The Lugger Hotel is thrilled to announce that it has received a Gold Award from the AA, cementing its place as one of the very best properties within the 4-star band, while also retaining the restaurant's 2 AA Rosettes. "The Lugger continues to impress" begins the summary of the properties recent AA report.

 

The Lugger sits on the waters edge with rooms overlooking the cove in Portloe, where your afternoon can be filled with walks on the surrounding headlands or watching the steady stream of fishing boats trundling into the bay with the day's haul. Each room is beautifully decorated and elegant with seaside interiors, whitewashed walls and cushions on window ledges. Everything is designed around comfort and escaping the everyday hustle and bustle of life.

 

Dining at The Lugger is an authentically Cornish experience, complemented by a fine wine list and breathtaking surroundings. In fact, Head Chef Jonathan Domé couldn't supply his patrons with fresher or more locally sourced seafood, considering the fleet of fishing boats that practically line up beside his kitchen in the heart of Portloe.

 

"Dinner was very much enjoyed where good technique and skill across all the courses continues to win a recommendation for 2 AA Rosettes", so says continues the report, in a fantastic testament to the hard work of the kitchen team, and their unwavering commitment to serving classical cuisine with an emphasis on locally-sourced produce, particularly shellfish, lobster and crab.

 

Furthermore, in a fantastic piece of recognition for a team that works tirelessly to achieve a warm and welcoming environment for all of their guests, the hotel's service was described as "polished, well judged and the small team excelled in terms of providing a great balance of warmth & professionalism."

 

The team are elated with their achievement. "We're delighted that all our hard work and dedication has paid off", said Richard Hartley, General Manager. "The whole team is looking forward with pride to what should be a very busy summer season."

 

The Lugger Hotel, Portloe, Cornwall (0843 178 7155; bespokehotels.com/thelugger). Doubles from £130 per night and deluxe double from £205 per night based on two people sharing and B&B