is nothing around it but coast path which was fine for us as that is what we wanted but might put others off. Hotel looked tired in lots of areas, the communal areas seems unkempt and a little grubby, little things around that shouldn’t be such as the half eaten sandwich left outside our room was a good example. Looks like it needs an update for sure, lots of chipping paint and a grubby carpets. It’s not made clear that if you have a terrace room it’s a shared terrace with a few other rooms so didn’t feel at all private, especially as this is also on the road into the hotel too. The shower was dreadfully weak, cracked tiles in the bathroom floor and just looking tired, could hear everything the room upstairs was doing, especially their alarm at 6:30 in the morning…. No robes as stated, pillows are very uncomfortable and hard. Overall it was just ok. We didn’t eat in the restaurant in then end, mainly as it was Easter Sunday and apparently the chef hadn’t done the menu even up to the night before but then it turned out to be the same as the other nights so that was confusing. Breakfast was ok but small. This place could be amazing with a few tweaks and a good general manager with some attention to detail but sadly lacking in my eyes.
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Pauline
Jul 11, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We really liked the hotel and the breakfast and staff were lovely. They couldn't do enough for you. Location nothing there not even a shop to walk to felt really isolated and the weather didn't help. Rained for 2 days and had to park at the top of the hill got soaked
We really liked the hotel and the breakfast and staff were lovely. They couldn't do enough for you. Location nothing there not even a shop to walk to felt really isolated and the weather didn't help. Rained for 2 days and had to park at the top of the hill got soaked
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Mr David
Dec 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely old coastal inn. Room small and cosy overlooking the slipway. Evening dinner was good but moderately pricey for wine. Breakfast was excellent and consumed at a very leisurely pace with lovely views. The hotel is on the coast path so beautiful walks for the more energetic. Parking free immediately behind hotel
Lovely old coastal inn. Room small and cosy overlooking the slipway. Evening dinner was good but moderately pricey for wine. Breakfast was excellent and consumed at a very leisurely pace with lovely views. The hotel is on the coast path so beautiful walks for the more energetic. Parking free immediately behind hotel
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alan
Jul 3, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Location is beautiful
Location is beautiful
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Sarah
Mar 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic location right on the harbour. Super friendly check in and lovely service staff
Fantastic location right on the harbour. Super friendly check in and lovely service staff
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Lynn
Aug 5, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The Lugger is located in a small fishing village. The village is charming with renovated historic buildings and lovely gardens. There are no shops and just 2 restaurants in the village - the restaurant in The Lugger (excellent!) and The Ship Inn (authentic and good). The hotel restaurant has lovely views of the sea, with indoor and outdoor seating. It's nice to just spend the afternoon with a drink and take the sea view and quiet in. There is also a cozy lounge attached to the dining area. The location is perfect for walking the coastal path, napping and reading. If you wish to travel to other locations in either the surrounding area (beaches) or in Cornwall, a car is a must. You can travel there by train to Truro and take a taxi for about $50. The staff was lovely and helpful.
The Lugger is located in a small fishing village. The village is charming with renovated historic buildings and lovely gardens. There are no shops and just 2 restaurants in the village - the restaurant in The Lugger (excellent!) and The Ship Inn (authentic and good). The hotel restaurant has lovely views of the sea, with indoor and outdoor seating. It's nice to just spend the afternoon with a drink and take the sea view and quiet in. There is also a cozy lounge attached to the dining area. The location is perfect for walking the coastal path, napping and reading. If you wish to travel to other locations in either the surrounding area (beaches) or in Cornwall, a car is a must. You can travel there by train to Truro and take a taxi for about $50. The staff was lovely and helpful.
8
Tony
Apr 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff were excellent position second to none.
The staff were excellent position second to none.
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Phillip
Jun 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely little hotel in a beautiful cove.
Lovely little hotel in a beautiful cove.
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Helen
Mar 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful location. Lovely staff, delicious breakfast. Clean comfy rooms. Something to note is Uber or similar services are not permitted in the area. We needed a taxi to Truro and all local firms were booked so had to drive. We’d already had a drink in the bar before we realised this, thankfully not enough to be unable to drive but if we had that would have ruined our plans. Also worth mentioning is that a 25 min taxi ride when we got one the following day was £50. We will return to The Lugger but just to enjoy the hotel and immediate location, not when needing to venture away.
Beautiful location. Lovely staff, delicious breakfast. Clean comfy rooms. Something to note is Uber or similar services are not permitted in the area. We needed a taxi to Truro and all local firms were booked so had to drive. We’d already had a drink in the bar before we realised this, thankfully not enough to be unable to drive but if we had that would have ruined our plans. Also worth mentioning is that a 25 min taxi ride when we got one the following day was £50. We will return to The Lugger but just to enjoy the hotel and immediate location, not when needing to venture away.
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Dining
Often a highlight, with many praising breakfast and dinner quality, sea-view settings, and well-cooked dishes. Some note inconsistencies, limited or uninspiring options, booking/availability issues, regimented service, no lunch service on certain days, and prices that can feel high.
