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Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner, Brunch
CUISINES
British
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Table Service
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Eaten in ‘the props’ many times over the years and again this year, it didn’t disappoint. Great breakfast and service. Can highly recommend the detox smoothie if you have over indulged the night before.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

We were on a family holiday in Polperro and booked this restaurant for our 25th wedding anniversary. We were so happy we did as the food was exceptional.... The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was lovely.... Definitely recommend a visit but be prepared to...pay restaurant prices.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 18 October 2023

Great little place. Had the mussels and chips and a seafood chowder, both were superb. Very friendly and efficient staff. Will definitely visit again

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 17 October 2023 via mobile

Lovely place! Lots of character! Friendly staff. We both had the hot mackerel Salad. It was amazing! Would recommend! Loverly spot at the harbour!

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 17 October 2023 via mobile

We popped in for what we thought would be a quick coffee but my husband and father in law had other plans and decided to get a late breakfast; they were very pleased they did as it was absolutely fantastic. We live locally so have...popped in for many hot chocolates (for the kids), tea, cake and coffee but our first experience of breakfast was fab and even better that we have brought our visitors giving them a great impression as well! Myself and my mother in law had cream tea which was also lovely. We love the fact they offer pots of tea here too. Husband always enjoys his coffee and has found it to be one of the best in the village. First time bringing our toddler and they were able to provide a booster seat for her to join us at the table which I actually preferred to a Highchair and I think she did too. We will be back as we’ve been back many times but definitely now for breakfast more often!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 24 September 2023 via mobile

This has been my second visit to this gorgeous place, and definitely not my last. What can I write about this place, well everything was simply perfect. The bed was so very comfy, better than the many 5* hotels I’ve stayed in around the world....The room was lovely with everything one could need. The location is definitely spot on and just where you would want to be in Polperro. The food is completely yummy. Not only did I experience the fabulous breakfast menu this time, but also the lovey lunch menu. The scampi & chips is highly recommended, the best I’ve ever had anywhere, and I really mean that. The cream tea was simply beautiful. The scones, well you need to experience them for yourself, as you would never believe me if I tried to explain just how perfectly beautiful they were. The staff are so lovely, full of smiles, kindness and an old English (Cornish) welcoming hospitality that you might of thought had been lost. I seriously can’t recommend this place highly enough. If you haven’t booked your accommodation in Polperro yet, trust me book this place. If you have already booked somewhere else to stay in the village, then make sure you eat in their fabulous restaurant. Definitely the best cream tea in Polperro or anywhere else! Thank you for a fabulous stay!! SteveMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 18 September 2023

We had a lovely lunch - mussels & chips, seafood chowder and a cream tea - all lovely. Staff were so friendly. We had breakfast, lunch and dinner here on 3 separate days and enjoyed it all.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 11 September 2023 via mobile

Fish and chips…..eventually! Ordered 3 fish and chips, fish was nice enough but frozen/overcooked chips was very disappointing. The place wasn’t packed and the wait time from order to food arriving was 45 minutes, wish I hadn’t bothered to be honest 😞

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 9 September 2023 via mobile

Had a lovely lunch this week gammon ciabatta with chips for myself and husband had ciabatta with prawns and chips really tasty. Quaint little setting staff very friendly. To finish off we had a takeaway cream tea for later which was lovely. Pop in if...you in the area you won’t be disappointed.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 7 September 2023

Had lunch here but goodness knows what they spread the ciabatta with but it tasted very unpleasant. Maybe it was margarine or butter passed it’s best. The chips were over cooked and the salad didn’t seem to have been washed. The chicken was tasteless and...very mushy like it had been reheated. I mentioned it to one of the staff and she said sorry but didn’t offer to do anything about it and that was that. Overall not a great experience.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 5 September 2023 via mobile

Always a warm welcome with amazing home cooked food, all in the heart of historic Polperro, right on the harbour, perfect!

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 25 August 2023 via mobile

Best meal we had in Polperro out of the 3 places we ate out at. The staff were absolutely lovely and good fun. The atmosphere was perfect and the food was delicious. Good sized portions but not over facing. Had a starter and main course...and all 3 of us were pleased with our choices. Happy to recommendMore

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 20 August 2023

Nice setting, great food and lovely waitress. We had the prawns and muscles. They were large and fresh. Good quality and not badly priced.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 16 August 2023 via mobile

My husband and I had a very enjoyable evening meal at the House on the Props whilst on holiday in Polperro last week . The staff were all very friendly and service was very efficient, but not at a rushed pace, which we appreciated. Both...our starters of mackerel pate and scallops (cooked as I asked without garlic) and then we both had the fish of the day as mains which was lemon sole - all were perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. For desserts my husband couldn’t resist the lemon meringue and I had a fabulous cheese board. Drinks were reasonably priced too! We would thoroughly recommend a meal here, we booked well ahead and even tried to eat there again during our stay, but they were fully booked, not surprising for those who know. We can’t wait to visit this lovely restaurant again next year when we are back in Polperro.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 3 August 2023 via mobile

We arrived as a group of 9 with a mixture of adults, small children and infants. The hospitality and food was excellent for all… it’s reasonably priced and the perfect spot for lunch. Highly recommend.

Date of visit: August 2023
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No, the big car park at the top of the village is the only place. This was £10 for 24hrs last time I went.
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The House on the Props is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5