“Five times lucky” maisiepup
Reviewed 24 July 2011 NEW
My husband & I have stayed at this lovely country house hotel five times now.The hotel and grounds are superb and the owners are fantastic. The hotel is in such a picturesque setting and is quiet and peaceful.The views from the house are beautiful. Mr and Mrs Emmerson (the owners) are always helpful and friendly .Breaakfast is a delight. The hotel is in such a picturesque setting and is quiet and peaceful.The views from the house are beautiful. Mr and Mrs Emmerson (the owners) are always helpful and friendly .Breaakfast is a delight.
The train station is a 5 minute walk so you can leave the car at Pencubitt and visit many places from Liskeard.
No children ,no dogs .....perfect!R
Room Tip: Room 9 is our favourite...super large bathroom!
Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
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“A haven of tranquility - confident professional hosts”Sunbeamsussex
Reviewed 21 July 2011 NEW
If you want an hotel with a 'wellness centre' and staff unable to understand English, a cheap and cheerful bungalow B & B on a main road, or a guest house that promotes itself as a 'home from home' as an excuse for corners cut, boil in the bag food and decor in need of refreshing then avoid the Pencubitt.
Here is accomodation that is discreet in the professional self assured manner of its management and presents the highest of standards in terms of immaculate decor, a sumptuous comfortable lounge most un-hotel like in that the furnishings are more John Lewis than workmanlike commercial hotel contractor. The cleanliness and complete lack of scuffed paintwork, cracked tiles etc, or indeed anything remotely less than pristine was evidence of an almost paranoid attention to detail and the highest of personal standards.
And as for the food ..... well let me just say that an ex-professional chef reigns in the kitchen and could give the egotistical 'celebrity' TV chefs a run for their money.
Our room, albeit on the bijou side, was cleverly decorated in 'designer' looking fabrics, very quiet and with lovely views. Good to note that the car park was out of sight so Poseurs in Porsches are wasting their time, and from whatever public room or bedroom you had rural views or that of lush greenery.
The restaurant was warm and welcoming but a tad overwhelming in it's redness and assorted plates dotted around the walls and assorted knick-knacks on most horizontal surfaces. The look-a-like Art Deco table lights were a delight however.
Background music was at exactly the right level, that is, just discernable but not intrusive, but the Pan Pipe CD needs to be binned pronto - so very naff & 1970's. But when the food is so good who cares. We didn't.
Placing your dinner order at breakfast may hint at 'B & B with evening meal if requested' and irk those who expect instant 24hr subservient service but it does ensure food is freshly prepared using all local produce. Be aware the evening meals may not be available at the week-end, and Liskeard is a bit grim when it comes to quality eateries.
Here is lovely accomodation run by a welcoming and charming couple so very confident that being genuine and not patronising is the key to making guests feel comfortable.
The fact that we intentionaly left places to see and things to do in order to revisit says much of our experience. As for value for money - Mr Rolls or Mr Royce put it best, Quality Service Is Best Remembered Long After Price is Forgotten.
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Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
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“Really nice place! Would stay again.”ccmountainbiker
London, United Kingdom
Reviewed 21 July 2011 NEWJust spent a couple of nights there with her indoors. Had a very pleasant stay and theowners are very friendly. Great breakfast too. It chucked it down with rain for the whole time we were there but I'm sure when the sun is out it would be even more lovely.
Stayed July 2011, travelled with friends
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“A wonderful hotel with very welcoming hosts”Gloucester, United Kingdom
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Reviewed 18 July 2011 NEW
We spent 5 nights at Pencubitt and had a wonderful time. The hotel is set in pretty grounds with lovely views and is convenient for a number of local attractions.
All the rooms are tastefully decorated and scrupulously clean.
Clive and Dorette made us feel really special. The food is delicious and is sourced locally and there is plenty of it. If you want a peaceful break this is the hotel to choose.
Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
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“A short - but most enjoyable stay"1 review
Reviewed 10 July 2011My wife and I spent a very comfortable night in this tranquil and characterful house. Warm and welcoming hosts, a spotlessly clean and comfortable room with good food using local produce . Nothing was too much trouble - dare we say it was just like home - only better!
Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
“Great base for touring or a peaceful break”1 review
Reviewed 26 June 2011Just returned from a much needed relaxing break. The hotel owners Clive & Dorette were very friendly, informative, welcoming and attentive without being intrusive. The room we had was very clean, comfortable and relaxing with a balcony overlooking the front garden and countryside beyond, it felt like a home from home. It was nice to stay in a hotel that was not your standard box rooms with vanilla decor. Breakfast was really nice and too good to miss,we even got some tips on making the perfect poached egg. The hotel is in a good location to visit most parts of Cornwall. Clive & Dorette are happy to share their knowledge about local beauty spots and places to visit. We visited the Eden project one day and it was easy to get to and was about a 25 minute drive from the hotel. We would highly recommend this hotel and certainly plan to return in the future.
Diolch Clive & Dorette.
Stayed June 2011, travelled as a couple
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“Most enjoyable break” Reviewed 5 June 2011We used Trip Advisor to choose this hotel for a short break in Cornwall during Whit week.It lived up to expectations.Our hosts were very professional, welcoming and friendly. Surprisingly the hotel was not full but this did not spoil the atmosphere. We took dinner on each of our three nights and the food was consistently excellent using fresh local produce. We would thoroughly recommend it.
A gem of a hotel in a lovely setting.
Stayed June 2011, travelled as a couple
"The hosts made you feel so welcome and at home in their beautiful surroundings".
Simchar_10
Australia
Reviewed 16 December 2010
My husband and I (Australian tourists) stayed here for 5nights in the Spring and absolutely loved this English country house. The decor, service and food were all excellent. The room (with ensuite bathroom) was clean and quiet, beautifully furnished, and had gorgeous views of the surrounding countryside. The location was excellent - only a 5minute walk to the train station, and centrally located for all our exploration of the Cornish countryside by car. We would definitely stay there again and would happily recommend to family and friends.
Stayed May 2010, travelled as a couple
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