The Mount Edgcumbe Reviews Summary

Room and Accommodation

Pros:

• "Thoroughly enjoyed our night away in this 6 bedroom quirky boutique hotel."
• "We stayed in Room 1 which had a beautiful roll top bath in the corner of the bedroom."
• "The room was clean with a good selection of teas and coffees."
• "Rooms clean, tidy and have a comfortable bed."
• "Absolutely loved the thoughtful design and decor throughout the property."
• "The rooms are small but perfectly fitted down to small details to make a traveller's stay as comfortable as possible."
• "The room was very comfortable and dinner in the evening was delicious."
• "We stayed in Room 1 a beautiful room, very clean, spacious, the bed was very very comfortable."
• "The hotel and rooms are beautiful and full of character."

Cons:

• "Only one tiny niggle... we had to vacate by 10.30 - something to do with residents and breakfast, I think."

Food and Dining

Pros:

• "Breakfast and dinner were both delicious and nicely presented."
• "We had the roast chicken, roast lamb and roast beef. All well seasoned and tasty."
• "Sharing dishes are excellent in this relaxed, well-presented and child-friendly venue."
• "The seafood platter was amazing as was breakfast."
• "Food quality was super, the staff were very friendly."
• "The food is one of the best I had in quite a lot of time."

Cons:

• "I deducted a star as the roast potatoes were a bit too hard on the outside."
• "The cauliflower cheese was an extra £3.95."
• "The menu was so-so but the food was nothing special at all - very bland."
• "My Irish coffee didn't taste as though there was any whiskey in it at all."

Service

Pros:

• "Friendly staff and excellent customer service."
• "The staff were lovely and friendly."
• "Our kit was moved into the room by a staff member, superb service."
• "The staff were all very attentive and nothing was too much trouble."
• "Excellent service, food was amazing and value for money."
• "Service throughout was friendly and swift."
• "Staff professional and friendly."
• "Staff and service are excellent and always handy."

Cons:

• "Service was inconsistent/poor in the restaurant."

Location and Atmosphere

Pros:

• "A very nice picturesque pub not far from The Spa hotel."
• "In lovely situation on RT Wells Common and pretty 10 min walk across the common to get to the Pantiles."
• "Great location, in the park, adjacent to historic rocks with good views."
• "Conveniently located hotel in a quiet area near the common, within walking distance to the Pantiles and town centre."
• "A great gastro pub in a brilliant location."
• "A Lovely pub set in amongst greenery and rocks."
• "An excellent evening with 5 friends at the Mount Edgcumbe last night. The outdoor dining area was well laid out, cosy and warm."

Cons:

• "The menu was quite limited though."
• "As someone who eats everything I struggled to get inspired."

Special Mentions

Pros:

• "They have a lovely winter menu full of hearty dishes and traditional gastro pub style."
• "Love the intriguing cave in the bar area, the twinkly lights, the welcoming, friendly atmosphere."
• "The beer garden is lovely with expansive outlook over gardens and wooded areas."
• "Vegan options are not just available, they are delicious."

Cons:

• "But I feel the Gluten Free Menu could improve quite a lot."
• "Was disappointed with the food tho. Had Sunday Roast and had much better in other places."

Miscellaneous

Pros:

• "The pub was dog friendly which was a huge plus for us."
• "Free parking and Wi-Fi."
• "They have a unique cinema room which we thought was very cool."
• "Clean bathrooms throughout."
• "Good COVID measures in place."
• "The quirky historical elements really add to the experience."

Cons:

• "However, there was no recognition of a special occasion mentioned at the time of booking."
• "Some may find the history information dotted around a bit macabre."
• "A bit noisy if there is an event going on."