Harden's survey result
Summary
A “lovely setting” is the obvious draw to this New England-inspired hotel on the Roseland Peninsula, overlooking Gerrans Bay from its clifftop location. Praise came this year for the “well-presented and prepared fine-dining” offered by its restaurant, but change is afoot, hence we’ve left it un-rated for the time being. In July 2024, after our annual diners’ poll concluded, owners for the last 22 years, Paul & Fiona Robinson retired, selling the property to an investor. Plans are afoot for an upgrade with 20 extra bedrooms, improvements to the bar and dining room and the addition of a spa.
Summary
“Wonderful views of the cliffs, beach and sea” help inspire fans to this boutique hotel dining room, which occupies a clifftop Georgian building on the Roseland Peninsula. Opinions on the operation were a little up-and-down this year, citing “slightly erratic service” or food that’s “OK but variable”; but on the plus side, serious concerns were absent and ratings remain healthy all-round.
Summary
On the Roseland Peninsula, this clifftop boutique hotel occupies a fine-looking Georgian building in a glorious position, a short walk from the beach. Aaron McNamara succeeded Olly Pierrepoint as head chef in May 2022, just as our survey was concluding. We have rated the restaurant assuming a continuation of his predecessor’s high standard of cooking, which fans say was “simply fabulous! The tasting menu with superbly chosen wine flight is a journey you just don’t want to end!”.
Summary
“Views are lovely” at this clifftop boutique hotel on the Roseland Peninsula where chef, Olly Pierrepoint, produces a wide range of menus. At dinner the main choice is between the set meal for £65 (for three courses) or a more ambitious seven-course taster menu for £85 per person. One reporter felt results were “decent but with no fireworks”, but that was the least enthusiastic account, and fans feel the cuisine here is “very good”.
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Rosevine, TR2 5EW
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Dinner | £70.00 |  |
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| SundayLunch | £40.00 | £50.00 | |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £14.00 | £28.00 | £6.00 | £9.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £60.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £5.00 |
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| Service | 10.00% |
Rosevine, TR2 5EW
Opening hours
| Monday | 3 pm‑5 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 3 pm‑5 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 3 pm‑5 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 3 pm‑5 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 3 pm‑5 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12:30 pm‑5 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 12:30 pm‑5 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
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