More sustainable choices for your holiday
As an independent business, we’re passionate about supporting local wherever we can. Whether it’s the farm shops we recommend our property owners source their welcome hampers from, or the restaurants we book our guests into through our concierge service, we’re all about celebrating the South West.
For those looking to make more sustainable choices on their next trip to Cornwall, we’ve rounded up six of the best field to fork restaurants. With dishes that champion ingredients all grown, reared or baked on-site, they promise a high-end dining experience while limiting their environmental impact.
1. Coombeshead Farm
© Artur Tixiliski (left), Oscar Heldago (middle) and Charlie McKay (right) via Coombeshead Farm
Where to find it: Lewannick, Launceston, PL15 7QQ
Arguably the most well-loved field to fork restaurant in Cornwall, this gem just outside of Launceston promises top-notch food in a beautiful rural setting. The restaurant’s open from Thursday to Sunday, with the decadent Sunday lunch being a must-try in the winter months.
From April this year, Coombeshead Farm will move towards a four-course evening menu priced at £65 per person. As always, dishes will celebrate everything grown and reared on-site, from the wholesale bakery to the production of their pork products. Highlights from the sample menu include red Devon beef with creamed kale and nettles, and a malt ice cream dessert with choux and hazelnut.
2. Padstow Kitchen Garden
© Padstow Kitchen Garden
Where to find it: Trerethern Farm, Padstow, PL28 8LE
Nearby holidays: Kilden Mor and Harbour Walk in Padstow
We’ve always been big fans of what the team are doing at Padstow Kitchen Garden, and we regularly recommend their feast nights to our guests. If dining al fresco on the farm or under the cover of a polytunnel piques your interest, booking here is non-negotiable. It’s home to seven acres of salad and vegetables, all looked after by former Rick Stein head chef, Ross Geach.
Padstow Kitchen Garden puts a lot of effort into not only providing delicious meals and a picturesque setting for its diners, but also educating them on the welfare and sustainability of what they’re eating. Being a pedigree Cornish Large Blacks pig farm, pork appears on the menu often, with all garnishes having been grown on the farm. Everything is cooked outdoors, on either a fire pit or Big Green Egg, meaning delicious smoky flavours in every dish.
Feast nights book up fast, so we’d recommend signing up to the mailing list for upcoming dates.
3. The Pig at Harlyn Bay
© Jake Eastham via The Pig
Where to find it: Harlyn, Padstow, PL28 8SQ
Nearby holidays: The Hideaways (here, here and here), Poldhu, Tater Du, Fox Point, Pentyak and Trelawn in Harlyn Bay
A staple for holidays in North Cornwall, the kitchen garden at The Pig means the restaurant is always bursting with fresh, local produce. The chef team are passionate about “simple food done well”, so whether you opt for the grazing menu (served on the terraces and lounges from 12pm), or the 25-mile menu for lunch and dinner, expect Cornish seafood, locally reared meats and vegetables freshly plucked from the ground just outside.
Flip over your menu and you’ll see illustrations of exactly where everything is sourced – whether it’s Padrón peppers from the greenhouse, ginger scented rosemary from the herb garden, or sweet white alpine strawberries from the fruit cages. Our favourites are the leek risotto with local Blue Moon cheese, the Ajax hake fillet and the 0-mile mushroom tart with caramelised onions.
The Pig also support Cornwall’s food and drink brands like Da Bara Bakery, Tintagel Duck Farm, Valley Bees and Knightor Winery.
4. North Street Kitchen
© Chloe Stuart-Bennett via North Street Kitchen
Where to find it: 55 North Street, Fowey, PL23 1DB
Nearby holiday: Ria Reach in Fowey
In Fowey, the North Street Kitchen team are determined to use local and sustainably sourced ingredients in everything they send to the pass. Chef Jordan is a keen fisherman, so a lot of dishes feature his latest catch, plus cod’s roe from St Ives Smokehouse, hake from a small boat in Newlyn, and sardines from Mount’s Bay. The restaurant have their own walled garden for growing squash, which they incorporate into the menu alongside pickles and veg from Mora Farm just outside of Liskeard.
Very little here goes to waste. Focaccia is made in-house to ensure the freshest crab sandwiches, and even the sustainable bycatch from local fishing boats is transformed into a delicious fish soup – ingredients that otherwise may not have been used.
Food aside, the restaurant itself is a lovely spot overlooking the Fowey Estuary. Welcoming lunchtime walk-ins but with dinner bookings required, it’s open from mid-April until September for the summer season, Wednesday through Sunday.
For guests with limited mobility or those visiting in wheelchairs, we'd recommend leaving the car in Caffa Mill car park. It's a five-minute walk to the restaurant, which is accessible from street level.
