Journal.
Read the latest news from Housel Bay, as well as stories from around the world that inspire us here on the Cornish coastline.
SWCP 50th Anniversary!
As many of you are likely aware, the South West Coastal path runs right outside our very grounds. We meet so many walkers who are journeying along this spectacular trail. This year marks the 50th anniversary of this glorious path, and most importantly, 50 years of its continual mission to “protect, promote and enhance the UK's best-loved National Trail.” Discover how you can help celebrate and support the SWCP.
Dawn Of Warmth | New Tasting Menu
Spring is slowly beginning its shift into summer, as we ready ourselves for higher heat, cooling sea swims, and new harvests to enjoy. This week we welcome the arrival of new tastes and surprises on our latest Tasting Menu, but not only this, we will also be offering something new along side our Tasting Menu experience.
Walk This May | Celebrating National Walking Month
Did you know the 1st - 31st of May marks National Walking Month?Walking as we know not only benefits our plant, reducing greenhouse emissions, traffic congestion, and improving our air quality, but also our own health; both physical and mental. But sometimes it can be hard to motivate ourselves to get out on a walk during our busy schedules. So this May, discover some inspiration to celebrate National Walking Month with us.
Let’s Talk About Earth Day
This Saturday, 22nd April, is international Earth Day. This isn’t just a celebration of our wondrous world, but a day dedicated to opening up important conversations and doing something active to help out the environment. So let’s talk about Earth Day, and importantly how we can help our incredible world today.
Menus Celebrating Spring
The wave of a new season has washed over our menus, as we welcome the shake up of flavours, textures and hues across our restaurants. We sat down with Head Chef Joseph Fallowfield, who gave us a tease on what to expect in both of our restaurants this Spring.
Why Visit The Lizard This Spring?
We love diving into all the seasons, as we embrace all the ebbs and flows the different times of the year brings. But theres something about entering the vibrancy of spring after a long winter, that really does hit different.
Early Spring Tasting Menu
“We have created a menu which embraces the suns reflection from the ocean as the days are stretched by light.” - Joseph Fallowfield
Why Walk The South West Coastal Path
The Lizard is home to many amazing sights, from rare flora, dramatic weather and wildlife, but it’s also home to the South West Coastal Path. We’re fortunate to have this path run right past the end of our very garden. We love, cherish and know this path well, but do you know some facts about this pretty wild route through the Cornish coast? Discover them, and let us tempt you to dare to go wild this winter…
5 Reasons to Choose The Lizard For Your Valentines Break.
So often Valentines is centred around ‘stuff’; from jewellery, teddies, chocolates and more. But what does it truly mean to celebrate Valentine’s Day? We believe quality time is something we often take for granted, and what we often over look as a priority. Choosing The Lizard for your Valentines break allows you, and that special someone, to break away from your usual day to day rhythm, and spend it surrounded by nature.
New Year, New Offering at Fallowfields.
We want to be more adventurous with our menus, giving our chefs the opportunity to flex their creativity, and to continue to showcase the very best of local, and seasonal produce from the Lizard Peninsula….find out about our new offering at Fallowfields
Wild Winter Activities On The Lizard
The crisp, wild winds of winter are here, as we welcome a new season along our shore line. It’s the perfect time of the year to hunker, but us locals know the real secret, that winter is not to be missed...
4 Ways to Reflect Effectively.
As we hunker between Christmas and New Year, it’s important to take this time to pause and reflect. Reflecting on the highs and the lows of the past year, so we can clear out our thoughts, set out new intentions, readying ourselves for the start of a brand new year.
Read on to discover 4 ways to reflect effectively..
Trencherman’s Awards 2023
It’s that time of year where we vote for your favourite South West restaurant, dining pubs and foodie hotels by voting for in the Trencherman’s Awards 2023!
Padstow Christmas Festival!
Padstow Christmas festival is back! Come and spot our amazing Head Chef, Joseph Fallowfield, this Saturday at 12pm perform a must see demo!
These chef demonstrations are a unique opportunity for some of the country’s best chefs to share their recipes and cooking tips.
Best Place To Stay For Storm Watching
The I Paper has recommended Housel Bay, as one of the best places to stay for storm watching!
Why not book your stay with us and witness the epic storms of the Atlantic whilst sipping a seasonal cocktail in front of the crackling fire…
New Autumn Cocktails
From a Pumpkin Spiced Espresso Martini to a Mulberry and Cinnamon Sloe, autumn has officially arrived on our Marconi’s cocktail menu.
Why Visit The Lizard This October
The heat of summer is slowly simmering down, the sky’s are becoming covered in a soft blanket of grey, as leaves begin changing their hues; autumn is arriving. Read more to find out why you must visit Cornwall this October.
House Of Dragon at Kynance Cove!
“House of Dragon” aired this August and some keen eyes viewers may have noticed some rather familiar location shots… The most obvious being Kynance cove! or should we say the “Stepstones” of Westeros as the show renames it!
South West Coastal Path Passport is here!
The SWCP Passport was introduced for walkers of the coast path to record their journey, as well as encouraging people to explore all that the path has to offer.
Summer has arrived on our Menus.
Summer has arrived on our menus, and we’re loving the new tastes this vibrant season brings. From fresh, cooling crab on our red pepper and chilli gazpacho, too English sweet pea and rich ricotta ravioli. We had a chat with our head chef Joseph Fallowfield, to get to know his thoughts behind the menu.