Driftwood Spars

Medicine for the soul...despite relentless rain! Was attending the Land's End Trial historic motor event...which turns out I could walk to in 15 mins up the cliffs/S.West Coast Path right beside Driftwood. Travelling solo can be scary at meal times etc.!! But I need not have worried as Liam sat me next to another solo my 1st dinner...turns out we had loads in common! Other nights folk very friendly so didn't matter & many with dogs so I was v.happy! I think I had the BEST Fish & Chips ever (Hake)...amazing! Homemade special burger also fabby. Sunday roast was a little tough...but I was late so NOT complaining. Asked others about their food...all saying really very good. Highly recommend. Cooke brekkie really delicious...super friendly staff too & views to the sea were awesome...with friendly Robin on balcony outside hoping for scraps in the intermittent downpours :). Wonderful sea view room - compact & with MEGA comfy bed, super bathroom...waking to the waves, early birds (some unusual/a treat to hear), general calm floating in through the window, 'mountains' on either side & watching dawn surfers was perfect for early mindfulness! And an AWESOME little jar of handmade 'melt in mouth' Brownies. Found broadband a bit edgy (or was it my phone?!) BUT, A) it is located between 2 giant cliffs so surprising can get any B/band at all(!), and B) it IS good to detox from gadgets...so I was grateful really :) All the staff were super friendly, helpful, charming. I needed an 'escape, detox' with lots of walking, cheery folk, nature, wilderness, good food....Driftwood Spars was 100% my tonic...'what the doctor ordered'!! Perhaps anywhere around passionate Surfers has a 'certain healing vibe'....??? It was wonderful & they were v.friendly at the beach/cliff bar/cafe despite me in full wet walking gear & being zillions of years older than them :) Folk laid back, friendly, loads of dogs which was magical, peace &/or lots going on...take your pick. And plenty of other places to eat/drink at if needed on meanderings, and of course St Agnes at top of hill is delightful for meandering around. Wonderful. Thanks very much Team Driftwood.

This is to counteract the negative review I posted yesterday. I have just spoken with the Driftwood Spars regarding my parking fine. It was confirmed to me that there WAS a problem with the car park machine and I have sent them the details of the fine which they say will be cancelled. I wish I'd called them when I first received the notification of the fine as the pub couldn't have been more helpful.

We booked our Daughter's wedding at the Driftwood Spars on 2nd December 2023. It could not have been better, the staff were all lovely and put us all at ease on such an emotional day. The whole ceremony and subsequent meal was excellent and our Daughter and Son in Law and all the guests had a wonderful day. Thank you to all the staff for making it possible.

Lovely dog friendly garden room just across from the main building. Fabulous breakfasts and varied lunch/dinner menu. Free parking on site. Staff are without exception friendly and helpful. Welcome pack of fresh milk and cookies on arrival. Very short walk to Trevaunance Cove with its beautiful beach. Lovely coastal walks from the pub. Shortish walk into St Agnes village. Our second stay at Driftwood Spars and this destination is definitely on our list of 'escape to' places!

St Agnes is charming - a cute village just inland with a seaside section around a dramatic part of the north Cornish coast. The coastal bit is dominated by the Driftwood Spars, most of which is an old building with accommodation outposts in surrounding buildings. There’s also a separate café which does good coffee. The pub area, spread over two rooms, has lots of antique charm and we enjoyed the food - over three evenings we enjoyed mackerel, whitebait, sea bream, crab, steaks and excellent chips. Great reasonably priced Romanian wine. We were babysitting over two evenings and the staff was relaxed about our taking our meals and drinks to our accommodation. Our accommodation for three adults and a baby was a suite in a separate more modern building next to the main one. It was spacious, with its own sitting room and ocean views. It all worked well, with the one qualification that there was a babbling brook outside the main bedroom that might keep you awake if you don’t have earplugs. Our fan wasn’t working and this was efficiently replaced. The accommodation comes with a good breakfast buffet with cooked options. Good wifi and parking was free. The pub is on the Cornwall coastal path and there are spectacular walks from it both north and south.

We managed to book a dog friendly room here last minute, thankfully! We had a room situated across from the main hotel building, which had a garden area and stream running past the door - how idillic. Room had a giant 4 poster bed, only downfall was it was a little dated. Breakfast was incredible, we loved the setting. Perfect location right next to the beach! But a little walk from the town centre, up-hill. We sadly never managed to eat in the restaurant, but did meet family in the bar for some drinks. Service was great, and the bar had a really homely rustic feel.

Stunning location, food was exceptional. The burgers are flavoursome and juicy and the fish and chips portion was huge with some of the crispiest batter I've had and beautiful chips! Will definitely come back again.

Best Sunday lunch ever, on arrival we checked in at the bar where a very pleasant member of staff asked if I could manage the stairs, which I couldn’t no problem follow me and located a lift in the cellar. The food was delicious we both had the roast beef Yorkshire puddings along with 7 different vegetables and roast potatoes beautiful view from the first floor if I could give them 6 stars I would really good food we will 100% visit again