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.

Avoid Sunday lunches - horrendous loud music. The speakers positioned blaring out from the balcony meant it was too loud to sit outside. We went as a treat. Had to walk out and eat elsewhere.

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.

From the moment we arrived until we left, Idle Rocks and the whole team were 1st class. Especially as we had our 6m old baby. Nothing was too much. The food was excellent, octopus and the beef being a highlight and the Mother’s Day afternoon tea, a delight! Thank you

Had a lovely stay here, room, staff, food, breakfast, view, all excellent. Just what we needed, definitely going to return. Thank you Idle Rocks for making our night away such a relaxing stay.