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Paul
Oct 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Lugger Hotel is a delight. Atmospheric, inviting, friendly, helpful, wonderful food, and a location that ensures this is an authentic Cornish experience.
The Lugger Hotel is a delight. Atmospheric, inviting, friendly, helpful, wonderful food, and a location that ensures this is an authentic Cornish experience.
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Steven
Feb 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed for Valentine’s which included dinner (up to £40 Per Person) & breakfast. Main was ok but monkfish over cooked & pork under ( fat not rendered enough). They offered to take the fish main off the bill which was £32, as not finished & mentioned not the best. When we checked out the £32 was not put towards the drinks bill but as other than this we had a nice time & staff were great we never said anything. Overall good with great staff & fantastic breakfast. I would say could do with some updating in external areas but still enjoyed our stay!
Stayed for Valentine’s which included dinner (up to £40 Per Person) & breakfast. Main was ok but monkfish over cooked & pork under ( fat not rendered enough). They offered to take the fish main off the bill which was £32, as not finished & mentioned not the best. When we checked out the £32 was not put towards the drinks bill but as other than this we had a nice time & staff were great we never said anything. Overall good with great staff & fantastic breakfast. I would say could do with some updating in external areas but still enjoyed our stay!
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Peter
Jun 16, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent service, clean rooms but disapointed no lunch service on Saturday. Overpriced for what is was.
Excellent service, clean rooms but disapointed no lunch service on Saturday. Overpriced for what is was.
10
Deborah
May 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent hotel with friendly, accommodating staff for whom nothing is too much trouble. Lovely comfortable rooms and a superlative dining experience - definitely our treat of the trip!! Can thoroughly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Excellent hotel with friendly, accommodating staff for whom nothing is too much trouble. Lovely comfortable rooms and a superlative dining experience - definitely our treat of the trip!! Can thoroughly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
10
Zoe
Mar 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful setting, delicious food, attentive staff. Wonderful getaway.
Beautiful setting, delicious food, attentive staff. Wonderful getaway.
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Lynn
Aug 5, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The Lugger is located in a small fishing village. The village is charming with renovated historic buildings and lovely gardens. There are no shops and just 2 restaurants in the village - the restaurant in The Lugger (excellent!) and The Ship Inn (authentic and good). The hotel restaurant has lovely views of the sea, with indoor and outdoor seating. It's nice to just spend the afternoon with a drink and take the sea view and quiet in. There is also a cozy lounge attached to the dining area. The location is perfect for walking the coastal path, napping and reading. If you wish to travel to other locations in either the surrounding area (beaches) or in Cornwall, a car is a must. You can travel there by train to Truro and take a taxi for about $50. The staff was lovely and helpful.
The Lugger is located in a small fishing village. The village is charming with renovated historic buildings and lovely gardens. There are no shops and just 2 restaurants in the village - the restaurant in The Lugger (excellent!) and The Ship Inn (authentic and good). The hotel restaurant has lovely views of the sea, with indoor and outdoor seating. It's nice to just spend the afternoon with a drink and take the sea view and quiet in. There is also a cozy lounge attached to the dining area. The location is perfect for walking the coastal path, napping and reading. If you wish to travel to other locations in either the surrounding area (beaches) or in Cornwall, a car is a must. You can travel there by train to Truro and take a taxi for about $50. The staff was lovely and helpful.
10
Clive
Mar 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent food and staff. Very comfortable and an amazing position.
Excellent food and staff. Very comfortable and an amazing position.
10
Holly
Jul 31, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great little hotel, lovely staff who wanted to make our stay perfect! The food was amazing, drinks were great and the view is amazing, we even got to see dolphins with breakfast! Thanks so much for a lovely stay!
Great little hotel, lovely staff who wanted to make our stay perfect! The food was amazing, drinks were great and the view is amazing, we even got to see dolphins with breakfast! Thanks so much for a lovely stay!
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Brian
Oct 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A really fantastic position, The Lugger is a great hotel, with super rooms and friendly staff. Only downside WIFI not good and menu and wine list, somewhat uninspiring. But still very much worth a visit!
A really fantastic position, The Lugger is a great hotel, with super rooms and friendly staff. Only downside WIFI not good and menu and wine list, somewhat uninspiring. But still very much worth a visit!
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Kelly
Jun 26, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Gorgeous location and room. Breakfast was amazing. The only thing I would recommend is to email guests before the stay to book a table for food as couldn’t eat there which was shame. However the pub up the lane was amazing.
Gorgeous location and room. Breakfast was amazing. The only thing I would recommend is to email guests before the stay to book a table for food as couldn’t eat there which was shame. However the pub up the lane was amazing.
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Richard
Jul 21, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
A lovely hotel in an idyllic spot - our room was a deluxe and looked over the little harbour, spectacular to see the tide coming in and out all day (and night of course!). Food was fine - breakfasts especially good - and we tried the Cornish wines which were just OK. If in doubt stick with the french for the moment, but they're improving all the time. We had a lovely weekend away, the only stress being the trip to and from the mainroads - you don't want to meet anyone coming the other way!
