Media Reviews about The Nare
Guy Whitmore, Countryside Magazine | 1 September 2011
"With four red-stars, the hotel is luxurious yet relaxing, with views over a neighbouring beach and coastline. Those looking to enjoy the stunning scenery can access the South West Coast Path, however, those who want to take it easy can enjoy the Carne Bay Spa." More info
Oliver Berry, Lonely Planet | 1 August 2011
"This plush hotel overlooking Carne Beach prides itself on its old-fashioned values: round-the-clock room service, croquet on the lawn and afternoon tea served on bone-china crockery. The 36 rooms range from small boltholes to full-blown suites; you'll definitely want one with a sea view." More info
Ian Wilkinson, Cornwall Life | 1 August 2011
"Between the two beaches you will find the Nare Hotel, one of Cornwall's finest. If you are walking the path and your timing is right, lunch at the hotel's Quarterdeck restaurant overlooking Gerran's Bay is a must!" More info
Fiona Duncan, The Sunday Telegraph | 22 May 2011
"We have our own deck overlooking the shining sea and the sound of waves soothes the soul. No bothersome advance booking is required for the hotel's activities: in fact Toby likes nothing better than to suggest a sail that day in his Cornish Crabber, a picnic stowed, or to visit some of the many fine gardens in the area. Any children present are usually part of multi-generational family gatherings. Dogs have their own a la carte menus. Guests who can no longer drive are offered a chaffeur service from their door, wherever that door be." More info
Junior | 1 May 2011
"A great launchpad for any escapade is The Nare in Truro - a luxe retreat with child-friendly menus and babysitting available." More info
Choice | 1 March 2011
"The Nare offers guests the chance to switch off and relax in luxury, overlooking panoramic views of the sea." More info
Rachel Wilson-Couch, TheTravelEditor.com | 1 February 2011
"The Nare offers excellent service, a relaxed dining environment and some very good food that incorporates some of the best Cornish views this side of the Tamar." More info
Brian Jackman, The Daily Telegraph | 15 January 2011
"One of Cornwall's finest, likes to call itself the country hotel by the sea. Smooth-as-silk service, own helipad and idyllic setting beside Carne Beach." More info
Daily Mail | 1 January 2011
"Overlooking Carne Beach on the Roseland Peninsula, the country house boasts sea views to die for - and the outdoor hot tub on your private terrace makes a decadent spot to take in the panorama." More info
Enjoy South West | 1 December 2010
"Rated by the AA as the best hotel in Cornwall for the last 15 years, The Nare prides itself on a traditional feeling of unstuffy elegance." More info
Louise Vennells, Western Morning News | 17 November 2010
"And now the attention to detail across all age groups has paid off - with the 37 bedroom hotel on the Roseland being named as Most Excellent Family Hotel in the prestigious Conde Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2011." More info
Roger Norum, Cara Magazine | 17 September 2010
“I spent an afternoon with native hotelier Toby Ashworth, jaunting around in his Land Rover exploring the south coasts bewitching Roseland peninsula. Toby’s hotel, The Nare, enjoys a postcard perfect setting over Carne Beach and an atmosphere rife with nostalgia. Little surprise that it has reigned as Cornwall’s top hotel for 15 years running.”
Charles Starmer-Smith, The Telegraph | 15 September 2010
“Anyone looking for the leisure facilities offered by a more traditional country house hotel, the Nare Hotel will happily oblige.”
Grant Feller, Daily Express | 11 September 2010
“We stood on the balcony, the wind battering our faces, our mouths open in astonishment. In front of us was the most wonderful beach, all 900 yards of it. In two decades of holidaying in South Cornwall this was the first time my wife and I had discovered The Nare at Carne Beach on the Cornish Riviera. It’s the sort of place I’m reluctant to write about. After all, I don’t want to return and find thousands of readers have followed my advice and spread their towels over the soft, golden sand.”
Annabelle Thorpe, The Times | 28 August 2010
“On a hot summer’s day you can run straight from your hotel room across the lawn, over the sand and into the sea at stunning Carne Beach. The Nare is idyllically situated, the long stretch of sand at Carne is one of Cornwall’s finest and the hotel offers a reassuringly old-fashioned version of country-house luxury.”
Tony Turnbull, The Times | 21 August 2010
“The locals would tell you that you get a better lobster at The Nare Hotel in nearby Veryan.”
Alicia Miller, Food and Travel Magazine | 1 August 2010
"A country house perched above the waters of the English Channel, The Nare is a quintessential British beachside getaway. This traditional retreat was built in the 1920s and strongly retains a nostalgic feel about its weathered walls; this is the kind of place where decorum still rules- you can set your watch be the start of afternoon tea and dinner means five-course silver service with white-gloved staff. Owner Toby Ashworth is the perfect gentlemen." More info
Timothy Barber, City A.M | 19 July 2010
"This hidden gem of a hotel, in a quintessentially English country house, boasts spectacular views over Carne Beach, near Truro. It's an independent, family-owned slice of boutique luxury with cosy-chic rooms, a gorgeous outdoor pool, a beautiful spa and its own croquet pitch." More info
Nicola Whitford, Hotel Business | 29 June 2010
"The Nare Hotel in Cornwall understands only too well the importance of serving the best tea, having just been named The Tea Guild's Top Tea Place More info
Imogen Lycett-Green, Spectator Scoff | 1 June 2010
"Embedded in subtropical gardens on a low cliff above the white sandy Carne Bay, lies Nare Hotel. The loving proprietor of this Cornish haven is Toby Ashworth."
...Afterwards, I cannot resist the Bodmin Moor venison with celeriac, leeks and chocolate sauce, while Sam tries the fillet of brill with roasted fennel and citrus sauce. All our meals are delicious, but without a doubt the highlight of the weekend is the dish of local mussel eaten with fresh brown rolls and a glass of the house Chablis, whilst sitting in a warm sunshine on the poolside deck." More info