On Thursday 7th November, we attended the 23rd annual Cornwall Tourism Awards. We were thrilled to be finalists for not just one, but two categories this year, ‘Restaurant of the Year’ and ‘Small Hotel of The Year’.

We are absolutely delighted to share that the won Gold Award for ‘Restaurant of the Year’ for Fallowfields and also the Silver Award for ‘Small Hotel of the Year.’

The Lizard Peninsular is one of the best kept secrets here in the UK. From beautiful beaches, epic coastal walks, and wildlife. With Christmas fast approaching, November is the perfect opportunity to explore this wild coastline, before the arrival of the festive rush.

A new season brings with it new ingredients to enjoy, forage and make into delicious chowders, soups and jams. Foraging in autumn is celebrated as berry season, discover what you can expect to forage this autumn, along with some ideas on what to make!

We are so delighted to be a finalist for Small Hotel of the Year and Restaurant of the Year 2024/5 by Cornwall Tourism Awards! We are feeling very proud of our amazing team at Housel for this achievement, and congratulations to all the finalists!

Sunday 22nd September at precisely 1:43pm marks the Autumn Equinox. It signifies the first day of Autumn, but it also means a bit more than just a welcomed seasonal change. Learn about the autumn equinox, and what we recommend you do to celebrate this day!

We’re hosting our very first Housel live music event! Making the most of this glorious weather, come and enjoy live music whilst sipping on a refreshing spritz, or after enjoying our delicious Summer Sundays menu.

Our garden is perhaps one of our most beautiful and unique features at Housel. It’s thanks to our talented gardener Doug who works in all seasons, whose creativity and dedication makes it so special. Doug grew up in the Lizard, and has a passion for what he does. Get to know more about our gardener Doug.

We are proud to announce that our Head Chef, Joseph Fallowfield, will be joining the very impressive line up of Michelin starred chefs, and MasterChef winners, for a Chef Demo at the Rock Oyster Festival this summer!

The Lizard is the perfect location for a calm and peaceful retreat, the coast also offers so many wild activities! From paddle boarding on calm seas, kayaking between hidden coves or even surfing amongst the waves.

From the 15th - 23rd June we enjoy English Wine Week! A week dedicated to celebrating the best of English wines, and it’s a great excuse to get out and try something new. We have decided to highlight Knightor winery, and particularly their Classic Cuvée which we sell here at Housel.

We’re always excited to share our newest menu, and our latest sounds as delicious, intriguing and delightfully seasonal as always. Introducing ‘Dawn of Warmth’.

We all know that dogs are man’s best friend, but they're also the best companion on a coastal holiday! To go along with our new dog friendly rooms, we have put together our favourite local, dog friendly beaches. Helping make your first dog holiday with us, as easy as possible! 

The menus in Fallowfields are created with more than just fresh ingredients in mind. Each new tasting experience centres around a seasonal theme, with the latest being no different; 'The Hunger Gap.’ We chatted with Head Chef, Joseph Fallowfield, to help us dive deeper into the latest menu.

Why not consider trading in long haul flights and dreaded queues, for a coastal oasis? Our hotel rests in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, on the mostly Southerly tip of the UK mainland. From the best weather, active wildlife, epic scenery, and delicious food, discover the top 4 reasons why Housel Bay may just be the dream honeymoon spot you’ve been looking for…

It might just be us, but this grey, stormy weather is making us fancy a nice warming tipple! On the Marconi’s menu, our Ginger Whiskey Sour is perfect for those hunkering nights in. Learn how to make one at home!

In March we get to utilise the last of the winter produce, and the beginning of spring’s harvests. Both our Terrace and Fallowfields menus celebrate this exciting mixture of flavour. From winter greens, to early spring catches, learn more about our March menus at Housel Bay, as we chat with our Head Chef, Joseph Fallowfield…

We are so excited to share the amazing news that Fallowfields has been awarded 3 AA Rosettes for culinary excellence by AA Hospitality.

It’s a big moment for us to be recognised for this award and we are so proud of all our team, led by our Head Chef Joseph Fallowfield, for their hard work and dedication. We are now one of only five restaurants in Cornwall with this award!

Spring is arguably the most beautiful transitional season of the whole year. We witness nature wake back up after a winter of hunkering, and the coastline offers the perfect backdrop to witness this epic display. Discover the early signs of Spring in the Lizard Peninsula, from what rare flora to spot, and animals to be on the look out for, to let you know that spring is almost here!

We closed our doors after the festive period, and no we haven’t been hibernating during this frosty month…Quite literally as soon as our final guest left us, we got to work! Discover what we’re up to, and check out our latest renovation updates…

Today, the third Monday in January is known as Blue Monday. The post Christmas blues, tied with the colder weather and darker days can leave us feeling a little tired of the month! But getting out in nature, lighting candles and embracing the slower pace this time of the year grants us, can help shift our January mindset. Here are our top 3 tips for the winter blues.