# The Gurnard's Head, Cornwall — Reviews & Availability > Rated 4.6/5 from 1,126 Google reviews. A mustard-coloured dining inn on the wild road between St Ives and St Just, with eight rooms and a serious kitchen. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/hotels/the-gurnards-head (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Pub ★★★★4 star # The Gurnard's Head Zennor, between St Ives and St Just · Inn [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2271541355010778293&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Victoria Wake](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/115589471901250096602) **In short:** The Gurnard's Head is a place to stay in Cornwall, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,126 Google reviews, with dogs welcome. Details checked 20 August 2026 · source: Google Places A mustard-coloured dining inn on the wild road between St Ives and St Just, with eight rooms and a serious kitchen. ## Photos Photos via Google ## About The Gurnard's Head The Gurnard's Head is a solitary mustard-yellow building on the B3306, the coast road that runs across the moorland between St Ives and St Just. There is very little else out here: gorse, granite, field boundaries that date back thousands of years, and the Atlantic a short walk down the hill. The inn takes its name from the headland below it and has become one of the best-known places to eat and stay in west Cornwall. Eight bedrooms sit above the bar and dining rooms. They are individually decorated in strong colours with Vi-Spring beds, jam jars of flowers, Roberts radios and books rather than televisions or telephones. Room 8 is the largest, with a courtyard terrace, log burner, seating area and a tadelakt-walled bathroom with both bath and shower. The others range from smaller doubles to rooms that take a rollaway bed, sofabed or cot, so families can be accommodated with a bit of planning. Dogs are genuinely welcome throughout. The kitchen is the reason many people make the drive. Menus change constantly and lean on what is landed at Newlyn and grown nearby, cooked plainly and well; the inn holds a Michelin Guide listing and has done for years. The bar keeps Cornish ales and a wine list that is longer and more interesting than the setting suggests. Breakfast is included and unhurried, and the kitchen will make up walkers' lunches. The South West Coast Path passes below the inn, and the walk to Zennor along the cliffs is one of the finest and most demanding stretches in the county. Guests tend to be walkers, birdwatchers, and couples who want somewhere quiet with good food. There is no mobile signal to speak of and no spa or pool. That is rather the point. ## Reception hours **Monday** 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM **Tuesday** 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM **Wednesday** 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM **Thursday** 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM **Friday** 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM **Saturday** 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM **Sunday** 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What guests say Steve Donnelly ★★★★★ Amazing food! The best pork belly I have ever eaten and the fresh bread was also excellent. Would highly recommend a meal at this very remote setting. Only compliant was that the service was incredibly slow. Would normally be ok with that on holiday but our 3 course meal was spread over nearly 3h. 2 weeks ago · via Google Simon Wear ★★★★★ Really excellent food. Really interesting, very well presented by the chef. We had a table of six for my mother’s 80th. The owner/manager was thoughtful and offered a glass of bubbles to my mum. Great service from the team. A really lovely Cornish experience and we definitely will return when we are in the area. Well done. 3 months ago · via Google Paul Brodie ★★★★★ We went there for a meal last night.First time there but what a wonderful place inside. Staff were so friendly and polite. Food was exceptional, definitely elevated from standard pub food. We have eaten at many pubs in Cornwall from Celebrity Chefs to local village pubs and this one is certainly one not to be missed. The quality and presentation of the food is superb. 2 months ago · via Google Charlotte Louise Holmes ★★★★★ 5* food - best lunch in Cornwall! Beautiful drive, gorgeous gardens, brilliant staff, top notch food and dog friendly. Easy parking. We had the Sunday menu and it is worth going back for! 4 weeks ago · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x486ac188232b7779:0x1f8622d3c606e4b5!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) People say this pub offers exceptional, inventive dishes, including delicious vegan and gluten-free options, and a great selection of wines and local drinks. They also highlight the warm, welcoming atmosphere and the attentive, friendly staff. Guests mention the comfortable rooms, spotless restrooms, and convenient parking. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Zennor, Saint Ives, TR26 3DE [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=50.1826111%2C-5.5933139) **Property type** Inn **Location** Zennor, between St Ives and St Just **Star rating** 4 star **Guest score** 8.9 / 10 (780 reviews) **Prices from** £130 per night **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Destination** Cornwall [More hotels in Cornwall](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/hotels) ★ 4.6 (1,126 reviews) From £130 per night [Check availability](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DThe%2520Gurnard%2527s%2520Head%252C%2520Cornwall%252C%2520United%2520Kingdom) on Booking.com — affiliate link [01736 796928](tel:01736796928) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Book direct Going straight to the property often gets you the same rate without a middleman, and sometimes a better one. 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The Gurnard's Head is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,126 Google reviews. ### Is The Gurnard's Head dog-friendly? Yes, dogs are allowed at The Gurnard's Head. ### Is The Gurnard's Head good for children? Yes, The Gurnard's Head is listed as good for children. ### How do I contact The Gurnard's Head? 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