A lovely hotel in an idyllic spot - our room was a deluxe and looked over the little harbour, spectacular to see the tide coming in and out all day (and night of course!). Food was fine - breakfasts especially good - and we tried the Cornish wines which were just OK. If in doubt stick with the french for the moment, but they're improving all the time. We had a lovely weekend away, the only stress being the trip to and from the mainroads - you don't want to meet anyone coming the other way!
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Jayne
May 27, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
The view and location is wonderful and every member of staff was excellent, really friendly and helpful from the second we arrived.
The view and location is wonderful and every member of staff was excellent, really friendly and helpful from the second we arrived.
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Karen
May 9, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Overall really loved the Hotel. Lovely view from our room over the bay. The staff were really lovely and helpful. One problem we did have was the menu shown on the website has obviously not been brought up to date. Before visiting we had chosen what we wanted from the online menu (which also stated a 10% surcharge) only to find a completely different menu on arrival with a 12.5 % surcharge. Having arrived after a long journey I ended up having a bowl of soup! This may be useful for future visitors as nowhere else to eat locally. The breakfast, however, was perfect.
Overall really loved the Hotel. Lovely view from our room over the bay. The staff were really lovely and helpful. One problem we did have was the menu shown on the website has obviously not been brought up to date. Before visiting we had chosen what we wanted from the online menu (which also stated a 10% surcharge) only to find a completely different menu on arrival with a 12.5 % surcharge. Having arrived after a long journey I ended up having a bowl of soup! This may be useful for future visitors as nowhere else to eat locally. The breakfast, however, was perfect.
10
Margaret
May 7, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic place to stay with glorious views and very lovely staff
Fantastic place to stay with glorious views and very lovely staff
10
Sara
Mar 31, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Quiet and idyllic place to stay -
Quiet and idyllic place to stay -
Property Policies
Check-in
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From 15:00 to 22:30
Before 11:00
FAQs about Lugger Hotel ‘A Bespoke Hotel’
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 22:30, and check-out is by 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What is the hotel's location in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located just steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Portloe Beach, approximately 17 miles from Eden Project.
What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.
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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-09-05: NO DATA
- 2026-09-06: 181.74004932556153USD
- 2026-09-07: 274.82458641052244USD
- 2026-09-08: 246.73345429077148USD
- 2026-09-09: 243.71580973815918USD
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- 2026-09-11: 296.05495927124025USD
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- 2026-09-13: 294.58671050109865USD
- 2026-09-14: 251.64664981079102USD
- 2026-09-15: 218.68352479248045USD
- 2026-09-16: 248.2396449157715USD
- 2026-09-17: 284.60975710754394USD
- 2026-09-18: 192.85711912841796USD
- 2026-09-19: 314.67088845825197USD
- 2026-09-20: 148.6238366317749USD
- 2026-09-21: 196.69839079284668USD
- 2026-09-22: 303.90670803222656USD
- 2026-09-23: 228.96319783325194USD
- 2026-09-24: 174.72785935668946USD
- 2026-09-25: 184.68005573425293USD
- 2026-09-26: 202.21817750854493USD
- 2026-09-27: 152.74270763549805USD
- 2026-09-28: 152.74270763549805USD
- 2026-09-29: 146.71003246002198USD
- 2026-09-30: 218.68352479248045USD
- 2026-10-01: 229.6614980895996USD
- 2026-10-02: 271.5075893066406USD
- 2026-10-03: 243.90392407226562USD
- 2026-10-04: 184.68005573425293USD
- 2026-10-05: 214.31292792358397USD
- 2026-10-06: 218.68352479248045USD
- 2026-10-07: 214.16862127990723USD
- 2026-10-08: 218.16004770202636USD
- 2026-10-09: 218.68352479248045USD
- 2026-10-10: 238.92223473205567USD
- 2026-10-11: 196.69839079284668USD
- 2026-10-12: 196.69839079284668USD
- 2026-10-13: 174.72785935668946USD
- 2026-10-14: 163.73528349609376USD
- 2026-10-15: 156.62046798706055USD
- 2026-10-16: 196.69839079284668USD
- 2026-10-17: 220.68971144409178USD
- 2026-10-18: 155.282809375USD
- 2026-10-19: 174.72785935668946USD
- 2026-10-20: 172.80005515441894USD
- 2026-10-21: 169.21003973388673USD
- 2026-10-22: 172.80005515441894USD
- 2026-10-23: 179.60004719238282USD
- 2026-10-24: 230.04004828186035USD
- 2026-10-25: 165.1769853729248USD
- 2026-10-26: 169.21003973388673USD
- 2026-10-27: 169.88379563293458USD
- 2026-10-28: 172.80005515441894USD
- 2026-10-29: 172.80005515441894USD
- 2026-10-30: 184.68005573425293USD
- 2026-10-31: 203.1100503387451USD
- 2026-11-01: 138.2400317184448USD
- 2026-11-02: 152.74270763549805USD
- 2026-11-03: 152.74270763549805USD
- 2026-11-04: 155.76047623901368USD
- 2026-11-05: 156.1116820678711USD
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