5. Crocadon Farm
© Chris Terry (left and middle) and Rebecca Dickson (right) via Crocadon Farm
Where to find it: St Mellion, Saltash, PL12 6RL
Nearby holiday: Sea Edge and Eden in Downderry
One of our favourite field to fork restaurants near St Mellion, Crocadon Farm describes itself as a “soil-centric farm with a restaurant at its heart”.
High-quality ingredients go into everything that’s served. Dinner is priced at £105 per person (Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings) where menu highlights include line caught pollock, crab served with pork and artichoke, and sheep loin with lemongrass. Or for a weekend treat, visit for Sunday lunch (£60pp) to enjoy delicate dishes like parsnip with cucumber and creme fraiche, miso parfait with winter radish, and apple served with celeriac and Douglas Fir.
For smaller appetites, there’s a bakery and courtyard café on-site serving sourdough bread and fresh pastries. Open from 10am Thursday to Sunday, find a tranquil spot under the dappled shade and tuck into flaky croissants.
6. Potager Garden
© Potager Garden
Where to find it: High Cross, Constantine, Falmouth, TR11 5RF
Nearby holidays: Compass Point in Coverack, Laflouder Thatch in Mullion, or Seathrift, The Old School House and Salt Spray in Porthleven
Not far from iconic Cornwall attractions like Maenporth Beach, Trebah Garden and the Cornish Seal Sanctuary, you’ll find a postcard-perfect garden. Serving vegetarian dishes from a converted greenhouse, Potager serves delicious breakfasts, lunches and sweet snacks, with head chef Joey at the helm. Menus change weekly and depend on what’s been picked from the garden. Regular opening hours are 10am to 3pm from Thursday to Sunday, and coffee and cake are available all day for those not quite ready for lunch.
Potager is a pillar of the local community. As well as daytime café dining and evening feast nights, young families can visit for “Nature Bugs” playgroup with nature-based crafts, hot drinks and homemade cake. Or, bring older guests to try out “Potager Peas” – a fortnightly dementia-friendly gardening group.
Luxury holidays in Cornwall
Left: Ria Reach in Fowey | Right: Tater Du in Harlyn Bay
Now your list is filled with tempting recommendations, it's time to start planning that foodie trip to Cornwall. Think in-house private chefs arranged by our Concierge team, wine tastings at Cornwall's best vineyards, and first-class restaurants, all a short journey from your holiday home. Take a look at our luxury properties and visit Cornwall's best field to fork restaurants while you're here.
Image credits: © Jake Eastham via The Pig (including main image) | © Padstow Kitchen Garden | © Artur Tixiliski, Oscar Heldago and Charlie McKay via Coombeshead Farm | © Chloe Stuart-Bennett via North Street Kitchen | © Chris Terry and Rebecca Dickson via Crocadon Farm | © Potager Garden | All other images are our own.
Posted by Sophie Boyce
When she's not out for a roast by the coast, Sophie loves exploring with her husband and their golden retriever pup, Obi. She writes about all things Cornwall and is a strong believer that there’s no such thing as too many house plants.
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Compass Point
- Coverack, Cornwall
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 4 i
- Bathrooms: 4
With transcendent views and a sunken cedar hot tub, this New England style beach house is anchored at the edge of the ocean. Sleeping up to eight guests, Compass Point transforms from airy summer aesthetic to cosy winter hideaway with ease. Dog-friendly and with Coverack Beach on your doorstep, it becomes the setting for seaside exploring and coast path trekking.
- Dog-Friendly
- Sea Views
- EV Charger
- Hot Tub
- Swimming Pool
- Games/TV Room
Per week from
£2850Short breaks from
£2550
Pentyak
- Harlyn Bay, Cornwall
- Sleeps: 12 - 14
- Bedrooms: 6 i
- Bathrooms: 5
One of the most sought-after holiday homes in North Cornwall, this family-friendly property affords shimmering sea views from almost every room. The open plan living and dining area is the perfect special occasion setting, while the den, treehouse and indoor slide provide endless fun for younger guests. Those hosting yoga retreats will love the dedicated studio that awaits at the end of the garden.
- Dog-Friendly
- Sea Views
- EV Charger
- Hot Tub
- Swimming Pool
- Games/TV Room
Per week from
£2950Short breaks from
£2550
Sea Edge
- Downderry, Cornwall
- Sleeps: 6
- Bedrooms: 3 i
- Bathrooms: 3
With a relaxing spa-like feel and sensational ocean views spanning Cornwall’s south coast, Sea Edge is a stunning, contemporary home sitting just a moment’s walk from the beaches at Seaton and Downderry. With a Mediterranean-inspired garden, cosy window seat and glass-fronted terrace, it’s a tranquil hideaway come rain or shine.
