The Idle Rocks Hotel's News Feed

Cookery Breaks get great review

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000

The Idle Rocks new Cookery Breaks are receiving rave reviews and even the media are joining in!

Head chef (and General Manager), Steve Marsh, launched his Cookery Breaks this Spring as he wanted to offer guests the opportunity to see for themselves how the fabulous food is created in the hotel's award-winning restaurant. Steve is committed to working with local suppliers as he believes that Cornish produce is of the highest quality. His menus reflect his philosophy of keeping flavours simple and only using the best, seasonal ingredients available.

It's no wonder the breaks are proving popular - fantastic coastal location in Cornwall AND cookery lessons with one of Cornwall's top team of chefs!

For a recent review, click HERE!

Roseland Festival

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100

The popular Roseland Festival is back for its 6th year and will run from 15th - 29th October 2011.

This Cornish celebration of art, music, dance, literature and poetry showcases the very best the county has to offer and also includes guided walks around the beautiful Roseland peninsular. For details of events at the festival, click HERE.

A stay at The Idle Rocks will enable you to sample the delights of the festival and also give your taste buds a treat by indulging in the best of Cornish seafood at our award winning restaurant. Call 01326 270771 for details of rates during the festival.

Photo shows Bec Applebee in her one woman show 'Oh Mary!' Bec is well known for her work with Kneehigh Theatre and Cornish folk band, Dalla.

St Mawes Fish Festival

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0100

The popular St Mawes Fish Festival is back and the Idle Rocks Hotel, perched on the harbour wall of St Mawes, is the perfect place to stay to ensure you can join in the fun.

This year's festival takes place on Saturday September 17th (postponed from original date of September 10th) and, as in previous years, will attract food lovers from all over the country. It is organised by local chefs, restaurants and fishermen and this year's event will feature a fish barbecue, market and a display of the day's catch.

Of course, The Rocks head chef, Steve Marsh, will be taking part and sharing some of his fishy secrets!

In the afternoon, from 2pm, Steve will be holding a Sardine and Mussel extravaganza at The Rocks and there will also be live music.

As well as sampling tasty locally-produced food, visitors can also watch the St Mawes Harbour Race, which takes place in the afternoon and involves the beautiful and historic working boats.

For further information click HERE.

Artist in Residence

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Actress and writer Emma Kennedy, author of the hilarious bestseller "The Tent, The Bucket and Me", based on her childhood camping experiences, has recently completed her residency as Writer In Residence at The Idle Rocks.

Emma has starred in numerous popular TV shows, including "Goodness Gracious Me", "My Family" and "Jonathan Creek" and her book "The Tent, The Bucket and Me" made The Sunday Times bestseller list. Emma is also currently appearing on BBC Radio 4's alternative comedy programme "Richard Herring's Objective".

Whilst she was In Residence, Emma worked on her latest book, "I Left my Tent in San Francisco". She also met and chatted to guests about her acting and writing career and hosted a cream tea get-together, where she read extracts from her book. Emma was also on hand to give tips to any budding writers and screenwriters who were at the hotel during her stay and she held a workshop on creative writing. During her stay, she was visited by well known writer, Grace Dent.

The Rocks launches Sunday Lunch promotion

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Starting on 31st October (and running until the end of March), the Idle Rocks will be serving up specially selected Sunday Lunches, featuring the best local produce. Offering a selection of tasty options, main courses will - of course - include a traditional Sunday Roast.

With two courses starting at just £19.95 and three courses from £24.95 (including tea/coffee, Petit Fours and the best views of St Mawes harbour), this is a not-to-be-missed treat. Advance reservations are required and may be made by calling 01326 270771.