Clifftop cuisine

The Housel Bay Hotel and Restaurant provides foodie flair in a stunning coastal setting.

Located on the very edge of the Lizard peninsula, with the cool waters of the Atlantic ocean stretching before you, is the Housel Bay Hotel and Restaurant. A wildly beautiful place to visit this year, it provides a sanctuary of seclusion for those looking for a relaxing escape. Whether you’re after a weekend away or want to seek refuge at the hotel for a delicious roast on a Sunday afternoon, the doors are always open for those wishing to take a break from the stresses of modern life.

It’s not surprising that Housel Bay’s exceptional location in one of Cornwall’s most remote and beautiful areas acts as inspiration behind every aspect of your stay. Everything from the décor to the menu encourages going ‘back to nature’, so that you can immerse yourself in your surroundings and just breathe again. Not to mention that the restaurant has recently been renovated to incorporate nature into the design as well as collaborating with local artists and designers such as Jo Downs and Tom Raffield.

The hotel is lucky to be perched right on nature’s edge, at the most southerly point of the UK, and the idea is to echo the coastal surroundings in the restaurant through both the setting and the food. We hear from Marketing Manager Phoebe who tells us:

“We invite our guests to immerse themselves in nature when they arrive, walk the coastal paths, and take a breath. when re-designing the restaurant this was all at the forefront of design inspiration.”

The Head Chef, Joseph Fallowfield, has also been influenced by the hotel’s natural surroundings. His food is guided by the seasons, with the spring menu featuring a range of fresh, delicate and beautifully balanced dishes that are sure to leave you wanting more. “Housel Bay is nestled into rugged cliffs and surrounded by coastal grasslands,” Joe says. “This provides a huge opportunity for our chefs to forage for ingredients both on the beach and on land. The road to the hotel is full of wild garlic, three-cornered leek and sorrel so it seems logical that they will be on the menu.”

Joe has also curated a tasting menu with the intention to provide an even more unique dining experience. “Chefs should always cook for their customers and this is the logic behind our tasting menu. Our guests are exploring Cornwall. At dinner, we want to continue this by creating dishes designed around ingredients from the locations that surround us. For example, we have a local fishing cove, Cadgwith, where we source the majority of our seafood and where the majority of our guests visit, so it makes sense for me to create a dish based around that, and the same goes for the other dishes on the tasting menu.”

When you visit Housel Bay you are set to experience quiet roads, clean air and beautiful walks along the South West Coast Path. All this served alongside stunning views of the Lizard peninsula. “Each season has its own beautiful quality,” says Phoebe, “and we want to showcase them all.”

To embrace the season of spring at the Housel Bay Hotel, and to enjoy the carefully curated menu that champions local produce and a seasonal approach, get in touch with the friendly team who will be more than happy to help. It really couldn’t be a better place to escape and re-set, so if you’re in need of some space and fresh air this year, you know where to go.

HOUSEL BAY HOTEL & RESTAURANT

01326 567500

stay@houselbay.com

www.houselbay.com