Rose in Vale Country House Hotel

Comfortable and very quiet

Myself and my wife recently stayed at this delightful hotel, situated fairly close to St Agnes and a few miles from Peranporth (bus stop also available within half a mile of the hotel). Ideal location for access to the stunning Cornish Coast and a visit to the old Wheal Coates mines, which is a must as is Peranporth beach. We stayed in a very modern part of the hotel on the ground floor which was a very generous size and the underfloor heating was a lovely touch on a cold day. We especially loved the fully tiled walk in shower which refreshed and recharged us for a full day of Cornish exploration. Sadly due to our tight travel itinerary we were unable to partake in an evening meal or breakfast, which we would have loved to try, maybe next time as we will be back when visiting the South West. We would thoroughly recommend trying the Rose In The Vale Country House Hotel. Tip:Care is needed on the narrow local lanes in the area, lots of parking available at the hotel and nearby public transport an option. Local pub with food also available within half a mile.

We arrived on Xmas eve to find that the hotel had been closed and the heating turned on the previous afternoon: needless to say everywhere was colder than charity! After sometime and assistance of an electric heater and blankets it was okay. The evening meal was graced with an open fire: however, the fire was belching smoke into the room (probably trying to tell us to go elsewhere! Being Christmas Eve the supermarkets would be closed so going home was not an option and even if we could get a refund unlikely to find an alternative. Xmas breakfast was average with mini croissant that were stale and doughy (catering supplier frozen. Xmas lunch tepid and drowned in packet gravy). English breakfasts tended to suffer from cooking in stale fat! Xmas evening buffet was probably the best meal of our stay as all cold food. The main meals were overcooked if fried and frozen and from a packet. Other meals often drowned in sauce or gravy and often tepid so luxury price for average canteen fodder. Some general issues: take care approaching reception from car park if wet as very slippery steps and no hand rail, most sash windows are glued shut with paint. Jacky was very helpful. Best to avoid and find a Premier Inn or Travel Lodge for a better experience at lower price. We were surprised that the two full toilet rolls were replaced with one part roll on the last evening and by the notice above the sink that said we were able to use the toiletries without charge!