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Nick Hawke on the Menu

Nick Hawke on the new menu

  Published: 01/11/2019   Author: Talland Bay Hotel

Nick Hawke has been at the helm as Head Chef of Talland Bay Hotel since 2013. This autumn sees an exciting change in direction with the food at the award-winning hotel. We asked Nick what visitors can expect from the new dining experience.

Talland Bay Family

What it means to be part of the Talland Bay family

  Published: 07/10/2019   Author: Talland Bay Hotel

A year into the job as General Manager at Talland Bay Hotel and as he approaches a new role as first-time dad, Jack Ashby-Wright shares his thoughts on what it means to be part of the Talland Bay family…

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Active breaks for the young at heart

  Published: 09/09/2019   Author: Talland Bay Hotel

It’s not always easy finding a British break that caters for all ages. Especially one that doesn’t rely exclusively on sunny beach days. How do you cater for indulgence AND adventure on holiday in Cornwall?

summer holidays

Summer holiday heaven: Cornwall’s top luxury seaside retreat awaits

  Published: 27/07/2019   Author: Talland Bay Hotel

Cornwall may be the UK’s hottest summer holiday destination but for those in the know that needn’t mean crawling bumper to bumper getting to the most popular resorts. There’s a tranquil little corner of the county that’s home to one of Cornwall’s top luxury seaside retreats. Pack your bags and head for Talland Bay.

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The five best walks in south east Cornwall

  Published: 02/07/2019   Author: Talland Bay Hotel

With miles of beautiful Cornish countryside and the stunning South West Coast Path right on our doorstep, there are countless amazing walks within easy reach of Talland Bay.

Looe and Polperro staycation

How to make the most of a staycation in Looe and Polperro

  Published: 27/05/2019   Author: Talland Bay Hotel

Early summer is a marvellous time of year to visit Cornwall, with long daylight hours, warming seas, quiet beaches and pretty sea pinks in bloom. You’d be forgiven for thinking you’d travelled abroad with the aquamarine waters sparkling in the sunshine and palm trees gently waving in the breeze.

More4 TV show

Talland Bay Hotel to star in More4 TV show

  Published: 24/04/2019   Author: Talland Bay Hotel

We’re famous! The beautiful south Cornish coast and Talland Bay Hotel’s sunny sub-tropical gardens are set to steal the show when episode six of new More4 TV series, Devon & Cornwall is broadcast on 6 May.

Air Ambulance

Supporting the Cornwall Air Ambulance New Heli Appeal

  Published: 13/03/2019   Author: Talland Bay Hotel

Established in 1987, Cornwall Air Ambulance is one of the county’s most vital charities, completing over 800 missions every year, bringing essential emergency medical treatment to patients across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

smugglers cove

On the trail of smuggling in south east Cornwall

  Published: 31/01/2019   Author: Talland Bay Hotel

Cornwall’s smuggling heritage is renowned the world over, romanticised in the pages of novels from Poldark to Jamaica Inn. Its virtually uninhabited, rocky coastline provided the ideal setting for smugglers and wreckers seeking to evade the revenue men, with the secluded bay at Talland being a particularly favoured spot for bringing contraband ashore.

Nick Hawke's Roasted Beetroot and Braeburn Tarte Tatin

Nick Hawke's Roasted Beetroot and Braeburn Tarte Tatin

  Published: 18/12/2018   Author: Talland Bay Hotel

If like us you like to hole up and hibernate with tasty, comfort food in wintertime then this earthy, savoury twist on a tarte tatin is an ideal dish to try at home.