- Dog-Friendly
- Sea Views
- EV Charger
- Hot Tub
- Swimming Pool
- Games/TV Room
Per week from
£2750Short breaks from
£2550
Trelawn
- Harlyn Bay, Cornwall
- Sleeps: 10
- Bedrooms: 5 i
- Bathrooms: 4
A stone’s throw from Harlyn Bay Beach, this striking wood-clad hideaway enjoys a unique upside-down layout and flexible sleeping arrangements across five stunning bedrooms. Intricately designed to maximise quality time spent together, families will love the private hot tub area, high-tech media and games rooms, stylish interiors and sea views.
- Dog-Friendly
- Sea Views
- EV Charger
- Hot Tub
- Swimming Pool
- Games/TV Room
Per week from
£3950Short breaks from
£3750
Lizard
- Harlyn Bay, Cornwall
- Sleeps: 6
- Bedrooms: 3 i
- Bathrooms: 3
With a bubbling hot tub and Harlyn Bay Beach on your doorstep, enjoy the ultimate seaside escape. Home to a modern design and coastal hues throughout, Lizard is one of our three Hideaways, sleeping up to 18 guests when booked alongside Longships and Wolf Rock.
- Dog-Friendly
- Sea Views
- EV Charger
- Hot Tub
- Swimming Pool
- Games/TV Room
Per week from
£1400Short breaks from
£1250
Wolf Rock
- Harlyn Bay, Cornwall
- Sleeps: 6
- Bedrooms: 3 i
- Bathrooms: 3
One of three Harlyn Bay Hideaways, Wolf Rock and its neighbouring beach houses Lizard and Longships can sleep up to 18 guests when booked together. There’s a cosy wood burner for family nights in and a dog-friendly garden, plus sea glimpses from the first floor living area. Or, enjoy nights under the stars from the hot tub.
- Dog-Friendly
- Sea Views
- EV Charger
- Hot Tub
- Swimming Pool
- Games/TV Room
Per week from
£1400Short breaks from
£1250
Longships
- Harlyn Bay, Cornwall
- Sleeps: 6
- Bedrooms: 3 i
- Bathrooms: 3
With fantastic access to Harlyn Bay, Longships combines open plan family living with nautical interior touches. Dog and family-friendly, the garden makes a relaxing setting for evening meals after long days on the sand, or take a dip in the outdoor hot tub for a moment of pure bliss.
- Dog-Friendly
- Sea Views
- EV Charger
- Hot Tub
- Swimming Pool
- Games/TV Room
Per week from
£1400Short breaks from
£1250
Harbour Walk
- Padstow, Cornwall
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 4 i
- Bathrooms: 4
Tucked away in an enviable position just moments from Padstow's much-loved fishing harbour, Harbour Walk is an idyllic retreat for families, couples and groups of friends. Dog-friendly and newly renovated to a high specification, this four bedroom home perfectly pairs stylish interiors with charming character features. The sociable open plan kitchen, dining and living area offers the perfect space to enjoy time together in front of the wood burner, while children will love movie nights in the mezzanine snug.
- Dog-Friendly
- Sea Views
- EV Charger
- Hot Tub
- Swimming Pool
- Games/TV Room
Per week from
£1950Short breaks from
£1650
Kilden Mor
- Padstow, Cornwall
- Sleeps: 6
- Bedrooms: 3 i
- Bathrooms: 3
With its striking architecture and idyllic Cornish location, this high-spec home enjoys sparkling views over Padstow and the Camel Estuary. Three beautifully finished bedrooms, a modern kitchen and secluded garden complete with a hot tub make it a tempting retreat for families and groups of friends.
- Dog-Friendly
- Sea Views
- EV Charger
- Hot Tub
- Swimming Pool
- Games/TV Room
Per week from
£1995Short breaks from
£1695
Seathrift
- Porthleven, Cornwall
- Sleeps: 7 - 11
- Bedrooms: 5 i
- Bathrooms: 3
Frontline ocean views meet modern surf style decor in this spectacular West Cornwall home. Complete with a heated outdoor pool, pizza oven and wood burner, Seathrift is within walking distance of the foodie town of Porthleven. Soak up dramatic Cornish sunsets from the terrace after blissful afternoons exploring the coastline and harbour.
A low occupancy rate may be available for smaller groups out of season.
- Dog-Friendly
- Sea Views
- EV Charger
- Hot Tub
- Swimming Pool
- Games/TV Room
Per week from
£1950Short breaks from
£1650
Tater Du
- Harlyn Bay, Cornwall
- Sleeps: 8 - 10
- Bedrooms: 4 i
- Bathrooms: 3
Located in the heart of Harlyn Bay and minutes from the beach, this Scandi-inspired home is an idyllic retreat for families and groups of friends year-round. Newly built and finished to the highest spec, Tater Du features four beautiful bedrooms, an irresistible outdoor hot tub and a sea-facing terrace.
