Exploring the food of Cornwall
The fish is fresh, the cream is clotted, the pasties are 'Mighty' and we haven't even mentioned the scrumpy ... we hope you have a good appetite!
Cornwalls Cuisine: Food for everyone
Whether it's seafood right from the Harbour or indulging with a Cornish Cream Tea, a mighty Cornish pasty or one of the many fine dining restaurants ... you won't go hungry here!
Food to feed your soul
Whether your plan is to buy local fresh produce and cook your meals from scratch in the cottage's well equipped kitchen, or you have no intention of doing anything more than choosing to eat out at local cafe's, restaurants pubs and street food vendors, Little Molvenny is perfectly placed to cater for your needs. Below you will find some of recommendations of the best eateries both local and some of the notable places to visit further afield. We also give you some ideas of where to buy the freshest most flavoursome local produce and a few hidden gems that only we know about ... but we'll share with you. Look out for the special offers and be sure to mention Little Molvenny for a discount.
Our favourite places to eat & drink
You don't have to travel far to find somewhere to eat and drink ... whether it's fish & chips, a Cornish pasty, scampi in a basket or a pint at the local, the wonderful thing about staying at Little Molvenny is that there are many places just on the doorstep and even The Logan Rock a gem of a 16th century pub in Treen that you can walk across the fields to.
The Logan Rock Inn
The Logan Rock Inn is an award winning 16th century traditional village pub serving a selection of local real ales and excellent home cooked food. You can walk to the inn in about 30 minutes, it's just across the fields. Have a look on the map. They have great local ales and do good food. Just make sure you book! 01736810495.
2 Fore Street, Mousehole
For something a little more formal you don't have to look far. 2 Fore Street in the neighbouring village of Mousehole offers a simple bistro-style menu which changes with the season. In the summer enjoy eating under the stars in the open air dining garden. Tel: 01736 731 164
The Old Coastguard
From the outside its a lovely Cornish seaside hotel, but the Old Coastguard offers great food and draws from locally caught fish and farmed beef and produce. There are several dining areas to choose from. The menu is brasserie style and changes with the season. Do call to make a reservation: 01736 731222
Ben Tunnicliffe, Sennen
If you have spent the day surfing at Sennen cove then what better way to relax and refuel than in the Beach restaurant and terrace. They are family and dog friendly and offer fresh seasonal food with a big slant towards fish ... well of course! Whether the height of summer or the cool of winter enjoy the stunning views of Sennen beach on the terrace or through the picture windows.
The Gurnard's Head
Half way between St Ives & St Just you will find the sister Inn to the Old Coastguard. A lovely traditional Cornish Inn offers a fresh and seasonal menu that changes every day according to what is available and at its seasonal best. This is an award winning pub and the perfect place to stop and relax either in the middle of the day whilst you ramble the coastal path, or head out to it for a relaxing evening out.
Ben’s Cornish Kitchen
There's something refreshing about a simple restaurant that delivers really fresh, simply prepared food without all the fuss that often goes with dining out. No wonder Bens Cornish Kitchen keeps winning awards and not just from the industry reviewers but from the locals who flock to eat here. Marizon is just down the road so it's easy to get to ... but be sure to book as this place is popular all year round.
Porthminster Cafe, St Ives
This is more than just a 'fish restaurant, Porthminster Cafe in St Ives is a multi award winning seafood restaurant. The café specialises in Mediterranean and Asian seafood cuisine with a relaxed & friendly atmosphere. The café is open daily for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a selection of homemade patisserie and fine coffees from St Ives Small Batch Coffee Roasting Company.
You'll need more than one visit to fit everything in!
Local food, farmers markets & specialities
There are wonderful Farmer’s markets, fishmongers, butchers and even a producer of local honey nearby.
Bosavern Community Farm
You can find a wonderful farm shop on the way to St Just, Bosavern Community Farm. They sell lots of goodies there and it is well worth a visit! They also deliver salad/vegetable boxes! Or anything they stock, from bred, cheeses, meats etc. You can also buy their wonderful honey You can call them on Tel: 01736 788454
Cornish Food Box Company
Why not avoid the hassle of the supermarket food shop on your holiday and order delicious local food instead? We work with the multi-award winning Cornish Food Box Company who will deliver your shopping direct to the cottage fridge - that way you do not have to worry while you are travelling down. The CFBC Team deliver everything from fresh veg and fruit, free range meat and sustainable fish and seafood to alcohol, meal boxes, cream teas, picnics, breakfast boxes and much much more. There's an easy to use online ordering system or call them on 01872 211533 (ext 1) to order over the phone. What could be better than to arrive and find everything waiting for you. So forget the supermarket and order a taste of Cornwall instead. Don't forget get £5 off any order over £50 using the code MOLVENNY18
Local Farmers Markets
Heamoor Farmers' Market Location: The British Legion, Heamoor TR18 3EH Every Saturday 9.30am – 12noon St Leven Farmers’ Market Location: Methodist Weslyan Chapel, Trethewey St, St Levan TR19 6LP First Monday of every month from 10am to 12pm Wadebridge Country Market Location: Town Hall, The Platt, Wadebridge. Tel: 01208 812643 Every Thursday from 7:45am to 12:30pm St Buryan - Church: Every second Saturday morning of the month Sennen - every Tuesday morning in the school ground Penzance – every Friday morning in St John’s Hall
Fresh Fish
It's what Cornwall does! There's nothing quite like seeing the trawlers out in the bay and then buying the fish that they have caught that very morning ... and the place to go is Newlyn. Newlyn – Trelawney (highly recommended!) They also box fish up for you to take back home on ice! Or deliver anywhere to mainland UK the next day! That also means to LM if you so wish. 01736 332043 Newlyn - Harvey & Sons Shellfish - you can ask to go to the crab and lobster tanks and pick your own in their warehouse, or pick up a freshly cooked one from their retail outlet. 01736 362734
Local shops for essentials
The nearest convenience store is the Costcutter in Sennen where you can get milk, bread, newspapers and a reasonable selection of fresh local produce, wine and beer. The bred is locally produced and check out their stock of Vivian Olds meats which is a fabulous local butcher! There is also a little farmer’s stall opposite the duck pond in Trethewey (take the road as if you are going to Landsend and it is about 500 meters) with fresh local eggs and a small vegetable selection depending what's in season. It operates an honesty box system so remember to take your small change! Larger supermarkets such as Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Co-operative and Lidls can be found in Penzance and Newlyn. Both Sainsubury’s and Tesco offer on-line ordering and delivery as well. Please give the following instructions as sat nav can be a little bit unpredictable up here. Ask the driver to take the road to Purthcurno and turn right into the private lane at the second white house on the right hand side called Carn Voel. Then just carry on all the way until they reach the cottage.