The Stables in Crackington Haven

What a fantastic dinner. My cheeseburger was perfectly cooked with butcher's meat, not processed rubbish. My daughter's halloumi burger had thick-cut cheese and a lovely caramelised onion chutney, and my wife's veggie curry was rich without being too spicy. We finished with sticky toffee pudding, ice cream, and strawberry and white chocolate cheesecake, and were absolutely stuffed. The staff were welcoming and polite, service was quick, and we never felt rushed. Dogs are welcome too, which is great. We'll definitely be back soon!

The food was nice, and Crackington haven is a lovely spot. Having a car park at the pub is a real plus, especially since the main car park needs coins, which feels a bit outdated these days.

The weather was a bit dodgy, but we still had a weekend to remember. Coombe Barton inn is well placed, and the welcoming, efficient staff made us feel right at home. Our room was spacious and nicely done. The restaurant was packed, yet the team handled the rush easily and both the service and food were really good. I had locally caught Hake, cooked perfectly. We’d happily stay again.

The evening meal was good, but that was the one clear positive for us. Our room looked very tired, and despite sharing a bathroom, we paid the same as guests with an ensuite. Breakfast was included, though the continental choice was very sparse. Having stayed in plenty of hotels and B&Bs, we don’t feel Coombe Barton offers value for money at these prices.