- Dog-Friendly
- Sea Views
- EV Charger
- Hot Tub
- Swimming Pool
- Games/TV Room
Per week from
£2000Short breaks from
£1700
Eden
- Downderry, Cornwall
- Sleeps: 6
- Bedrooms: 3 i
- Bathrooms: 3
An architectural masterpiece, Eden in Downderry is home to sparkling ocean views and an outdoor pool. Finished to an impeccably high standard, its bespoke interiors are reminiscent of a tropical beach house, where gentle tides are a short walk away. Sleeping six guests and welcoming dogs, it becomes an idyllic sea-view hideaway for those wishing to switch off on the south coast.
- Dog-Friendly
- Sea Views
- EV Charger
- Hot Tub
- Swimming Pool
- Games/TV Room
Per week from
£1950Short breaks from
£1800
Poldhu
- Harlyn Bay, Cornwall
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 4 i
- Bathrooms: 4
Combining incredible architecture with sparkling sea views over Harlyn Bay, this spacious home was designed to bring families and friends together. With a hot tub, elevated lookout lounge and large grassy garden, enjoy a private paradise less than a five minute walk from the beach.
- Dog-Friendly
- Sea Views
- EV Charger
- Hot Tub
- Swimming Pool
- Games/TV Room
Per week from
£2400Short breaks from
£2100
The Old School House
- Porthleven, Cornwall
- Sleeps: 8 - 10
- Bedrooms: 4 i
- Bathrooms: 4
Overlooking Porthleven’s crashing waves from its enviable position above the harbour, The Old School House is a beautifully converted 19th century Sunday school on Cornwall's west coast. Sleeping up to 10 guests, every bedroom is finished in coastal blues, while the open plan kitchen and dining area is crisp and contemporary with incredible sea views. Spend days exploring the surrounding shoreline before returning for evenings in front of the wood burner, or challenge each other to competitive games nights in the media room.
- Dog-Friendly
- Sea Views
- EV Charger
- Hot Tub
- Swimming Pool
- Games/TV Room
Per week from
£1995Short breaks from
£1795
Fox Point
- Harlyn Bay, Cornwall
- Sleeps: 4
- Bedrooms: 2 i
- Bathrooms: 2
Tucked into the heart of Cornwall’s Seven Bays, Fox Point is perfectly placed for exploring the north coast. Al fresco living is assured thanks to two private balconies which lend themselves to sundowners and tapas. Contemporary open plan interiors await and dogs are welcome, with the golden sands of Harlyn Bay Beach just a minute's walk away.
- Dog-Friendly
- Sea Views
- EV Charger
- Hot Tub
- Swimming Pool
- Games/TV Room
Per week from
£1100Short breaks from
£950
Salt Spray
- Porthleven, Cornwall
- Sleeps: 6 - 8
- Bedrooms: 3 i
- Bathrooms: 3
Having started life as two fisherman’s cottages on the edge of the Porthleven, Salt Spray is now one striking ocean-view home designed by local architect, Richard Andrews. Sleeping up to eight guests across two spacious floors, the innovative reverse design makes the most of its incredible coastal backdrop, with modern facilities and eco-friendly features peppered throughout. Sitting on the South West Coast Path, be on the beach within moments or head for the iconic Porthleven Harbour in search of fantastic restaurants, bars and delis.
- Dog-Friendly
- Sea Views
- EV Charger
- Hot Tub
- Swimming Pool
- Games/TV Room
Per week from
£1995Short breaks from
£1800
Ria Reach
- Fowey, Cornwall
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 4 i
- Bathrooms: 4
Set above the River Fowey in South Cornwall, Ria Reach offers breath-taking views over the water and neighbouring Polruan. Its reverse living design features four ground floor en-suite bedrooms, while the upstairs is perfect for socialising and soaking up the river vista through the apex windows. Sleeping eight guests and welcoming dogs, it’s an idyllic retreat for those wishing to explore Fowey’s bustling streets within a 10-minute walk.
- Dog-Friendly
- Sea Views
- EV Charger
- Hot Tub
- Swimming Pool
- Games/TV Room
Per week from
£1950Short breaks from
£1550
Laflouder Thatch
- Mullion, Cornwall
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 4 i
- Bathrooms: 4
Discover a thatched chocolate box cottage with sea views and a heated outdoor swimming pool. Sleeping up to eight guests on Cornwall’s south-west coast, Laflouder Thatch lends itself to family-friendly holidays and special celebrations with friends. Featuring an annexe, games room and pool house, this destination home sits a five-minute drive from Poldhu Cove and Polurrian Beach.
- Dog-Friendly
- Sea Views
- EV Charger
- Hot Tub
- Swimming Pool
- Games/TV Room
Per week from
£2450Short breaks from
£2300
