The Crown Inn

The second-oldest pub in Cornwall, built in the 12th century and rightly proud of its history. Relax with a (very local) pint or one of their own label beers on benches with cushions, at a table to get some work done or to play some of the board games. There’s a relaxed atmosphere and some fine food flows out of the kitchen. There’s a specials board at lunch and supper and a reassuringly short menu with locally sourced, seasonal produce.

Bedrooms, two above the pub and seven in separate buildings, are simple and comfortable with William Morris fabrics and sheets from North Cornwall Linen. All have sparkling showers, Roberts radios, a decanter of sherry and home-baked clotted cream shortbread biscuits. Wake to a cracking breakfast of local sausages and bacon, eggs from up the road and fresh bread from Nile’s Bakery.

Join in one of many events, rub shoulders with locals, tackle the Saints’ Way from the door, eat and sleep well.