The Idle Rocks

My husband had been given a voucher for a “ Sparkling Cream Tea” to celebrate his 70 th birthday. We had been really looking forward to this experience and were left totally underwhelmed. The best part was sitting outside in the sunshine with glorious views across the harbour. The sparkling wine was chilled and pleasant BUT what followed was pretty dreadful for Relais et Chateaux hotel ( and we have stayed in many of these over the years) . We were each presented with three, rather flat and manufactured tasting scones with adequate jam but a less than generous portion of clotted cream for the three scones. When we opened up two of the scones , they were soggy and uncooked inside. We pointed this out as they were inedible. These were eventually replaced. There was no offer of a fresh pot of tea ( we had about one and a half cups each) . The manager walked past and asked if everything was ok so we told him about the scones and he asked if they had been replaced. When we said they had all he could say was “ that’s alright then”. When we left, we had to sign for the voucher. As a gift, I don’t really think we should be looking at how much the tea cost! If you are looking for a cream tea in the St Mawes area, you will find better elsewhere.

Boring Tired rooms with rubbish TV’s. Breakfast boring and nothing special

5 of us visited the Idle Rocks yesterday for lunch and spa treatments in Sevan Spa. The treatments were first class and lunch - a special Rose' on the Rocks with whispering Angel rose' was perfect for the birthday celebration. The staff were friendly, attentive and very efficient. We had the most wonderful day, travelling from Falmouth on the St Mawes Ferry. I highly recommend to anyone on holiday in Cornwall or locals after a celebrations. The hotel is beautifully furnished and the spa is superb.

Went to Idle Rocks with my wife for a super lunch with a stunning view and excellent service. We had a meat and cheese platter as an intro, mackerel starter, monkfish satay main and a super chocolate pudding all washed down with a chilled rose! Will definitely come back and if the sunshine could be arranged again it will be very special.

We were very disappointed by our experience at Idle Rocks today. We arrived hoping to enjoy some afternoon drinks on the terrace, only to be turned away without explanation. This was especially surprising and disheartening as just the week before, we had visited with a party of ten and were warmly welcomed and well accommodated. We own a luxury holiday let in St Mawes that sleeps ten and have always recommended Idle Rocks to our guests, both in conversation and in the literature provided at the property. Sadly, after today’s reception, we will no longer be doing so. We expect a consistent standard of hospitality from an establishment of this calibre, particularly one we have supported and promoted over time.

Great hotel Lovely rooms with great view. Bathrooms need updating, not the best configuration. Could do with a lighter bar menu.